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EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 23: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to a call in the second half of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on February 23, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Ayo Dosunmu heading to the Chicago Bulls in latest NBA mock draft

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Jun 24, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Top 7 teams Kofi Cockburn dominated during Illini career

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Jun 22, 2021

House of ‘Paign in as a 2 seed for the 2021 The Basketball Tournament

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Jun 21, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini big man Kofi Cockburn impressing at camp

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Jun 21, 2021

Nov 27, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (left) and guard Da'Monte Williams (right) celebrate during the second half against the Ohio Bobcats at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Early projected Illini lineup for the 2021-22 season

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Jun 20, 2021

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) is introduced prior to a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini C Kofi Cockburn invited to NBA G-League camp

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Jun 14, 2021

Mar 1, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood is seen prior to a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini recruiting big board for 2022 as of June 14

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Jun 14, 2021

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 22: Brandon Paul #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates during the game against the Colorado Buffaloes during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Frank Erwin Center on March 22, 2013 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini shooting guards of the 2010s

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Jun 11, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 11: Tracy Abrams #13 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles the ball against Ibi Watson #23 of the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center on January 11, 2017 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini point guards of the 2010s

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Jun 10, 2021

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 20: Rayvonte Rice #24 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the game-winning shot over Keith Shamburger #14 of the Missouri Tigers during the 34th Annual Bud Light Braggin' Rights game at the Scottrade Center on December 20, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

House of ‘Paign reloading for the 2021 The Basketball Tournament

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Jun 7, 2021

Jan 30, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general scene of the I flag and cheerleaders prior to the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brandin Podziemski joins list of Illini Gatorade POY’s

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Jun 6, 2021

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 recruits Illini fans should keep tabs on in June

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Jun 2, 2021

Feb 2, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) dunks the ball in front of Indiana Hoosiers forward Race Thompson (25) during overtime at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini big man Kofi Cockburn to stay in NBA Draft

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May 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: 2020-21 Illini season wrap-up for Trent Frazier

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May 25, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 05: Tevian Jones #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the ball over Sasha Stefanovic #55 of the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center on January 5, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Checking in on Illini players who have transferred

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May 22, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Coaching staff filling out for the Illini

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May 22, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini target after missing on Quincy Guerrier

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May 21, 2021

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The exterior of State Farm Center is seen following the cancellation of a basketball game between the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks and Illinois Fighting Illini basketball game due to COVID-19 concerns. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brandin Podziemski already an Illini fan favorite

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May 19, 2021

TULSA, OK - MARCH 20: A view of the ball during the third round game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top transfer big man includes Illini in top 6

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May 14, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 27: Quincy Guerrier #1 of the Syracuse Orange looks for a rebound in the second half of their Sweet Sixteen game against the Houston Cougars in the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 27, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 reasons Quincy Guerrier should pick the Illini

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May 13, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 01: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini salutes the fans following the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center on March 1, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini in top 4 for one of the top transfers

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May 12, 2021

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 02: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall on February 02, 2021 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: NBA mock draft has Ayo Dosunmu in first round

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May 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 14: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini talks to the fans after winning the Big Ten Basketball Championship over the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What a Tre Mitchell commitment would mean for the Illini

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May 10, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 05: Chester Frazier #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives around Drew Neitzel #11 of the Michigan State Spartans on January 5, 2006 at the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Former Illini player fills one assistant coach vacancy

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May 6, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 19: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on against the Drexel Dragons in the second half of 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: Illini lock in three top 25 classes in four years

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May 5, 2021

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 23: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts in the second half of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on February 23, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 assistant coach options for the Illini

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May 4, 2021

Nov 27, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (left) and guard Da'Monte Williams (right) celebrate during the second half against the Ohio Bobcats at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini are about to change from three-point range

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Apr 30, 2021

Feb 25, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) reacts during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Da’Monte Williams returning

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Apr 29, 2021

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