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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)

Ayo Dosunmu shows full skill set in debut for the Chicago Bulls

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Aug 10, 2021

Giorgi Bezhanishvili makes debut in the Denver Nuggets summer league

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Aug 9, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini recruiting big board for the class of 2023

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Aug 8, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Apparently the Big Ten hates the Illini, GOOD!

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Aug 6, 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: Mac Irvin Fire key for the Illini in 2023

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Aug 5, 2021

Chicago Bulls are setting up Ayo Dosunmu for success in the NBA

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Aug 4, 2021

Illinois Basketball: The rise of Austin Hutcherson could be rapid

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Aug 3, 2021

Jul 29, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver (middle) poses with the draftees before the 2021 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls pick Ayo Dosunmu in the 2021 NBA Draft

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Jul 29, 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: ESPN has Illini moving up in way-too-early top 25

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Jul 29, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 02: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini stares down Brandon Newman #5 of the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center on January 2, 2021 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Report has Ayo Dosunmu creeping up NBA Draft board

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Jul 28, 2021

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) cheers on his teammate during a three-pointer 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: Giorgi Bezhanishvili continues to gain NBA traction

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Jul 27, 2021

Nov 16, 2019; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies assistant coach Chester Frazier instructs his team during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini recruiting not missing a beat under Chester Frazier

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Jul 27, 2021

Jun 24, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A detail shot of the new NBA basketball ball during the NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu staying steady in latest NBA Mock Draft

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Jul 26, 2021

US guard Deron Williams passes the ball during the London 2012 Olympic Games men's gold medal basketball game between USA and Spain at the North Greenwich Arena in London on August 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GettyImages)

Illinois Basketball: Remembering Deron Williams’ run in the Olympics

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Jul 25, 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 competition could get tougher with Big 12 shake up

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Jul 24, 2021

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 25: Leron Black

Illinois Basketball: Former Illini Leron Black enters the coaching ranks

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Jul 23, 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 ready for another run to the NCAA tournament

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Jul 21, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 27: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the game against the Ohio Bobcats at State Farm Center on November 27, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini all-time lists Kofi Cockburn will crack this season

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Jul 19, 2021

Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) is announced before the Big Ten Tournament title game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.Photos Big Ten Championship Basketball Ohio State Illinois

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Kofi Cockburn returning

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Jul 16, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 21: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to a basket against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers during the first half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn announces return to the Illini

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Jul 16, 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: Projected Illini lineup with the addition of Jayden Epps

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Jul 14, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Jayden Epps gives Illini a dangerous backcourt in 2022

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Jul 13, 2021

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - DECEMBER 23: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a basket in the fist half during a college basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on December 23, 2020 at the Bryce Joyce Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn sets decision announcement date

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Jul 13, 2021

STVM guard Sencire Harris looks to make a layup against Walsh Jesuit guard Rico Pickett during the first half of a basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal]Stvmbb 2

Illinois Basketball: Illini commit Sencire Harris is a special talent

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Jul 13, 2021

Mar 27, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oral Roberts Golden Eagles forward Kevin Obanor (0) shoots during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kevin Obanor would make Illini a strong title contender

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Jul 12, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 14: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on the free throw line in the game against the Old Dominion Monarchs at State Farm Center on December 14, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup if Kofi Cockburn returns

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Jul 8, 2021

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) shoots against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

2021 NBA Draft prospect Ayo Dosunmu to workout for the Indiana Pacers

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Jul 7, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 27: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the game against the Ohio Bobcats at State Farm Center on November 27, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Kofi Cockburn withdraws name from 2021 NBA Draft, exploring options

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Jul 6, 2021

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