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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 15: Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket over Kur Kuath #35 in the first half during a college basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Fiserv Forum on November 15, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini loss to Marquette

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 16, 2021

Illinois Basketball: 4 big questions for the Illini vs Marquette

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 15, 2021

Illinois Game Monday: Illinois vs. Marquette odds, prediction, injury report, schedule, live stream, and TV channel

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 15, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini target Ty Rodgers takes another visit to Champaign

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 13, 2021

Nov 12, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk (13) runs through the smoke machine as he takes the court with teammates before the start of the first half against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

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

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 13, 2021

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: 4 big questions for the Illini vs Arkansas State

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 12, 2021

Nov 9, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood signals in the second half against Jackson State at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

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

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 10, 2021

Nov 9, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) and teammates celebrate the efforts of their teammates against Jackson State at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Grades from the Illini win over Jackson State

Dylan Clemons

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Nov 10, 2021

Feb 23, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) brings the ball up court against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 most impactful Illini players for 2021-22

Jalen Wilson

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Nov 9, 2021

Mar 2, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) dribbles defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Mike Smith (12) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 big questions for the Illini vs Jackson State

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 8, 2021

Mar 14, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks to the crowd after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini receive commitment from future superstar Morez Johnson Jr.

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 5, 2021

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 11: Alfonso Plummer #25 of the Utah Utes stands on the court during a break in a game against the Oregon State Beavers during the first round of the Pac-12 Conference basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 11, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Beavers defeated the Utes 71-69. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Alfonso Plummer not ranked in the top 100 impactful newcomers

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 3, 2021

Feb 6, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after call during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup to start the 2021-22 season

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 2, 2021

Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) searches for a teammate to pass the ball to during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Alton Strupp/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn to miss start of Illini season

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 1, 2021

Jan 19, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) shoots a three-point basket as head coach Brad Underwood (L) looks on during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini win over Indiana (PA)

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 30, 2021

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 narrows list down to four teams

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 29, 2021

Illinois Basketball: What to focus on in the Illini vs. Indiana (PA) exhibition

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 28, 2021

Dec 15, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) dunks against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn named preseason Big Ten Player of the Year

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 27, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 19: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after beating the Drexel Dragons 78-49 in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 19, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: The good, the bad, and the expectations for Trent Frazier

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 27, 2021

Mar 2, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) dunks on Michigan Wolverines center Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn is a preseason AP first-team All-American

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 25, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 12: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini attempts a layup in the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half of the Big Ten men's basketball tournament quarterfinals at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 12, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Games notes from the Illini win over St. Francis

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 25, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Grades from the Illini win over St. Francis

Dylan Clemons

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Oct 25, 2021

Mar 12, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; A fan of the Illinois Fighting Illini waves a flag in support as they celebrate defeating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Thoughts heading into the first Illini exhibition game

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 22, 2021

Oct 10, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) celebrates his basket with forward Alize Johnson (22) in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Ayo Dosunmu gives Chicago Bulls spark off the bench in his first game

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 21, 2021

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) celebrates after his team scores against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: The good, the bad, and the expectations for Andre Curbelo

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 20, 2021

Feb 2, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) high fives Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood (L) during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini start the 2021-22 campaign in the AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 18, 2021

Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) juggles tennis balls during warmups ahead of tipoff against Loyola Chicago during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Alton Strupp/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: The good, the bad, and the expectations for Kofi Cockburn

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 17, 2021

Mar 19, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) shoots against the Drexel Dragons during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2022 Roman Main Event to feature the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 15, 2021

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