Sweet 16 new for most of the Illini, who will have to manage the moment this week in Boston
Brad Underwood's Illini got a taste of TD Garden on Wednesday, taking the court and fulfilling media obligations ahead of their game against Iowa State in Boston.
Illinois guard Luke Goode (10) is the first one into the arena during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) and Illinois head coach Brad Underwood enter the arena during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) and Illinois head coach Brad Underwood enter the arena during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33) and Central grad and Illinois Manager Jack Born enter the court during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Justin Harmon (4) and Director of Recruiting and Scouting Kwa Jones during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Dain Dainja (42) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood chats with Andy Katz, far right ,Kevin Harlan, bright blue, and Stan VanGundy, gray, during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood chats with Kevin Harlan, front and Stan VanGundy during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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L-R-Director of Recruiting and Scouting Kwa Jones and Illinois Asst Coaches Tyler Underwood and Zach Hamer during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Niccolo Moretti (11) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) and Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Ty Rodgers (20) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Justin Harmon (4) and Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Ty Rodgers (20) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Ty Rodgers (20) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
Illinois guard Justin Harmon (4), Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0), and Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33), Illinois guard Luke Goode (10) and Illinois guard Niccolo Moretti (11) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
Strength & Conditioning Coach Adam Fletcher and Athletic Trainer Paul Schmidt during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Assistant Coach Zach Hamer during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is accompanied by NCAA Personnel and Illinois AD Josh Whitman during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
Illinois guard Justin Harmon (4) during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
Swag in the lockers of each player during the open locker room time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
The open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
A local station asks Illinois guard Niccolo Moretti (11) and Illinois guard AJ Redd (5) humorous questions they are not sure they want to answer during the open locker room time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
Illinois guard Sencire Harris (1) ada Illinois guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) hit knuckles after pronouncing the name of an area town correctly as a local station tried to trip them up with MA’s unique spellings and pronunciations during the open locker room time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Dain Dainja (42) and others during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Dain Dainja (42) during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
Illinois guard Luke Goode (10) during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
- Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette
during a Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33),Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) and Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois AD Josh Whitman listens during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33), Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3), and Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) tries to keep a straight face after toning out during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) tries not to laugh after Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) zoned out and missed a question during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33) and Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut's forward Samson Johnson (35) and Connecticut's guard Solomon Ball (1) during open practices for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut's guard Solomon Ball (1) and Connecticut's forward Jaylin Stewart (3) during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut's head coach Dan Hurley, greets a friend during the open practice for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut's center Donovan Clingan (32) during the open practice for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut's center Youssouf Singare (24) dives for a ball during the open practice for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Luke Goode (10) is the first one into the arena during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) and Illinois head coach Brad Underwood enter the arena during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) and Illinois head coach Brad Underwood enter the arena during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33) and Central grad and Illinois Manager Jack Born enter the court during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Justin Harmon (4) and Director of Recruiting and Scouting Kwa Jones during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Dain Dainja (42) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood chats with Andy Katz, far right ,Kevin Harlan, bright blue, and Stan VanGundy, gray, during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood chats with Kevin Harlan, front and Stan VanGundy during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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L-R-Director of Recruiting and Scouting Kwa Jones and Illinois Asst Coaches Tyler Underwood and Zach Hamer during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Niccolo Moretti (11) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) and Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Ty Rodgers (20) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Justin Harmon (4) and Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Ty Rodgers (20) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Ty Rodgers (20) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Justin Harmon (4), Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0), and Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33), Illinois guard Luke Goode (10) and Illinois guard Niccolo Moretti (11) during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Strength & Conditioning Coach Adam Fletcher and Athletic Trainer Paul Schmidt during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Assistant Coach Zach Hamer during the open practice time for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is accompanied by NCAA Personnel and Illinois AD Josh Whitman during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Justin Harmon (4) during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Swag in the lockers of each player during the open locker room time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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The open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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A local station asks Illinois guard Niccolo Moretti (11) and Illinois guard AJ Redd (5) humorous questions they are not sure they want to answer during the open locker room time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Sencire Harris (1) ada Illinois guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) hit knuckles after pronouncing the name of an area town correctly as a local station tried to trip them up with MA’s unique spellings and pronunciations during the open locker room time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Dain Dainja (42) and others during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Dain Dainja (42) during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois guard Luke Goode (10) during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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during a Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33),Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) and Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois AD Josh Whitman listens during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33), Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3), and Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) tries to keep a straight face after toning out during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) tries not to laugh after Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) zoned out and missed a question during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33) and Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) during a press conference for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut's forward Samson Johnson (35) and Connecticut's guard Solomon Ball (1) during open practices for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut's guard Solomon Ball (1) and Connecticut's forward Jaylin Stewart (3) during the open lockerroom time and the press conferences for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut's head coach Dan Hurley, greets a friend during the open practice for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut's center Donovan Clingan (32) during the open practice for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut during the open practice for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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Connecticut's center Youssouf Singare (24) dives for a ball during the open practice for the media at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The Illini take on Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 28.
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