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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 observations from the Illini win over Purdue

Collin Allen

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Jan 3, 2021

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat Purdue

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 2, 2021

Illinois Basketball: 2020-21 Illini bracketology projections 3.0

Collin Allen

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Dec 31, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP in the win against Indiana

Jalen Wilson

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Dec 29, 2020

Dec 23, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions and Illinois Fighting Illini players get into a mid court confrontation during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Illinois defeated Penn State 98-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Observations from the 2-0 week for the Illini

Zain Bando

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Dec 29, 2020

Dec 15, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) drives against Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: A 2-0 week has the Illini on the rise in the AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 28, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 26: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the ball during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center on December 26, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Indiana Hoosiers

David Carey

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Dec 28, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 26: Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket between Al Durham #1 and Race Thompson #25 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half at State Farm Center on December 26, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 4 big statistics from the Illini win over Indiana

Max Feldman

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Dec 27, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini win over Indiana

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 27, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 27: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the game against the Ohio Bobcats at State Farm Center on November 27, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat Indiana

Collin Allen

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Dec 26, 2020

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - DECEMBER 23: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles by Myles Dread #2 of the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half during a college basketball game on December 23, 2020 at the Bryce Joyce Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Penn State Nittany Lions

David Carey

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Dec 26, 2020

Dec 23, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) is fouled by Penn State Nittany Lions forward Trent Buttrick (15) during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Illinois defeated Penn State 98-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 big statistics from the Illini win over Penn State

Max Feldman

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Dec 24, 2020

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - DECEMBER 23: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a basket in the fist half during a college basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on December 23, 2020 at the Bryce Joyce Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP in the win against Penn State

Jalen Wilson

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Dec 24, 2020

Dec 23, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) blocks Penn State Nittany Lions guard Izaiah Brockington (12) during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Illinois defeated Penn State 98-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini win over Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 24, 2020

Dec 20, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood (standing) reacts during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports

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

Collin Allen

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Dec 23, 2020

PISCATAWAY, NJ - DECEMBER 20: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini in action against Jacob Young #42 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during a college basketball game at Rutgers Athletic Center on December 20, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Illinois 91-88. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

David Carey

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Dec 23, 2020

Dec 2, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with guard Andre Curbelo (5) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) in the second half against the Baylor Bears at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 big statistics from the Illini loss to Rutgers

Max Feldman

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Dec 21, 2020

Dec 20, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Adam Miller (44) dribbles the ball during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: What does the latest tumble in the top 25 mean for Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 21, 2020

Dec 20, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) shoots the ball over Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Rob Harper Jr. (24) during the first half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini loss to Rutgers

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 21, 2020

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: 4 keys for the Illini to beat Rutgers

Collin Allen

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Dec 20, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 27: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the game against the Ohio Bobcats at State Farm Center on November 27, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Minnesota Golden Gophers

David Carey

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Dec 18, 2020

Nov 27, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) slam dunks during the second half against the Ohio Bobcats at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP in the win over Minnesota

Jalen Wilson

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Dec 17, 2020

Dec 15, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) and the bench celebrates during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from Illini win over Minnesota

Collin Allen

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Dec 16, 2020

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: 4 keys for the Illini to beat Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 14, 2020

Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Kobe Brown (24) grabs a loose ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: After loss to Missouri, Illini fall in latest AP Top 25 poll

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 14, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Missouri Tigers

David Carey

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Dec 14, 2020

Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) and Missouri Tigers guard Dru Smith (12) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 big statistics from the Illini loss to Missouri

Max Feldman

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Dec 13, 2020

Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) reacts after a foul call during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini loss to Missouri

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 13, 2020

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