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Nov 24, 2018; Evanston, IL, USA; A detailed view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini a step closer to landing a top playmaker

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini one step closer to landing Brandin Podziemski

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 25, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Enoch Boakye and the Illini seem like a perfect fit

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 25, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini target RJ Melendez set to make decision

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 15, 2021

Feb 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The national anthem is preformed prior to the first half before a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Interview with Illini target Wesley Cardet Jr.

Collin Allen

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Feb 11, 2021

Illinois Football: Chat with Illini recruiting target Brody Foley

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 8, 2021

Oct 21, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the grass during pre game before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini targeting proven winner in 2022 QB Sam Horn

Zain Bando

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Feb 7, 2021

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini kicker James McCourt (17) kicks an extra point against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini extend offer to 2022’s DJ Wesolak

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Feb 5, 2021

Oct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the field as players stretch before the start of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Newest Illini target Brody Foley can do it all

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 4, 2021

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; General view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second quarter against California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini extend offer to 2023’s Jaxon Howard

Zain Bando

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Feb 1, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Decision date set for Illini target Isaac McKneely

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 26, 2021

Sep 14, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) and his teammates pat a memorial of Harold E. "Red" Grange prior to the first half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini receive first Crystal Ball prediction for 2022

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 25, 2021

Illinois Football: Dallan Hayden would give Illini boost at running back

Zain Bando

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Jan 25, 2021

Illinois Football: Top 5 class of 2022 offensive targets for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 22, 2021

Oct 5, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2022 WR Hank Beatty receives Illini offer

Zain Bando

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Jan 21, 2021

Illinois Football: 2021’s Dontae Balfour receives Illini offer

Zain Bando

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Jan 18, 2021

Sep 15, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field prior to the game between the South Florida Bulls and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini look to build offensive line with offer to Lucas Heyer

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 15, 2021

Illinois Football: Illini offense would get a boost from WR Reggie Fleurima

Zain Bando

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Jan 11, 2021

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 05: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini talks to his team during a time out in the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena on March 05, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini strengthening relationship with Brandin Podziemski

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 5, 2021

Illinois Basketball: Illini target Mady Traore a “killer on the court”

Zain Bando

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Jan 2, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 06: General view of Illinois Fighting Illini basketballs seen before the game against the IUPUI Jaguars at State Farm Center on December 6, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini extend offer to 2023 SF Jalen Hooks

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Dec 31, 2020

Dec 15, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks to his team during a timeout in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini extend offer to 2021 PG Jaylen Blakes

Zain Bando

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Dec 30, 2020

Dec 23, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on from the bench during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Illinois defeated Penn State 98-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini land in top 8 for 2022 SF Gradey Dick

Zain Bando

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Dec 29, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 02: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen during the game against the Ball State Cardinals at Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini offer 2021 safety Isaiah Taylor

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Dec 26, 2020

Nov 25, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood is seen during the first half against the North Carolina A&T Aggies at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2022’s Ramel Lloyd Jr. releases top eight

Zain Bando

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Dec 23, 2020

Nov 18, 2017; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema talks with quarterback Austin Allen (8) during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi State Bulldogs won the game 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Top 5 in-state recruits Illini should target for 2022

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 22, 2020

Jan 30, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general scene of the I flag and cheerleaders prior to the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2021’s Brandin Podziemski earns Illini offer

Zain Bando

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Dec 18, 2020

Nov 25, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood adjusts his mask as he directs his team during the first half against the North Carolina A&T Aggies at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini extend offer to 2022’s Jai Smith

Zain Bando

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Dec 15, 2020

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