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Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) goes to the basket as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) defends during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois won 70-66. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2016-17 season wrap-up for Malcolm Hill

Rees Woodcock

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May 22, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Ranking the Top 5 guards of the 2010’s

Rees Woodcock

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May 19, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Mark Alstork to Illini is still possible

Rees Woodcock

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May 19, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Illini roster with Akoy Agau and Mark Alstork

Rees Woodcock

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May 12, 2017

Mar 10, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) is involved in a scramble for a loose ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard D.J. Williams (0) and forward Michael Finke (43) during the Big Ten Conference tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: DJ Williams transfer is a fitting ending to John Groce era

Rees Woodcock

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May 9, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Michael Finke (43) shoots the ball in front of Michigan Wolverines guard Derrick Walton Jr. (10) in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Top recruiting needs for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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May 5, 2017

Oct 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood address the media during the Big 12 Basketball Media Day at the Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Mark Alstork would give Underwood options

Rees Woodcock

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May 4, 2017

Dec 22, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks head coach Brad Underwood coaches against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half at Wells-Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 options for the future center position

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 28, 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: Recruiting history of top 100 point guards

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 26, 2017

Mar 5, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Basketballs next to the court before the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Iowa State Cyclones at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Charlie Moore would add to the best backcourt in the Big Ten

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 14, 2017

Mar 22, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Deron Williams (31) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 126-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Former Illini players familiar with NBA Playoffs

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 13, 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: 5 changes since John Groce was fired

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 12, 2017

Mar 8, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Cameron Johnson (23) shoots over Virginia Cavaliers guard Devon Hall (0) during the first half during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini get huge in-home visit from Cameron Johnson

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 12, 2017

Mar 2, 2016; Richmond, VA, USA; An official ball bounces on the court during a stoppage in play in the game between the Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Davidson Wildcats during the second half at Stuart Siegel Center. The Rams won 70-60. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: That’s the way the ball bounces for the Illini

Eric Bruce

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Apr 10, 2017

Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Carlton Bragg Jr. (15) reacts during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Carlton Bragg would be low risk, high reward for Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 10, 2017

Jan 4, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; Two basketballs are stuck in the net during warmups before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals at the Purcell Pavilion. Notre Dame won 77-70. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Starting lineup without Jeremiah Tilmon and Javon Pickett

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 8, 2017

Dec 14, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the game against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 recruiting targets for Brad Underwood

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 3, 2017

How Josh Whitman saved Illinois basketball, football and all athletics

Zachary Leslie

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Apr 1, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) shoots the ball as Michigan Wolverines guard Duncan Robinson (22) defends in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Optimistic outlook for the 2017-2018 season

Zachary Leslie

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Mar 31, 2017

Mar 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) is guarded by Purdue Boilermakers guard P.J. Thompson (3) during the Big Ten Conference tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Where Mark Smith would fit in the Illini lineup

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 31, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Ranking the last 10 recruiting classes

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 30, 2017

Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) shoots the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cordell Pemsl (35) defends during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois won 70-66. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Jalen Coleman-Lands can still be an Illini great

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 29, 2017

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari speaks at a press conference after defeating the UCLA Bruins during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Kentucky won 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Mark Smith getting attention from the Kentucky Wildcats

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 28, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood’s rebounding woes should be fixed

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2017

Mar 14, 2017; Dayton, OH, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Bruce Weber is seen in the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the first four of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Previous two coaches missed train on Illini recruiting

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2017

Feb 4, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood celebrates with fans after beating the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 transfers that would help the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini roster breakdown for 2017-18

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 2017

Feb 11, 2017; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tracy Abrams (13) and Penn State Nittany Lions forward Lamar Stevens (11) compete for a loose ball during the second half at State Farm Center. Penn State beat Illinois 83 to 70. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Remembering the careers of the Illini seniors

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 2017

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