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Feb 26, 2017; Lincoln, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce talks to guard Tracy Abrams (13) during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Illinois won 73-57. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Final game of season sums up John Groce era

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood improves teams in year one

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Who will benefit most from Underwood’s system?

Zachary Leslie

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Mar 22, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Illini showing heart is greatly appreciated

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 21, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) shoots the ball in front of Michigan Wolverines forward Moritz Wagner (13), Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5), and Fighting Illini center Maverick Morgan (22) in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini backcourt one of the best in 2017

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 20, 2017

Jan 28, 2017; Laramie, WY, USA; Boise State Broncos guard Chandler Hutchison (15) controls the ball against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first half at Arena-Auditorium. The Broncos beat the Cowboys 80-65. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Preview of the Boise State Broncos NIT game

Eric Bruce

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Mar 20, 2017

Dec 30, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 reasons to be excited about Brad Underwood

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 19, 2017

Jan 28, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Brad Underwood after the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 99-71. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood is a great choice for Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders perform on the court during a stoppage in play against the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Writing Illini bracket challenge update after round one

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 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: Next Illini head coach needs to win state of Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 2017

Jul 21, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA assistant coach Monty Williams helps a young boy with his shot before practice at Mendenhall Center. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Coaching search update for the Illini men

Zachary Leslie

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Mar 18, 2017

Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A general view of the NCAA Tournament bracket on display on the J.W. Marriott before the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament: Writing Illini bracket challenge rankings update

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 17, 2017

Feb 7, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Butler Bulldogs head coach Chris Holtmann yells from the sidelines during the first half against the Marquette Golden Eagles at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Don’t put too much stock into Chris Holtmann’s words

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 17, 2017

Dec 12, 2015; Lexington, VA, USA; An official game ball rest on the court after the game between the Navy Midshipmen and the Virginia Military Keydets at Cameron Hall. The Midshipmen won 68-62. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Da’Monte Williams firm with his commitment to Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 17, 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: With change inevitable, Illini fans should enjoy Walker run

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 15, 2017

Feb 11, 2017; Champaign, IL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Mike Watkins (24) and forward Payton Banks (0) box out Illinois Fighting Illini center Maverick Morgan (22) during the first half at State Farm Center. Penn State beat Illinois 83 to 70. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini were magical in first round of NIT

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 15, 2017

Nov 17, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Valparaiso Crusaders forward Jubril Adekoya (23) dribbles the ball in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Nothing to lose against Valpo in the NIT

Eric Bruce

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Mar 14, 2017

Feb 21, 2017; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Aaron Jordan (23), forward Leron Black (12), forward Michael Finke (43), forward Kipper Nichols (2), and guard Tracy Abrams (13) prepare to defend following a timeout during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Illinois beat Northwestern 66 to 50. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: A brief history of the Illini in the NIT

John Everette

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Mar 14, 2017

Jan 12, 2017; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears head coach Cuonzo Martin yells during the second half of the game against the Washington Huskies at Haas Pavilion. California Golden Bears defeated the Washington Huskies 69-59. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Is Cuonzo Martin really a good option?

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 13, 2017

Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) walks off the court after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois won 70-66. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Jamall Walker getting a shot as the Illini head coach

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 13, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Tough, but necessary, decision for Josh Whitman

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 12, 2017

Jan 19, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce calls out plays on the sideline in the first half of the game at Assembly Hall. The Indiana Hoosiers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini by the score of 103-69. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: John Groce fired as Illinois head coach

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 11, 2017

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Maverick Morgan (22) grabs the ball over Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) in the second half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Please do not play in the 2017 NIT

Zachary Leslie

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Mar 11, 2017

Jan 23, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce in the second half against the Minnesota Gophers at Williams Arena. The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Minnesota Gophers 76-71. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Final top 5 coaches to replace John Groce

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 9, 2017

Feb 7, 2017; Evanston, IL, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini react after defeating the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Mark Smith would help make up for lost production

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 9, 2017

Oct 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce speaks with the media during Big Ten media day at the Marriott Washington Wardman Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Five things John Groce has done well

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 8, 2017

Jan 21, 2017; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) shoots and is fouled by Michigan Wolverines guard Duncan Robinson (22) in the second half at Crisler Center. Michigan won 66-57. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Keys to beating Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 7, 2017

Mar 4, 2017; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce reacts during first half against Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Louis Brown Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: John Groce’s Big Ten Tournament struggles are real

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 6, 2017

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