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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

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini victory over Iowa

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Mar 14, 2021

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Rutgers Scarlett Knights

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Mar 13, 2021

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

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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

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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

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: Illini control their own destiny for No. 1 seed

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Mar 9, 2021

Mar 6, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) celebrates with his team after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 big statistics from the Illini win over Ohio State

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Mar 8, 2021

Mar 6, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) dives for a loose ball ahead of Ohio State Buckeyes forward Justin Ahrens (10) at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

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

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Mar 7, 2021

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - MARCH 02: Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after a 76-53 win over the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on March 02, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Michigan Wolverines

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Mar 6, 2021

Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams (20) and guard Jacob Grandison (3) celebrate a play against Michigan during the first half Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.illinois basketball happy michigan sad

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes

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Mar 6, 2021

Mar 2, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) dribbles on Michigan Wolverines guard Eli Brooks (55) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP in the win against Michigan

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Mar 5, 2021

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) makes a layup against Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) during the first half Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

Illinois Basketball: 4 big statistics from the Illini win over Michigan

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Mar 4, 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 a No. 1 seed in latest ESPN Bracketology

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Mar 3, 2021

Mar 2, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Adam Miller (44) Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jacob Grandison (3) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) celebrate during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini win over Michigan

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Mar 3, 2021

MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 27: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles the ball in the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on February 27, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against Wisconsin

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Mar 2, 2021

Feb 23, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat the Michigan Wolverines

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Mar 2, 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: AP Top 25 has the Illini on the move again

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Mar 1, 2021

Feb 25, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) kisses the floor 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: Illini path to the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament

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Mar 1, 2021

MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 27: Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dunks the ball in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on February 27, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini victory over Wisconsin

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Feb 28, 2021

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with center Kofi Cockburn (21) and guard Adam Miller (44) and guard Da'Monte Williams (20) and guard Andre Curbelo (5) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the second half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Updated Illini bracketology projections 6.0

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Feb 27, 2021

Feb 25, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against Nebraska

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Feb 27, 2021

Feb 6, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate after guard Trent Frazier (1) scores during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat Wisconsin

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Feb 27, 2021

Feb 25, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood exchanges words with a referee during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini victory over Nebraska

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Feb 26, 2021

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 23: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after missing a free throw 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: Illini report card against the Michigan State Spartans

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Feb 25, 2021

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