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Mar 19, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) shoots against Drexel during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 options for the Illini after missing on Enoch Boakye

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Mar 27, 2021

Illinois Basketball: 5 reasons Illini fans should be optimistic about the future

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Mar 23, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini thank you letter to Trent Frazier

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Mar 23, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini target Nimari Burnett has idea on commitment date

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Mar 22, 2021

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 05: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches his team in the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena on March 05, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini showing interest in former big man target

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Mar 22, 2021

Mar 21, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jacob Grandison (3) and guard Andre Curbelo (5) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) walk off the court after their loss to the Loyola Ramblers in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Loyola Ramblers won 71-58. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini loss to Loyola-Chicago

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Mar 22, 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: Illini report card against the Drexel Dragons

David Carey

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Mar 21, 2021

Mar 19, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks to his team in a timeout against the Drexel Dragons during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers

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Mar 21, 2021

Jan 19, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini snag first 2022 commitment in Reggie Bass

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Mar 20, 2021

Mar 19, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) shoots against Drexel Dragons guard Lamar Oden Jr. (1) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Andre Curbelo has elevated his game for the Illini

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Mar 20, 2021

Mar 19, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) brings the ball up against Drexel Dragons guard Camren Wynter (11) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini win over Drexel

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 20, 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: 4 keys for the Illini to beat the Drexel Dragons

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Mar 19, 2021

Feb 25, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates with head coach Brad Underwood and Athletic Director Josh Whitman during senior night prior to a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu wins USA Today National Player of the Year

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Mar 17, 2021

Mar 14, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (left), guard Ayo Dosunmu (11), guard Andre Curbelo (5), and guard Trent Frazier (right) react against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: A first-person account of the Big Ten title

Zain Bando

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Mar 17, 2021

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 05: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after a play in the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena on March 05, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu has made history for the Illini

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Mar 16, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 14: Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a made three pointer in the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP of the Big Ten Tournament title game

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Mar 16, 2021

Mar 14, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates as he cuts down a piece of the net after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini victory over Ohio State

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 15, 2021

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) gets fans pumped up as teammate Adam Miller (44) cheers Curbelo's shot against Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, March 13, 2021, during the men's Big Ten basketball tournament from Lucas Oil Stadium.Iowa Vs Illinois

Illinois Basketball: Illini earn No. 1 seed in the 2021 NCAA tournament

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Mar 14, 2021

Mar 12, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) reacts to dunking the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to take down Ohio State

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 14, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 13: Ayo Dosunmu #11, Kofi Cockburn #21 and Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini walk off the court after a win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten men's basketball tournament semifinals at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 13, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card from the win over Iowa

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Mar 14, 2021

Mar 13, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) reacts to defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini victory over Iowa

Collin Allen

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Mar 14, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 12: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket while being guarded by Jacob Young #42 of 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: Illini report card against the Rutgers Scarlett Knights

David Carey

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Mar 13, 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: 4 observations from the Illini win over Rutgers

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Mar 13, 2021

Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) turns the ball over against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) and guard Da'Monte Williams (20) during the second half of their game at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on March 6, 2021.Osu Mens Bbk 0306 Kwr 31

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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Mar 12, 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: Former Illini target Tyty Washington reopens recruitment

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Mar 11, 2021

Mar 2, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) guard Jacob Grandison (3) forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) and guard Andre Curbelo (5) react in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini projected to be a No. 1 seed in NCAA tournament

Collin Allen

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Mar 11, 2021

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) makes a layup against Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) and center Kofi Cockburn (21) during the first half Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

Illinois Basketball: 5 teams the Illini need to play in the NCAA tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 10, 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: Illini land two on Sporting News All-American teams

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Mar 9, 2021

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