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Getting in early on Brandon Paul (right) helped Bruce Weber land the News-Gazette All-Stater, who is off to a quick start at Illinois. » More

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The UI's best hope for an all-conference selection in football might be offensive lineman Jon Asamoah. That's according to Bob Asmussen, whose ballot is due Sunday. » More

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Rachel Feldman and the Illini's nationally ranked volleyball team close out the home portion of the season this weekend. That is unless the Illini get to host NCAA tournament matches. » More

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One freshman still healthy/eligible for Jolette Law's 2-1 Illini is guard Adrienne Godbold, right, a News-Gazette All-Stater from Chicago. A class of 6 is down to 4. » More

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The recruitment of Mike Davis gave Illinois an unexpected lift on the court, the junior developing into a double-double machine. Not everyone wanted Davis coming out of high school. » More

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