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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
Illinois basketball freshmen (from left to right) Tomislav Ivisic, Jason Jakstys, Morez Johnson, Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis pose for a team photo at media day on October 11, 2024

The freshmen 5: Jakucionis, Ivišić, Riley, Johnson, Jakstys ready to impact Illini basketball

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • October 19, 2024
Graduate student Quincy Guerrier slams the ball through the basket during the Illinois v Iowa game at the State Farm Center on S First St., Feburary 24, 2024

AP preseason poll leaves Illinois unranked; do preseason rankings even matter? 

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams drives to the basket guarded by Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen in the first half of their preseason game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

New look of 2024-25 Chicago Bulls

By Jonathan Mathew, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Junior guard/forward Ty Rodgers speaks to the media on October 3, 2024 at Big Ten Media Day in Rosemont, Illinois.

‘This is my team’: Ty Rodgers embracing leadership role ahead of junior season

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • October 4, 2024
Indiana head coach Mike Woodson talks to the media at Big Ten Men's Basketball Media Day on October 3, 2024 in Rosemont, Illinois.

Former Illini Goode and Clark prepare to play for new Big Ten teams

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • October 3, 2024
Brad Underwood speaks on a coaches panel at 2024 Big Ten Basketball Media Day in Rosemont, Illinois on Thursday, October 3.

5 takeaways from Brad Underwood’s Big Ten Media Day coaches panel

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • October 3, 2024
Junior guard Ty Rodgers holds onto the ball as Northwestern makes an effort to steal it away on Jan. 2.

Top Big Ten matchups for Illinois men’s basketball

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • September 26, 2024
2025 Brandon Lee commits to Illinois; Second 4-star in the class

2025 Brandon Lee commits to Illinois; Second 4-star in the class

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • September 25, 2024
Illinois assistant basketball coach steps away from program indefinitely

Illinois assistant basketball coach steps away from program indefinitely

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • September 20, 2024
Keaton Wagler on his official visit to the University with his parents.

4-star guard Keaton Wagler commits to Illinois

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • September 18, 2024
Terrence Shannon Jr. awaits his name to be called for the starting lineup against Purdue on March 5. Shannon and his legal team plan to sue the Lawrence PD and county's DA for "millions."

Former Illini Terrence Shannon Jr. to sue Lawrence PD and Douglas County DA for ‘millions’

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • September 13, 2024
Head coach Brad Underwood watches as Illinois takes on Kansas in an exhibition game last season. Underwood’s Illini are set to take on four top 25 schools in the 2024-25 season.

Illinois men’s basketball non-conference schedule headlined by 4 top 25 opponents

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • August 20, 2024
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