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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 19: Ben Vander Plas #5 coach of the Ohio Bobcats against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on November 19, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini make top 6 for high scoring transfer

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Apr 13, 2022

Illinois Basketball: 5 options for the Illini in the transfer portal 3.0

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 13, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini guard Brandin Podziemski is transferring

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 13, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini showing interest in Kentucky transfer

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 11, 2022

Mar 20, 2022; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Courtney Ramey (3) drives to the basket during the second half as Purdue Boilermakers guard Jaden Ivey (23) defends in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Texas transfer receiving interest from the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 9, 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: Projected Illini lineup with Skyy Clark

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 7, 2022

Ensworth's Skyy Clark (55) pushes past Brentwood's Macen Redner (24) during the second quarter at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.Bhs Ehs Bbb 111920 An 008

Illinois Basketball: Illini secure commitment from 5-star PG Skyy Clark

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 7, 2022

Mar 18, 2022; Milwaukee, WI, USA; LSU Tigers guard Brandon Murray (0) shoots the ball against Iowa State Cyclones guard Izaiah Brockington (1) in the first half during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Decision looming for Illini transfer portal target

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 7, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 21: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini directs his team in the game against the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers during the first half in the NCAA Basketball Tournament second round at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood featured on The Field of 68 podcast

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Apr 5, 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: Rothstein 45 rankings have Illini outside top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 5, 2022

Dec 3, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) and teammates celebrate their team’s lead during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini land in ESPN’s way-too-early top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 5, 2022

Dayton's Makira Cook and URI's Mayé Touré fighting for possession under the Rams hoop.

Illinois Basketball: Report has Illini landing former 4-star guard Makira Cook

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 4, 2022

Feb 5, 2022; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Jarod Lucas (2) calls out a play in the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Pac-12 transfer receiving interest from the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 4, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 25: Omar Payne #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini blocks the shot of Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at State Farm Center on January 25, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Omar Payne ends Illini career and enters transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 2, 2022

Feb 26, 2022; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack forward Warren Washington (5) shoots against Wyoming Cowboys forward Graham Ike (33) during the first half at Arena-Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini targeting transfer portal big man from Nevada

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 2, 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: Illini extending Brad Underwood means more than money

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 31, 2022

Ensworth's Skyy Clark (55) advances with Brentwood's Macen Redner (24) during the second quarter at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.Bhs Ehs Bbb 111920 An 014

Illinois Basketball: Illini make top 6 for 5-star Skyy Clark

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 29, 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: 5 options for the Illini in the transfer portal 2.0

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Mar 29, 2022

Ensworth's Skyy Clark (55) advances against Brentwood during the second quarter at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.Bhs Ehs Bbb 111920 An 013

Illinois Basketball: 3 options for the Illini to replace Andre Curbelo

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 29, 2022

Illinois guard Andre Curbelo (5) pauses on the court during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.Bkc Purdue Vs Illinois

Illinois Basketball: Illini guard Andre Curbelo enters transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 28, 2022

Mar 24, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) reacts after dunking against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the semifinals of the West regional of the men's college basketball NCAA Tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Report has Illini as a favorite for Terrence Shannon

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini draws a play in the first half of the game against the Houston Cougars during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 20, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 options for the Illini in the transfer portal 1.0

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 25, 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 targeting versatile big man in transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 24, 2022

Nov 23, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to play against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Evaluation of Illini head coach Brad Underwood

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2022

Jan 11, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) gathers guard Da'Monte Williams (20) and guard Alfonso Plummer (11) together during a break against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: A thank you to the Illini players who are leaving the program

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 21, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 18: The Illinois Fighting Illini bench reacts 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: 5 big questions for the Illini against Houston

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 19, 2022

Jan 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Alfonso Plummer (11) reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Grades from the Illini win against Chattanooga

Dylan Clemons

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Mar 19, 2022

Mar 18, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chattanooga Mocs guard Malachi Smith (13) shoots over Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) in the second half during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Chattanooga

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 2022

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