The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Illinois guard Mark Smith drives to the basket during the game against Tennessee-Martin at State Farm Center on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.

Thoughts and Observations: Illinois vs. UT-Martin

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist November 12, 2017
Illinois guard Mark Alstork (24) celebrates during the game against Southern at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.

Observations and thoughts from game one of the Underwood era

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist November 11, 2017
Illinois forward Kipper Nichols shoots a free throw after a technical foul during the exhibition game against Eastern Illinois at Lantz Arena in Charleston, Illinois, on Nov. 3. Head coach Brad Underwood is having his team take a more aggressive approach this season.

New era begins as Illini take on Jaguars

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist November 9, 2017
Illinois Michael Finke (43) goes up for a hook shot during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Tuesday, January 31. The Illini lost 57-43.

Illini set for exhibition at Eastern Illinois

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist November 2, 2017
Illinois TeJon Lucas (3) brings the ball up the court during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Tuesday, February 21.

Illini basketball: Breaking down the guards

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist October 26, 2017
Illinois running back RaVon Bonner sweeps past defenders during the game against Rutgers on Saturday, Oct. 24.  The Illini lost 35-24

Time is the medicine Illinois football needs

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor October 23, 2017
Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood answers questions from the media during the media day press conference at the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics building on Wednesday, October 11.

Ayo Dosunmu: Illinois’ early, anticipated present

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist October 23, 2017
Ayo Dosunmu has committed to the University of Illinois

Ayo Dosunmu has committed to the University of Illinois

By Tommy Polycn, Illini hoops columnist October 19, 2017
Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood answers questions from the media during the media day press conference at the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics building on Wednesday, October 11.

Brad Underwood is just what Illinois needs to succeed

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist October 16, 2017
ILLordle: Play now