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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - JANUARY 08: Nike basketballs are shown on the court before a game between the Utah State Aggies and the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit on January 08, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. gets prestigious camp invite

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Aug 9, 2023

Illinois Basketball: 5 thoughts from the Illini box score against the Madrid All-Stars

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Aug 7, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Interesting Illini starting lineup against Madrid All-Stars

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Aug 6, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini adds in-state depth to the class of 2024

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Jul 24, 2023

Peoria High's Aaliyah Guyton gets past the Washington defense for a shot at title the first half of the Class 3A Girls Basketball Richwoods Sectional title game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 at Richwoods High School. The Lions advanced to the Pontiac supersectional with a 35-29 win over the Panthers.

Illinois Basketball: Illini inching closer to landing another top 60 recruit

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Jul 23, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Numbers the Illini newcomers will wear in 2023-24

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Jul 18, 2023

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 09: Sencire Harris #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after scoring in the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at United Center on March 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini players poised to have a breakout season

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Jul 16, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Matthew Mayer continues hot Summer League run

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Jul 14, 2023

Dec 22, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts as he talks to guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Field of 68 gives Illini a C- offseason grade

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Jul 12, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Matthew Mayer performs well in first Summer League showing

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Jul 12, 2023

Dec 2, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 bold predictions for Illini commit Morez Johnson Jr.

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Jul 11, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Peach Jam run is a foreshadow of things to come for Morez Johnson Jr.

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Jul 10, 2023

Illinois Basketball: A near 20-20 game for Morez Johnson Jr. at the Peach Jam

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Jul 5, 2023

Apr 30, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Teams compete at Grand Park Fieldhouse in the Nike EYBL (Elite Youth Basketball League). Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. starts hot at the Peach Jam

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Jul 5, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. cracks top 40 in ESPN 2024 rankings

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Jun 29, 2023

Mar 24, 2023; Louisville, KY, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jahvon Quinerly (5) drives against San Diego State Aztecs forward Jaedon LeDee (13) during the second half of the NCAA tournament round of sixteen at KFC YUM! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini should avoid transfer portal guard Jahvon Quinerly

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Jun 26, 2023

Mar 5, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Boilermakers won 76-71. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Jeremiah Williams departure opens scholarship for Illini

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Jun 23, 2023

Mar 6, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Brandin Podziemski (0) holds the Big 10 Championship trophy as he leads teammates through the crowd on the floor of the State Farm Center after a 74-72 win over Iowa. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Golden State Warriors pick Brandin Podziemski in 2023 NBA Draft

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Jun 22, 2023

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: Morez Johnson Jr. finally getting the national love

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Jun 22, 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: Illini 2023-24 non-conference schedule taking shape

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Jun 19, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. rising in updated 247Sports rankings

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Jun 11, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. takes top spot in latest recruiting rankings

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Jun 8, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. transferring to familiar program

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Jun 2, 2023

Mar 15, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) smiles as forward Coleman Hawkins (left) looks on during the press conference before their opening round game of the NCAA tournament in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins returning

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Jun 2, 2023

Jan 13, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) and guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) react after a basket during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Coleman Hawkins returning to the Illini

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May 31, 2023

Jan 7, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts to a score during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Terrence Shannon Jr. returning to the Illini

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May 31, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Morez Johnson Jr. goes big in session 4 of Nike EYBL

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May 29, 2023

DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 16: Coleman Hawkins #33 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks dejected as they leave the courted after being defeated by Arkansas Razorbacks 73-63 in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Coleman Hawkins adds to his NBA Draft workout list

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May 25, 2023

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