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Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sportshttps://writingillini.com/chatgpt-gives-epic-matchup-to-determine-best-illinois-basketball-team-of-all-timeWriting IllinienChatGPT gives epic matchup to determine best Illinois basketball team of all timeillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,all-time basketball lists2026-08-21T11:00:02Z2026-08-21T11:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5392,h_3033,x_0,y_348/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0hq3psv2gqt3q87av.jpgFeb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois players Keaton Wagler (23), Andrej Stojakovic (2), David Mirkovic (0), Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and IBen Humrichous (3) during the 2nd half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. 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