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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

Illinois Basketball: Illini a “best fit” for transfer portal guard Caleb Love

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May 20, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Coleman Hawkins shows versatility at 2023 NBA Draft Combine

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May 18, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Terrence Shannon Jr.’s team pulls away in NBA Draft Combine

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May 18, 2023

May 15, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; The podium with logos is seen prior to the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery at the Palmer House Hilton. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Mock draft update for Illini after 2023 NBA Draft Lottery

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May 17, 2023

Mar 15, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) speaks 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: Illini teammates to face off at 2023 NBA Draft Combine

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May 16, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini a bubble team in preseason Bracketology

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May 14, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Multiple Illini to attend 2023 NBA Draft Combine

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May 11, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini land in top 40 on the latest Rothstein 45

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May 8, 2023

Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) defends as Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Myles Dread (2) holds the ball during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Illinois 93-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: NBA mock draft still has two Illini getting selected

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May 6, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 15: Aziz Bandaogo #55 of the Utah Valley Wolverines stands on the court during the second half of his team's first round game against the New Mexico Lobos in the 2023 National Invitation Tournament at The Pit on March 15, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Wolverines defeated the Lobos 83-69. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini targeting elite defender in transfer portal

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May 2, 2023

EAST LANSING, MI - DECEMBER 04: RayJ Dennis #10 of the Toledo Rockets drives past Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half at Breslin Center on December 4, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini favored to land a top point guard in transfer portal

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Apr 28, 2023

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Illinois Basketball: Illini returning nearly double the production as last season

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Apr 27, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 02: Ty Rodgers #20 of the Illinois Fighting Illini plays against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 02, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Star freshman avoids transfer portal and returns to Illini

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Apr 26, 2023

DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 21: Shay Bollin #22 of the Duke Blue Devils is introduced during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 21, 2022 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Former 4-star exits transfer portal and picks Illini

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Apr 25, 2023

TUCSON, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 19: Forward Quincy Guerrier #13 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates a three-pointer during the game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center on February 19, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. The Arizona Wildcats won 84-81 against the Oregon Ducks. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Quincy Guerrier

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Apr 25, 2023

EUGENE, OREGON - FEBRUARY 11: Quincy Guerrier #13 of the Oregon Ducks looks on during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena on February 11, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini receive huge transfer portal commitment

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Apr 24, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini commit Morez Johnson starts well in final AAU season

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Apr 23, 2023

Oregon forward Quincy Guerrier and guard Keeshawn Barthelemy celebrate in the first half as the Oregon Ducks take on UC Irvine in their NIT opener Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.Ncaa Basketball Oregon Men S Basketball Nit Opener Uc Irvine At Oregon

Illinois Basketball: Former 4-star transfer portal player set to visit Illini

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Apr 19, 2023

Nov 18, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; McNeese State Cowboys forward Christian Shumate (24) shoots a jump shot against LSU Tigers forward Bradley Ezewiro (21) during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: In-state transfer portal target still available for the Illini

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Apr 17, 2023

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) passes the ball during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Penn State Nittany Lions won 79-76.Psuill030923 Am11997

Illinois Basketball: How the Illini will look without Terrence Shannon Jr.

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Apr 16, 2023

Camille Hobby (41) pivots toward the basket during NC State's game against Charlotte on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh.Ncsuwbb 11 16 22 Lj 001 Wb

Illinois Basketball: Illini add frontcourt depth via the transfer portal

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Apr 13, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 02: Terrence Shannon Jr. #0 of the Illinois Fighting Illini plays against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 02, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Star guard for the Illini enters 2023 NBA Draft

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Apr 13, 2023

Mar 2, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to the Illinois fighting Illini fans before the start of Thursday’s game with the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Potential projected Illini lineup with recent transfer portal additions

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Apr 11, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 15: Justin Harmon #0 of the Utah Valley Wolverines is fouled by Josiah Allick #53 of the New Mexico Lobos as Morris Udeze #24 defends during the first half of their first round game in the 2023 National Invitation Tournament at The Pit on March 15, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini boost scoring with transfer portal commitment

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Apr 11, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 21: Marcus Domask #1 of the Southern Illinois Salukis dribbles the ball during a college basketball game against the Butler Bulldogs on December 21, 2020 at Hinkle Fieldlhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Big-time scorer in the transfer portal picks Illini

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Apr 10, 2023

Feb 22, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; St. John's Red Storm guard AJ Storr (2) dribbles against the Georgetown Hoyas during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini targeting familiar face in the transfer portal

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Apr 10, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini land wild card guard from transfer portal

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Apr 8, 2023

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