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Dec 2, 2020; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A general view of the court before the game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Jimmy V Classic matches Illini against Texas

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Jul 15, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini opponent set for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge

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Jul 11, 2022

Illinois Basketball: 2023 three-star reportedly leaning towards Illini

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Jul 10, 2022

Illinois Basketball: CBS Sports is underestimating the Illini for 2022-23

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Jul 9, 2022

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 16: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 16, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Illinois 70-59. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with the addition of Zacharie Perrin

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Jun 28, 2022

Jan 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: New Illini commit Zacharie Perrin has All-Big Ten caliber talent

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Jun 27, 2022

Dec 18, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer during the first half against the Saint Francis Red Flash at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Impact ZZ Clark will have on the Illini

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Jun 27, 2022

Feb 24, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini set to play Syracuse in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

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Jun 25, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 18: Alfonso Plummer #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots a three point basket against the Chattanooga Mocs during the second half in the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 18, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 predictions for the Illini heading into the NBA Draft

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Jun 22, 2022

May 19, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Kofi Cockburn (88) scores during the 2022 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn drawing interest from 5 teams ahead of NBA Draft

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Jun 21, 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 in the mix for top-10 2023 big man

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Jun 19, 2022

Nov 22, 2021; Kansas City, MO, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini fan shows her support against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini get favorable draw in Big Ten regular season

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Jun 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: Wish list for the Illini class of 2023

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Jun 15, 2022

Skyy Clark (30) drives the ball past TaDarius Jacobs (23) on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, during Hoop City Pro Week at First Assembly Christian School in Cordova.

Illinois Basketball: Skyy Clark makes top 12 most important freshman list

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Jun 13, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to a play 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: Latest Rothstein 45 drops Illini another 2 spots

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Jun 13, 2022

Jan 29, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) defends Northwestern Wildcats guard Chase Audige (1) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini guard Luke Goode giving back to the sport

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Jun 10, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Team USA wins again as Ty Rodgers shows versatility

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Jun 8, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Ty Rodgers helps USA U18 team to a hot start

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Jun 7, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Ty Rodgers shows he is one of the elite players in the country

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Jun 5, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini in top 7 for Tafara Gapare; sets commitment date

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Jun 5, 2022

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches from the baseline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Iowa, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.211206 Ill Iowa Mbb 034 Jpg

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood brought consistency to Illini recruiting

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Jun 2, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Jacob Grandison #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket against Jamarcus Jones #31 of the Jackson State Tigers during the first half at State Farm Center on November 09, 2021 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini losing Jacob Grandison to the transfer portal

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May 31, 2022

Dec 6, 2021; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) and teammates react during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: ESPN has Illini inside top 25 after great offseason

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May 31, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini commit Morez Johnson shines at EYBL Session 3

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May 30, 2022

Feb 27, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini barely a top 35 team according to offseason rankings

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May 30, 2022

Dec 18, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jacob Grandison (3), center, watch the action in the final minute of the second half against the Saint Francis Red Flash at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini guard Jacob Grandison withdraws from NBA Draft

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May 29, 2022

Jan 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Top 3 transfer portal options left for the Illini

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May 29, 2022

Matthew Mayer celebrates a successful 3-pointer during Baylor’s victory at Oklahoma in January.Syndication The Oklahoman

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Matthew Mayer

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May 27, 2022

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