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Dec 3, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds his team during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 biggest recruiting targets for the Illini

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Aug 20, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini getting an unofficial visit from a rising star

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 19, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Five-star 2024 guard offered by Illini

Zain Bando

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Aug 14, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini receive Crystal Ball Prediction for 2023 recruit

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Aug 9, 2022

Nov 22, 2021; Kansas City, MO, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini fan shows her support against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini looking to add another top 50 recruit for 2024

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 13: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center on February 13, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Top 20 recruit set to take Illini visit

Collin Allen

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Jul 31, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches his team from the sidelines in the game against the Jackson State Tigers at State Farm Center on November 09, 2021 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Amani Hansberry showing why he is a big-time target

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Jul 30, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 05: Detail view of a Wilson basketball during the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini eyeing under-the-radar point guard for 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 29, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini in early on future superstar 2025 wing

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 25, 2022

Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Houston Cougars in the first half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini eyeing big-time shooter in the class of 2024

Zain Bando

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Jul 22, 2022

Illinois Basketball: 4-star Texas wing is the latest Illini target for 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 15, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini in early on 2025 standout recruit

Collin Allen

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Jul 11, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini draws a play in the first half of the game against the Houston Cougars during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 20, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood keeping tabs on 2024 Minnesota guard

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 8, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini a step closer to adding first commitment for 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 7, 2022

Jan 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini coaching staff pushing hard for the future

Collin Allen

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Jul 3, 2022

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood walks onto the court before a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Iowa, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.211206 Ill Iowa Mbb 030 Jpg

Illinois Basketball: Illini trying to get a Gill back in Champaign

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini looking for wing help with offer to Dwayne Pierce

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 2022

Illinois Basketball: East coast a priority with latest Illini offer

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Both Illini commits listed in updated Rivals Top 125 for 2024

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 2022

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: Illini a step closer to adding to the class of 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 29, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Rising North Carolina guard receives Illini offer

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 27, 2022

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches from the baseline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Iowa, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.211206 Ill Iowa Mbb 034 Jpg

Illinois Basketball: Illini in contact with three-point ace from class of 2024

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini eyeing top 30 center for 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 15, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini targeting 2023 Pennsylvania forward

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 11, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Whitney Young star point guard receives Illini offer

Rees Woodcock

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May 31, 2022

Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood in the first half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini offer 2023 New Zealand power forward

Zain Bando

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May 23, 2022

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 targeting versatile 2023 forward out of Oklahoma

Zain Bando

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May 17, 2022

Jan 14, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A cheerleader is shown at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: A top Ohio recruit visited the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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May 12, 2022

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