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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Head Coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini coaches from the sidelines in-between first and second quarters against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at HighPoint.com Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini extend offer to 2022 WR Luther Burden

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Dec 7, 2018

Illinois Football: Illini extend offer to 2021 DT Gabriel Rubio

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Dec 5, 2018

Illinois Football: Illini likely not a landing spot for Bryce Childress

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Dec 3, 2018

Illinois Football: Arlen Harris Jr. receives first offer from Illini

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Nov 30, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 21: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on during the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 21, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers defeated the Fighting Illini 24-17. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Isaiah Hookfin getting love from Illini ahead of commitment

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Nov 30, 2018

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 15: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith looks on in action during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the South Florida Bulls on September 15, 2018 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. The South Florida Bulls defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini by the score of 25 to 19. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini offer state title winner JJ McCarthy

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Nov 30, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 11: Illinois cheerleaders lead the team on to the field before a Big Ten Conference football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on November 11, 2017, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Antonio Johnson would be a great addition for the Illini

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Nov 29, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks off the field and is met by athletic director Josh Whitman after losing to the Iowa Hawkeyes 63-0 at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini trying to add playmaker with offer to Sione Vaki

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Nov 28, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 04: An Illinois football helmet sits on the field before the start of the Big Ten Conference game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 4, 2017, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Thomas Nance III receives offer from Illini

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Nov 27, 2018

NORWALK, CA - JUNE 01: Kofi Cockburn from Christ the King High School and Charles Bassey from Aspire Academy look on during the Pangos All-American Camp on June 1, 2018 at Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini snag official visit for Kofi Cockburn

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Nov 27, 2018

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: Dru Mathis likes Illini atmosphere and fan base

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Nov 22, 2018

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 20: Illinois cheerleaders celebrate an Illinois touchdown during a college football game between the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on October 20, 2018 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. (Photo by Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini add Evan Kirts to the class of 2019

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Nov 19, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders look on as a player shoots a free throw during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 8, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini land 2019 big man Antwan January

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Nov 13, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen on the sidelines during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini building depth with addition of Jakai Clark

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Nov 12, 2018

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: Decision coming for Illini target Jakai Clark

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Nov 6, 2018

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 20: Illinois cheerleaders celebrate an Illinois touchdown during a college football game between the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on October 20, 2018 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. (Photo by Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Next move for the Illini after losing Fabian McCray

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Nov 5, 2018

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Illinois Football: Illini tapping into state of Missouri recruiting gold mine

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Nov 1, 2018

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

Illinois Football: Illini offer two preferred walk-on spots for 2019

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Oct 30, 2018

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini trying to get in the Antwan January recruitment

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Oct 29, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen on the sidelines during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini getting a huge official visit from Jarrian Jones

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Oct 25, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 8, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Chris Payton reemerges as Illini recruiting target

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Oct 24, 2018

Illinois Basketball: Commitment schedule of top Illini recruiting targets

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Oct 19, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 22: A general view of the shoes worn by Illinois Fighting Illini forward Leron Black (12) during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan State Spartans on January 22, 2018 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini in the mix for Anthony Walker commitment

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Oct 19, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 22: An Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleader performs during a timeout in the Big Ten Conference college basketball game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 22, 2018, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Decision date and time set for Illini target Drew Timme

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Oct 17, 2018

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: Illini trying to build offensive line with offer to Evan Kirts

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Oct 15, 2018

CHAPEL HILL, NC - DECEMBER 20: Two basketballs are stuck in a net prior to the game between the Wofford Terriers and the North Carolina Tar Heels at Dean Smith Center on December 20, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Wofford won 79-75. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini future could change with Oscar Tshiebwe decision

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Oct 15, 2018

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: Bryce Childress still eyeing Illini as landing spot

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Oct 10, 2018

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 06: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks to his team during a timeout during a regular season Big 10 Conference basketball game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines on January 6, 2018 at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Mindset is shifting for Illini class of 2019

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Oct 10, 2018

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