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Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu receives a high-five after hitting a big 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Magic at the United Center on Feb. 1, 2022. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
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Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu receives a high-five after hitting a big 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Magic at the United Center on Feb. 1, 2022. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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Ayo Dosunmu tries to block the shot of Atlanta guard Trae Young in the second half of a game at the United Center on Feb. 24, 2022.
Ayo Dosunmu tries to block the shot of Atlanta guard Trae Young in the second half of a game at the United Center on Feb. 24, 2022.
Ayo Dosunmu and Hawks guard Trae Young battle for a loose ball in the first half of a game at the United Center on Feb. 24, 2022.
Ayo Dosunmu and Hawks guard Trae Young battle for a loose ball in the first half of a game at the United Center on Feb. 24, 2022.
Ayo Dosunmu dribbles the ball during the 2022 Rising Stars game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Feb. 18, 2022.
Ayo Dosunmu dribbles the ball during the 2022 Rising Stars game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Feb. 18, 2022.
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) talks to teammates during the second half Feb. 14, 2022, at the United Center during a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) talks to teammates during the second half Feb. 14, 2022, at the United Center during a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) stands for pregame ceremonies before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the United Center on Feb. 11, 2022.
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) stands for pregame ceremonies before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the United Center on Feb. 11, 2022.
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) strips the ball from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) in the first quarter at the United Center on Feb. 11, 2022.
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) strips the ball from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) in the first quarter at the United Center on Feb. 11, 2022.
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) hugs teammate Ayo Dosunmu (12) after Dosunmu hit a big 3-pointer in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center on Jan. 19, 2022.
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) hugs teammate Ayo Dosunmu (12) after Dosunmu hit a big 3-pointer in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center on Jan. 19, 2022.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu receives a high-five after hitting a big 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Magic at the United Center on Feb. 1, 2022. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu receives a high-five after hitting a big 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Magic at the United Center on Feb. 1, 2022. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu follows through on a big 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Cavaliers at the United Center on Jan. 19, 2022.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu follows through on a big 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Cavaliers at the United Center on Jan. 19, 2022.
Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie gets stuck in the middle of a high-five between Bulls guards Lonzo Ball (2) and Ayo Dosunmu (12) after Dosunmu makes a dunk in the fourth quarter at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022
Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie gets stuck in the middle of a high-five between Bulls guards Lonzo Ball (2) and Ayo Dosunmu (12) after Dosunmu makes a dunk in the fourth quarter at United Center on Jan. 7, 2022
Ayo Dosunmu has his Illini jersey retired during halftime of a game against Maryland at the State Farm Center on Jan. 6, 2022, in Champaign.
Ayo Dosunmu has his Illini jersey retired during halftime of a game against Maryland at the State Farm Center on Jan. 6, 2022, in Champaign.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu aims for a successful 3-pointer in the second quarter against the Hawks at United Center on Dec. 29, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu aims for a successful 3-pointer in the second quarter against the Hawks at United Center on Dec. 29, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu stands for the national anthem before a game against the Hawks at United Center on Dec. 29, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu stands for the national anthem before a game against the Hawks at United Center on Dec. 29, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu ) takes the court for a game at the United Center on Dec. 6, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu ) takes the court for a game at the United Center on Dec. 6, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu drives against Nuggets guard Monte Morris in the first half on Dec. 6, 2021, at the United Center.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu drives against Nuggets guard Monte Morris in the first half on Dec. 6, 2021, at the United Center.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu waits to make his 1st NBA start on Dec. 6, 2021, at the United Center.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu waits to make his 1st NBA start on Dec. 6, 2021, at the United Center.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu shoots a basket over Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first half at the United Center on Nov. 10, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu shoots a basket over Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first half at the United Center on Nov. 10, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu advances the ball in the fourth quarter against the Pelicans at United Center on Oct. 22, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu advances the ball in the fourth quarter against the Pelicans at United Center on Oct. 22, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu warms up for a game against the Pelicans at the United Center on Oct. 22, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu warms up for a game against the Pelicans at the United Center on Oct. 22, 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu makes his first shot of the game during the second half of a preseason game against the Cavaliers at the United Center on Oct. 5 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu makes his first shot of the game during the second half of a preseason game against the Cavaliers at the United Center on Oct. 5 2021.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu poses for pictures on Sept. 27, 2021, during media day at the United Center.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu poses for pictures on Sept. 27, 2021, during media day at the United Center.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu poses for pictures on Sept. 27, 2021, during media day at the United Center.
