I will live and die with this team over the next month, just like the rest of you. But mostly I’m just grateful.
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10 questions about this year’s Illinois men’s basketball team
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Through all of the ups and downs of this Illini men's hoops season, these are some questions Will ponders for this roller coaster of a team.
Illini basketball is my truest connection to home
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The Illini Men’s basketball team is ranked #5 in the nation.
Illini Men’s Hoops Power Rankings: 2020-21 season
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With this fall's season starting this week, Power Rankings are back for a team which has shaped up to be one of the best Illini hoops squads in quite some time.
Here’s one last round of Illini Hoops Power Rankings for the season
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Now that the Illini hoops squad has essentially secured its place at the dance, Will ranks the players ahead of this week's Big Ten Tournament.
Illini Hoops is ranked, so let’s revisit our Power Rankings
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Illinois Basketball has re-entered the top 25 for the first time in far too long. Will Leitch thought it was a great time to deliver his next Power Rankings article.
Illini Men’s Hoops Power Rankings: 2019-20 season
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Will Leitch is back for this year's Illinois Men's Basketball power rankings.
Illini Men’s Hoops Power Rankings: Streaking in February
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Illini Basketball is on a roll, and Will provides a power rankings update.
Illini Men’s Hoops Power Rankings: Braggin’ Rights game has arrived
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Will Leitch talks Illini Basketball as we've reached the Braggin' Rights game.
Illini Men’s Hoops Power Rankings: 2018-19 season has begun
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Deadspin founder and UIUC graduate Will Leitch is back to kick off the upcoming season of Illini men's basketball with a thorough power ranking of this year's roster.