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2005; Chicago, IL, USA; College Basketball. Illinois Roger Powell, celebration against Arizona during the Regional finals of the NCAA tournament in Chicago, Ill. on March 26, 2005. Illinois won 90-89 in overtime. (Photo by Sporting News/Sporting News via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Make the best Illini team for $15

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Jun 25, 2019

Illinois Basketball: 5 NBA teams who need Ayo Dosunmu the most in 2020

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Jun 12, 2019

Illinois Basketball: Tyler Scanlon would solidify the No. 3 spot for the Illini

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Jun 12, 2019

Illinois Basketball: Illini needed a player like Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk

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Jun 9, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 05: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tevian Jones (5) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) high five fans in the tunnel that leads to the locker room at the conclusion of the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 5, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk

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Jun 9, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 16: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates after hitting a three point shot during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 16, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini starting lineup compared to the 2012-13 team

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Jun 6, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 29: The bench erupts in celebration after Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) hits a three point shot to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation during the college basketball game between the Florida Atlantic University Owls and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 29, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 biggest games of Ayo Dosunmu’s freshman season

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Jun 5, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 27: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles the ball against TJ Gibbs #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on November 27, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini G Ayo Dosunmu strong candidate for Cousy Award

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Jun 4, 2019

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini brings the ball up court during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on February 27, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Floor and ceiling for Ayo Dosunmu in 2020 NBA Draft

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May 25, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 10: Illinois Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Alan Griffin (0) look on during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 10, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini starting lineup for the 2020-2021 season

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May 19, 2019

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 26: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) in action during the Big Ten Super Saturday College Basketball game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 26, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: NBA Draft stock rising for Illini G Ayo Dosunmu

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May 13, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 05: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tevian Jones (5) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) high five fans in the tunnel that leads to the locker room at the conclusion of the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 5, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Updated Illini projected starting lineup for 2019-2020

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May 13, 2019

Illinois Basketball: Anthony Higgs announces transfer from Illini

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May 7, 2019

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders is blocked by TJ Holyfield #22 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in the second half in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at American Airlines Center on March 15, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini in final three for grad transfer TJ Holyfield

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Apr 29, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 23: Illinois Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 23, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Antwan January backs away from Illini commitment

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Apr 29, 2019

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during the first half of the College Basketball Game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 25, 2018, at the Louis Brown Athletic Center in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini trying to continue strong New York pipeline

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Apr 26, 2019

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - DECEMBER 22: Matt Milon #2 of the William & Mary Tribe is defended by Mamadi Diakite #25 and Kyle Guy #5 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game at John Paul Jones Arena on December 22, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini in the mix for grad transfer Matt Milon

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Apr 24, 2019

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Dylan Cardwell #20 and Kofi Cockburn #21 of Oak Hill Academy celebrate against La Lumiere in the semifinal of the GEICO High School National Tournament at Christ the King High School on April 05, 2019 in Middle Village, New York. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Where does Kofi Cockburn rank among top 5 Illini center commits since 2000

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Apr 24, 2019

NORWALK, CA - JUNE 01: Kofi Cockburn from Christ the King High School and Charles Bassey from Aspire Academy look on during the Pangos All-American Camp on June 1, 2018 at Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini commit Kofi Cockburn still in ESPN’s top 50

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Apr 22, 2019

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini brings the ball up court during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on February 27, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu coming back to Illini is best for all

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Apr 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 20: IMG Academy Ascenders guard Cole Anthony (3) talks with teammate Kofi Cockburn (21) during the first half of the high school basketball game between the Oak Hill Academy Warriors and IMG Academy Ascenders on January 20, 2019 at Blake Arena in Springfield, MA (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Waiting to sign makes sense for Illini commit Kofi Cockburn

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Apr 17, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 15: Illinois Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood cheers for his team during the college basketball game between the East Tennessee State Univeristy Buccaneers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 15, 2018, at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini add frontcourt depth with Bernard Kouma

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Apr 9, 2019

NCAA College Basketball - Illinois head coach, Bruce Weber, Dee Brown, Deron Williams against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. on Feb. 1, 2005. Illinois won 81-68. (Photo by Sporting News/Sporting News via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: The saddest anniversary in Illini history

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Apr 4, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 27: Da'Monte Williams #20 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on November 27, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2018-19 Illini season wrap-up for Da’Monte Williams

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Mar 31, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 05: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tevian Jones (5) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) high five fans in the tunnel that leads to the locker room at the conclusion of the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 5, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2018-19 Illini season wrap-up for Tevian Jones

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Mar 30, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 16: Fans look on as Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) walks down the hallway to the locker room at the conclusion of the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 16, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2018-19 Illini season wrap-up for Kipper Nichols

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Mar 29, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 10: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Aaron Jordan (23) celebrates after hitting a three point shot during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 10, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2018-19 Illini season wrap-up for Aaron Jordan

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Mar 28, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 27: Andres Feliz #10 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on November 27, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2018-19 Illini season wrap-up for Andres Feliz

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Mar 27, 2019

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