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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

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

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Jul 17, 2017

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

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: Brad Underwood offers scholarship to Tamell Pearson

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Jul 15, 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: 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

Mar 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the basketballs on the ball racks before the start of the McDonalds All-American Powerade Jamfest at the Chicago Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Tim Finke would fill a need in 2018

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Jun 16, 2017

Illinois Football: Raiqwon O’Neal breaks down recruitment plans

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Jun 16, 2017

Illinois Football: Luke Ford is important for the class of 2018

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Jun 15, 2017

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

Illinois Football: Terrell Perriman cuts list to 9 teams

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Jun 14, 2017

Illinois Football: Big unofficial visit coming up for Carlos Sandy

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Jun 13, 2017

Illinois Football: Most recent offers focus on defensive backs

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Jun 11, 2017

Nov 18, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A general view of the NBA basketball going trough the hoop prior to the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Phoenix Suns at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Evaluating Illinois basketball class of 2018 through 6/10

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Jun 11, 2017

Illinois Football: Evaluating the class of 2018 through 6/10

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Jun 10, 2017

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

Illinois Football: Kievan Myers planning trip to Illinois

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Jun 9, 2017

Mar 16, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; NCAA basketballs sit in a rack during practice the day before the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini building depth with Greg Eboigbodin commitment

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Jun 7, 2017

Illinois Football: 5 recruits who have the Illini on top list

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Jun 5, 2017

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