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CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 14: The Illinois Fighting Illini student section in the stand of the game against the Monmouth Hawks at State Farm Center on November 14, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini receive a much-needed boost to the roster

Zain Bando

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Dec 21, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini need to figure things out amid AP Top 25 rise

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 19, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini are on historic pace for the 2022-23 season

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 19, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini bounce back with 21-point home win against Alabama A&M

Zain Bando

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Dec 18, 2022

Dec 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jayden Epps (3) drives the ball to the basket against Alabama A&M Bulldogs guard Dailin Smith (15) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Alabama A&M

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 18, 2022

Nov 18, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Skyy Clark (55) celebrates after the Fighting Illini defeated the UCLA Bruins 79-70 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball betting odds, predictions, and game info against Alabama A&M

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 17, 2022

Dec 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) shoots the ball over Penn State Nittany Lions guard Myles Dread (2) 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 Alabama A&M

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 16, 2022

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: Illini set to take on top SEC program in coming years

Zain Bando

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Dec 14, 2022

Dec 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini fans cheer on their team during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Texas win saves the Illini from AP Top 25 plummet

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 12, 2022

Dec 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts off the bench during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

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

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 11, 2022

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: “Complete lack of leadership” dooms Illini against Penn State

Zain Bando

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Dec 10, 2022

Nov 29, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players stand together as a teammate shoots a free throw against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball betting odds, predictions, and game info against Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 10, 2022

Dec 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood coaches his team during a time out against the Texas Longhorns during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 10, 2022

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

Penn State vs. Illinois Prediction and Odds for Saturday, December 10th (Trust Illini To Stay Hot)

Reed Wallach

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Dec 9, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 06: RJ Melendez #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini goes up for a layup during the second half of the game against the Texas Longhorns at Madison Square Garden on December 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: No. 17 Illini deliver MSG-like KO against No. 2 Texas

Zain Bando

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Dec 7, 2022

Dec 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts after scoring and drawing a foul against the Texas Longhorns during overtime at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Texas

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 7, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 20: Terrence Shannon Jr. #0, RJ Melendez #15 and Coleman Hawkins #33 of the Illinois Fighting Illini talk on the court in the first half of the championship game of the Continental Tire Main Event basketball tournament against the Virginia Cavaliers at T-Mobile Arena on November 20, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Cavaliers defeated the Fighting Illini 70-61. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Keys for the Illini to come out victorious against Texas

Collin Allen

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Dec 6, 2022

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 betting odds, predictions, and game info against Texas

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 5, 2022

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 02: Coleman Hawkins #33 of the Illinois Fighting Illini handles the ball against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 02, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini have a big opportunity to crash top 10 in AP Poll

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 5, 2022

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: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Maryland

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 4, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 20: Terrence Shannon Jr. #0 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at T-Mobile Arena on November 20, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: NFTs are the next step in Illini NIL growth

Zain Bando

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Dec 3, 2022

Nov 29, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood congratulates player Coleman Hawkins after his triple-double after a 73-44 win over the Syracuse Orange at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Syracuse

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 30, 2022

Oct 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, US; Illinois Fighting Illini players Coleman Hawkins and Terrence Shannon Jr. speak to the media during the Big Ten media days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Multiple Illini rising on 2023 NBA Draft big board

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 29, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 20: Terrence Shannon Jr. #0, RJ Melendez #15 and Coleman Hawkins #33 of the Illinois Fighting Illini talk on the court in the first half of the championship game of the Continental Tire Main Event basketball tournament against the Virginia Cavaliers at T-Mobile Arena on November 20, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Cavaliers defeated the Fighting Illini 70-61. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Latest AP Top 25 strengthens the Illini schedule

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 28, 2022

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: 5 crucial improvements for the Illini this season

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 28, 2022

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: 5 observations from the Illini win over Lindenwood

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 26, 2022

Nov 20, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts during a free throw attempt against the Virginia Cavaliers 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 against Lindenwood

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 24, 2022

Feb 13, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts off the bench during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini disrespected in latest AP Top 25 poll

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 22, 2022

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