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Mar 2, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) dribbles defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Mike Smith (12) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 big questions for the Illini vs Jackson State

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 8, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini receive commitment from future superstar Morez Johnson Jr.

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 5, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Alfonso Plummer not ranked in the top 100 impactful newcomers

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 3, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup to start the 2021-22 season

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 2, 2021

Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) searches for a teammate to pass the ball to during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Alton Strupp/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn to miss start of Illini season

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 1, 2021

Jan 19, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) shoots a three-point basket as head coach Brad Underwood (L) looks on during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini win over Indiana (PA)

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 30, 2021

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: Ty Rodgers narrows list down to four teams

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 29, 2021

Illinois Basketball: What to focus on in the Illini vs. Indiana (PA) exhibition

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 28, 2021

Dec 15, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) dunks against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn named preseason Big Ten Player of the Year

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 27, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 19: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after beating the Drexel Dragons 78-49 in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 19, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: The good, the bad, and the expectations for Trent Frazier

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 27, 2021

Mar 2, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) dunks on Michigan Wolverines center Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn is a preseason AP first-team All-American

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 25, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 12: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini attempts a layup in the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half of the Big Ten men's basketball tournament quarterfinals at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 12, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Games notes from the Illini win over St. Francis

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 25, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Grades from the Illini win over St. Francis

Dylan Clemons

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Oct 25, 2021

Mar 12, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; A fan of the Illinois Fighting Illini waves a flag in support as they celebrate defeating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Thoughts heading into the first Illini exhibition game

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 22, 2021

Oct 10, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) celebrates his basket with forward Alize Johnson (22) in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Ayo Dosunmu gives Chicago Bulls spark off the bench in his first game

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 21, 2021

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) celebrates after his team scores against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: The good, the bad, and the expectations for Andre Curbelo

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 20, 2021

Feb 2, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) high fives Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood (L) during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini start the 2021-22 campaign in the AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 18, 2021

Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) juggles tennis balls during warmups ahead of tipoff against Loyola Chicago during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Alton Strupp/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: The good, the bad, and the expectations for Kofi Cockburn

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 17, 2021

Mar 19, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) shoots against the Drexel Dragons during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2022 Roman Main Event to feature the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 15, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini recruiting targets move in updated 247Sports 2023 rankings

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 14, 2021

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: Top 5 Illini recruiting targets for 2023 after missing on Owen Freeman

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 12, 2021

Oct 10, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) shoots between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) and forward Cedi Osman (16) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Ayo Dosunmu having an efficient preseason with the Chicago Bulls

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2021

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson goes to the basket against Illinois center Kofi Cockburn during the second half of U-M's 76-53 loss at the Crisler Center on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Illinois Basketball: Hunter Dickinson hates the Illini and I love it

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 7, 2021

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 14: Ayo Dosunmu #12 of the Chicago Bulls poses for a portrait during the 2021 NBA rookie photo shoot on August 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

Ayo Dosunmu era has started for the Chicago Bulls

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 6, 2021

Feb 20, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Utah Utes guard Alfonso Plummer (25) shoots the ball over Oregon Ducks forward Eugene Omoruyi (2) during the first half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Alfonso Plummer’s impact could mirror two former Illini transfers

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 5, 2021

Mar 8, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates with fans after a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Multiple Illini make preseason All-America team

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 30, 2021

Mar 1, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood visiting 2023 in-state big man

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 29, 2021

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) is introduced prior to a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini big man situation is murky after Kofi Cockburn

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 28, 2021

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