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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - JANUARY 08: Nike basketballs are shown on the court before a game between the Utah State Aggies and the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit on January 08, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. cracks top 40 in ESPN 2024 rankings

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Jun 29, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini should avoid transfer portal guard Jahvon Quinerly

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Jun 26, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Jeremiah Williams departure opens scholarship for Illini

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Jun 23, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Golden State Warriors pick Brandin Podziemski in 2023 NBA Draft

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Jun 22, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 06: General view of Illinois Fighting Illini basketballs seen before the game against the IUPUI Jaguars at State Farm Center on December 6, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. finally getting the national love

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Jun 22, 2023

Jan 24, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) applauds a score during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini 2023-24 non-conference schedule taking shape

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Jun 19, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. rising in updated 247Sports rankings

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Jun 11, 2023

Dec 2, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. takes top spot in latest recruiting rankings

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Jun 8, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. transferring to familiar program

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Jun 2, 2023

Mar 15, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) smiles as forward Coleman Hawkins (left) looks on during the press conference before their opening round game of the NCAA tournament in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins returning

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Jun 2, 2023

Jan 13, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) and guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) react after a basket during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Coleman Hawkins returning to the Illini

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May 31, 2023

Jan 7, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts to a score during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Terrence Shannon Jr. returning to the Illini

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May 31, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - JANUARY 08: Nike basketballs are shown on the court before a game between the Utah State Aggies and the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit on January 08, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. goes big in session 4 of Nike EYBL

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May 29, 2023

DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 16: Coleman Hawkins #33 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks dejected as they leave the courted after being defeated by Arkansas Razorbacks 73-63 in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Coleman Hawkins adds to his NBA Draft workout list

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May 25, 2023

Mar 8, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Caleb Love (2) reacts in the first half of the second round at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini a “best fit” for transfer portal guard Caleb Love

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May 20, 2023

Mar 15, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) speaks during the press conference before their opening round game of the NCAA tournament in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Coleman Hawkins shows versatility at 2023 NBA Draft Combine

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May 18, 2023

May 17, 2023; Chicago, Il, USA; Terrence Shannon Jr. dives for a loose ball during the 2023 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Terrence Shannon Jr.’s team pulls away in NBA Draft Combine

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May 18, 2023

May 15, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; The podium with logos is seen prior to the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery at the Palmer House Hilton. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Mock draft update for Illini after 2023 NBA Draft Lottery

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May 17, 2023

Mar 15, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) speaks as forward Coleman Hawkins (left) looks on during the press conference before their opening round game of the NCAA tournament in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini teammates to face off at 2023 NBA Draft Combine

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May 16, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini a bubble team in preseason Bracketology

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May 14, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Multiple Illini to attend 2023 NBA Draft Combine

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May 11, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini land in top 40 on the latest Rothstein 45

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May 8, 2023

Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) defends as Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Myles Dread (2) holds the ball during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Illinois 93-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: NBA mock draft still has two Illini getting selected

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May 6, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 15: Aziz Bandaogo #55 of the Utah Valley Wolverines stands on the court during the second half of his team's first round game against the New Mexico Lobos in the 2023 National Invitation Tournament at The Pit on March 15, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Wolverines defeated the Lobos 83-69. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini targeting elite defender in transfer portal

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May 2, 2023

EAST LANSING, MI - DECEMBER 04: RayJ Dennis #10 of the Toledo Rockets drives past Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half at Breslin Center on December 4, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini favored to land a top point guard in transfer portal

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Apr 28, 2023

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks down court during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.Purillini030523 Am6869

Illinois Basketball: Illini returning nearly double the production as last season

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Apr 27, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 02: Ty Rodgers #20 of the Illinois Fighting Illini plays against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 02, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Star freshman avoids transfer portal and returns to Illini

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Apr 26, 2023

DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 21: Shay Bollin #22 of the Duke Blue Devils is introduced during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 21, 2022 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Former 4-star exits transfer portal and picks Illini

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Apr 25, 2023

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