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CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 18: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) gets into a defensive position 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: Ayo a game-time decision for Illini against Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 18, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Regression of players has hurt Illini during losing streak

Jalen Wilson

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Feb 18, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 3 ways the Illini can beat Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 17, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Best Illini lineup if Ayo Dosunmu sits Penn State game

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 16, 2020

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 15: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Jacob Young #42 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights dive for a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game at Rutgers Athletic Center on February 15, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Illinois 72-57. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Rutgers

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 16, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 11: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after the game against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center on December 11, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini lineup with Ayo Dosunmu & Kofi Cockburn returning

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 13, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 07: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) pumps up the crowd during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 7, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini in danger of missing the NCAA tournament?

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 12, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 11: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) stands near mid-court during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 11, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP against Michigan State part 2

Jalen Wilson

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Feb 12, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center on February 11, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 observations from the Illini falling to Michigan State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 12, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 07: Members of the Illinois Fighting Illini huddle 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: 3 ways the Illini can take down Michigan State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 11, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 07: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Alan Griffin (0) puts his arms up after making a shot during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 7, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini remain in AP Top 25 for fifth consecutive week

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 10, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 11: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leans on the scorers table during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 11, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini PG Andre Curbelo wows in win over Sierra Canyon

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 9, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 05: Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21), Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andres Feliz (10), and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) walk on to the court during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 5, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini player assessment from the two-game losing streak

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 9, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 11: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) is introduced to the crowd during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 11, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP of the game against Maryland part 2

Jalen Wilson

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Feb 8, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 07: Eric Ayala #5 of the Maryland Terrapins shoots a reverse layup against Giorgi Bezhanishvili #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and draws a foul during the second half at State Farm Center on February 7, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Maryland part 2

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 8, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) shoots a jump shot between Minnesota Golden Gophers center Daniel Oturu (25) and Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Michael Hurt (42) during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 ways the Illini can knock off Maryland

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 6, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) walks across the court during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Should Illini C Kofi Cockburn enter the 2020 NBA Draft?

Jalen Wilson

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Feb 5, 2020

IOWA CITY. IA- FEBRUARY 02: Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has words with Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during a time out during a Big Ten Conference basketball game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City Ia, on February 02, 2020. Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Iowa

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 3, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andres Feliz (10) gets into a defensive position during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP of the game against Iowa

Jalen Wilson

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Feb 3, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Michigan Wolverines forward Austin Davis (51) shoots over Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) 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: 3 ways the Illini can beat the Iowa Hawkeyes

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 2, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Alan Griffin (0) clap for their team during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Alan Griffin’s return is needed for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 31, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andres Feliz (10) gets into a defensive position during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP of the game against Minnesota

Jalen Wilson

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Jan 31, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) flexes after a play during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 observations from the Illini win over Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 31, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 11: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood claps after a play during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 11, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini continue streak with win over Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 30, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood stands on the sidelines in the first half in the game against the Maryland Terrapins on December 7, 2019, at Xfinity Center in College Park, MD. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: A win tonight puts the Illini in elite company

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 30, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood shouts instructions to his players 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: 3 ways the Illini can beat Minnesota

Jalen Wilson

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Jan 30, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 21: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on January 21, 2020 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Floor and ceiling for the Illini the rest of the way

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 28, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 29: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tevian Jones (5) high fives fans at the conclusion of the college basketball game between the North Carolina A&T Aggies and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 29, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: The last chance for Tevian Jones to earn minutes

Jalen Wilson

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Jan 28, 2020

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