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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Illinois goes on big second-half run to beat Nebraska

The Illini (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten) have won seven of their last eight games.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illini 69, Buckeyes 60: Defense leads the way for a team that really can’t win without it

Illinois’ performance was less than picturesque, but Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins each outplayed Ohio State star freshman Brice Sensabaugh.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dainja, Mayer power Illinois past Michigan State

Dainja powered inside and scored with both hands to put up 20 points and lead the Illini. Mayer hit 3 of 6 from distance and scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The fighting Illini have communication issues. Can Brad Underwood get this fixed?

Blowing up at his team — which is 0-3 in the Big Ten — clearly isn’t working.

Chicago Sun-Times

NBA Draft Notebook: Four Observations From the Jimmy V Classic

Here’s who and what stood out at one of the most anticipated college events of the season.

Sports Illustrated

No. 22 Maryland holds off No. 16 Illinois, 71-66, behind Jahmir Young to stay unbeaten

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — In the second half of Friday night’s game against No. 16 Illinois, No. 22 Maryland found itself in uncharted waters.

Tribune News Service

Illinois blows out Syracuse in Big Ten/ACC challenge

Coleman Hawkins had a triple-double for the Illini (6-1).

Chicago Sun-Times

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Illinois beats Eastern Illinois 87-57 in season opener

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had 23 points and 12 rebounds for the No. 23 Illini.

Chicago Sun-Times

No. 23 Illinois will rely on new names to help stay atop the Big Ten

The Illini were big winners in the offseason transfer market, securing former Texas Tech wing Terrence Shannon Jr. and Baylor forward Matthew Mayer.

Chicago Sun-Times

Barbara Thompson obituary

Formidably talented saxophonist at the heart of many jazz line-ups who blazed a trail for female instrumentalists

The Guardian - UK

Illinois 54, Chattanooga 53: Illini take first lead in final minute, avoid major upset

Alfonso Plummer made two free throws with 12 seconds left for the winning points. Coleman Hawkins blocked a shot at the other end before 13th-seeded Chattanooga’s best player, Malachi Smith, misfired on the game’s final attempt.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois is the No. 4 seed in the South Region. The Illini will play No. 13 Chattanooga on Friday in Pittsburgh.

Trent Frazier and Coleman Hawkins wore sunglasses to their news conference Sunday after getting the word Illinois had earned a No. 4 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament, where they’ll take on 13th-seeded Chattanooga in a first-round game at 5:50 p.m. Friday in Pittsburgh (TNT).

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Cuteness doesn’t cut it for Illinois as top seed gets knocked out of Big Ten Tournament by Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — Illinois guard Andre Curbelo executed a beautiful behind-the-back dribble during the first half of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal against Indiana — then blew the layup.

Chicago Tribune

Indiana 65, Illinois 63: Can’t shoot, can’t win. But wait, was this a good thing for the Illini?

Coach Brad Underwood claims extra rest heading into the NCAA Tournament will be just what the doctor ordered.

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Paul Sullivan: Illinois, Loyola and ... Notre Dame? A look at which teams could make an extended run with March Madness just around the corner.

Playing in Kofi Cockburn’s big shadow is something his Illinois teammates are accustomed to, and no one seems to mind.

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