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Jan 8, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini players celebrate their 91-52 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 glorious observations from the Illinois basketball win over Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 9, 2025

3 keys for the Illinois basketball team to beat Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 7, 2025

AP Top 25 is lagging, as NET Rankings have Illinois basketball in the right spot

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 6, 2025

5 huge observations from the Illinois basketball win over Washington

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 6, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

3 keys for the Illinois basketball team to beat Washington

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 5, 2025

Illinois v Ohio State

Make or break four-game stretch for the Illinois basketball program

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 5, 2025

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, center, gestures to his team during the second half against Oregon at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

Big-time scoring 5-star wing talks Illinois basketball

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 4, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

5 big observations from the Illinois basketball win over Oregon

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 3, 2025

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives past Chicago State Cougars forward Mike Brown (25) and looks to pass during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 big observations from the Illinois basketball win over Chicago State

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 30, 2024

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players celebrate teammate Kylan Boswell (4) after he recorded a triple double in a 117-64 win over the Chicago State Cougars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big week ahead, as the Illinois basketball team continues climb in AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 30, 2024

Tennessee v Illinois

Illinois basketball highs and lows in the first half against Chicago State

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 29, 2024

Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) gestures towards the fans after scoring during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

A simple but pivotal game for the Illinois basketball team

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 29, 2024

Maryland v Illinois

Illinois basketball finds much-needed spark off the bench against Oregon

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 28, 2024

Illinois v Penn State

Top 20 recruit keeps Illinois basketball alive after cutting list

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 27, 2024

Tennessee v Illinois

With so many moving parts, the Illinois basketball team hires a general manager

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 27, 2024

Tennessee v Illinois

Illinois basketball has exceeded expectations 11 games into the 2024-25 season

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 25, 2024

Wisconsin v Illinois

Illinois basketball putting in work on a big-time class of 2026 recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 25, 2024

Tennessee v Illinois

5 huge observations from the Illinois basketball win over Missouri

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 23, 2024

Tennessee v Illinois

Latest 2025 NBA Mock Draft has Illinois basketball star rising

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 23, 2024

Tennessee v Illinois

5 key questions for the Illinois basketball team against Missouri

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 21, 2024

Wisconsin v Illinois

Decision on the horizon for Illinois basketball 4-star recruiting target

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 20, 2024

IUPUI v Illinois

Illinois basketball putting resources into the top recruit in Oklahoma

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 18, 2024

Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures to his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

5-star recruit getting a lot of attention from the Illinois basketball coaching staff

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 18, 2024

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 brutal observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Tennessee

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 14, 2024

Wisconsin v Illinois

5 keys for Illinois basketball to beat the Tennessee Volunteers

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 14, 2024

Illinois v Northwestern

Upcoming schedule is a litmus test for the Illinois basketball program

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 7, 2024

Illinois v Northwestern

5 disappointing observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 7, 2024

Illinois v Arkansas

4 keys for the Illinois basketball team to beat Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 5, 2024

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