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Nov 20, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jayden Epps (3) dribbles against Virginia Cavaliers guard Isaac McKneely (11) during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Efficiency of Jayden Epps has been huge for the Illini

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Nov 21, 2022

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Virginia

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Nov 21, 2022

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

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Nov 20, 2022

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over UCLA

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Nov 19, 2022

Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call 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: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against UCLA

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Nov 17, 2022

Illinois Basketball: 3 takeaways from the Illini thumping of McNeese State

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Nov 16, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 14: Ty Rodgers #20 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dunks in the first half against the Monmouth Hawks at State Farm Center on November 14, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Monmouth

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Nov 15, 2022

Nov 11, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) drives the ball during the first half against the UMKC Kangaroos at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: New AP Top 25 poll strengthens the Illini schedule

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Nov 14, 2022

Nov 11, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Skyy Clark (55) drives the ball up court against the UMKC Kangaroos (33)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 Monmouth

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Nov 14, 2022

Nov 11, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard RJ Melendez (15) and teammate Dain Dainja (42) celebrate a score during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Kansas City

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Nov 12, 2022

Nov 7, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

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

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Nov 11, 2022

Illinois' Kendall Bostic, left, looks to rebound the ball as Michigan State's Tamara Farquhar defends during the first quarter on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.211209 Msu Ill W Bball 039a

Illinois Basketball: 5 takeaways from the Illini win over Long Island

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Nov 10, 2022

Oct 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, US; Illinois womens head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media during the Big Ten media days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini are about to turn a corner under Shauna Green

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Nov 9, 2022

Nov 7, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Dain Dainja (42) dunks the ball during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Eastern Illinois

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Nov 8, 2022

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

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Nov 7, 2022

Illinois Basketball: James Brown would be a historical get for the Illini

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Nov 4, 2022

Feb 13, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard RJ Melendez (15) dunks the ball during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2022-23 preview of Illini guard RJ Melendez

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Oct 31, 2022

Dec 18, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) derives the ball against Saint Francis Red Flash forward Myles Thompson (5) during the first half State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2022-23 preview of Illini guard Luke Goode

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Oct 31, 2022

Combine Academy's Jayden Epps (10) looks up during the introductions the 48th annual City of Palms Classic Signature Series championship between AZ Compass Prep and Combine Academy, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.AZ Compass Prep led Combine Academy 25-22 at halftime and won 58-43.City of Palms Classic 2021: AZ Compass Prep vs. Combine Academy, Signature Series championship

Illinois Basketball: 2022-23 preview of Illini guard Jayden Epps

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Oct 31, 2022

STVM guard Sencire Harris is all smiles as the Irish increase their lead over Archbishop Alter during the second half of the Division II state semifinal at UD Arena on Friday.Stvmsemis 12

Illinois Basketball: 2022-23 preview of Illini guard Sencire Harris

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Oct 31, 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: 2022-23 preview of Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr.

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Oct 31, 2022

Jan 21, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks onto the court 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 win over Quincy

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Oct 29, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches his team from the sidelines in the game against the Jackson State Tigers at State Farm Center on November 09, 2021 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini exhibition against Quincy

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Oct 28, 2022

Jun 23, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; A general view as NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: NBA Draft analyst has three Illini on his big board

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Oct 25, 2022

Mar 17, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) shoots the ball during practice before the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini depth takes hit with Luke Goode on the mend

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Oct 24, 2022

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: Projected Illini lineup for the start of the 2022-23 season

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Oct 24, 2022

Feb 2, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini crack preseason AP Top 25

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Oct 17, 2022

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: Illini land another preseason All-Big Ten selection

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Oct 7, 2022

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