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Grandison collects 20 pts, 5 reb to lead Illinois

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Da'Monte Williams - High volume with starters outWilliams provided eight points (2-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 71-47 victory over Jackson State.

ImpactWilliams missed time in exhibition play due to a back injury, and while it wasn't a great shooting day for the senior forward, it at least appears as if he'll be cleared to contribute from here on out. The shot volume will likely be unsustainable, however, as the Illini were down four key rotation pieces in this contest.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Coleman Hawkins - Scores in double figuresHawkins contributed 13 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 71-47 win over Jackson State.

ImpactHawkins took on a starting role in Tuesday's opener with Kofi Cockburn suspended, and he was one of two players to score in double figures for the Illini. The sophomore will likely remain in the starting rotation for the next two games but should take on a bench role once Cockburn returns.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Jacob Grandison - Drops 20 points in openerGrandison contributed 20 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and an assist in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 71-47 win over Jackson State.

ImpactGrandison had limited production during his first season with the Illini last year, but he had a significant role in Tuesday's opener. The redshirt senior averaged just 4.6 points and 3.4 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per game during the 2020-21 campaign but has taken on a starting role to begin the year.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Grandison leads short-handed No. 11 Illinois past Jackson St

Jacob Grandison scored a career-high 20 points as short-handed No. 11 Illinois opened the season by rolling past Jackson State 71-47

NOVEMBER 10, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Austin Hutcherson - Out TuesdayHutcherson (tailbone) won't play Tuesday against Jackson State, Derek Piper of 247Sports reports.

ImpactHutcherson was considered questionable for Tuesday's season opener due to bruised tailbone, and he won't be suiting up for Illinois. He's expected to come off the bench when healthy this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE