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CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 23: Illinois Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 23, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Penn State

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Feb 24, 2019

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Badgers

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Feb 19, 2019

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu wins B1G Freshman of the Week again

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Feb 18, 2019

Illinois Basketball: Best path for the Illini to go deep in Big Ten Tournament

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Feb 18, 2019

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Ohio State

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Feb 15, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 08: Giorgi Bezhanishvili (GEO)(15) forward University of Illinois Fighting Illini sets a pick for Ayo Dosunmu (11) guard University of Illinois Fighting Illini against the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Runnin Rebels, December 8, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by David Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini duo of Giorgi and Ayo snag B1G weekly honors

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Feb 11, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 23: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) looks to inbound the ball as Wisconsin Badgers guard Kobe King (23) gets his arms up during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 23, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Upcoming stretch will show progression for Illini

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Feb 11, 2019

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 26: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andres Feliz (10) during the Big Ten Super Saturday College Basketball game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 26, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood has figured out Illini guard play

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Feb 10, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 09: Illinois Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood sends Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) into the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 9, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.(Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Rutgers

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Feb 9, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 05: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Aaron Jordan (23) react to a play late in the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 5, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Michigan State

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Feb 6, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 16: Illinois Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood talks with his team during a break in the action in the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 16, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini road woes expected with young team

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Feb 4, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 15: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after a play in the game against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers at State Farm Center on December 15, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Nebraska

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Feb 2, 2019

08 Mar 2002: Cory Bradford #13 of the Illinois Fighting Illini guards his player during game seven of the BIG 10 Tournament against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Fighting Illini defeated the Golden Gophers 92-76.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Getty Images

Illinois Basketball: Comparison of current Illini team to the 1998-99 squad

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Feb 2, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 29: Giorgi Bezhanishvili #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after a play in the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the second half at State Farm Center on December 29, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini youth gives hope for the future

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Jan 31, 2019

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 26: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andres Feliz (10) during the Big Ten Super Saturday College Basketball game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 26, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Minnesota

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Jan 31, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 16: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates after hitting a three point shot during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 16, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini fans should be excited about the future

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Jan 27, 2019

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 26: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) reacts on the bench during the second half of the Big Ten Super Saturday College Basketball game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 26, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Maryland

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Jan 26, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 23: 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 January 23, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Wisconsin

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Jan 24, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 10: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Aaron Jordan (23) celebrates after hitting a three point shot during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 10, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Iowa

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Jan 21, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 10: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) walk across the court during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 10, 2019, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu has tough decision NBA or Illini

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Jan 20, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 16: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket and loses the ball against Amir Coffey #5 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center on January 16, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Minnesota

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Jan 17, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 29: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) takes the ball up the court during the college basketball game between the Florida Atlantic University Owls and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 29, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Most productive Illini freshmen since 2000

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Jan 14, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 10: Isaiah Livers #4 of the Michigan Wolverines brings the ball up court as Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini defends during the first half at State Farm Center on January 10, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Michigan

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Jan 11, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 29: Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders run across the court carrying flags during the college basketball game between the Florida Atlantic University Owls and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 29, 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 Kofi Cockburn

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Jan 7, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 27: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini talk with an official during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on November 27, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Northwestern

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Jan 7, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 29: Illinois Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood looks across the court during the college basketball game between the Florida Atlantic University Owls and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 29, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Indiana

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Jan 4, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 29: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) tips off against FAU Owls forward Simeon Lepichev (21) to start overtime during the college basketball game between the Florida Atlantic University Owls and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 29, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini outlook for the rest of the 2018-2019 season

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Dec 30, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after a play during the second half in the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at State Farm Center on December 29, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Is Brad Underwood right for the Illini?

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Dec 29, 2018

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