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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: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Minnesota Golden Gophers

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Feb 20, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Monumental task for Illini to earn Big Ten Tournament double-bye

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Feb 19, 2023

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

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Feb 19, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini give scare to No. 14 Indiana in Bloomington

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Feb 18, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after a play during the second 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: 5 observations from the Illini loss to the Indiana Hoosiers

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Feb 18, 2023

Jan 19, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Jordan Geronimo (22) fouls Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) as he drives to the basket 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 Indiana Hoosiers.

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Feb 18, 2023

Jan 19, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

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

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Feb 17, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini path to win the Big Ten regular season outright

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Feb 17, 2023

Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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 foundation still strong despite Zacharie Perrin departure

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Feb 15, 2023

Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Jalen Pickett (22) shoots the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini swept by Penn State behind Jalen Pickett onslaught

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Feb 15, 2023

Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; A general view of the Bryce Jordan Center prior to the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

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

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Feb 15, 2023

Feb 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jayden Epps (3) drives past Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Cam Spencer (10) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against the Penn State Nittany Lions

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Feb 14, 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: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Penn State Nittany Lions

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Feb 14, 2023

Nov 25, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Sencire Harris (1) defends as Lindenwood Lions guard Kevin Coldwell Jr. (11) brings the ball up court during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini freshman trio plus-minus is eye opening

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Feb 13, 2023

Jan 8, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Taylor Thierry (2) makes a shot attempt while defended by Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jada Peebles (11) during the first quarter of the women’s NCAA division I basketball game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Value City Arena on Sunday afternoon.Basketball Ceb Wbk Illinois Illinois At Ohio State

Illinois Basketball: Illini lock-in bye in Big Ten Tournament, first time since 2015

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Feb 13, 2023

Feb 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Rutgers

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Feb 11, 2023

Nov 25, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half at State Farm Center against the Lindenwood Lions.Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

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

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Feb 11, 2023

Jan 31, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood (left) and Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg (right) shake hands before the game at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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Feb 11, 2023

Illinois Basketball: 3 observations from the Illini win over Nebraska

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Feb 10, 2023

Jan 16, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) drives to the basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: ESPN bracketology update has the Illini slipping

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Feb 8, 2023

When does March Madness start? Tipoff date for men’s & women’s tournaments, NIT

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Feb 7, 2023

Jan 16, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard RJ Melendez (15), forward Dain Dainja (42), forward Matthew Mayer (24), and guard Jayden Epps (3) looks on during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Minnesota game rescheduled, Illini to play 4 games in 9 days

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Feb 7, 2023

Nov 25, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half at State Farm Center against the Lindenwood Lions.Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini will take a hit if Minnesota game is canceled

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Feb 6, 2023

Illinois forward Dain Dainja (42) shoots the ball as Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.230204 Illinois Iowa Mbb 008 Jpg

Illinois Basketball: Illini men on the outside looking in of latest AP Top 25

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Feb 6, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 18: Adalia McKenzie #24 of the Illinois Fighting Illini brings the ball up court 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: 3 observations from the Illini win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers

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Feb 6, 2023

Illinois guard Jayden Epps (3) shoots the ball as Iowa guard Ahron Ulis (1) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.230204 Illinois Iowa Mbb 004 Jpg

Illinois Basketball: Illini fall short as win streak against Iowa is snapped

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Feb 5, 2023

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: 5 observations from the Illini loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes

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Feb 5, 2023

Jan 31, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Griesel (5) pressures 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 betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Iowa Hawkeyes

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Feb 4, 2023

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