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ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 20: Rayvonte Rice #24 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the game-winning shot over Keith Shamburger #14 of the Missouri Tigers during the 34th Annual Bud Light Braggin' Rights game at the Scottrade Center on December 20, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

House of ‘Paign reloading for the 2021 The Basketball Tournament

Collin Allen

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Jun 7, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Brandin Podziemski joins list of Illini Gatorade POY’s

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 6, 2021

Illinois Basketball: 5 recruits Illini fans should keep tabs on in June

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 2, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini big man Kofi Cockburn to stay in NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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May 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: 2020-21 Illini season wrap-up for Trent Frazier

Jalen Wilson

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May 25, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 05: Tevian Jones #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the ball over Sasha Stefanovic #55 of the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center on January 5, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Checking in on Illini players who have transferred

Rees Woodcock

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May 22, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Coaching staff filling out for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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May 22, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini target after missing on Quincy Guerrier

Rees Woodcock

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May 21, 2021

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The exterior of State Farm Center is seen following the cancellation of a basketball game between the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks and Illinois Fighting Illini basketball game due to COVID-19 concerns. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brandin Podziemski already an Illini fan favorite

Rees Woodcock

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May 19, 2021

TULSA, OK - MARCH 20: A view of the ball during the third round game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top transfer big man includes Illini in top 6

Rees Woodcock

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May 14, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 27: Quincy Guerrier #1 of the Syracuse Orange looks for a rebound in the second half of their Sweet Sixteen game against the Houston Cougars in the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 27, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 reasons Quincy Guerrier should pick the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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May 13, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 01: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini salutes the fans following the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center on March 1, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini in top 4 for one of the top transfers

Rees Woodcock

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May 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)

Illinois Basketball: NBA mock draft has Ayo Dosunmu in first round

Rees Woodcock

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May 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 14: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini talks to the fans after winning the Big Ten Basketball Championship over the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What a Tre Mitchell commitment would mean for the Illini

Collin Allen

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May 10, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 05: Chester Frazier #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives around Drew Neitzel #11 of the Michigan State Spartans on January 5, 2006 at the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Former Illini player fills one assistant coach vacancy

Rees Woodcock

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May 6, 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 lock in three top 25 classes in four years

Rees Woodcock

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May 5, 2021

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 23: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts 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)

Illinois Basketball: 5 assistant coach options for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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May 4, 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: Illini are about to change from three-point range

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 30, 2021

Feb 25, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) reacts during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Da’Monte Williams returning

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 29, 2021

Mar 2, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Adam Miller (44) Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jacob Grandison (3) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) celebrate during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: What the return of Da’Monte Williams means for Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 29, 2021

TULSA, OK - MARCH 20: A view of the ball during the third round game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini eyeing DIII transfer three-point specialist

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 27, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini commit Brandin Podziemski is next up

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 27, 2021

Nov 25, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general view during the second half during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the North Carolina A&T Aggies at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini scholarship count as of April 23, 2021

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 23, 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: Recruiting success unmatched in recent Illini history

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 23, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 14: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini talks to the fans after winning the Big Ten Basketball Championship over the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 4 transfer options to fill the Illini roster

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 21, 2021

Mar 21, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) puts his hand on the shoulder of guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) after a play against the Loyola Ramblers 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: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Like a shooting star, an Illini era has ended

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 19, 2021

Mar 2, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) dribbles on Michigan Wolverines guard Eli Brooks (55) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini lineup with Alfonso Plummer and Trent Frazier

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 17, 2021

Nov 26, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) celebrates after his teammates score during the second half against the Chicago State Cougars at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Trent Frazier announces return to Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 17, 2021

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