AYO DOSUNMU NEWS

Will play Saturday Dosunmu (concussion) has been cleared to retake the floor Saturday versus Ohio State.

Impact Dosunmu figures to retake his spot as the starting point guard for the Illini and should log his usual 30-plus minutes barring something unforeseen. The junior enters Saturday averaging 21.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains day-to-day Coach Brad Underwood indicated Friday that Dosumu (concussion) is still "day-to-day" leading up to Saturday's regular-season finale versus Ohio State, Scott Richey of The Champaign...

Impact Dosunmu continues to recover from a concussion and broken nose suffered against Michigan State on Feb. 23. Saturday marks his last chance to get in some action before the Big Ten Tournament and it includes two of the top 10 teams in the country. Dosunmu's status should be clarified ahead of the opening tip Saturday afternoon.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 4 Illinois looks to knock off No. 7 Ohio State

No. 4 Illinois goes for its fifth straight win vs ranked opponents against No. 7 Ohio State

MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reeling Buckeyes look for answers with No. 4 Illinois ahead

No. 7 Ohio State is searching for answers to its perplexing February fade with the regular-season finale against No. 4 Illinois looming this weekend

MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NCAA Tournament Bracketology: Is Illinois a lock for a No. 1 seed after upsetting Michigan? Illinois basketball looked like a No.1 seed against Michigan. Can they secure it? No. 4 Illinois basketball was on a mission the moment that...

MARCH 3, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu in action A look at the career — in high school at Morgan Park and college at Illinois — of guard Ayo Dosunmu.

MARCH 3, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Ayo Dosunmu has missed 3 straight games for No. 4 Illinois. When will he return to the court? Ayo Dosunmu has missed three straight games for No. 4 Illinois — the latest a 76-53 road rout of No. 2 Michigan — while recovering from a co...

MARCH 3, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Tipsheet: Illini vailidate Top 4 standing by routing Wolverines The Illini stand among the very elite in college basketball this season. They reaffrimed that by crushing Michigan without star guard Ayo Do...

MARCH 3, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

No. 4 Illinois makes statement, dismantles No. 2 Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Andre Curbelo scored 11 of his 17 points in the first half, and No. 4 Illinois dismantled No. 2 Michigan with a smotherin...

MARCH 3, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 Michigan

Andre Curbelo scored 11 of his 17 points in the first half, and No. 4 Illinois dismantled No. 2 Michigan with a smothering defensive performance, routing the Wolverines 76-53

MARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with concussion Dosunmu didn't play in Tuesday's win over Michigan due to a concussion, Derek Piper of IlliniInquirer.com reports.

Impact Dosunmu was initially believed to have just a nose injury. However, the junior guard went through a shootaround ahead of Tuesday's game, and head coach Brad Underwood called that participation "the first day he did anything remotely close to playing in a basketball game." It's encouraging that he's making progress, and his next chance to play is Saturday's regular-season finale against Ohio State.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Michigan Dosunmuy has been ruled out Tuesday night against Michigan, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact While the Wooden Award candidate was spotted during shootaround Tuesday morning, it ultimately looks like Dosunmu will miss his third consecutive game. Look for Andre Curbelo, Adam Miller and Trent Frazier to see extra looks in his stead against the Wolverines.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through shootaround Dosunmo (nose) took part in shootaround Tuesday ahead of Illinois' game against Michigan, Jeremy Werner of 247 Sports reports.

Impact This is a major storyline heading into Tuesday's game as Dosunmu, arguably Illinois' most important player, is dealing with a fractured nose and his status remains uncertain. That Dosunmu went through shootaround is encouraging, but it doesn't confirm that he'll be able to play. Look for further updates on Dosunmu as tipoff approaches Tuesday evening.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bracketology: Illinois hops to No. 1 seed, Ohio State drops a rung

Ohio State's loss is Illinois' gain, as the Illini slot in as a 1-seed in Mike DeCourcy's latest edition of Bracketology.

MARCH 1, 2021

Ranked teams meet as No. 2 Michigan hosts No. 4 Illinois

Two top-5 teams meet as No. 4 Illinois visits No. 2 Michigan in a Big Ten showdown

MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ayo Dosunmu still listed as ‘day to day’ for No. 4 Illinois’ game Tuesday at No. 2 Michigan Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu remains “day to day” with a facial injury entering the fourth-ranked Illini’s Big Ten showdown Tuesday night at N...

MARCH 1, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Considered day-to-day Coach Brad Underwood said Monday that Dosunmu (nose) is "day-to-day," Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dosunmu has missed back-to-back games due to a broken nose suffered Feb. 23, and his status remains cloudy for Tuesday's upcoming road tilt against Michigan. Underwood said he's "hopeful" Dosunmu will be available for the postseason, but noted that "we're not going to put him out there unless he's fully healthy."

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Illinois — without Ayo Dosunmu — almost blows late double-digit lead but hangs on for 74-69 win against No. 23 Wisconsin Illinois wasn’t perfect but got the job done in its second game without star guard Ayo Dosunmu. Dosunmu, who suffered a facial injury Tuesda...

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Illini win 74-69 as Wisconsin's Trice-led rally falls short Illinois held on without Ayo Dosunmu.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

An injury update for Illinois star guard Ayo Dosunmu ahead of the Wisconsin game After suffering a broken nose on Tuesday night at Michigan State, Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu’s status was uncertain for today’s top-25 battl...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play against Wisconsin Dosunmu (nose) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Wisconsin, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Dosunmu was doubtful for this one, but now he'll be out of the lineup for the second game in a row. His absence should weaken Illinois offensively a great deal, as he is averaging 21 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in the current campaign.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Status cloudy for Saturday Coach Brad Underwood indicated Friday that it "to be determined" whether or not Dosumnu (nose) travels to Madison for Saturday's game against Wisconsin, Derek Piper of 247Sports re...

Impact The fact that it's not even clear if he will travel with the team for Saturday isn't doesn't leave a particularly optimistic overview of his status for the tilt against the Badgers. The junior guard broke his nose during Tuesday's game versus Michigan State and it has yet to be determined when he will be cleared for action. A clearer picture of his status should emerge when the Illini take the floor for pregame warmups.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois beats Nebraska 86-70 without Ayo Dosunmu and honors their injured star — and potential NBA prospect — on senior night Illinois beat Nebraska 86-70 on senior night without Ayo Dosunmu. The Illini honored their injured star on senior night.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cockburn scores 24 as No. 5 Illinois tops Nebraska 86-70

Kofi Cockburn scored 24 points, freshman Adam Miller added 18 and No. 5 Illinois beat Nebraska 86-70

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu (broken nose) could miss time Illinois star guard Ayo Dosunmu could miss time after sustaining a broken nose in a game earlier this week, The Athletic reported Thursday.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM