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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

Four-star guard Mark Smith committed to Illinois Wednesday. He is head coach Brad Underwood's first commit.

Smith commits to Illinois

By Matt Gertsmeier, Columnist Apr 26, 2017

Mark Smith has committed to Illinois. The four-star guard held a press conference at Edwardsville High School to announce his commitment Wednesday. Smith...

Illinois’ relief pitcher Charlie Naso throws a fastball against St. Louis University at Illinois Field in 2015. Naso is now at the widely popular company Barstool Sports.

Illinois’ bulldog of Barstool

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer Apr 23, 2017

Chuck Naso was a local baseball legend at the all-male St. Laurence High School in Burbank, Illinois. There were stories of a south suburban kid on the...