Illinois Fighting Illini

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)

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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

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

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

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

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

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

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 06: Marcus Carr #5 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers drives to the basket against Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Crisler Arena on January 06, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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

Feb 6, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) celebrates with guard Da'Monte Williams (20) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Can Illini make a deep run in 2021 NCAA Tournament?

Feb 27, 2020; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) goes to the basket as Northwestern Wildcats forward Miller Kopp (10) stands nearby during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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

Feb 2, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) is embraced by Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

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

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Connor McCaffery #30 of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Da'Monte Williams #20 of the Illinois Fighting Illini face off during the game at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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

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-USA TODAY Sports

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

COLUMBUS, OHIO - FEBRUARY 01: Trayce Jackson-Davis #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers dribbles the ball during their game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena on February 01, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 15: Geo Baker #0 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in action against Trent Frazier #1 and Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during in a college basketball game at Rutgers Athletic Center on February 15, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

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

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - FEBRUARY 26: Paul Mulcahy #4 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights reacts at Bryce Jordan Center on February 26, 2020 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images)

Illinois vs. Rutgers: 5 storyline for matchup of top-25 Big Ten teams

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 02: Brad Underwood the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini gives instructions to Andre Curbelo #5 and Ayo Dosunmu #11 in the game against the Baylor Bears during the Jimmy V Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 02, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois vs Missouri: 2020-21 Braggin’ Rights basketball game preview, TV schedule

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Trent Frazier #1 and Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Takeaways from dominant victory at Duke Blue Devils

Nov 26, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) goes up for a shot as Chicago State Cougars forward Kalil Whitehead (11) commits a fouls during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

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

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 02: Brad Underwood the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini gives instructions to Andre Curbelo #5 and Ayo Dosunmu #11 in the game against the Baylor Bears during the Jimmy V Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 02, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 keys for Illini beating Duke in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Dec 2, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with guard Andre Curbelo (5) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) in the second half against the Baylor Bears at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Takeaways from tough loss to No. 2 Baylor Bears

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles the ball against Joe Toussaint #1 of the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Baylor vs. Illinois: 5 biggest storylines for 2020-21 matchup

Mar 1, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates his three point shot during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 keys to beating Baylor in 2020 Jimmy V Classic matchup

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 27: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dunks the basketball in the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on February 27, 2020 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 2020-21 season preview for the Fighting Illini