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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Iowa, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.230204 Illinois Iowa Mbb 011 Jpg

Illinois Basketball: 3 big questions for the Illini against Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 9, 2023

LAST CHANCE! Bet $5, Win $150 if Illinois Beats Penn State in Big Ten Tournament

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Mar 9, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Penn State Nittany Lions

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 9, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Consensus seeding for the Illini in latest bracketology

Collin Allen

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Mar 8, 2023

Mar 5, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Boilermakers won 76-71. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Big Ten Tournament road unfavorable on paper for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 8, 2023

Dec 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) moves to the basket during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini are an extraordinarily worse first half team in Big Ten play

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 6, 2023

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) defend Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the NCAA men’s basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. The Purdue Boilermakers won 76-71.Purillini030523 Am8209

Illinois Basketball: Illini comeback attempt falls short against Purdue

Zain Bando

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Mar 6, 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: 5 observations from the Illini loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 6, 2023

Feb 26, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood coaches during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 big questions for the Illini against the Purdue Boilermakers

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 4, 2023

Illinois basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Purdue Boilermakers

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 4, 2023

Mar 2, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) tries to block the shot of Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini outlast Michigan in double-overtime thriller

Zain Bando

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Mar 3, 2023

Mar 2, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to the Illinois fighting Illini fans before the start of Thursday’s game with the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over the Michigan Wolverines

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 3, 2023

Dec 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) celebrates his three point shot against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 2, 2023

Jan 13, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Michigan Wolverines

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 2, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 18: Makira Cook #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center on January 18, 2023 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Makira Cook leads Illini in All-Big Ten honors

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 02: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at State Farm Center on December 2, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Best, worst, & most likely seeding for the Illini in the Big Ten Tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini women have a decent path in Big Ten Tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2023

Feb 26, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Brice Sensabaugh (10) looks to score as Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) defends during the second half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini fall flat in road loss to Ohio State

Zain Bando

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Feb 26, 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: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Ohio State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 26, 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: 3 things to watch for in the Illini against the Ohio State Buckeyes

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 26, 2023

Feb 20, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) dunks the ball as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Jamison Battle (10) looks on during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Ohio State Buckeyes

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 26, 2023

Feb 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Terrence Shannon Jr. rallies Illini to 66-62 win over Northwestern

Zain Bando

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Feb 24, 2023

Feb 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) derives to the basket as Northwestern Wildcats guard Boo Buie (4) and center Matthew Nicholson (34) defend during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 24, 2023

Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on from the bench during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Illinois 93-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Northwestern Wildcats

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 23, 2023

Nov 18, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) gestures after a play against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game vs the Northwestern Wildcats

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 23, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini directs his team during the first half in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on February 18, 2023 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini draw interesting opponent in latest March Madness bracketology

Collin Allen

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Feb 22, 2023

Feb 20, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jayden Epps (3) derives the ball between Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Ta'lon Cooper (55) and Dawson Garcia (3) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini snap losing skid with sweep against Minnesota

Zain Bando

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Feb 21, 2023

Feb 20, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 21, 2023

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