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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 hold virtual visit with 5-star Jalen Washington

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Dec 11, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Top target Mac Etienne spurns Illini for UCLA

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Nov 30, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini offer class of 2022 SG AJ Storr

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Nov 27, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 2022 PF Jalen Washington receives Illini offer

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Nov 26, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 6: General view of the court as the ESPN College Gameday crew broadcasts before the Illinois Fighting Illini play against the Michigan State Spartans at Assembly Hall on February 6, 2010 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Michigan State 78-73. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2022 guard Shaedon Sharpe receives Illini offer

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Nov 21, 2020

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: Mac Etienne keeps Illini in top 4

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Nov 16, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini land in top 8 for Isaac McKneely

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Nov 15, 2020

Illinois Basketball: New Rivals predictions for Illini target Tyty Washington

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Nov 10, 2020

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 27: head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts in the second 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 target Tyty Washington set to make a decision

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Nov 9, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini targets litter latest 247Sports Top247 for 2022

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Nov 5, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini hosts 2021 PG Tyty Washington

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Nov 2, 2020

Jan 30, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini Orange Krush student section holds up The Daily Illini newspapers prior to a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2022’s Mady Traore receives Illini offer

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Oct 30, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini “definitely a serious contender” for Wesley Cardet Jr

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Oct 29, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 2021 SF Mustapha Amzil picks up Illini offer

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Oct 28, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: General view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet seen during the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 2021 JUCO product Isaiah Iton receives Illini offer

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Oct 28, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 3 options for the Illini after missing on Bryce Hopkins

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Oct 27, 2020

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: 2022 WR Jay Rockwell keeps Illini in top 4

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Oct 26, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini extends offer to class of 2023 Baye Fall

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Oct 25, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 2023 PG Jeremiah Johnson receives Illini offer

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Oct 24, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 2023 PF Owen Freeman receives Illini offer

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Oct 22, 2020

CHICAGO - MARCH 14: The Illinois Fighting Illini cheer team runs around the court against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a first round game of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 14, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated Minnesota 51-49. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2021’s RJ Melendez receives offer from Illini

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Oct 21, 2020

TULSA, OK - MARCH 20: A view of the ball during the third round game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Decision looming for Illini target Bryce Hopkins

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Oct 20, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini offer 2023 in-state wing Matas Buzelis

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Oct 17, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 24: An Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleader is seen before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center on February 24, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Isaac McKneely clearly a top priority for Illini

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Oct 16, 2020

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 get visit from 2021 WR Cole Kirkpatrick

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Oct 16, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 26: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks off the court after a win over the Lindenwood Lions at State Farm Center on November 26, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini offer 2023 5-star Kwame Evans Jr.

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Oct 15, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 01: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini salutes the fans following the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center on March 1, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: No decision date yet for Illini target Bryce Hopkins

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Oct 14, 2020

Nov 2, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith celebrates after defeating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Crystal Ball update for Illini target Tavoris Miller

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Oct 13, 2020

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