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Taking redshirt season Rodgers will take a redshirt during the 2024-25 season, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rodgers, who started in 38 games with the Fighting Illini last season, is an unexpected redshirt for Illinois this season. The 6-foot-6 junior's decision reflects the pure depth of talent that Illinois has on their roster and their decision to preserve eligibility for future teams.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss opener Rodgers (undisclosed) will miss Illinois' opener against Eastern Illinois, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rodgers didn't have a prior lingering injury, so it's unclear why the guard will be unable to go Monday night. Rodgers started 38 games for Illinois last season, averaging 6.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois' Marcus Domask dishes a flashy pass to Ty Rodgers for the tough and-1 against Wisconsin

Illinois' Marcus Domask dishes a flashy pass to Ty Rodgers for the tough and-1 against Wisconsin

MARCH 2 • FOX SPORTS

Dominant defensive effort Rodgers amassed eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 87-84 OT victory over Nebraska.

Impact Rodgers closed with 14 rebounds, two blocks and three steals, logged an impressive defensive outing against the Cornhuskers on Sunday. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has started in all 22 games this season, averaging seven points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocks. Rodgers has stepped up his game on the defensive side across Illinois' last three outings, and he will look to remain an anchor on defense moving forward.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois' Ty Rodgers makes the two-handed slam to increase the lead over Nebraska

Illinois' Ty Rodgers makes the two-handed slam to increase the lead over Nebraska

FEBRUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

Drops 15 points against Michigan Rodgers logged 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 32 minutes during Thursday's 88-73 win over Michigan.

Impact Rodgers notched 15 points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks in a big-time win over the Wolverines. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has started in all 17 games this season, averaging 6.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 24.1 minutes per game. Rodgers has converted on 48.5 percent of his attempts from the field, providing efficient scoring for the Fighting Illini this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | CBB on FOX

Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | CBB on FOX

JANUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

Marcus Domask drops a pass to Ty Rodgers for a strong two-handed slam to extend Illinois' lead over Michigan State

Marcus Domask drops a pass to Ty Rodgers for a strong two-handed slam to extend Illinois' lead over Michigan State

JANUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

Ty Rodgers goes baseline for a strong two-handed dunk to extend Illinois' lead over Michigan State

Ty Rodgers goes baseline for a strong two-handed dunk to extend Illinois' lead over Michigan State

JANUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

Dominant showing Friday Rodgers provided 10 points (3-8 FG, 4-5 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 104-71 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson.

Impact Rodgers logged his best outing of the season Friday, closing with 10 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in a rout of FDU. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has been productive for Illinois this season, averaging 5.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.7 steals on 24.3 minutes per game (12 starts). Rodgers will face a tougher test against Northwestern's wings on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois' Ty Rodgers picks Rutgers' pockets and throws down a WILD fast break jam

Illinois' Ty Rodgers picks Rutgers' pockets and throws down a WILD fast break jam

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten media day takeaways: Purdue seeks redemption, Izzo praises freshman PG, more

Purdue is looking for redemption, while Tom Izzo has high praise for his freshman point guard. Here are the top storylines from Big Ten men'...

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Big Ten media day takeaways: Purdue seeks redemption, Izzo praises freshman PG, more

Scores 11 points in loss Rodgers logged 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 93-81 loss to Penn State.

Impact Rodgers has made no fewer than six rebounds in his last four contests but Tuesday was the first time he scored over 10 points all season. Since he's already fairly strong on the glass, improving his potential from the floor will be his point of progression in the coming seasons.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE