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Dec 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) celebrates his three point shot against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against Michigan

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Mar 2, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Michigan Wolverines

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 2, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Makira Cook leads Illini in All-Big Ten honors

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Best, worst, & most likely seeding for the Illini in the Big Ten Tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini women have a decent path in Big Ten Tournament

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Feb 28, 2023

Feb 26, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Brice Sensabaugh (10) looks to score as Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) defends during the second half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini fall flat in road loss to Ohio State

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Feb 26, 2023

Feb 26, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) and forward Ty Rodgers (20) and guard Sencire Harris (1) and forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Ohio State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 26, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 11: Coleman Hawkins #33 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Luke Goode #10 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center on February 11, 2023 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini against the Ohio State Buckeyes

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 26, 2023

Feb 20, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) dunks the ball as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Jamison Battle (10) looks on during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Ohio State Buckeyes

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Feb 26, 2023

Feb 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Terrence Shannon Jr. rallies Illini to 66-62 win over Northwestern

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Feb 24, 2023

Feb 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) derives to the basket as Northwestern Wildcats guard Boo Buie (4) and center Matthew Nicholson (34) defend during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 24, 2023

Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on from the bench during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Illinois 93-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Northwestern Wildcats

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Feb 23, 2023

Nov 18, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) gestures after a play against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game vs the Northwestern Wildcats

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 23, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini directs his team during the first half in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on February 18, 2023 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini draw interesting opponent in latest March Madness bracketology

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Feb 22, 2023

Feb 20, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jayden Epps (3) derives the ball between Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Ta'lon Cooper (55) and Dawson Garcia (3) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini snap losing skid with sweep against Minnesota

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Feb 21, 2023

Feb 20, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 21, 2023

Jan 24, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) applauds a score during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Minnesota Golden Gophers

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 20, 2023

Jan 16, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard RJ Melendez (15), forward Dain Dainja (42), forward Matthew Mayer (24), and guard Jayden Epps (3) looks on during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Monumental task for Illini to earn Big Ten Tournament double-bye

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 19, 2023

Jan 8, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taylor Mikesell (24) contests the ball with Illinois Fighting Illini guard Makira Cook (3) during the second quarter of the women’s NCAA division I basketball game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Value City Arena on Sunday afternoon.Basketball Ceb Wbk Illinois Illinois At Ohio State

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 19, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 18: Jalen Hood-Schifino #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers passes the ball while defended by Luke Goode #10 and Sencire Harris #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on February 18, 2023 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini give scare to No. 14 Indiana in Bloomington

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Feb 18, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after a play during the second half in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on February 18, 2023 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to the Indiana Hoosiers

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 18, 2023

Jan 19, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Jordan Geronimo (22) fouls Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) as he drives to the basket during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Betting odds, predictions, and game info against the Indiana Hoosiers.

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 18, 2023

Jan 19, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against the Indiana Hoosiers

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 17, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini path to win the Big Ten regular season outright

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 17, 2023

Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Houston Cougars in the first half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini foundation still strong despite Zacharie Perrin departure

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 15, 2023

Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Jalen Pickett (22) shoots the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini swept by Penn State behind Jalen Pickett onslaught

Zain Bando

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Feb 15, 2023

Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; A general view of the Bryce Jordan Center prior to the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 15, 2023

Feb 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jayden Epps (3) drives past Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Cam Spencer (10) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against the Penn State Nittany Lions

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Feb 14, 2023

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