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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 into the crowd at the game against Michigan State on Jan. 13. Theo Gary argues that the Illini have not only been facing losses on the court, but significant other issues and problems off the court.

Column | Illinois men’s basketball continues to take L’s on, off the court

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023
Coach Bret Bielema walks the field on Aug. 27. The Illini seek to improve after a defeat from Mississippi State during the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday.

Column | Illini need offensive overhaul for Big Ten contention in 2023

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • January 2, 2023
Junior running back Chase Brown rushes past a Minnesota offensive player on Saturday.

Column | Winning is fun: The Illini now control their destiny

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • October 17, 2022
The Illinois men's tennis team cheers on from the sides of the courts during matches against Baylor at Atkins Tennis Center on March 4. Assistant sports editor James Kim goes in depth of the NCAA's poor selections for the championships with both Illinois teams not featured in the competition.

Column | NCAA Championships’ flawed selection process snubs Illinois tennis

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • May 10, 2022
The Illini defensive linemen push Wisconsin away from the end zone during the Homecoming game on Oct. 9. Sports on-air editor, Josh Pietsch, provides insight on key players to look out for during the Spring Game on Thursday.

Column | Positions, players to look for during 2022 Orange and Blue Spring Game

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • April 18, 2022
Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood yells at the players during Big Ten Tournament game against Indiana on March 11. Sports On-Air Editor Josh Pietsch believes that even with the tough loss against No. 4 Houston, Underwood will bring the team in the right direction for the next season.

Column | Illinois men’s basketball fails to hit ceiling for second straight year as season ends

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • March 23, 2022
Coach Brad Underwood goes over play strategies during a timeout at the Big Ten tournament on March 11. Coach Underwood and the team still face low expectations in performance for the upcoming NCAA tournament.

Column | Illinois men’s basketball isn’t “back” until it makes at least the Sweet 16

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • March 16, 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
Guard Trent Frazier goes to dunk the ball during the game against Northwestern on Sunday. Recently the Illini struggle during second halves for past games.

Column | Illinois men’s basketball’s recent late-game struggles show it doesn’t yet have its “go-to” guy

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • February 16, 2022
Guard Alfonso Plummer passes the ball during the game against Northwestern on Sunday. The Illini struggle during the second half of the game, but still win against the Wildcats.

Column | Second-half struggles could spell trouble for Illinois men’s basketball in postseason

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • February 15, 2022
Guard Andre Curbelo performs a lay up during the Purdue game on Jan. 17. With Curbelo's return, may lead to possible set backs for the team lineup.

Column | Andre Curbelo return provides spark offensively, creates lineup dilemma

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • January 20, 2022
Wide receiver Danny Navarro III (96) takes the ball up the field during the game against Northwestern on Nov. 27. Columnist Carson Gourdie believes that the Illini need a change in structure for next season.

Column | Illinois can’t replicate 2021 blueprint for future success

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer • December 2, 2021
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