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Mar 2, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) guard Jacob Grandison (3) forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) and guard Andre Curbelo (5) react in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini a No. 1 seed in latest ESPN Bracketology

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 3, 2021

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini win over Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 3, 2021

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against Wisconsin

David Carey

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Mar 2, 2021

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat the Michigan Wolverines

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 2, 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: AP Top 25 has the Illini on the move again

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 1, 2021

Feb 25, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) kisses the floor during senior night prior to a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini path to the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 1, 2021

MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 27: Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dunks the ball in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on February 27, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini victory over Wisconsin

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2021

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with center Kofi Cockburn (21) and guard Adam Miller (44) and guard Da'Monte Williams (20) and guard Andre Curbelo (5) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the second half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Updated Illini bracketology projections 6.0

Collin Allen

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Feb 27, 2021

Feb 25, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against Nebraska

David Carey

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Feb 27, 2021

Feb 6, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate after guard Trent Frazier (1) scores during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat Wisconsin

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 27, 2021

Feb 25, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood exchanges words with a referee during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini victory over Nebraska

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 26, 2021

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 23: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after missing a free throw 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: Illini report card against the Michigan State Spartans

David Carey

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Feb 25, 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)

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat Nebraska

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 25, 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: 4 observations from the Illini loss to Michigan State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 24, 2021

Jan 29, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) and guard Tyler Underwood (middle right) celebrate on the bench during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Best, worst and most likely scenarios for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 23, 2021

Feb 2, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) attempts to block a shot by Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat Michigan State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 23, 2021

Feb 20, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Marcus Carr (5) drives to the basket while Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) defends in the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: Illini report card versus Minnesota

David Carey

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Feb 23, 2021

Feb 20, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jacob Grandison (3) in action while Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Both Gach (11) defends in the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 big statistics from the Illini victory over Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 22, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 01: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after a three point basket during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center on March 1, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 4 reasons Illini G Ayo Dosunmu wins the Wooden Award

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 21, 2021

Feb 20, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) in action while Minnesota Golden Gophers center Liam Robbins (0) and forward Brandon Johnson (23) defend in the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini victory over Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 20, 2021

Feb 2, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) and forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) celebrate on the court after defeating the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini schedule updated for the final two weeks

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 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 MVP in the win over Northwestern

Jalen Wilson

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Feb 20, 2021

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Pete Nance (22) controls the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Northwestern Wildcats

David Carey

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Feb 20, 2021

Jan 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrate during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to take down Minnesota

Collin Allen

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Feb 19, 2021

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: Guard Nimari Burnett #25 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders shoots a free throw during the first half of the college basketball game against the Grambling State Tigers at United Supermarkets Arena on December 06, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini “heavily in pursuit” of transfer Nimari Burnett

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 18, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Full scouting report on Illini commit RJ Melendez

Max Feldman

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Feb 18, 2021

Dec 2, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) celebrate a three point basket in the first half against the Baylor Bears at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with the RJ Melendez commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 17, 2021

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The national anthem is played before a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from Illini victory over Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 17, 2021

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