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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
Forward Coleman Hawkins passes the ball during the Big Ten Tournament against Indiana on Friday. Hawkins was the second leading scorer for the game with 18 points.

Notes, player grades: Top-seeded Illinois men’s basketball falls to Indiana in first game of Big Ten Tournament

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • March 12, 2022
Head coach Brad Underwood grabs and yells at graduate student guard Alfonso Plummer during Illinois' 65-63 loss to Indiana in the Big Ten tournament on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The offense struggled throughout the contest, and the team shot 35.7% from the field.

Offense falters, fails to find rhythm in Illinois men’s basketball’s 65-63 loss to Indiana in Big Ten tournament

By Jackson Janes, Outgoing Sports Editor • March 11, 2022
Junior center Kofi Cockburn goes up for a defensive rebound during the game between Illinois and Indiana at Gamebridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The No. 1 Illini fell to the No. 9 Hoosiers, 65-63, and was eliminated from the Big Ten tournament.

Top-seeded Illinois men’s basketball crashes out of Big Ten tournament, falls to No. 9 Indiana

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • March 11, 2022
Andre Curbelo, Kofi Cockburn, Trent Frazier, RJ Melendez, and Da'Monte Williams huddle together during the Big Ten Championship against Iowa on Sunday. The Illini will be up against Indiana for the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.

Reigning Big Ten Tournament champions, No. 1-seed Illinois men’s basketball opens postseason play against No. 9 Indiana

By Jackson Janes, Outgoing Sports Editor • March 11, 2022
Guard Alfonso Plummer attempts to block a shot during the Big Ten Championship against Iowa on Sunday. Sports On-Air Editor, Josh Pietsch, discusses improvements the men's basketball team could make for the Big Ten Tournament.

Column | Illinois men’s basketball needs to use Big Ten Tournament to fix regular-season struggles

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • March 10, 2022
Graduate student guard Alfonso Plummer attempts a shot during Illinois' 74-72 win over Iowa on Sunday at State Farm Center. Plummer earned Third-Team All-Big Ten honors, the conference announced on Tuesday.

Alfonso Plummer earns Third-Team All-Big Ten honors in lone season with Illinois

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • March 8, 2022
Fifth-year senior Trent Frazier dribbles with the ball during Illinois' 74-72 win over Iowa on Sunday at State Farm Center. Frazier was named Seecond-Team All-Big Ten and to the conference's All-Defensive Team.

Trent Frazier receives Second-Team All-Big Ten, All-Defensive Team accolades

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • March 8, 2022
Junior center Kofi Cockburn smiles during Illinois men's basketball's 74-72 win over Iowa that clinched a share of the conference title on Sunday at State Farm Center.

Illinois men’s basketball center Kofi Cockburn earns unanimous First-Team All-Big Ten honors

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • March 8, 2022
Sophomore forward Coleman Hawkins plays defense on Iowa forward Kris Murray in the second half of the Illini's 74-72 win on Sunday at State Farm Center. Hawkins played arguably his best game of the year, scoring nine points, grabbing 11 rebounds and playing good defense on Murray.

Notes, player grades: Illinois men’s basketball holds off Iowa to claim share of Big Ten Title

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • March 7, 2022
Junior center Kofi Cockburn, donning a "Big Ten champions" shirt, runs off the court after beating Iowa on Sunday night. Cockburn has been instrumental in turning the Illinois men's basketball program around.

‘It just felt right’: Cockburn steadies Illinois men’s basketball, brings first title in 17 years to Champaign

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • March 7, 2022
Illini fans celebrate on the court after No. 20 Illinois beat No. 24 Iowa to earn a share of the Big Ten regular-season title. The championship is the program's first since 2005.

‘It’s what this thing is about’: Illinois men’s basketball celebrates hardware with fans on State Farm Center hardwood

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • March 7, 2022
Alfonso Plummer celebrates after Illinois' 74-72 win over Iowa on Sunday. The victory gave the Illini a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship for the first time since 2005.

Illinois men’s basketball beats Iowa, earns share of Big Ten regular-season title for first time since 2005

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • March 6, 2022
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