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CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 16: A general view of Memorial Stadium as the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 16, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Ohio State defeated Illinois 60-35. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini in the running for WR Sterling Galban

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Aug 11, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Why Dosunmu won’t pick UM, UNM, OK ST., CU & KU

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Aug 11, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Why Dosunmu won’t pick XU, WFU, NC ST, USC & UC

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Aug 10, 2017

Illinois Basketball makes guard Ayo Dosunmu’s top 11

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Aug 10, 2017

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 15: Cheerleaders for the Illinois Fighting Illini run onto the field before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium on October 15, 2011 in Champaign, Illinois. Ohio State defeated Illinois 17-7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Football still in the hunt for athlete Fa’Najae Gotay

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Aug 8, 2017

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 11: Basketballs are shown in a ball rack before the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference Basketball tournament between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners at the Orleans Arena on March 11, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball one step closer to landing Aaron Henry

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Aug 7, 2017

Illinois Football lands on Marquez Beason’s top 12

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Aug 5, 2017

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 20: Storm clouds roll in during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Texas State Bobcats at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. Play was suspended until the weather passed. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football builds Texas pipeline with Calvin Avery

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Aug 5, 2017

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 11: Basketballs are shown in a ball rack before a semifinal game of the Pac-12 Basketball Tournament between the Arizona Wildcats and the Oregon Ducks at MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 11, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Oregon won 95-89 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood continues to offer class of 2018

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Jul 31, 2017

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks off the field after the game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. Western Michigan defeated Illinois 34-10. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 4 class of 2018 recruits who would start year one

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Jul 30, 2017

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks reacts in the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 18, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini class of 2018 confidence meter

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Jul 26, 2017

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 7: Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer against the Indiana Hoosiers during the game at Assembly Hall on February 7, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated No. 1 ranked Indiana 74-72. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Losing DJ Stewart is small blemish on bigger picture

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Jul 24, 2017

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 05: A fan of the Illinois Fighting Illini with full paint on his body cheers during the game against the Michigan State Spartans on January 5, 2006 at the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Summary of Illini recruits in the Nike EYBL Peach Jam

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Jul 17, 2017

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 01: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks over the field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Illinois 31-16. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Calvin Avery is a special defensive tackle

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Jul 16, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Class of 2018 recruits pros and cons

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Jul 16, 2017

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood offers scholarship to Tamell Pearson

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Jul 15, 2017

Illinois Football: Anthony Solomon keeping tabs on the Illini

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Jul 10, 2017

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 06: Basketballs are shown in a ball rack before a semifinal game of the West Coast Conference Basketball Tournament between the Santa Clara Broncos and the Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Orleans Arena on March 6, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gonzaga won 77-68. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball could use a player like Malik Hall

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Jul 7, 2017

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 03: The ball goes through the hoop during warm ups before the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: How Brad Underwood should handle class of 2018

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Jul 1, 2017

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 11: A basketball hoop, net and backboard are shown before the championship game of the Pac-12 Basketball Tournament between the Arizona Wildcats and the Oregon Ducks at T-Mobile Arena on March 11, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Arizona won 83-80. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Breakdown of Tim Finke’s top 5 list

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Jun 30, 2017

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches as his team takes on the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 26, 2016 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Two big recruits make Scout Top 125

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Jun 28, 2017

Dec 21, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A general view of the court as both teams warmup before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Missouri Tigers at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Morris Udeze to Illini is still a possibility

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Jun 25, 2017

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; A detailed view of a football and pylon before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Losing tight end TJ Ivy hurts class of 2018

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Jun 24, 2017

Nov 12, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini helmets during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Ralen Goforth could be big for 2019

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Jun 24, 2017

Oct 22, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith on the sideline in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Is offering 10-year old Bunchie Young a bad thing?

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Jun 24, 2017

Illinois Football: 7 recruits who have Illini on top list

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Jun 21, 2017

Illinois Football: Jordyn Slaughter is what the Illini needed

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Jun 20, 2017

Oct 8, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith observes his team in action against the Purdue Boilermakers during the 2nd quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Jakari Norwood commitment is for the future

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Jun 17, 2017

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