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May 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

NBA Summer League Grades for Illinois Alums: Minnesota Timberwolves' Terrence Shannon Jr.

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Jul 22, 2025

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Will Riley arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

NBA Summer League Grades for Illinois Alums: Washington Wizards' Will Riley

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Jul 22, 2025

Jan 3, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; CIA Bella Vista (AZ) forward Aliou Dioum (3) against Arizona Compass Prep during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Offers Versatile 2026 Big Man from Arizona

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Jul 20, 2025

Mar 7, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives the ball during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Did the Miami Heat Pass on Damian Lillard Because of Kasparas Jakucionis?

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Jul 18, 2025

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Mar 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) during a time out in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Terrence Shannon Jr.'s Work Ethic Impresses Former MLB Star Alex Rodriguez

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Jul 18, 2025

Mar 20, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self addresses the media during the NCAA first round practice session at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Former Illinois Head Man Named Top Coach of the Century by The Athletic

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Jul 16, 2025

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during the first half against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Four-Star Recruit Compared to Shaquille O'Neal Includes Illinois in Top Seven

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Jul 16, 2025

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Quick-Hitters: Three Things to Know for July 16

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Jul 16, 2025

Jun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Dan Hartleb after the game at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Two Illinois Right-Handers Selected in MLB Draft

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Jul 16, 2025

Former Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) shoots a three-point shot against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Connor Essegian (0) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Illinois Transfer Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn Joins UNLV: What It Means For The Runnin’ Rebels

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Jul 15, 2025

Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) drives to the hoop past Xavier Musketeers guard Marcus Foster (1) during the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins Sees Bright Future for Former Illini Will Riley

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Jul 15, 2025

May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Kasparas Jakucionis talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Did the Miami Heat Bench former Illini Kasparas Jakucionis in NBA Summer League?

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Jul 15, 2025

Apr 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts in the first quarter of game two of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra Praises Kasparas Jakucionis' Mental Toughness

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Jul 15, 2025

Dec 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Drake Bulldogs at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Is Former Illini Coleman Hawkins Playing Himself on to Golden State's NBA Roster?

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Jul 14, 2025

Feb 2, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) drives the ball between Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) and others players during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Will Riley Brings More Than Scoring to NBA Summer League for Washington Wizards

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Jul 14, 2025

May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Will Riley talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

How to Watch: A Guide for Viewing Former Illini in NBA Summer League

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Jul 13, 2025

Feb 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) tries to score defend by UCLA Bruins forward Angela Dugalic (32) during the second quarter at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Former Illinois Forward Brynn Shoup-Hill Signs Pro Contract in Italy

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Jul 13, 2025

Serra's Maximo Adams (25) looks to coaches as he runs down the court during the first quarter of their first-round CIF-SS playoff game at Indio High School in Indio, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Illinois Basketball Offers Maximo Adams, a Top-50 Prospect From Class of 2026

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Jul 12, 2025

Jan 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrate during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball: Assembling the Best Starting Five of the Brad Underwood Era

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Jul 12, 2025

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