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CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 12: Roger Powell Jr. #43, Deron Williams #5 and Luther Head #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini look on during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Assembly Hall on February 12, 2005 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Wisconsin 70-59 during their run to the Final Four. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini players of the 2000’s decade

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May 28, 2018

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini players of the 2010’s decade

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May 25, 2018

Illinois Basketball: 5 areas of improvement for the Illini

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May 23, 2018

Illinois Basketball: Most likely path for former Illini Leron Black

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May 22, 2018

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Kipper Nichols

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 most important players for the Illini

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May 21, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: The Lou Henson signature is seen on the court before the start of the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 5 recruits who will change the Illini program

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May 16, 2018

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) during the first half of the College Basketball Game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 25, 2018, at the Louis Brown Athletic Center in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini should be okay without Francis Okoro

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May 15, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: Kipper Nichols #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center on January 30, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Roles of the five returning Illini players

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May 12, 2018

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini gives instructions to his players during a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini worst case scenario isn’t that bad

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May 11, 2018

CHAPEL HILL, NC - DECEMBER 20: Two basketballs are stuck in a net prior to the game between the Wofford Terriers and the North Carolina Tar Heels at Dean Smith Center on December 20, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Wofford won 79-75. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini claim one of the top four in-state recruits

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May 3, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 8, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini starting lineup with Francis Okoro

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Apr 30, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders look on as a player shoots a free throw during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 8, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Matic Vesel departure opens up scholarship for Illini

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Apr 26, 2018

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 22: D.J. Richardson

Illinois Basketball: Ranking the last 10 Illini recruiting classes

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Apr 22, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 24: Aaron Jordan

Illinois Basketball: Breakdown of Illini shooting guard changes

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Apr 22, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 13: A Fighting Illini fan celebrates during the basketball game between the Northern Kentucky Norse and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 13, 2016, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini have three in final 247Sports rankings for 2018

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Apr 19, 2018

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 28: Mark Smith

Illinois Basketball: Illini have filled hole left by Mark Smith

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Apr 15, 2018

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 25: Trent Frazier

Illinois Basketball: Breakdown of Illini point guard changes

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Apr 10, 2018

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini starting lineup with Andres Feliz

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Apr 8, 2018

Illinois Basketball: Illini add to depth with Andres Feliz commitment

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Apr 8, 2018

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on during a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini starting lineup with Tevian Jones

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Apr 4, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: The Lou Henson signature is seen on the court before the start of the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: When will the Illini return to the NCAA tournament

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Apr 3, 2018

CHICAGO - MARCH 15: Head coach Bill Self of University of Illinois Fighting Illini watches his team in action during the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament game against the Indiana University Hoosiers at the United Center on March 15, 2003 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated Indiana 73-72. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Bill Self picked as best Illini coach post-Henson

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Mar 29, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: The Lou Henson signature is seen on the court before the start of the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Where is the Illini program today?

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Mar 28, 2018

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) during the first half of the College Basketball Game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 25, 2018, at the Louis Brown Athletic Center in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: What the departure of Te’Jon Lucas means for Illini

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Mar 27, 2018

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during the first half of the College Basketball Game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 25, 2018, at the Louis Brown Athletic Center in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 biggest surprises for the Illini in 2017-2018

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Mar 26, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 22: Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders perform during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan State Spartans on January 22, 2018 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini roster with two scholarships remaining

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Mar 19, 2018

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini gives instructions to his players during a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini recruiting options for final two offers

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Mar 18, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: The Lou Henson signature is seen on the court before the start of the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu ends high school career on top

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Mar 17, 2018

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