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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: Wish list for the Illini class of 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 15, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Skyy Clark makes top 12 most important freshman list

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 13, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Latest Rothstein 45 drops Illini another 2 spots

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 13, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini guard Luke Goode giving back to the sport

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 10, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Team USA wins again as Ty Rodgers shows versatility

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 8, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Ty Rodgers helps USA U18 team to a hot start

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 7, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Ty Rodgers shows he is one of the elite players in the country

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 5, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini in top 7 for Tafara Gapare; sets commitment date

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 5, 2022

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches from the baseline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Iowa, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.211206 Ill Iowa Mbb 034 Jpg

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood brought consistency to Illini recruiting

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 2, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Jacob Grandison #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket against Jamarcus Jones #31 of the Jackson State Tigers during the first half at State Farm Center on November 09, 2021 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini losing Jacob Grandison to the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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May 31, 2022

Dec 6, 2021; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) and teammates react during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: ESPN has Illini inside top 25 after great offseason

Rees Woodcock

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May 31, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini commit Morez Johnson shines at EYBL Session 3

Rees Woodcock

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May 30, 2022

Feb 27, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini barely a top 35 team according to offseason rankings

Rees Woodcock

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May 30, 2022

Dec 18, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jacob Grandison (3), center, watch the action in the final minute of the second half against the Saint Francis Red Flash at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini guard Jacob Grandison withdraws from NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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May 29, 2022

Jan 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Top 3 transfer portal options left for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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May 29, 2022

Matthew Mayer celebrates a successful 3-pointer during Baylor’s victory at Oklahoma in January.Syndication The Oklahoman

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Matthew Mayer

Rees Woodcock

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May 27, 2022

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 10: Matthew Mayer #24 of the Baylor Bears drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at T-Mobile Center on March 10, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini land Baylor transfer Matthew Mayer

Rees Woodcock

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May 27, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches his team from the sidelines in the game against the Jackson State Tigers at State Farm Center on November 09, 2021 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What Trayce Jackson-Davis returning to college means for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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May 24, 2022

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 10: Matthew Mayer #24 of the Baylor Bears drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at T-Mobile Center on March 10, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini transfer portal target withdraws name from 2022 NBA Draft

Collin Allen

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May 24, 2022

Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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 extends scholarship to 2024 Georgia center

Jalen Wilson

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May 21, 2022

Jun 24, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A detail shot of the new NBA basketball ball during the NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn on display at the NBA Combine

Rees Woodcock

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May 19, 2022

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches from the baseline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Iowa, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.211206 Ill Iowa Mbb 034 Jpg

Illinois Basketball: 3 takeaways from the final 247Sports class of 2022 rankings

Rees Woodcock

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May 12, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts against the Chattanooga Mocs during the second half in the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 18, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini reportedly in the mix for key transfer portal big man

Collin Allen

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May 11, 2022

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: Ty Rodgers eyed as one of the best by USA Basketball

Rees Woodcock

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May 10, 2022

Nov 26, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) runs up court during the second half against the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn getting his shot to impress NBA scouts

Rees Woodcock

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May 10, 2022

Mar 24, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) reacts after dunking against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the semifinals of the West regional of the men's college basketball NCAA Tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: The Illini are reloading, not rebuilding

Rees Woodcock

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May 10, 2022

Mar 17, 2022; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Baylor Bears guard Matthew Mayer (24) shoots the ball against the Norfolk State Spartans during the second half during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini eyeing another big name in the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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May 7, 2022

Jan 21, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks onto the court during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini transfer portal frontcourt wish list

Rees Woodcock

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May 5, 2022

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