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu poses for pictures on Sept. 27, 2021, during media day at the United Center.
Ayo Dosunmu, center left, is embraced by his brother Yakub after being drafted by the Bulls in the second round of the NBA draft during a watch party at Bracket Room on July 29, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu, center left, is embraced by his brother Yakub after being drafted by the Bulls in the second round of the NBA draft during a watch party at Bracket Room on July 29, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu, center, celebrates after being drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the NBA draft during a watch party at Bracket Room on July 29, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu, center, celebrates after being drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the NBA draft during a watch party at Bracket Room on July 29, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu drives on Loyola's Tate Hall during the loss to Loyola in the second round of the NCAA Tournament onMarch 21, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu drives on Loyola’s Tate Hall during the loss to Loyola in the second round of the NCAA Tournament onMarch 21, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu reacts to a call during the loss to Loyola in the second round of the NCAA Tournament onMarch 21, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu reacts to a call during the loss to Loyola in the second round of the NCAA Tournament onMarch 21, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu chases a loose ball with Loyola's Lucas Williamson during the loss to the Ramblers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament onMarch 21, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu chases a loose ball with Loyola’s Lucas Williamson during the loss to the Ramblers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament onMarch 21, 2021.
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn talks with guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) after a foul call during the loss to Loyola in the second round of the NCAA Tournament onMarch 21, 2021.
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn talks with guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) after a foul call during the loss to Loyola in the second round of the NCAA Tournament onMarch 21, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu waits to take a free throw in a first-round game against Drexel in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu waits to take a free throw in a first-round game against Drexel in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu is introduced before a first-round game against Drexel in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu is introduced before a first-round game against Drexel in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu scores past Drexel's Tim Perry Jr. during the second half in a first-round game in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu scores past Drexel’s Tim Perry Jr. during the second half in a first-round game in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2021.
A detail view of the facemask worn by Ayo Dosunmu wore in a first-round game against Drexel in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2021.
A detail view of the facemask worn by Ayo Dosunmu wore in a first-round game against Drexel in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2021.
Illinois' Adam Miller and Ayo Dosunmu celebrate after a first-round win over Drexel in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2021.
Illinois’ Adam Miller and Ayo Dosunmu celebrate after a first-round win over Drexel in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu dunks in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament semifinal against Iowa on March 13, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu dunks in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament semifinal against Iowa on March 13, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) passes the ball against Iowa center Luka Garza in the first half of a Big Ten Tournament semifinal on March 13, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) passes the ball against Iowa center Luka Garza in the first half of a Big Ten Tournament semifinal on March 13, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu hugs teammate Andre Curbelo (5) after a dunk in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament semifinal win against Iowa on March 13, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu hugs teammate Andre Curbelo (5) after a dunk in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament semifinal win against Iowa on March 13, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois Ayo Dosunmu (11) takes a successful jump shot against Iowa in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament semifinal on March 13, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois Ayo Dosunmu (11) takes a successful jump shot against Iowa in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament semifinal on March 13, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu waits to be introduced in the starting lineup against Rutgers in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal on March 12, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu waits to be introduced in the starting lineup against Rutgers in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal on March 12, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu drives for a basket against Rutgers guard Montez Mathis in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal on March 12, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu drives for a basket against Rutgers guard Montez Mathis in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal on March 12, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu celebrates after scoring a basket and drawing a foul against Rutgers in the first quarter of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal on March 12, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu celebrates after scoring a basket and drawing a foul against Rutgers in the first quarter of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal on March 12, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Ayo Dosunmu drives to the basket in the second half as Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. defends at Value City Arena on March 6, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Illinois defeated Ohio State 73-68.
