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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: 3 areas of improvement entering the 2021-22 season

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Sep 27, 2021

Illinois Basketball: 5 reasons the Illini are a top 10 program

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Sep 21, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Why are the Illini outside the top 15?

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Extending Brad Underwood is a smart move for the Illini

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Sep 16, 2021

CHICAGO - MARCH 14: The Illinois Fighting Illini cheer team runs around the court against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a first round game of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 14, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated Minnesota 51-49. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2022 big man keeps Illini in top 7

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 16, 2021

Jan 19, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (R) reacts while embracing head coach Brad Underwood during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood puts another player in the NBA

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 14, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 09: Malcolm Hill #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini puts up a shot in front of Zak Irvin #21 of the Michigan Wolverines in the first half of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Verizon Center on March 9, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Former Illini joining New Orleans Pelicans training camp

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Sep 8, 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: Illini class of 2022 isn’t close to being finished

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 30, 2021

Mar 21, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with his team during a timeout during the second half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Loyola Ramblers won 71-58. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini losing Reggie Bass is best for both parties

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 18, 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 steps up for shorthanded Chicago Bulls

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Aug 16, 2021

Mar 14, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates as he cuts down a piece of the net after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: What to expect from Ayo Dosunmu in rookie season

Collin Allen

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Aug 13, 2021

Aug 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) shoots between San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) and San Antonio Spurs forward Nate Renfro (35) during a NBA Summer League game at Cox Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Ayo Dosunmu and the Chicago Bulls look to build on solid second half

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Aug 12, 2021

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 02: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall on February 02, 2021 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Ayo Dosunmu shows full skill set in debut for the Chicago Bulls

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 10, 2021

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) throws his hands up to get the crowd hyped during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Giorgi Bezhanishvili makes debut in the Denver Nuggets summer league

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Aug 9, 2021

Mar 1, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood is seen prior to a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini recruiting big board for the class of 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 8, 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: Apparently the Big Ten hates the Illini, GOOD!

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 6, 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: Mac Irvin Fire key for the Illini in 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 5, 2021

Chicago Bulls are setting up Ayo Dosunmu for success in the NBA

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 4, 2021

Illinois Basketball: The rise of Austin Hutcherson could be rapid

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Aug 3, 2021

Jul 29, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver (middle) poses with the draftees before the 2021 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls pick Ayo Dosunmu in the 2021 NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 29, 2021

Mar 13, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) reacts to defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: ESPN has Illini moving up in way-too-early top 25

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Jul 29, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 02: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini stares down Brandon Newman #5 of the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center on January 2, 2021 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Report has Ayo Dosunmu creeping up NBA Draft board

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 28, 2021

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) cheers on his teammate during a three-pointer 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: Giorgi Bezhanishvili continues to gain NBA traction

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 27, 2021

Nov 16, 2019; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies assistant coach Chester Frazier instructs his team during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini recruiting not missing a beat under Chester Frazier

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 27, 2021

Jun 24, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A detail shot of the new NBA basketball ball during the NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu staying steady in latest NBA Mock Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 26, 2021

US guard Deron Williams passes the ball during the London 2012 Olympic Games men's gold medal basketball game between USA and Spain at the North Greenwich Arena in London on August 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GettyImages)

Illinois Basketball: Remembering Deron Williams’ run in the Olympics

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 25, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 19: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on against the Drexel Dragons in the second half of 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: Illini competition could get tougher with Big 12 shake up

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 24, 2021

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 25: Leron Black

Illinois Basketball: Former Illini Leron Black enters the coaching ranks

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 23, 2021

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