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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: Illini ready for another run to the NCAA tournament

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Jul 21, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini all-time lists Kofi Cockburn will crack this season

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Jul 19, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Kofi Cockburn returning

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Jul 16, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn announces return to the Illini

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Jul 16, 2021

Feb 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The national anthem is preformed prior to the first half before a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with the addition of Jayden Epps

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Jul 14, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Jayden Epps gives Illini a dangerous backcourt in 2022

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Jul 13, 2021

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - DECEMBER 23: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a basket in the fist half during a college basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on December 23, 2020 at the Bryce Joyce Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn sets decision announcement date

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Jul 13, 2021

STVM guard Sencire Harris looks to make a layup against Walsh Jesuit guard Rico Pickett during the first half of a basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal]Stvmbb 2

Illinois Basketball: Illini commit Sencire Harris is a special talent

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Jul 13, 2021

Mar 27, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oral Roberts Golden Eagles forward Kevin Obanor (0) shoots during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kevin Obanor would make Illini a strong title contender

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Jul 12, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 14: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on the free throw line in the game against the Old Dominion Monarchs at State Farm Center on December 14, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup if Kofi Cockburn returns

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Jul 8, 2021

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) shoots against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

2021 NBA Draft prospect Ayo Dosunmu to workout for the Indiana Pacers

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Jul 7, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 27: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the game against the Ohio Bobcats at State Farm Center on November 27, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Kofi Cockburn withdraws name from 2021 NBA Draft, exploring options

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Jul 6, 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: Giorgi Bezhanishvili getting workout with NBA team

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Jul 6, 2021

Five Lake Country Lutheran defenders collapse on Brandin Podziemski of St. John's Northwestern Academies during a game on December 15, 2020.Rs5a9032

Illinois Basketball: Brandin Podziemski continues to pile up accolades

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Jul 4, 2021

STVM's Sencire Harris makes a layup ahead of Shawnee's Austin Miller during the second half of a Divsion II state semifinal, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Dayton, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal]Stvmsemis 1

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with the addition of Sencire Harris

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Jul 4, 2021

MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 27: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini warms up before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on February 27, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini big man Kofi Cockburn enters transfer portal

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Jul 1, 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 to host Notre Dame in 2021 Big Ten-ACC Challenge

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Jun 30, 2021

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 20: Dawson Garcia #33 of the Marquette Golden Eagles is introduced before a college basketball game against the Xavier Musketeers on December 20, 2020 at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Dawson Garcia would be a game-changer for the Illini

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Jun 28, 2021

Mar 1, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) and guard Trent Frazier (1) enter the court prior top the first half before a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

3 best teams suited to pick Ayo Dosunmu in the 2021 NBA Draft

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Jun 26, 2021

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 23: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to a call in the second half of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on February 23, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Ayo Dosunmu heading to the Chicago Bulls in latest NBA mock draft

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Jun 24, 2021

Dec 23, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) drives the ball to the basket as Penn State Nittany Lions forward John Harrar (21) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Top 7 teams Kofi Cockburn dominated during Illini career

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Jun 22, 2021

House of ‘Paign in as a 2 seed for the 2021 The Basketball Tournament

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Jun 21, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 21: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini grabs a rebound 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: Illini big man Kofi Cockburn impressing at camp

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Jun 21, 2021

Nov 27, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (left) and guard Da'Monte Williams (right) celebrate during the second half against the Ohio Bobcats at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Early projected Illini lineup for the 2021-22 season

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Jun 20, 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 C Kofi Cockburn invited to NBA G-League camp

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Jun 14, 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 2022 as of June 14

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Jun 14, 2021

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 22: Brandon Paul #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates during the game against the Colorado Buffaloes during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Frank Erwin Center on March 22, 2013 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini shooting guards of the 2010s

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Jun 11, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 11: Tracy Abrams #13 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles the ball against Ibi Watson #23 of the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center on January 11, 2017 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini point guards of the 2010s

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Jun 10, 2021

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