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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
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
Freshman forward David Mirković drives to the rim against Tennessee on Dec. 6 in Nashville.

Conference play has arrived: No. 13 Illinois men’s basketball opens Big Ten schedule at Ohio State

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 9, 2025
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler prepares to shoot a free throw against Tennessee on Dec. 6 at Bridgestone Arena.

Player grades, notes from No. 14 Illinois’ statement win over No. 13 Tennessee

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 7, 2025
Freshman forward David Mirković (left) and junior center Zvonimir Ivišić (right) celebrate with their teammates following Illinois’ win over Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 6.

No. 14 Illinois finds rhythm, wins hard-fought battle against No. 13 Tennessee in Music City

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 7, 2025
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler handles the ball against a UConn defender at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 28.

Music City matchup: No. 14 Illinois faces No. 13 Tennessee in Nashville

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 4, 2025
Illinois senior guard Kylan Boswell goes for the ball against UConn defenders at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 28.

Player grades, notes from No. 13 Illinois’ ugly loss to No. 5 UConn at Madison Square Garden

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 29, 2025
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