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Tabbed as game-time call Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said Epps (concussion) is a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup with Penn State in the second round of the Big Ten tournament, Jon Rothstei...

Impact Epps missed the Illini's final two games of the regular season with the concussion, but he was cleared to make the trip to Chicago for the conference tournament, which suggests he has a shot at being cleared at some point before the weekend closes. Ramses Melendez has entered the starting five in both of the past two games and would presumably play alongside Terrence Shannon in the backcourt once again if Epps is ruled out ahead of Thursday's 6:30 p.m. ET opening tip.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Epps (concussion) will make the trip to the Big 10 Tournament, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Epps, who officially entered concussion protocol on Monday, will travel with the team to the Big 10 Tournament. The 6-foot-2 freshman has appeared in 29 games this season, averaging 10 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.7 steals on 26 minutes per game.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Purdue Epps (concussion) is out for Sunday's game versus Purdue, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Epps will miss his second straight game Sunday due to a concussion. The freshman guard's next chance to suit up will come in the Big Ten Tournament.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Epps (concussion) is out for Thursday's game versus Michigan, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Epps will miss Thursday's game after suffering a concussion in Thursday's practice. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Purdue.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers concussion Epps suffered a concussion in Tuesday's practice, per Derek Piper of Rivals.com.

Impact According to a university release, Epps spent the night in a hospital but was released on Wednesday. He's "recovering in Champaign with his parents," and his status for Thursday's game against Michigan is unknown, as is the severity of his concussion.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in practice Epps suffered an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's practice that caused to spend the night at the hospital but is progressing from the situation, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Epps suffered his injury in a "basketball play", Matthew Stevens of Illini Guys reports. While the severity of the freshman guard's injury is uncertain, his status for Thursday's matchup with Michigan is in doubt.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 12 points in loss Epps closed with 12 points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 71-68 loss to Indiana.

Impact Epps didn't shoot exceptionally well from the floor but still scored in double-figures for the sixth time in seven games since becoming a starter. This bodes well for his potential as he carves a role in his first collegiate season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points Epps ended Tuesday's 69-60 victory over Ohio State with 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes.

Impact Epps scored more than 10 points during all but two of his nine games from Dec. 22 to Jan. 24. He logged a 10.3-point average across the nine-game span. The rate could make Epps continually favored over fellow guard Sencire Harris, who continues struggling to score at all.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives starting nod Tuesday Epps is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Ohio State, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Epps is now in line to make his second start of the 2022-23 campaign Tuesday night versus the Buckeyes while Sencire Harris reverts to the bench. The last time that the freshman guard started, he posted five points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five points, four rebounds Epps logged five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Saturday's 68-47 win over Alabama A&M.

Impact Epps did not improve his output while part of Illinois' starting lineup Saturday. Ramses Melendez (shoulder) is expected to replace the healthy freshman sooner than later. In spite of his injured shoulder, he logged three rebounds across 15 minutes as a backup option Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Epps is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Alabama A&M.

Impact Epps will get the first start of his collegiate career in place of Ramses Melendez. The 6-2 guard has been an important contributor off the bench, averaging 9.3 points per game and will now get a chance to see if he can remain in the first five moving forward.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shannon scores 12 in OT to lift No. 17 Illini past No. 2 Longhorns Illinois’ Jayden Epps scored the final five points to force overtime

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Scores 21 from bench Epps posted 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt), one assist and one steal across 23 minutes during Monday's 103-65 win over Monmouth.

Impact Epps continues to improve early in the season, playing for at least 23 minutes in all three games but increasing his point tallies up to Monday's numbers, which was second only to Terrence Shanon for the Illini. While Skyy Clark has opened the season as the starter at PG and offers a greater emphasis on passing, Epps could see an increased role if he continues to make things happen.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Major minutes from bench Epps recorded seven points (3-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt) and two rebounds in 21 minutes of Friday's 87-52 exhibition win over Quincy.

Impact Epps played more minutes than starter Matthew Mayer, a sign that he might be coach Brad Underwood's sixth man in the rotation. With Luke Goode unavailable to start the season, Epps will hope he can shoot more efficiently if he's to take advantage of his opportunity with the Illini.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE