ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI NEWS

Luke Goode - Out Tuesday Goode (back) won't play in Tuesday's contest against Kansas State, Jeremy Werner of 274 Sports reports.

Impact Goode wasn't participating in pregame warmups prior to Tuesday's matchup, so it appears likely that the guard will miss a second straight game. The freshman may be available to return against Texas Rio Grande Valley on Friday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas State, Illinois meet in Hall of Fame Classic

Illinois is taking on Kansas State in the Hall of Fame Classic

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Hutcherson - Plays 10 minutes in debut Hutcherson (back) had five points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, one steal, and a block in Monday's loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Hutcherson did a good job getting to the line despite playing limited minutes. He should continue to increase his role going forward, possibly on Tuesday against Kansas State in the second game of the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kofi Cockburn - Paces Illinois on scoreboard Cockburn finished Monday's 71-51 loss to Cincinnati with 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 28 minutes.

Impact Cockburn missed the first three games of the season due to a suspension, but he didn't appear to miss a beat in his 2021-22 debut. The junior profiles as one of the top big men in the nation this year after he averaged 15.5 points and 9.2 rebounds in 27.3 minutes per game across his first two collegiate seasons.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cincy escapes early 15-point hole, routs No. 14 Illini 71-51

Mike Saunders Jr. scored 20 points, Jeremiah Davenport added 19 and Cincinnati overcame an early 15-point deficit to blow out No. 14 Illinois 71-51 in the semifinals of the Hall of...

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Illinois vs Cincinnati Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Nov. 22 College Basketball Game Illinois vs Cincinnati Basketball Game Info Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1) vs. Cincinnati Bearcats (4-0) Date: Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 Time: 6...

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Luke Goode - Out with back spasms Monday Goode will not be available Monday against Cincinnati due to back spasms, Scott Beatty of 93.9 FM WDWS reports.

Impact It's unclear if Goode will be able to return in tomorrow's game against Arkansas or Kansas State. Goode is unlikely to provide much of an impact this season off the bench.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kofi Cockburn - Ready for season debut Cockburn will make his season debut Monday against Cincinnati at the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City after completing his three-game suspension, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com re...

Impact The return of the seven-foot center to the lineup should be vital to an Illinois squad that greatly missed him in the team's one-point loss to Marquette in its third game Nov. 15. Cockburn is one of the top returning big men in the country after he averaged 17.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 27.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hutcherson - Suiting up vs. Cincinnati Hutcherson (back) will be in uniform for Illinois on Monday in the team's matchup with Cincinnati at the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The 6-foot-6 guard has yet to make his debut since joining the program in 2019-20 and is currently looking to move past a bruised tailbone, an injury he picked up in the Fighting Illini's first exhibition game. Head coach Brad Underwood said that Hutcherson will be under an unspecified minutes restriction Monday, if he even leaves the bench.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois, Cincy meet in Hall of Fame Classic

Cincinnati and Illinois are set to face off in the Hall of Fame Classic

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

College basketball: Andy Katz's observations from Week 1 of the season

From standout performances to buzzer-beaters, Andy Katz offers his takeaways from Week 1 in men's college basketball.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Omar Payne - Modest production in loss Payne ended Monday's 67-66 loss to Marquette with seven points (3-3 FG, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 21 minutes.

Impact Payne logged his highest totals of the season in scoring, rebounds and minutes in Monday's narrow defeat, but he was the only starter who didn't score in double figures. The transfer from Florida has taken on a starting role in each of his first three appearances with the Illini.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late steal gives Marquette a 67-66 win over No. 10 Illinois

Tyler Kolek converted a steal into a go-ahead layup with 18 seconds left and Marquette forced 26 turnovers for a 67-66 comeback victory over No. 10 Illinois on Monday

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Hutcherson - Not in uniform Hutcherson (back) is not in uniform for Monday's game against Marquette, Jeremy Werner of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Hutcherson was described as doubtful by head coach Brad Underwood, so him not being in uniform isn't a huge surprise. Hutcherson was able to get some light work in pregame, but he's going to have to wait until next Monday's game against Cincinnati to get on the court.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hutcherson - Likely to sit vs. Marquette Illinois head coach Brad Underwood labeled Hutcherson (back) as doubtful for Monday's game against Marquette, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact A graduate transfer from Division III Wesleyan, Hutcherson has yet to make his Fighting Illini debut since joining the program in 2019-20. He sat out that season due to NCAA transfer rules, then missed the entire 2020-21 campaign while recovering from a back injury. A more minor bruised tailbone has sidelined him for the first two contests of 2021-22, and Hutcherson now appears on track to miss a third straight game Monday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Illinois battles Marquette

No. 11 Illinois visits Marquette in an early season matchup

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk - Remains productive on boards Bosmans-Verdonk racked up eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 FT) and 10 rebounds in 12 minutes during Friday's 92-53 win over Arkansas State.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk has taken on a bench role in each of the first two games of the season and has averaged 16.5 minutes per game. However, he's logged double-digit rebounds in each of his appearances, and he came within two points of a double-double Friday. The junior averaged just 4.3 minutes per game across 17 appearances during his first two seasons with the program, but he could see a slight boost in playing time if he remains productive on the boards.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Curbelo - Well-rounded contributor in win Curbelo supplied eight points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 19 minutes during Friday's 92-53 victory over Arkansas State.

Impact Curbelo wasn't active for Tuesday's opener due to a concussion, but he made his first collegiate start in his season debut Friday. The sophomore should remain in the starting five to begin the year, and he got off to a strong start by leading the team in assists against Arkansas State.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Frazier - Scores 12 in debut Frazier accumulated 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 92-53 win over Arkansas State.

Impact Frazier missed Tuesday's opener against Jackson State with a shoulder injury, but he was productive in his season debut. He led the Illini in playing time and was one of three players to score in double figures.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Illinois easily tops Arkansas State 92-53

Coleman Hawkins had 17 points on Friday night and No. 11 Illinois overwhelmed Arkansas State in a 92-53 blowout

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Hutcherson - Remains out Friday Hutcherson (back) won't play Friday against Arkansas State, Bret Beherns of WCIA reports.

Impact Hutcherson will miss a second straight game to begin the season due to a bruised tailbone. Once he's healthy, he should take on a bench role for Illinois.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Curbelo - Dressed Friday Curbelo (concussion) is dressed for Friday's game against Arkansas State, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Scott sat out Tuesday's opener due to a concussion. Him being dressed prior to Friday's game indicates he has cleared protocols and should be set to make his season debut.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Frazier - Suited up Friday Frazier (shoulder) is suited up for Friday's matchup with Arkansas State, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Frazier has his right shoulder in a brace with a protective sleeve covering it, which indicates he is going to give it a go. It is unclear if he will take on a full workload or if the team will ease him into the swing of things.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Curbelo - Status for Friday undecided Curbelo's (concussion) status for Friday's game against Arkansas State has yet to be determined, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Curbelo was unable to suit up in Tuesday's opener after suffering a concussion and it appears he hasn't been cleared yet to return Friday. Official word on his status should surface ahead of the opening tip, with Alfonso Plummer likely seeing most of the game on the ball if he can't go.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hutcherson - TBD on status for Friday Hutcherson's (back) status for Friday's game against Arkansas State is to be determined according to coach Brad Underwood, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Hutcherson did not play in the opener on Tuesday due to a back injury. Illinois may be short handed again on Friday with three players having the same status as Hutcherson.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE