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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
Legendary Illini center Kofi Cockburn poses with his honored jersey banner during a halftime ceremony on Feb. 11.

‘It means everything in the world to me’: Kofi Cockburn reflects on Illini legacy at honored jersey ceremony

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • February 14, 2025
Freshman guard Kasparas Jakučionis drives past former Illinois guard Skyy Clark in a matchup against UCLA on Feb. 11.

Player grades, notes from Illinoisʼ home win over UCLA

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • February 12, 2025
Freshman guard Kasparas Jakučionis drives to the basket on Feb. 11, defended by former Illini and current UCLA Bruins junior guard Skyy Clark.

Illinois survives scare over UCLA

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • February 11, 2025
Freshman guard Kasparas Jakučionis fist bumps the referees as the starting lineups are announced ahead of Illinois' Feb. 2 matchup against Ohio State.

Tuesday in Champaign: Skyy Clark returns, Kofi Cockburn to be honored

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • February 11, 2025
Illinois goes into a team huddle after pregame introductions on Jan. 9.

No. 23 Illini find offensive identity in Minnesota snow

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • February 8, 2025
Sophomore center Tomislav Ivišić posts-up his defender and calls for the ball on Feb. 2 against Ohio State.

Ivišić, Gibbs-Lawhorn in doubt for No. 23 Illinois’ matchup with Minnesota

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • February 7, 2025
Head coach Brad Underwood screams at the referees during a Jan. 23 home loss to Maryland.

No. 23 Illinois falls at Rutgers, loses fifth unranked Big Ten game

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • February 5, 2025
Freshman forward Will Riley drives to the rim against Penn State on Jan. 9.

No. 23 Illinois getting healthier ahead of Rutgers

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • February 5, 2025
Freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. pumps his fist in celebration during No. 23 Illinois' win over Ohio State on Feb. 2. Johnson had a 14-point, 15-rebound double-double.

Player grades, notes from No. 23 Illinois’ freshmen-led win over Ohio State

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • February 3, 2025
Freshman forward Will Riley waits for a screen on the wing during No. 18 Illinois' win over Ohio State on Feb. 2. Riley finished with a team-high 24 points.

5 takeaways from No. 18 Illinois’ victory over Ohio State

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • February 2, 2025
The Illini defending their basket against Maryland at State Farm Center on Jan. 23, 2024.

Ohio State on deck for No. 18 Illinois in must-win matinee matchup

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • February 2, 2025
Illinois huddles up to discuss the game plan during a victory over Oakland on Nov. 13, 2024.

Player grades, notes from No. 18 Illinois’ loss at Nebraska

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • February 1, 2025
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