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Dosunmu’s Hall of Fame Journey | Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball News
Ayo Dosunmu, the youngest athlete ever inducted into the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame, reflected on his dreamlike journey from committing to Illinois in 2018 to retiring his jersey, earning NBA draft status, and now standing among the program’s greatest. Despite a rocky freshman start, he led the Illini to a Big Ten title and No. 1 NCAA seed as a junior, averaging over 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists — enough to earn National Player of the Year buzz and a Chicago Bulls draft pick. He credits coach Underwood and his deep investment in the program for shaping him both on and off the…
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