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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 13: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with players in a timeout during a Big Ten Tournament game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini on March 13, 2019, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Early look at the top five Illini recruiting targets for 2022

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 4, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Multiple Illini make Andy Katz’s top player list

Collin Allen

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Sep 2, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Best-case Illini lineup after missing on David Jones

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 31, 2020

Illinois Basketball: What to expect from Coleman Hawkins in year one

Max Feldman

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Aug 31, 2020

LADERA RANCH, CA - JULY 19: NY Jayhawks guard Andre Curbelo dribbles up the court during the adidas Gauntlet Finale on July 19, 2018 at the Ladera Sports Center in Ladera Ranch, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What to expect from Andre Curbelo in year one

Max Feldman

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Aug 28, 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 10: Adam Miller drives to the basket during the Nike Academy Showcase Game on August 10, 2019 at the Los Angeles Southwest College in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What to expect from Adam Miller in year one

Max Feldman

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Aug 27, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Trent Frazier #1 and Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Trent Frazier’s legacy with the Illini

Zain Bando

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Aug 26, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 underrated Illini recruits of the past decade

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 25, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: An Illinois Fighting Illini flag is seen in the tailgating lot before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2017 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini add 2020 walk-on guard Edgar Padilla Jr.

Collin Allen

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Aug 25, 2020

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 05: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celbrates after making a three pointer in the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Value City Arena on March 05, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Analyzing the Ayo Dosunmu and Adam Miller duo

Max Feldman

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Aug 24, 2020

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 27: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots in the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on February 27, 2020 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini land two on the 247Sports All-Big Ten teams

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 24, 2020

IOWA CITY. IA- FEBRUARY 02: Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has words with Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during a time out during a Big Ten Conference basketball game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City Ia, on February 02, 2020. Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 NBA prospects on the Illini roster

Max Feldman

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Aug 22, 2020

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 13: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with players in a timeout during a Big Ten Tournament game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini on March 13, 2019, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected lineup if Brandon Weston picks the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 18, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 3 reasons why Bryce Hopkins should pick the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 14, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) walks across the court during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: How the return of Kofi Cockburn helps the Illini

Jalen Wilson

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Aug 12, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 11: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini brings the ball up court during the game against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center on February 11, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini rise rapidly in new ESPN top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 12, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 11: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leans on the scorers table during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 11, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini entering 2020-21 season with full roster

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 11, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 11: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) is introduced to the crowd during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 11, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 4 stats to watch for Illini G Ayo Dosunmu

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 7, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 21: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on January 21, 2020 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini rising in Jeff Goodman’s preseason top 50

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 4, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Head coach Brad Underwood and Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini embrace following the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

What does the return of Ayo Dosunmu mean to me?

Zain Bando

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Aug 4, 2020

IOWA CITY. IA- FEBRUARY 02: Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) tries to handle the ball as Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) looks on during a Big Ten Conference basketball game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City Ia, on February 02, 2020. Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini fans get Kofi Cockburn vs. Luka Garza III and IV

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 3, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates after scoring the game-winning basket during a regular season Big Ten Conference game between the Illinois Fighting Illini (21) and the Michigan Wolverines on January 25, 2020, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Illinois defeated Michigan 64-62. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: How the return of Ayo Dosunmu helps the Illini

Jalen Wilson

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Aug 3, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after making the game winning basket again Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center on January 25, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Illinois defeated Michigan 64-62. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini lineup with Ayo Dosunmu, Kofi Cockburn returning

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 2, 2020

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - FEBRUARY 18: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a win after a college basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Bryce Jordan Center on February 18, 2020 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu announces return to Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 31, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 07: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dunks the ball against Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Xfinity Center on December 7, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: NBA Combine didn’t invite Illini center Kofi Cockburn

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 29, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 08: Former head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini Lou Henson is seen during the game against the UNLV Rebels at State Farm Center on December 8, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini lose a legend with the passing of Lou Henson

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 29, 2020

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

Illinois Basketball: Illini C Kofi Cockburn receives NBA Combine invite

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 27, 2020

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 27: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dunks in the first half against Robbie Beran #31 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on February 27, 2020 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Top 3 Illini centers in the history of the program

Jalen Wilson

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Jul 27, 2020

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