Ayo Dosunmu drives to the basket in the second half as Ohio State’s Duane Washington Jr. defends at Value City Arena on March 6, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Illinois defeated Ohio State 73-68.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu during shootaround before a road game against No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 2, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu during shootaround before a road game against No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 2, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu stands in warmups before the game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 2, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu stands in warmups before the game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 2, 2021.
An injured Ayo Dosunmu walks across the court before the Illinois-Wisconsin game at the Kohl Center on Feb. 27, 2021.
An injured Ayo Dosunmu walks across the court before the Illinois-Wisconsin game at the Kohl Center on Feb. 27, 2021.
Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu, a graduating senior, is honored before the team's last home game of the regular season against Nebraska on Feb. 25, 2021, in Champaign, Ill.
Illinois’ Ayo Dosunmu, a graduating senior, is honored before the team’s last home game of the regular season against Nebraska on Feb. 25, 2021, in Champaign, Ill.
Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu kisses court before the team's last home game of the regular season on Feb. 25, 2021.
Illinois’ Ayo Dosunmu kisses court before the team’s last home game of the regular season on Feb. 25, 2021.
Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu drives past Minnesota's Tre' Williams (1) in the second half of a game on Feb. 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. Dosunmu scored 19 points.
Illinois’ Ayo Dosunmu drives past Minnesota’s Tre’ Williams (1) in the second half of a game on Feb. 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. Dosunmu scored 19 points.
Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu (11) shoots over Indiana's Armaan Franklin (2) during the first half of a game on Feb. 2, 2021.
Illinois’ Ayo Dosunmu (11) shoots over Indiana’s Armaan Franklin (2) during the first half of a game on Feb. 2, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu collides with Illinois coach Brad Underwood after a three-pointer during the second half against Maryland at State Farm Center on Jan. 10, 2021.
Ayo Dosunmu collides with Illinois coach Brad Underwood after a three-pointer during the second half against Maryland at State Farm Center on Jan. 10, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu and Northwestern forward Robbie Beran battle for a rebound in the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Jan. 7, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu and Northwestern forward Robbie Beran battle for a rebound in the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Jan. 7, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in the second half of a game against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Jan. 7, 2021.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in the second half of a game against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Jan. 7, 2021.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu takes the court to play the Spartans on Feb. 11, 2020 at the State Farm Center.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu takes the court to play the Spartans on Feb. 11, 2020 at the State Farm Center.
Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates hitting a 3-pointer during the second half against Ohio State at Value City Arena on Feb. 14, 2019. Illinois won, 63-56.
Illinois’ Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates hitting a 3-pointer during the second half against Ohio State at Value City Arena on Feb. 14, 2019. Illinois won, 63-56.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) hits the game-winning shot during the second half against Michigan on Jan. 25, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) hits the game-winning shot during the second half against Michigan on Jan. 25, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Ayo Dosunmu gets set on defense late in the Illini's 59-51 victory over Minnesota at State Farm Center in Champaign on Jan. 30, 2020.
Ayo Dosunmu gets set on defense late in the Illini’s 59-51 victory over Minnesota at State Farm Center in Champaign on Jan. 30, 2020.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) goes up for a basket around Northwestern's Miller Kopp during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Feb. 27, 2020.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) goes up for a basket around Northwestern’s Miller Kopp during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Feb. 27, 2020.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu drives to the basket against Northwestern's A.J. Turner (21) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Feb. 27, 2020.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu drives to the basket against Northwestern’s A.J. Turner (21) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Feb. 27, 2020.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu during a Feb. 11, 2020, game at the State Farm Center.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu during a Feb. 11, 2020, game at the State Farm Center.
Ayo Dosunmu before the Illini 59-51 victory over Minnesota at State Farm Center in Champaign on Jan. 31, 2020.
Ayo Dosunmu before the Illini 59-51 victory over Minnesota at State Farm Center in Champaign on Jan. 31, 2020.
