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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 11: Basketballs are shown in a ball rack before a semifinal game of the Pac-12 Basketball Tournament between the Arizona Wildcats and the Oregon Ducks at MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 11, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Oregon won 95-89 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Optimal guard situation for Brad Underwood

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 2, 2017

Illinois Basketball v. Illinois Football, who is better by 2020?

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 2, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Quick look at the Illini Big Ten schedule for 2017-18

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 1, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood repeating history left by Lou

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 29, 2017

BLOOMINGTON, IN - JANUARY 07: Head coach John Groce of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts in the second half of the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall on January 7, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. Indiana defeated Illinois 96-80. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: John Groce era of Illini recruiting a success or failure?

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 28, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 17: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Oklahoma State Cowboys argues a call against the Michigan Wolverines during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 17, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood squeezed from left and right

Eric Bruce

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Jul 21, 2017

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 27: Illinois Fighting Illini fans try to distract Tim Hardaway Jr.

Illinois Basketball: Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore?

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 13, 2017

MORGANTOWN, WV - FEBRUARY 04: Brad Underwood of Oklahoma State Cowboys yells at the referee against the West Virginia Mountaineers at the WVU Coliseum on February 4, 2017 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball projected lineup with class of 2018

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 12, 2017

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Basketballs are shown in a ball rack before a semifinal game of the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament between the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Nevada Wolf Pack at the Thomas

What the Illinois basketball team will look like in 2019

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 7, 2017

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks reacts in the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 18, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood trying to correct recruiting struggles

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 5, 2017

Illinois basketball players who have the most NBA talent

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Jun 27, 2017

Jan 4, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood reacts and breaks a clipboard against the Texas Longhorns during the second half at the Frank Erwin Center. The Longhorns won 82-79. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Minutes breakdown for Illini forwards

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 25, 2017

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty first round selections in the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 NBA Draft 1st round picks the Illini faced last season

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2017

Mar 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the basketballs on the ball racks before the start of the McDonalds All-American Powerade Jamfest at the Chicago Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Minutes breakdown for Illini guards

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 22, 2017

Mar 4, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Starting lineup with the class of 2018

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 17, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Leron Black (12) shoots the ball as Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) defends in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Leron Black’s 5 best games from 2016-17

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 16, 2017

Dec 21, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A general view of the court as both teams warmup before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Missouri Tigers at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Starting lineup with Matic Vesel for 2017-18

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 14, 2017

Dec 21, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders run on the court before a basketball game against the Missouri Tigers at Scottrade Center. Illinois won 75-66. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Best Illini 3-on-3 basketball teams

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 12, 2017

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Butler Bulldogs head coach Chris Holtmann reacts in the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. North Carolina won 92-80. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Chris Holtmann bails on Butler after trashing Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 9, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) shoots the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Zak Irvin (21) defends in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini roster with Greg Eboigbodin

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 8, 2017

Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood has completed two huge goals

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 8, 2017

Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Peter Jok (14) shoots the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) defends during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Breaking down the guards for 2017

Zachary Leslie

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Jun 1, 2017

March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; General view of the court before the game between the Oregon Ducks and the Iona Gaels in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Player expectations for 2017-2018 season

Rees Woodcock

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May 31, 2017

Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Leron Black (12) completes a slam dunk as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) looks on during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: No graduate transfer center, no problem for Illini

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May 29, 2017

Mar 23, 2017; New York, NY, USA; A view of basketballs getting stuck in the net during practice the day before the East Regional semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood’s team has same construct as 2005

Rees Woodcock

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May 27, 2017

Mar 23, 2017; New York, NY, USA; A view of game NCAA basketballs during practice the day before the East Regional semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2017-18 lineup without Jalen Coleman-Lands

Rees Woodcock

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May 25, 2017

Illinois Basketball: 5 players the Illini could struggle against in 2017-18

Rees Woodcock

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May 24, 2017

Dec 17, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tracy Abrams (13) reacts during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2016-17 season wrap-up for Tracy Abrams

Rees Woodcock

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May 24, 2017

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