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Nov 25, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Sencire Harris (1) defends as Lindenwood Lions guard Kevin Coldwell Jr. (11) brings the ball up court during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Thank you Illini players who avoided the transfer portal

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Apr 7, 2023

Illinois Basketball: High-scoring transfer portal player visiting Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 7, 2023

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Joe Summers

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Apr 5, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Poll shows Illini fans slightly worried about next season

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 5, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 15: Justin Harmon #0 of the Utah Valley Wolverines reacts after hitting a three-pointer against the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of the first round game 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 Chicago transfer portal guard

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 5, 2023

Jan 10, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard RJ Melendez (15) celebrates a three point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini lose 3rd player to the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 3, 2023

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Iowa, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.230204 Illinois Iowa Mbb 011 Jpg

Illinois Basketball: Transfer portal wish list for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 2, 2023

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Apr 1, 2023

Mar 10, 2023; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Tulane Green Wave guard Jalen Cook (3) reacts after scoring a basket against the Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Big-time transfer portal guard drawing interest from Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 31, 2023

Feb 2, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini targeting superstar freshman in the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 31, 2023

Mar 9, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers forward Kadin Shedrick (21) scores in the second half of the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini make trimmed list for transfer portal big man

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 31, 2023

Nov 25, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Brandon Lieb (12) grabs a rebound from Lindenwood Lions forward Remy Lemovou (42) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Backup center for the Illini enters the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 30, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 03: Genesis Bryant #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket while Diamond Miller #1 of the Maryland Terrapins defends in the second half of the game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Target Center on March 3, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Terrapins defeated the Fighting Illini 73-58. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Key piece returning to the Illini for the 2023-24 season

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 30, 2023

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 09: Kel'el Ware #10 of the Oregon Ducks is guarded by Adrame Diongue #15 of the Washington State Cougars in the first half of a quarterfinal game of the Pac-12 basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Former top 10 recruit contacted by Illini in transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 30, 2023

Nov 14, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; Northern Colorado Bears guard Dalton Knecht (5) dribbles against Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George (1) during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini in contact with highly-touted transfer portal guard

Zain Bando

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Mar 28, 2023

Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts against the Houston Cougars in the first half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini big man to enter the 2023 NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 28, 2023

Jan 24, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ty Rodgers (20) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup after the Jayden Epps departure

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 28, 2023

Dec 29, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jayden Epps (3) walks past the bench as Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the second half against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Jayden Epps quits on Illini, enters transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 28, 2023

Jan 10, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Derrick Walker (13) backs in against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Dain Dainja (42) in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini gets return commitment from crucial piece

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2023

Mar 17, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes guard Chance McMillian (2) passes during the second half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini looking to upgrade 3-point shooting in transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2023

BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 25: Guard Tyeree Bryan #4 of the Charleston Southern Buccaneers dribbles past guard Darius Maddox #13 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first half at Cassell Coliseum on November 25, 2022 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Mid-major could provide Illini depth via the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - DECEMBER 28: John Tonje #1 of the Colorado State Rams shoots against Jamal Mashburn Jr. #5 of the New Mexico Lobos during the first half of their game at The Pit on December 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini should avoid this transfer portal guard

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2023

Feb 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) shoots over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Javon Franklin (4) in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini targeting versatile forward in transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 24, 2023

Mar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) moves the ball against the Princeton Tigers during the first half at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kerr Kriisa should be top transfer portal priority for Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 24, 2023

Dec 13, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Dontrez Styles (3) reacts after hitting a three point shot in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: North Carolina transfer portal wing contacted by Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2023

Mar 9, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Donta Scott (24) defends against Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Jamison Battle (10) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini targeting Big Ten forward in transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 21, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 10: RJ Melendez #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini talks with head coach Brad Underwood during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center on December 10, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini need to build around, not over, talent in the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 20, 2023

Mar 16, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) shoots the ball as Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman reacts during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Early projected Illini lineup for the 2023-24 season

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 17, 2023

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