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Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts against the Houston Cougars in the first half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini big man to enter the 2023 NBA Draft

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Mar 28, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup after the Jayden Epps departure

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 28, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Jayden Epps quits on Illini, enters transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 28, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini gets return commitment from crucial piece

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2023

Mar 17, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes guard Chance McMillian (2) passes during the second half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini looking to upgrade 3-point shooting in transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2023

BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 25: Guard Tyeree Bryan #4 of the Charleston Southern Buccaneers dribbles past guard Darius Maddox #13 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first half at Cassell Coliseum on November 25, 2022 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Mid-major could provide Illini depth via the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - DECEMBER 28: John Tonje #1 of the Colorado State Rams shoots against Jamal Mashburn Jr. #5 of the New Mexico Lobos during the first half of their game at The Pit on December 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini should avoid this transfer portal guard

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2023

Feb 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) shoots over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Javon Franklin (4) in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini targeting versatile forward in transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 24, 2023

Mar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) moves the ball against the Princeton Tigers during the first half at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kerr Kriisa should be top transfer portal priority for Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 24, 2023

Dec 13, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Dontrez Styles (3) reacts after hitting a three point shot in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: North Carolina transfer portal wing contacted by Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2023

Mar 9, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Donta Scott (24) defends against Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Jamison Battle (10) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini targeting Big Ten forward in transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 21, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 10: RJ Melendez #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini talks with head coach Brad Underwood during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center on December 10, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini need to build around, not over, talent in the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 20, 2023

Mar 16, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) shoots the ball as Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman reacts during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Early projected Illini lineup for the 2023-24 season

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 17, 2023

Mar 16, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) reaches for the ball against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Makhi Mitchell (15) during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 14-0 run ends Illini’s season against Arkansas

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Mar 16, 2023

Illinois' Matthew Mayer plays with only one shoe after it fell off during the NCAA men's basketball tournament first round match-up between Illinois and Arkansas, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wells Fargo Arena, in Des Moines, Iowa.0316 Illinos Arkansas 001 Arw

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Arkansas

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 16, 2023

Mar 15, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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: Brad Underwood confident entering NCAA Tournament

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Mar 16, 2023

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Mar 16, 2023

Feb 18, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) dribbless the ball while Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 keys for the Illini to beat the Arkansas Razorbacks

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 15, 2023

Feb 26, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) and forward Ty Rodgers (20) and guard Sencire Harris (1) and forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: What stands in the way of the Illini getting to the national title

Collin Allen

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Mar 15, 2023

Illinois Basketball: 5 sure-fire bets on the Illini vs Arkansas NCAA tournament game

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 14, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 03: Head coach Shauna Green of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on against the Maryland Terrapins in the first half of the game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Target Center on March 3, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini women continue rise to the top with NCAA tournament berth

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 12, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 11: Coleman Hawkins #33 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Luke Goode #10 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center on February 11, 2023 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini trying to achieve unfamiliar heights in NCAA tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 12, 2023

Nov 25, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Skyy Clark (55) drives the ball up court during the first half against the Lindenwood Lions at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Skyy Clark officially calls it quits on the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 12, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 13: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center on February 13, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood to join rarefied air with NCAA tournament berth

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 12, 2023

Jan 24, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood directs his players during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini could drop in NCAA tournament bracket seeding

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 12, 2023

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks to an official during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Penn State Nittany Lions won 79-76.Psuill030923 Am12805

Illinois Basketball: Penn State sweeps Illini out of Big Ten Tournament

Zain Bando

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Mar 10, 2023

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Andrew Funk (10) shoots a free throw after a technical is called on Illinois Fighting Illini forward Dain Dainja (42) during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament game, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Penn State Nittany Lions won 79-76.Psuill030923 Am12820

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 10, 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 trail Penn State 31-30 at halftime

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Mar 9, 2023

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