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Illinois women's basketball completes summer workouts ahead of fall semester

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

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Summary

The Illinois women's basketball team concludes its summer workout program this week. Despite facing challenges from injuries and absences, the Illini have successfully tested various lineups. Head coach Green noted the importance of the summer in evaluating the team's depth and potential rotations. Key players such as redshirt freshman forward Alves and redshirt junior guard Dolan are returning from injuries, adding to the team's options. The players will have a break before preseason practices begin in late September.

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Status Watch

•Illinois wraps up summer workouts this week.
•Team assessed lineups amid injuries and absences.
•Redshirt freshman Alves expected to play a key role.
•Preseason practices start in late September.
•Coach Green emphasizes depth and health management.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Green Street Wrapping up offseason program

What they're saying

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Aug. 3—This week will mark the final week of summer workouts for the Illinois women's basketball team. It's been a successful summer for 's Illini. Even if it's come in fits and starts at times with injuries and absences — especially early on in the summer — limiting what Illinois could accomplish. But the Illini have at least had a chance to see how certain lineups might fit together. It's ...
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