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Feb 8, 2022; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures to a referee during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

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Jan 11, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) dribbles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 keys to beating Houston in Round of 32 matchup

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Nov 9, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Alfonso Plummer (11) celebrates his team’s 71-47 win over Jackson State at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois vs Chattanooga: 2022 NCAA Tournament game preview

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CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Alfonso Plummer #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini brings the ball up the court 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: 3 keys to beating Chattanooga in Round of 64

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Jan 11, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) chases down a loose ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Northwestern at Illinois: 2021-22 college basketball preview, TV schedule

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Feb 5, 2022; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Jaden Ivey (23) slam dunks the ball in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois at Purdue: 2021-22 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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Jan 11, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) chases down a loose ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana’s second-half letdown leads to loss to Illinois Fighting Illini

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Jan 11, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) chases down a loose ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois at Indiana: 2021-22 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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Jan 9, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Johnny Davis (1) takes a shot against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at the Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

Wisconsin at Illinois: 2021-22 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 05: Gabe Brown #44 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts in the second half of the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Breslin Center on January 5, 2022 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State at Illinois: 2021-22 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 06: Alfonso Plummer #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center on January 6, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois at Maryland: 2021-22 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) goes up for a layup during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.Bkc Purdue Vs Wisconsin

Purdue at Illinois: 2021-22 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to a call in the second half during a college basketball game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Fiserv Forum on November 15, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Takeaways from Illini stunning loss to Marquette

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Bill Scholl, Marquette University vice president and director of athletics, gifts Shaka Smart with a jersey at the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee on Monday. Smart is the 18th head coach of Marquette.Mjs Marquette Smart Ec05932

Illinois vs. Marquette: 2021-22 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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Nov 9, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood signals in the second half against Jackson State at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 takeaways from Illini victory over Jackson State

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 02: Da'Monte Williams #20 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots a free throw during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center on January 2, 2021 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois vs. Jackson State: 2021-22 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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Nov 26, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) goes up for a shot during the second half against the Chicago State Cougars at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Lessons from Fighting Illini exhibition win over IUP

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 14: Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a made three pointer in the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2021-22 season preview and outlook for Fighting Illini

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Mar 14, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks to the crowd after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Analyzing Fighting Illini 2021 incoming recruiting class

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 01: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini salutes the fans following the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center on March 1, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Predicting starting lineup/depth chart for 2021-22 season

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 19: Adam Miller #44, Andre Curbelo #5, and Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate against the Drexel Dragons in the second half of the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 19, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Kofi Cockburn in battle of bigs as Illinois Basketball battles Loyola Chicago

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Mar 14, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Members of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate with the Big Ten Conference Tournament trophy after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois vs Drexel: 2021 NCAA Tournament game preview, TV schedule

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Mar 6, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) dribbles the ball while defended by Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

Ohio State vs. Illinois: 2021 Big Ten Championship game preview, TV schedule

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Jan 29, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) drives against Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa vs Illinois: 2020-21 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 23: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to a call in the second half of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on February 23, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois vs. Michigan: 2020-21 game preview and predictions for Big Ten clash

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