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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

Source: Illinois's Ayo Dosunmu Suffers Broken Nose Dosunmu's return date is unclear after suffering a broken nose in Tuesday's loss to Michigan State.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • SI.COM

Officially out Thursday Dosunmu (nose) will miss Thursday's game against Nebraska, Brian Hamilton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dosubnmu suffered a broken nose during Tuesday's clash with Michigan State and doesn't have a specific timeline attached to when he will take the floor. At the very least, the star junior guard will miss one contest, leaving the Illini without a major piece against the Cornhuskers. Tougher tests await in the next two games against Wisconsin and Michigan, so his status will be worth monitoring leading up to the contests.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks nose, return unclear Dosunmu suffered a broken nose Tuesday against Michigan State, Brian Hamilton of The Athletic reports.

Impact The injury appeared to occur when Dosunmu was driving to the basket but met with a vicious elbow from Michigan State's Mady Sissoko, who was subsequently ejected from the contest. Dosumu had been making a charge to the top of the Wooden Award list alongside Big Ten counterpart Luka Garza, but the injury has the potential to derail this momentum. The junior guard is one of the best pure closers in the game, in addition to an elite fantasy asset, averaging 21.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists. It's unclear if Dosunmu will attempt to play through this injury with some type of mask, and if he doesn't, it's anyone's guess how much time he could potentially miss. The Illini are set to host Nebraska on Thursday night.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa-Ohio State rematch latest top-10 duel in Big Ten race

Iowa plays at Ohio State on Sunday in the latest duel of top 10 teams in the daunting Big Ten

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Luka Garza, Ayo Dosunmu battling it out for nation's best player award

Ayo Dosunmu and Luka Garza are neck-and-neck for college basketball's National Player of the Year award, Mark Titus writes.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Luka Garza, Ayo Dosunmu battling it out for nation's best player award

No. 5 Illinois looks for home win vs Nebraska

No. 5 Illinois looks for its fourth straight win over Nebraska at State Farm Center

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Nears double-double in loss Dosunmu tallied 17 points (6-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-8 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks over 37 minutes in Tuesday's 81-72 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Dosunmu had one of his strongest performances of the season Saturday with a triple-double against Minnesota, but he fell one rebound shy of a double-double Tuesday. However, the junior was still a key contributor for the Fighting Illini during the loss to Michigan State. Across the past five matchups, Dosunmu is now averaging 20.2 points, 7.6 assists and 7.2 rebounds over 36.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chances

Aaron Henry scored 20 points and Joshua Langford had 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead Michigan State to an 81-72 win over No. 5 Illinois

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Steve Hewitt’s college hoops Top 25: Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois continue to roll Illinois looks good enough to make a serious run to the Final Four next month.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Michigan State looks for home win vs No. 5 Illinois

Michigan State looks for its fourth straight win over No. 5 Illinois at Jack Breslin Student Events Center

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Posts triple-double against Gophers Dosunmu logged 19 points (9-16 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 32 minutes in Saturday's 94-63 win over Minnesota.

Impact Dosunmu had been held in check on the boards during each of the last two games, totaling just five rebounds during that time. However, he was much more effective against Minnesota and recorded his second triple-double in the last four games. Since the start of the calendar year, Dosunmu is averaging 18.5 points, 5.5 assists and 5.3 rebounds over 34.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illini blast Golden Gophers as Dosunmu notches another triple-double Feb. 21—MINNEAPOLIS — There have been four triple-doubles in the history of the University of Illinois men's basketball program. Junior guar...

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Ayo Dosunmu records second triple-double of season as No. 5 Illinois crushes Minnesota Ayo Dosunmu recorded a triple-double as Illinois hammered Minnesota 94-63 for its seventh win in a row.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ayo Dosunmu records his 2nd triple-double in 4 games, leading No. 5 Illinois to a 94-63 rout of Minnesota Ayo Dosunmu recorded his second triple-double in four games — 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists — leading No. 5 Illinois to a 94-63 rout...

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

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