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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
Junior forward Coleman Hawkins looks to his teammates during the exhibition game against Quincy on Friday.

Nerves, communication hinders Illinois men’s basketball despite 35-point victory over Quincy

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 31, 2022
Sophomore guard RJ Melendez dunks the ball during the second half of the exhibition game against Quincy on Friday. The Illini won 87-52.

Illinois men’s basketball cruises past Quincy in exhibition following strong second-half showing

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 28, 2022
Junior forward Coleman Hawkins attempts to block an Iowa opponent during the Big Ten Championships on March 6.

Illinois men’s basketball returns to action in exhibition game against Quincy

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 28, 2022
Junior forward Coleman Hawkins shoots from the free throw line during the game against Ohio State on Feb. 24.

Illinois men’s basketball’s new look provides opportunities, not adversity

By Matthew Sinele, Staff Writer • Oct 24, 2022
Former legendary center Kofi Cockburn stands during Illinois' 74-72 win over Iowa at State Farm Center on March 6, 2022.

Kofi Cockburn agrees to professional contract with Japanese basketball club Niigata Albirex BB

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 22, 2022
Forward junior Kendall Bostic goes for the layup against Purdue on Jan. 20. Bostic, junior Makira Cook and Illinois women's basketball head coach Shauna Green represented Illinois at the Big Ten Conference Media Day in Minnesota on Tuesday.

Defense wins championships, new Illinois head coach Shauna Green builds defensive strength before season

By Rachel Oh, Contributing Writer • Oct 13, 2022
The Illini come together after a math against Rutgers during senior night on Mar. 27. The Illini will be heading into the new season under the direction of the team's new head coach and former head coach for the Dayton Flyers, Shauna Green.

Analyzing Shauna Green’s first Big Ten basketball media days as Illinois head coach

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • Oct 12, 2022
Illinois men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood watches the team warm up from the sidelines before the game against Ohio State on Feb. 24.

Analyzing Brad Underwood’s Big Ten media day press conference

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • Oct 11, 2022
Illinois men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood watches from the sidelines of the Big Ten Tournament game on March 11.

Brad Underwood gives insight into new-look team at Illinois men’s basketball media day

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 8, 2022

Underwood recaps Illinois men’s basketball summer workouts

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Aug 21, 2022
Sophomore guard RJ Melendez goes for the lay up during the Big Ten Tournament game against Indiana on March 11. Brad Underwood, Illinois men's basketball head coach, discusses Melendez's impressive 30-pound weight increase.

Underwood recaps Illinois men’s basketball summer workouts

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Aug 14, 2022
Former center Kofi Cockburn guards an Indiana player during the Big Ten Tournament first round game on March 11. Cockburn was recruited internationally from Jamaica in 2019.

’The European market is a good one for us‘: Brad Underwood weighs in on international recruiting after picking up Perrin

By Conor Blount, Contributing Writer • Jul 10, 2022
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