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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

Illinois basketball: 2022 four-star forward Isaac Traudt attracts Illini interest

Collin Allen

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Aug 27, 2020

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

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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

Illinois Basketball: Illini land in top six for Brandon Weston

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 17, 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: Cameron Bonner keeps Illini in top 6

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 17, 2020

Illinois Football: Illini back in the running for Theodore Lockley

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 16, 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: Isaac McKneely hearing from Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 14, 2020

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: 5-star Zion Cruz gets offer from Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 13, 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 should push for Bryce Hopkins

Zain Bando

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Aug 13, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini target Jordan Nesbitt sets top list date

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 31, 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: Illini continue building on strong Florida pipeline

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 31, 2020

Illinois Football: Illini make top 4 for Maurice Freeman

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 30, 2020

Illinois Basketball: The sky is the limit for Illini target Colin Smith

Zain Bando

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Jul 25, 2020

Illinois Football: Illini offer 2021 defensive end Miles Capers

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 23, 2020

Illinois Football: Experts have Illini at the top for two recruits

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 21, 2020

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

Illinois Football: 2022 is the year for in-state Illini recruiting

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 17, 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: Illini in early on 2023 in-state forward Donaven Younger

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 17, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on top of a dryer on the sidelines during the Big Ten Conference college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 13, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Local product Aidan Laughery receives Illini offer

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 16, 2020

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: An Illinois Fighting Illini flag is seen during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats on November 24, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini eyeing rising in-state OT Josh Gesky

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 14, 2020

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