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CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 11: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) stands near mid-court during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 11, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP against Michigan State part 2

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Feb 12, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 3 observations from the Illini falling to Michigan State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 12, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 3 ways the Illini can take down Michigan State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 11, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini remain in AP Top 25 for fifth consecutive week

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 10, 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 PG Andre Curbelo wows in win over Sierra Canyon

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 9, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 05: Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21), Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andres Feliz (10), and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) walk on to the court during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 5, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini player assessment from the two-game losing streak

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 9, 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: Illini MVP of the game against Maryland part 2

Jalen Wilson

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Feb 8, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 07: Eric Ayala #5 of the Maryland Terrapins shoots a reverse layup against Giorgi Bezhanishvili #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and draws a foul during the second half at State Farm Center on February 7, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Maryland part 2

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 8, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) shoots a jump shot between Minnesota Golden Gophers center Daniel Oturu (25) and Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Michael Hurt (42) 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: 3 ways the Illini can knock off Maryland

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 6, 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: Should Illini C Kofi Cockburn enter the 2020 NBA Draft?

Jalen Wilson

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Feb 5, 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: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Iowa

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 3, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andres Feliz (10) gets into a defensive position 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: Illini MVP of the game against Iowa

Jalen Wilson

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Feb 3, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Michigan Wolverines forward Austin Davis (51) shoots over Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) 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: 3 ways the Illini can beat the Iowa Hawkeyes

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 2, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Alan Griffin (0) clap for their team 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: Alan Griffin’s return is needed for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 31, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andres Feliz (10) gets into a defensive position 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: Illini MVP of the game against Minnesota

Jalen Wilson

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Jan 31, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) flexes after a play 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: 3 observations from the Illini win over Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 31, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 11: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood claps after a play 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: Illini continue streak with win over Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 30, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood stands on the sidelines in the first half in the game against the Maryland Terrapins on December 7, 2019, at Xfinity Center in College Park, MD. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: A win tonight puts the Illini in elite company

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 30, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood shouts instructions to his players 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: 3 ways the Illini can beat Minnesota

Jalen Wilson

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Jan 30, 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: Floor and ceiling for the Illini the rest of the way

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 28, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 29: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tevian Jones (5) high fives fans at the conclusion of the college basketball game between the North Carolina A&T Aggies and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 29, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: The last chance for Tevian Jones to earn minutes

Jalen Wilson

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Jan 28, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 11: A basketball rolls off the court during a timeout in the Big Ten Conference game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 11, 2017, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Updated Rivals150 upgrades Illini recruits

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 27, 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: Slight movement from the Illini in latest AP Top 25 poll

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 27, 2020

Fans gather at a makeshift candlelight memorial across from Staples center to mourn the death of former Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles, California on January 26, 2020. - NBA legend Kobe Bryant died January 26 when a helicopter he was riding in crashed and burst into flames in thick fog, killing all nine people on board including his teenage daughter and plunging legions of fans around the world into mourning. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

The legacy of Kobe Bryant and what he meant to my fandom

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 27, 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 MVP of the game against Michigan (part 2)

Jalen Wilson

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Jan 26, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) drives to the basket against Michigan Wolverines guard Eli Brooks (55) 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: 3 observations from the Illini win over Michigan (part 2)

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 26, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 11: Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) celebrates after a play 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: Kofi Cockburn is a permanent fixture in Illini freshman records

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 24, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 18: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood signals to his players during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 18, 2020, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 things the Illini need to do to beat Michigan

Jalen Wilson

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Jan 24, 2020

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