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Jan 30, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini Orange Krush student section distracts the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a free throw during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini versus Duke, an NBA prospect showcase

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Nov 5, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Andre Curbelo tabbed as “under-the-radar freshman”

Collin Allen

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Nov 3, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu makes preseason All-American list

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 15, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Dates and teams set for Illini multi-team invite

Zain Bando

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Oct 15, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 28: Illinois Fighting Illini fans in the Orange Krush section cheer against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Assembly Hall on November 28, 2012 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois won 75-62. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 most thrilling finishes of the last decade

Collin Allen

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Oct 13, 2020

Feb 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The national anthem is preformed prior to the first half before a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 biggest misses in the last 5 Illini recruiting classes

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 4: Illinois Fighting Illini fans from the Orange Krush try to distract Glenn Robinson III #1 of the Michigan Wolverines during the game at State Farm Center on March 4, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. Michigan defeated Illinois 84-53. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini to host multi-team invite in Champaign

Zain Bando

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Oct 7, 2020

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: Luke Goode chats about Illini, goals and Bryce Hopkins

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 3, 2020

CHICAGO - MARCH 13: James Augustine #40 of the Illinois Fighting Illini poses for a photo with the Big Ten Conference Tournament Championship trophy, Augustine was named Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament after Illinois defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 54-43 in the Final to win the Big Ten Men's Conference Basketball Tournament Championship March 13, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Augustine was also named to the all tournament team. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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

Collin Allen

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Oct 2, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Spotlight likely back on Illini in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 1, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 07: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center on February 7, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Andy Katz releases his Power 36, Illini in top 10

Zain Bando

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Sep 25, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood smiles as he talks to his team in a huddle during a timeout during a regular season Big Ten Conference game between the Illinois Fighting Illini (21) and the Michigan Wolverines on January 25, 2020, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Illinois defeated Michigan 64-62. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini wins in the Brad Underwood era

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 22, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 18: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the ball against Miller Kopp #10 of the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center on January 18, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Outlook at shooting guard for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 17, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 4: Illinois Fighting Illini fans from the Orange Krush try to distract Glenn Robinson III #1 of the Michigan Wolverines during the game at State Farm Center on March 4, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. Michigan defeated Illinois 84-53. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini near top of Big-Ten preseason rankings

Collin Allen

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Sep 15, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Projected lineup if Jordan Nesbitt picks Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 15, 2020

Illinois Basketball: What to expect from Jacob Grandison in year one

Max Feldman

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Sep 14, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 3 reasons the Illini need Jordan Nesbitt

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 14, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 07: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini brings the ball up court during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center on February 7, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Review of the Illini point guard outlook

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 12, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 18: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood signals to his players during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 18, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What to expect from Austin Hutcherson in year one

Max Feldman

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Sep 8, 2020

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 27: Giorgi Bezhanishvili #15 and the bench of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after scoring in the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on February 27, 2020 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Giorgi Bezhanishvili is still a key player for the Illini

David Carey

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Sep 6, 2020

CHICAGO - MARCH 14: The Illinois Fighting Illini cheer team runs around the court against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a first round game of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 14, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated Minnesota 51-49. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What to expect from Brandon Lieb in year one

Max Feldman

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Sep 4, 2020

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 13: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with players in a timeout during a Big Ten Tournament game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini on March 13, 2019, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Early look at the top five Illini recruiting targets for 2022

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 4, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 02: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21), Illinois Fighting Illini guard Alan Griffin (0), and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during a timeout in the college basketball game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 2, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Multiple Illini make Andy Katz’s top player list

Collin Allen

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Sep 2, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 6: General view of the court as the ESPN College Gameday crew broadcasts before the Illinois Fighting Illini play against the Michigan State Spartans at Assembly Hall on February 6, 2010 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Michigan State 78-73. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Best-case Illini lineup after missing on David Jones

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 31, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 11: Illinois Fighting Illini flag flies during the game against the Norfolk State Spartans at Assembly Hall on December 11, 2012 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois won 64-54. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What to expect from Coleman Hawkins in year one

Max Feldman

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Aug 31, 2020

LADERA RANCH, CA - JULY 19: NY Jayhawks guard Andre Curbelo dribbles up the court during the adidas Gauntlet Finale on July 19, 2018 at the Ladera Sports Center in Ladera Ranch, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What to expect from Andre Curbelo in year one

Max Feldman

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Aug 28, 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 10: Adam Miller drives to the basket during the Nike Academy Showcase Game on August 10, 2019 at the Los Angeles Southwest College in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What to expect from Adam Miller in year one

Max Feldman

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Aug 27, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Trent Frazier #1 and Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate 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: Trent Frazier’s legacy with the Illini

Zain Bando

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Aug 26, 2020

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