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Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Shannon scores 17, Illinois beats Ohio State 69-60

Jan. 24, 2023 10:00 PM EST

Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell (24) shoots in front of Illinois guard Genesis Bryant (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
No. 3 Ohio State avoids upset scare, downs Illinois 87-81

By Jacob Benge Jan. 08, 2023 03:24 PM EST

Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) eyes the basket against Texas' Marcus Carr (5) in overtime during the team's NCAA college basketball game in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Illinois rallies late, beats No. 2 Texas 85-78 in OT

By Larry Fleisher Dec. 06, 2022 10:06 PM EST

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr., front, goes to the basket for a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 22 Maryland tops No. 16 Illinois 71-66 to stay unbeaten

By Noah Trister Dec. 02, 2022 11:43 PM EST

Syracuse's Mounir Hima grabs a rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Hawkins has triple-double, No. 16 Illinois thumps Syracuse

By Gavin Good Nov. 29, 2022 09:58 PM EST

Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) lays the ball up as Lindenwood's Remy Lemovou (42) and Cam Burrell (5) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Clark, Melendez lead Illinois in 92-59 rout of Lindenwood

By Gavin Good Nov. 25, 2022 10:59 PM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Game 2 (win) at Game 1 (win) 11/26/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Virginia's Jayden Gardner (1) celebrates after Virginia defeated Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 16 Virginia beats No. 19 Illinois to cap emotional week

By Mark Anderson Nov. 20, 2022 05:52 PM EST

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. celebrates a 3-point basket against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Shannon scores 29, No. 15 Illinois rallies past No. 8 UCLA

By Mark Anderson Nov. 19, 2022 12:18 AM EST

Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. reaches for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Monmouth, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Shannon scores 30 as No. 19 Illinois routs Monmouth 103-65

By Gavin Good Nov. 14, 2022 11:37 PM EST

Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) gets in the face of Kansas City's Tyler Andrews after a shot by Kansas City's RayQuawndis Mitchell was blocked during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Dainja dominates as No. 23 Illinois tops Kansas City, 86-48

By Gavin Good Nov. 11, 2022 11:22 PM EST

Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant Jr. shoots a three point shot over Baylor forward Jalen Bridges in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
George scores 23 points for No. 5 Baylor over Norfolk State

Nov. 11, 2022 10:35 PM EST

Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) shoots as Eastern Illinois' Jermaine Hamlin (34) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Shannon scores 24 as Illinois beats Eastern Illinois 87-57

By Gavin Good Nov. 07, 2022 11:37 PM EST

Texas Tech forward Kevin Obanor (0) shoots against Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Feb. 9, 2022, in Norman, Okla. Texas Tech returners from last season include Obanor, who had double-doubles in each of the Red Raiders’ three NCAA Tournament games as they made another NCAA Sweet 16. 600 words, photos. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck, File)
No. 25 Texas Tech newcomers are younger for Adams this time

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - Illinois coach Brad Underwood gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Underwood has added transfers and freshmen who could make the Illini very dangerous the second half of the season. (AP Photo/Michael Allio, File)
No. 23 Illini look to new faces for deeper postseason run

By Gavin Good Oct. 19, 2022 03:31 PM EDT

FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Edey is one of the most intimidating players in the conference. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Hoosiers picked as team to beat in Big Ten season of change

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2022 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - Former Michigan football coach Gary Moeller watches the second half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Wayne State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 4, 2013. Former Michigan, Illinois and Detroit Lions coach Moeller died Monday, July 11, 2022. He was 81. The University of Michigan announced his death, and no cause was provided. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
T25-Wayne St-Michigan

Jul. 11, 2022 06:12 PM EDT

Former Illinois star Dee Brown to coach at NAIA's Roosevelt

Jun. 27, 2022 06:02 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois star and NBA player Dee Brown is the new coach at Roosevelt University in Chicago, the NAIA school announced Monday. The...

FILE - Illinois' Kofi Cockburn dunks against Chattanooga during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 18, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Illinois All-America center Kofi Cockburn has declared for the NBA draft and hired an agent, marking the end of one of the most productive careers in program history. Cockburn made the announcement on his social media channels Wednesday, April 20, 2022, and the Illinois athletic department confirmed it. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn announces he's entering NBA draft

Apr. 20, 2022 03:36 PM EDT

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) greets head coach Mike Krzyzewski after a win against Michigan State following a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
NCAAs: Coach K's farewell tour extended through next weekend

By Jim Litke Mar. 21, 2022 03:46 AM EDT