Recapping Saturday's loaded lineup of NCAA basketball action
Two big rivalry games and a key Big Ten matchup highlighted Saturday's college basketball action as the NCAA Tournament nears.MARCH 7, 2021
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Dosunmu’s return powers No. 4 Illinois over No. 7 Ohio State Ayo Dosunmu returned after missing three games with a concussion and facial injuries to score 19 points, and No. 4 Illinois rallied to beat...
MARCH 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Dosunmu's return powers No. 4 Illinois over No. 7 Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu returned after missing three games with a concussion...
MARCH 6, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Dosunmu's return powers No. 4 Illinois over No. 7 Ohio State
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Headed back to bench Williams will return to a bench role Saturday versus Ohio State.
Impact Williams received three consecutive starts in place of Ayo Dosunmu (face), who will retake his spot upon his return Saturday. Williams performed well in his brief stint with the unit and figures to retain a considerable bench role for the Illini.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In starting lineup Dosunmu will start Saturday's game versus Ohio State.
Impact It had already been announced that Dosunmu would return to action Saturday, so it seemed probable he would snare his usual spot in the starting five. With his return, senior Da'Monte Williams is bumped back to a bench role.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
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Reeling Buckeyes look for answers with No. 4 Illinois ahead
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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
Leading scorer in win Frazier compiled 22 points (7-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one block over 34 minutes in Tuesday's 76-53 win over Michigan.
Impact Frazier was held in check over each of the past two games, but he returned to form Tuesday with a team-leading 22 points during the key victory over Michigan. The senior has been somewhat inconsistent this season and is averaging 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 33.8 minutes per game.
MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores six in win Miller logged six points (2-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and four rebounds over 32 minutes in Tuesday's 76-53 win over Michigan.
Impact The Fighting Illini had a strong showing as a team during Tuesday's upset win, but Miller was only able to generate modest results once again. Across his past five appearances, the freshman is averaging just 7.4 points and 3.4 rebounds over 25.6 minutes per game.
MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 Michigan Illinois guard Adam Miller reacts to a basket against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tu...
MARCH 3, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 Michigan Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) drives on Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in A...
MARCH 3, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Trent Frazier, Andre Curbelo and No. 4 Illinois arrived at Crisler Center ready to make a point.
MARCH 3, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 Michigan Trent Frazier, Andre Curbelo and No. 4 Illinois arrived at Crisler Center ready to make a point.
MARCH 3, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Big night of college basketball proves the field of contenders chasing Gonzaga is deep
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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 76-53MARCH 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
