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CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 15: Illinois Fighting Illini fans slap the floor as they try to distract a free throw during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Assembly Hall on February 15, 2012 in Champaign, Illinois. Purdue defeated Illinois 67-62. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Noah Best receives offer from the Illini

David Carey

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Sep 13, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Jaden Schutt wraps up Zoom call with Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 12, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Top 4 best options for the Illini class of 2021

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 11, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini express interest in PF Jabari West Jr.

Collin Allen

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Sep 9, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: An Illinois Fighting Illini flag is seen in the tailgate lot before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini offer Wings Academy’s Jayshane Woodard

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 9, 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: Isaac Traudt, Illini set for Zoom call

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 8, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: General view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 56-32. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 2022’s Luther Burden releases top-12

Zain Bando

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Sep 6, 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: Four-star SF Aidan Shaw contacted by Illini

Collin Allen

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Sep 6, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: An Illinois Fighting Illini flag is seen in the tailgating lot before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2017 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini offer four-star guard Tyty Washington

Collin Allen

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Sep 4, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: A moment of silence is held for Robert Archibald prior to a college basketball game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Illinois Fighting Illini on January 30, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini focusing on paint depth with offer to Fray Nguimbi

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 3, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 30: The Orange Crush student section cheers 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: Dalen Davis receives offer from the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 2, 2020

Illinois Basketball: A peek into the mind of Illini target Wesley Cardet Jr.

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 1, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood smiles as he talks to his team in a huddle during a timeout 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: Illini crack top 9 for Bryce Hopkins

Collin Allen

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Aug 31, 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 met with 2022 five-star A.J. Casey

Zain Bando

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Aug 29, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - DECEMBER 30: Detail view of the basketball goal and net during a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Illinois Fighting Illini at Mackey Arena on December 30, 2008 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: New Crystal Ball prediction for Illini target David Jones

Collin Allen

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Aug 29, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini going hard after 2022 SG Jaden Schutt

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 28, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 07: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the first half of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 7, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Class of 2021 Crystal Ball is looking ugly for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 28, 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: 2022 four-star forward Isaac Traudt attracts Illini interest

Collin Allen

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Aug 27, 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: Decision coming for Illini target Brandon Weston

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 27, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini offer power forward Ryan Bewley

Zain Bando

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Aug 24, 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: Illini target Bryce Hopkins to cut his list

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 24, 2020

IOWA CITY, IA. - NOVEMBER 23: The Illinois block I flag as seen during a Big Ten Conference college football game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes on November 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA. Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Cameron Ball keeps Illini on top five list

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 21, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood smiles as he talks to his team in a huddle during a timeout 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: Illini recruiting wish list for the class of 2021

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 21, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates with fans following the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Bryce Hopkins and Illini meeting via Zoom

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 20, 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: Illini showing interesting in wing Evan Mahaffey

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 20, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field in the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Next 5 recruits the Illini need to land for 2021

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 19, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Big man Cyr Malonga picks up Illini offer

Collin Allen

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Aug 19, 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: Fighting Illini offer 2023 forward Matthew Bewley

Collin Allen

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Aug 18, 2020

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