Ayo Dosunmu celebrates a win over Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center on Dec. 11, 2019.
Ayo Dosunmu celebrates a win over Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center on Dec. 11, 2019.
Illinois basketball player Ayo Dosunmu throws a ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 2, 2019.
Illinois basketball player Ayo Dosunmu throws a ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 2, 2019.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu walks to the bench as he is taken out late in the second half of a game against Iowa at the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on March 14, 2019.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu walks to the bench as he is taken out late in the second half of a game against Iowa at the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on March 14, 2019.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu goes up for a basket during the second half against Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten basketball tournament at the United Center on March 13, 2019.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu goes up for a basket during the second half against Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten basketball tournament at the United Center on March 13, 2019.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu is swarmed by fans after a 79-74 win over Michigan State in Champaigno on Feb. 5, 2019.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu is swarmed by fans after a 79-74 win over Michigan State in Champaigno on Feb. 5, 2019.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu runs down the court during the first half against Minnesota at the State Farm Center on Jan. 16, 2019.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu runs down the court during the first half against Minnesota at the State Farm Center on Jan. 16, 2019.
Ayo Dosunmu walks to the locker room after Illinois defeated Minnesota 95-68 at the State Farm Center on Jan. 16, 2019.
Ayo Dosunmu walks to the locker room after Illinois defeated Minnesota 95-68 at the State Farm Center on Jan. 16, 2019.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu goes up for a basket during the first half against Minnesota at the State Farm Center on Jan. 16, 2019.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu goes up for a basket during the first half against Minnesota at the State Farm Center on Jan. 16, 2019.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) smiles before the first half against Ohio State at the United Center on Dec. 5, 2018.
Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) smiles before the first half against Ohio State at the United Center on Dec. 5, 2018.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu at practice at Ubben Basketball Complex in Champaign on Nov. 14, 2018.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu at practice at Ubben Basketball Complex in Champaign on Nov. 14, 2018.
Morgan Park's Ayo Dosunmu scores while being fouled by Springfield Southeast's Robert Hayes during the 3rd quarter of the IHSA state championship game on March 17, 2018. Morgan Park won the game, 71-56.
Morgan Park’s Ayo Dosunmu scores while being fouled by Springfield Southeast’s Robert Hayes during the 3rd quarter of the IHSA state championship game on March 17, 2018. Morgan Park won the game, 71-56.
Morgan Park's Ayo Dosunmu looks at a newspaper after his team defeated Fenwick 69-67 in overtime to win the Class 3A Championship game on March 18, 2017, at Carver Arena in Peoria.
Morgan Park’s Ayo Dosunmu looks at a newspaper after his team defeated Fenwick 69-67 in overtime to win the Class 3A Championship game on March 18, 2017, at Carver Arena in Peoria.
From left, Morgan Park's Ayo Dosunmu (11), Lamond Johnson (0) and Tavaris McCullough celebrate the team's win over Lanphier High School in the Class 4A semifinals on March 17, 2017.
From left, Morgan Park’s Ayo Dosunmu (11), Lamond Johnson (0) and Tavaris McCullough celebrate the team’s win over Lanphier High School in the Class 4A semifinals on March 17, 2017.
Morgan Park's Ayo Dosunmu, points up after making a basket against Simeon during the first half of their city championship game at the Jones Convocation Center on Feb. 19, 2017. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)
Morgan Park’s Ayo Dosunmu, points up after making a basket against Simeon during the first half of their city championship game at the Jones Convocation Center on Feb. 19, 2017.

(Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)

Morgan Park’s Ayo Dosunmu dunks in the 3rd quarter of a game against Findlay Prep (Las Vegas), at the “Like Mike” Invitational held at Navy Pier on Nov. 26, 2017.
Simeon's Marquis Brown guards Morgan Park's Ayo Dosunmu during a game on Jan. 24, 2017. Morgan Park won the game 57-54.
Simeon’s Marquis Brown guards Morgan Park’s Ayo Dosunmu during a game on Jan. 24, 2017. Morgan Park won the game 57-54.

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