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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
One-year Illini Matthew Mayer on the floor during his NBA 2K24 Summer League debut. After sitting for Houston's first two games, Mayer earned a 19 point, 10 rebound double-double.

Explosive showing from Matthew Mayer yields highest scoring performance of any former Illini thus far

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 11, 2023
Promotional images for the NBA 2K24 Summer League outside of the Thomas and Mack Center. Day five of the week and a half long event will see three former Illini suit up for NBA organizations.

Day five of the NBA 2K24 Summer League features back-to-back-to-back former Illini

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 11, 2023
Former Illini, Malcolm Hill, driving to the basket for his second made field goal of the day. Both of his makes came in the fourth quarter of a 108-85 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Former Illini Malcolm Hill sees increased role in Orlando’s 108-85 loss to Indiana

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 11, 2023
Promotional material located in the concourse outside UNLV's Cox Pavilion. The logos of all 30 NBA organizations participating in the NBA 2K24 Summer League are shown.

Day four of NBA 2K24 Summer League sees Malcolm Hill as lone former Illini on schedule

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 10, 2023
Ending statlines from the New Orleans Pelican's victory over the Golden State Warriors as shown on the jumbotron at Thomas and Mack Center. One year Illini Brandin Podziemski had the most impressive statline by any former Illini on the day, coming just one rebound shy of his first triple-double.

Near triple-double performance from Podziemski leads former Illini at day three of NBA 2K24 Summer League

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 10, 2023
Member of 2021-22 Illinois basketball, Brandin Podziemski, stands at center court during his teammate's free throws. Podziemski and the Golden State Warriors suffered their second loss of the NBA 2K24 Summer League at the hands of two year Illini Tevian Jones and the New Orleans Pelicans this Sunday.

Pair of former Illini face off in versatile late night matchup

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 10, 2023
After making his NBA 2K24 Summer League debut, former Illini Mark Smith (13) awaits his return during the second quarter of the Denver Nuggets contest with the Atlanta Hawks.

Mark Smith, member of 2017-18 Illinois basketball, makes NBA 2K24 Summer League debut

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 9, 2023
Former Illini Matthew Mayer and the rest of the Houston Rockets bench supporting their squad against the Detroit Pistons. In Houston's second game of the NBA 2K24 Summer League, it came out with a 113-101 victory.

Matthew Mayer ends day three of NBA 2K24 Summer League without touching court

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 9, 2023
Promotional material for the NBA 2K24 Summer League located inside the concourse of host UNLV's Thomas and Mack Center.

Third day of NBA 2K24 Summer League features former Illini in two mainstage games

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 9, 2023
Promotional material for the NBA 2K24 Summer League located in the concourse level of host UNLV's Thomas and Mack Center.

Day two of NBA 2K24 Summer League sees spot minutes for former Illini

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 9, 2023
Alan Griffin, member of Illinois basketball from 2018-2020, cheers on the Milwaukee Bucks from the sidelines in their eventual 84-75 win over the Phoenix Suns. Through two contests, the Bucks are undefeated but Griffin has not been given any minutes.

Alan Griffin, two-year member of Illinois basketball, receives second straight DNP-CD

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 9, 2023
Former Illini Malcolm Hill (left) being guarded by Ausar Thompson (right), No. 5 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, during Hill and the Magic's NBA 2K24 Summer League debut.

Four-year Illinois veteran Malcolm Hill shines in limited minutes in NBA 2K24 Summer League debut

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • July 8, 2023
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