After missing three straight games, star guard Ayo Dosunmu will return to the court for the Illini. Dosunmu has been sidelined since suffering a facial injury in the loss to Michigan State. He has been in the concussion protocol.

Did Ayo have a concussion?

Illinois has won 10 of its last 11 games, a remarkable run that includes five road victories, with the last three wins coming without star guard and national player of the year candidate Ayo Dosunmu, who is considered “day-to-day” after suffering “facial injuries” and a concussion in a loss at Michigan State on Feb.

Why does Ayo wear a mask?

He's one of the best players in the nation — USA Today National Player of the Year Ayo Dosunmu. Dosunmu, a junior from Chicago, suffered facial injuries and a concussion on Feb. 23 against Michigan State. ... Like Batman or Deadpool, Dosunmu said he chose a black mask because it looked cool.