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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
Utah Valley Wolverines guard Justin Harmon attempts to beat the shot clock while UAB Blazers guard Eric Gaines quits defending during overtime at the NCAA college basketball game in the National Invitation Tournament on Mar. 28. Harmon made public on his social platforms that he will be continuing his goal to play at the national level, announcing that he will be joining the Illini roster this upcoming season.

Justin Harmon announces transfer to Illinois basketball

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • April 10, 2023
Sophomore RJ Melendez throws the ball during the game against Wisconsin on Jan. 17. Melendez will become the fourth player to enter the transfer portal in recent weeks.

RJ Melendez enters transfer portal after 2 seasons with Illinois

By James Kim, Sports Editor • April 3, 2023
orward Coleman Hawkins goes for a dunk during the first half of the Michigan game on Mar. 2. The Illini faced many challenges during this season, and despite solid performances, they met an early exit in the NCAA tournament.

‘A lot of ups and downs’: Illinois men’s basketball experiences 2022-23 season of early highs, late struggles

By James Kim, Sports Editor • March 29, 2023
Forward Coleman Hawkins exits the court during the last home game of the season on Mar. 2. Hawkins officially made his decision to return to Illinois on Wednesday, after withdrawing from the NBA Draft.

Coleman Hawkins declares for 2023 NBA draft following 3-year career at Illinois

By James Kim, Sports Editor • March 28, 2023
Guard Jayden Epps during a home game against Rutgers on Feb. 11, following a loss against Iowa on Feb. 4. Epps took to Twitter to announce his departure from the Illini and his entrance to the transfer portal.

Jayden Epps enters transfer portal after debut season with Illinois men’s basketball

By James Kim, Sports Editor • March 28, 2023
Junior guard RJ Melendez works his way down the court during a game against Wisconsin on Jan. 7. Despite a late run by Melendez and senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. on Thursday, Illinois fell short to Arkansas, with a final score of 73-63.

Illinois men’s basketball suffers defeat against Arkansas in first round of NCAA tournament

By James Kim, Sports Editor • March 16, 2023

Column | Beaten by Booty Ball

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • March 16, 2023

Historic Illinois women’s basketball season closes with 70-56 loss to Mississippi State

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 15, 2023

Selection Sunday brings mixed emotions for Illinois women’s basketball

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 14, 2023
Freshman guard Skyy Clark dribbles the ball down the court during the second half against Kansas City on Nov. 11.

Skyy Clark enters transfer portal following extended absence from Illinois men’s basketball

By James Kim, Sports Editor • March 12, 2023
Senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. shoves on through Michigan's defense during the first half of the Illini's last home game of the season on Mar. 2. Shannon played great offensive against Penn State unfortunately the team was unable to secure the win and are now out of the Big Ten tournament.

Notes, player grades from Illinois’ early Big Ten tournament exit against Penn State

By James Kim and Carson Gourdie • March 9, 2023
Forward Coleman Hawkins aims to make a shot on Sunday when the Illini traveled to West Lafayette, Indiana, to take on the Purdue Boilermakers in the last game of the regular season. The Illini suffered a quick exit out of the Big Ten tournament with a loss to Penn State on Thursday in Chicago.

No. 7 Illinois men‘s basketball exits Big Ten tournament early following narrow second round loss to No. 10 Penn State

By James Kim, Sports Editor • March 9, 2023
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