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It was really good, until it wasn’t.
The 2020-21 season for Illinois men’s basketball was one of the greatest years for the program in recent memory.
Until it all came crashing down in late March against Loyola.
We’re taking an in-depth look over the month of April at each player’s performance and what we can expect going forward as we look ahead to next year.
Transfer junior found his stride in the orange and blue
The Illini’s glue guy is coming back for his last year.
What does the recent roster churn mean for the center?
There should be more playing time in Hawkins’ future.