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Penn State v Illinois

Improved talent translating to more wins for the Illinois basketball program

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Jul 9, 2024

2024 NBA Summer League schedule for former Illinois basketball players

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Jul 8, 2024

Illinois basketball players bringing the six-pack to the party

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Jul 4, 2024

Chicago Bulls NBA Summer League is a chance for Marcus Domask to fix glaring issue

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Jul 2, 2024

Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leads a team huddle during the second half against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Projected 2025-26 Illinois basketball lineup without Jeremiah Fears

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Jul 2, 2024

AZ Compass Jeremiah Fears (2) drives to the basket during the game between Bartlett High School and AZ Compass Prep School during Memphis Hoopfest at Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Tenn., on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Illinois basketball loses big commitment from 4-star guard

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Jul 1, 2024

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5 Illinois basketball top priority recruits after Will Riley commitment

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Jul 1, 2024

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Practice Day - Omaha

Illinois basketball has 2 first round picks in the early 2025 NBA mock draft

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Jun 28, 2024

Illinois v Maryland

3 big reasons the Minnesota Timberwolves were a perfect spot for Terrence Shannon Jr.

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Jun 27, 2024

Mar 15, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) dunks against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves select rim rocker Terrence Shannon Jr. in the 2024 NBA Draft

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Jun 26, 2024

Denver Nuggets v Utah Jazz, Game 6

Top 5 NBA rookie seasons by an Illinois basketball player

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Jun 26, 2024

Illinois v Maryland

Terrence Shannon Jr. climbs in last 2024 NBA Draft big board

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Jun 26, 2024

IUPUI v Illinois

2024-25 Illinois basketball non-conference is going to be a fun test

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Jun 24, 2024

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks down court during the NCAA men s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind

Illinois basketball class of 2024 should get huge boost with Will Riley

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Jun 24, 2024

Illinois v Michigan State

Projected Illinois basketball lineup after the commitment of Will Riley

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Jun 23, 2024

University of Kentucky assistant men's basketball coach Orlando Antigua helped Gage Durrett, 9, spin a basketball on his finger while visiting Pillar's Crestwood Station day program. June 8, 2021

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Illinois basketball secures commitment from massive 5-star recruit

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Jun 23, 2024

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

A thank you letter to Illinois basketball legend Terrence Shannon Jr.

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Jun 23, 2024

Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leaves the court after the game against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Top 5 Illinois basketball recruiting targets left for the class of 2025

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Jun 20, 2024

Team Thad’s Jasper Johnson (2) brings the ball up the court against Team Oak Soldiers’ AJ D Dybansta (3) during the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League session one on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Memphis Sports & Event Center in Memphis, Tenn.

Illinois basketball secures official visit from huge 5-star recruit Jasper Johnson

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Jun 19, 2024

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) dribbles the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (10) in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Terrence Shannon Jr. projected to land with NBA Champion in mock 2024 NBA Draft

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Jun 19, 2024

Wisconsin v Illinois

Top 5 teams Coleman Hawkins dominated during his Illinois basketball career

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Jun 18, 2024

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Practice Day - East Regional

Top 5 teams Brad Underwood has dominated with the Illinois basketball program

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Jun 16, 2024

Illinois v Iowa State

Commitment date set for massive Illinois basketball recruiting target

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Jun 15, 2024

Morehead State v Illinois

Former Illinois basketball big man exits transfer portal, lands in crowded frontcourt

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Jun 14, 2024

Illinois v Wisconsin

Illinois basketball receives Crystal Ball Prediction for 5-star forward

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Jun 11, 2024

Illinois v Penn State

Huge 5-star recruit moves Illinois basketball into his top 5

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Jun 11, 2024

Mar 17, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood stands on the court during practice before the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball duo showing the type of impact they can have on the program

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Jun 10, 2024

Australia Opals v United States

Future of Illinois basketball proves bright in U18 AmeriCup thus far

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Jun 9, 2024

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