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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
Illini basketball legend Dave Downey dies at 84

Illini basketball legend Dave Downey dies at 84

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 28, 2025
(Left) Grauduate student forward Ben Humrichous smiles while talking with the media following a Braggin' Rights victory in St. Louis on Dec. 22 and (right) former lllini women's basketball player Adalia McKenzie goes through starting lineup introductions before a game on Jan. 28, 2024.

‘She’s been such a blessing’: Ben Humrichous marries Adalia McKenzie after Braggin’ Rights win

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 26, 2025
Junior wing Andrej Stojaković celebrates Illinois’ Braggin’ Rights win over Missouri with graduate student forward Ben Humrichous on Dec. 22.

Player grades, notes from No. 20 Illinois’ third straight Braggin’ Rights victory over Missouri

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 23, 2025
Junior center Tomislav Ivišić raises the McBride Homes Braggin’ Rights trophy following Illinois’ blowout of Missouri in St. Louis on Dec. 22.

No. 20 Illinois dominates Missouri by 43 for largest ever Braggin’ Rights victory

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 23, 2025
Senior guard Kylan Boswell and graduate student forward Ben Humrichous in Illinois’ loss to Alabama on Nov. 19.

For Braggin’ Rights: No. 18 Illinois faces Missouri in annual meeting in St. Louis

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 21, 2025
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler drives to the basket in Illinois’ 75-62 victory over Tennessee on Dec. 6.

‘He’s not afraid of the moment’: Keaton Wagler named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 18, 2025
Illinois athletics graphic announcing Bilić’s commitment.

Update: Illini officially sign Toni Bilić, will only practice for remainder of season

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 17, 2025
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler holds his follow through after a jump shot against Alabama on Nov. 19.

Player grades, notes from No. 18 Illinois’ disappointing loss to No. 15 Nebraska

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 15, 2025
Toni Bilić at the FIBA U18 European Championship 2023.

Toni Bilić joins Illinois midseason, eligible to play immediately

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 15, 2025
Junior wing Andrej Stojaković drives against Nebraska junior guard Pryce Sandfort in Illinois’ 80-83 loss to Nebraska on Dec. 13.

No. 13 Illinois falls to No. 23 Nebraska in heartbreaking fashion

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 13, 2025
Senior guard Kylan Boswell handles the ball against FGCU on Nov. 7 at State Farm Center.

Top 25 showdown: No. 13 Illinois hosts No. 23 Nebraska

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 13, 2025
Freshman forward David Mirković shoots against a UConn defender at Madison Square Garden.

No. 13 Illinois outlasts Ohio State for physical first Big Ten victory

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 9, 2025
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