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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

Collin Allen

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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

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 11: Illinois Fighting Illini flag flies during the game against the Norfolk State Spartans at Assembly Hall on December 11, 2012 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois won 64-54. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini extend offer to big man Kyle Filipowski

David Carey

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Oct 12, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini “in the thick of it” for Bryce Hopkins

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Oct 12, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 2022’s Matthew Filipowski receives Illini offer

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Oct 11, 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: Conversation with 2022 Illini target Danny McGuire

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Oct 10, 2020

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 09: Illinois head coach Lovie Smith watches his team warm up prior to a college football game between the Michigan State Spartans and Illinois Fighting Illini on November 9, 2019 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini eyeing 2022 defensive end Brian Allen Jr.

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Oct 9, 2020

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

Illinois Football: Top 5 priorities for the Illini class of 2022

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 8, 2020

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: Illini come in with offer to Deonte Anderson

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Oct 8, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Kordell Charles receives Illini offer

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Oct 7, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 28: Illinois Fighting Illini fans in the Orange Krush section cheer against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Assembly Hall on November 28, 2012 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois won 75-62. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 reasons why Sam Ayomide should pick the Illini

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Oct 5, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini make top 6 for Sam Ayomide

Collin Allen

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Oct 5, 2020

Illinois Football: Crystal Ball pick placed on Illini target Cole Kirkpatrick

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 5, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 14: The Illinois Fighting Illini huddle up before the game against the Old Dominion Monarchs at State Farm Center on December 14, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 3 recruiting targets after Illini miss on Jordan Nesbitt

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 1, 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: Jordan Nesbitt picks Memphis over Illini, Saint Louis

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 1, 2020

Illinois Football: Illini offers a gem in 2021 WR Cole Kirkpatrick

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Sep 30, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini showing interest in Serbian wing Stefan Todorovic

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Sep 28, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: An Illinois Fighting Illini football helmet during a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Illinois Football: Interview with Illini target, QB Rashad Rochelle

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Sep 28, 2020

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