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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 center Tomislav Ivišić backs down his defender in Illinois’ Nov. 3 win over Jackson State.

Player grades, notes from No. 17 Illinois’ dominant victory over Jackson State 

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • November 5, 2025
Freshman forward David Mirković backs down his Jackson State defender on Nov. 3 at State Farm Center.

Hot shooting, rebounding lead to No. 17 Illinois’ 58-point obliteration of Jackson State

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • November 3, 2025
Junior center Tomislav Ivišić shoots a floater ahead of practice on Nov. 2 at State Farm Center.

No. 17 Illinois opens 2025-26 regular-season against Jackson State

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • November 2, 2025
The Illinois men's basketball team prepares for their game against Maryland on Jan. 1. The Illini lost the game 70-91.

Strong nonconference schedule provides Illini challenge

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • October 30, 2025
The Illinois men's basketball team and head coach Brad Underwood pose together for a team photo on media day, Oct. 2. The 2025-2026 team features seven new players, accounting for half the team.

Run it back — and reload: 2025-26 men’s basketball roster breakdown

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • October 30, 2025
Members of the 2003-04 and 2004-05 men's basketball teams pose with team trophies on the field at Gies Memorial Stadium during a 20-year reunion on Aug. 29.

20 years later: 2005 men’s basketball squad remembers historic season

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • October 30, 2025
Former Illini Coleman Hawkins takes a selfie with a fan in the stands during an exhibition matchup between Illinois and Illinois State at State Farm Center on Oct. 19.

Coleman Hawkins set to make G League debut with Grand Rapids Gold in November

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • October 29, 2025
Sophomore guard Mihailo Petrović smiles during a team photo at local media day on Oct. 2.

Mihailo Petrović cleared by NCAA, will compete as sophomore

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • October 27, 2025
Illinois lands top 2026 guard Lucas Morillo

Illinois lands top 2026 guard Lucas Morillo

By Evy York, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025
Junior center Zvonimir Ivišić shoots a three pointer on Oct. 19 against Illinois State at State Farm Center.

Without key players, No. 17 Illini shine in exhibition rout of Redbirds

By Evy York, Staff Writer • October 19, 2025
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler prepares to shoot the ball during Illinois’ practice on Oct. 18 at State Farm Center.

No. 17 Illinois opens season with home exhibition against Illinois State

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • October 19, 2025
New Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakučionis dribbles the ball up the court during a NBA Summer League game against the Detroit Pistons on July 17 in Las Vegas.

‘I feel blessed and grateful’: Kasparas Jakučionis welcomes toughness of Miami Heat

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • August 31, 2025
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