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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
Center Kofi Cockburn walks out onto the court at State Farm Center before the St. Francis game on Saturday. Cockburn was voted Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year.

Cockburn named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 27, 2021
Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams drives to the basket during the team's game against St. Francis (Ill.) at State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini won the game in dominant fashion, 101-34.

Illinois men’s basketball dominates in 67-point win over St. Francis in preseason opener

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 23, 2021
Austin Hutcherson drives to the rim during the second half of the game against St. Francis (Ill.) at State Farm Center on Saturday night. Hutcherson stood out in his Illinois debut, recording 14 points and seven rebounds in the 101-34 win.

Austin Hutcherson shines as freshmen, transfers make Illinois men’s basketball debuts in blowout preseason win

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Oct 23, 2021
Jacob Grandison, Andre Curbelo, and Trent Frazier help fellow teammate Giorgi Bezhanishvili up during the game against Nebraska Feb. 25. Illinois welcomes fans back to State Farm Center tonight for the men's basketball exhibition match against St. Francis.

Illini start season with exhibition match against St. Francis, welcome fans back to State Farm Center

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 23, 2021
Andre Curbelo dribbles toward the basket during the game against Nebraska Feb. 25. There are three crucial questions that the Illinois basketball team has yet to answer as they go into their first preseason game on Saturday.

Three big questions remain as Illinois men’s basketball opens preseason play on Saturday

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 21, 2021
The Big Ten logo at the conference's media days on Thursday in Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Some of the biggest talking points at the event were the equity for men's and women's basketball, new opportunities through NIL and transfer rules and Michigan and Illinois basketball's rivalry.

Big Ten aims for more equity between men’s, women’s sports; new transfer, NIL rules change face of college athletics

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 12, 2021
Andre Curbelo and Kofi Cockburn field questions during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday. Curbelo will take on a bigger role for Illinois this season.

“We’re gonna be better than last year”: Andre Curbelo steps into prominent role with Illinois men’s basketball

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 7, 2021
At Big Ten Media Days on October 7, Illinois women's basketball head coach Nancy Fahey speaks to media about the team and upcoming season.

Illinois women’s basketball gain much needed chemistry during offseason

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 7, 2021
Junior Jada Peebles speaks during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday. Despite significant roster and coaching changes this season, the Illini are not concerned with any issues relating to identity or culture.

Illinois women’s basketball maintains culture, identity despite roster, assistant coaching changes

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Oct 7, 2021
Brandin Podziemski poses as a freshman at Illinois on the team’s photo day. Podziemski ended up transferring to Santa Clara after his freshman year and was the No. 19 overall pick by the Warriors in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Versatile Illinois men’s basketball freshmen aim to establish roles in Champaign

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 7, 2021
Junior Kofi Cockburn tries to dunk a basket against Nebraska Feb. 25. Kofi Cockburn wants to make his mark on Illinois as he prepares for this upcoming season.

Leaving a legacy: Kofi Cockburn sets personal goals for junior season with jersey already set to hang in rafters

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Oct 5, 2021
Alfonso Plummer, one of the incoming transfers, brings a dangerous threat from three, something the Illini desperately need.

Alfonso Plummer legitimizes deep threat for Illinois men’s basketball

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2021
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