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Mar 21, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) shoots outside against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Former Illini Ayo Dosunmu Hitting His Marks for Bulls in NBA Preseason

Former Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu carrying over 3-point efficiency from career 2023-24 NBA season

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Former Illini Ayo Dosunmu Hitting His Marks for Bulls in NBA Preseason

Former Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu carrying over 3-point efficiency from career 2023-24 NBA season

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Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) dribbles in front of New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Watch: Former Illini Terrence Shannon Jr. Delivers Another Explosive NBA Preseason Dunk

Minnesota Timberwolves and former Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. takes flight again in exhibition action

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Marcus Domask (3) dribbles the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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Will 'Booty Ball' Make a Triumphant Comeback for Illinois Basketball?

The Illini lost Marcus Domask, but – and it's a big but – coach Brad Underwood may back into some replacements

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Andy Katz Picks Illinois Basketball as a Dark Horse Final Four Contender

College basketball expert Andy Katz ranks Illini No. 18 and dubs them a potential Final Four surprise

Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leaves the court after the game against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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KenPom Rankings Place Illinois Basketball Inside Top 25 ... But Do They Matter?

The Illini are better appreciated by Ken Pomeroy's rankings than by the AP Top 25, for what it's worth

Mar 5, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois fighting Illini fans called The Orange Krush cheer on their team during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis Earns Prized Spot on Sam Vecenie's NBA Draft Board

Illini freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis, projected to go to the Utah Jazz at No. 6, has one-and-done talent

Mar 27, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood looks on during practice in preparation for their East semifinal game against Iowa State at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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Illinois Basketball 2024-25 Season: A Chemistry Experiment With 10 Newcomers

Coach Brad Underwood is working on the right mix for an overhauled but uber-talented squad

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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Illinois Basketball Misses Out on AP 2024-25 Preseason Top 25 Poll

Purdue, Indiana, UCLA and Rutgers made it from the Big Ten. Did the Illini even come close to making the cut?

Mar 21, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives past Long Beach State 49ers guard AJ George (10) during the second half in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena-Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Illinois Basketball Scores Big on ESPN's 2025 NBA Top 100 Big Board

How do the Illini compare to their Big Ten competitors at gathering NBA-level talent?

Mar 5, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter walks on the court after the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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Purdue Coach Matt Painter on Top Illinois Basketball Players He Has Faced

Purdue coach Matt Painter has had as much success as anyone in the Big Ten against Illinois in recent years, so he knows a thing or two about game-planning for

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Genesis Bryant (1) shoots against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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Illinois Tips Off Big Ten Network's Women's Basketball 2024-25 Schedule

The Big Ten Network announced the broadcast schedule for the upcoming 2024-2025 women's basketball season.

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) reacts after defeating Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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Illinois Basketball National TV Schedule (Mostly) Revealed

Learn where to watch the Illini play a handful of non-conference biggies – Arkansas, Tennessee and Duke

Feb 10, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) looks for a shot against Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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Illinois Misses Out on ESPN's Preseason College Basketball Top 25 Rankings

The Illini have the potential to far exceed – or undershoot – their position in the early polls

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) dribbles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini n the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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Watch: Former Illinois Star Terrence Shannon Jr. Throws Down Dunk in NBA Preseason for Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves first-rounder Terrence Shannon Jr. lights up the NBA preseason

AZ Compass Jeremiah Fears (2) drives to the basket during the game between Bartlett High School - Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal

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Illinois Recruit Jeremiah Fears Has 14 Points In Loss To Cooper Flagg-Led Team

Apr 1, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald's All American East forward Cooper Flagg; Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

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Illinois Commit Jeremiah Fears Facing Off Against All-American Cooper Flagg On ESPN

AZ Compass and Montverde Academy are facing off in the Chipotle Nationals on Thursday

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the UConn Huskies - Brian Fluharty/USA Today Sports

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Illinois Signs Jake Davis From Transfer Portal With Hopes Of Adding Depth In The Backcourt

Illinois coach Brad Underwood adds to the incoming transfer portal class with the signing of Jake Davis

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0); Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

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Could Illinois' Terrence Shannon Move Up In What Some NBA Execs Are Calling 'Worst Draft' In Recent Memory?

Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. could see a rise in his draft stock in what NBA executives are calling "the worst draft they have ever seen"

Oct 25, 2008; Madison, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Vontae Davis (1) warms up - Jeff Hanisch/USA Today Sports

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Illinois Football Great Vontae Davis Found Dead In South Florida

Former Illinois defensive back Vontae Davis, who went on to become an NFL Pro Bowler, was found dead in South Florida

Jul 26, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer Zhan Newton - Robert Goddin/USA Today Sports

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Football Analyst Says Illinois' Jer`Zhan Newton Would More Discussed In NFL Draft If He Played At Another College

College Football Analyst Joel Klatt Says Defensive Tackle Jer`Zhan Newton Would Be MoreTalked About At The NFL Draft If He Didn't Play At Illinois

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) dribbles the ball in Saturday's loss to UConn - Brian Fluharty/USA Today Sports

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Coleman Hawkins Focused On The Next Level After Senior Season Ends

Coleman Hawkins is apparently done as an Illinois Fighting Illini basketball player. Saturday's loss to the UConn Huskies is likely his last game for the Illin

Mar 2, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players celebrate after a victory against Wisconsin earlier this season - Kayla Wolf/USA Today Sports

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Illinois Players Look Back At Memorable Run To Elite Eight In NCAA Tournament

Illinois players Marcus Domask and Coleman Hawkins look back on the Fighting Illini's run in the NCAA Tournament

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0); Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

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Bleacher Report's Latest Mock Draft Sends Terrence Shannon Jr. To Oklahoma City Thunder

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. is projected to be drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Bleacher Report

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) reacts with the regional trophy -Brian Fluharty/USA Today Sports

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Social Media Roasts Illinois' Brad Underwood For Game Plan Versus UConn's Donovan Cligan

Illinois coach Brad Underwood went viral for all the wrong reasons during Saturday's loss to UConn in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. After Huskies cen

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts with guard Terrence Shannon - Winslow Townson/USA Today Sports

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Illinois' Terrence Shannon Reflects On Career After Season-Ending Loss To UConn

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon was shielded from the media for the second half of the season but used his social media platform to reflect on his career. Afte