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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 Kofi Cockburn dunks the basketball during the first half of No. 18 Illinois' game against No. 11 Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Wednesday night. Cockburn finished with 37 points and 12 rebonds in the Illini's 80-67 win over the Badgers.

Kofi Cockburn dominates, Illinois men’s basketball secures 13-point home win over Wisconsin

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • February 2, 2022
Illinois guard Andre Curbelo dribbles while being guarded by Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl during the game on Feb. 6 in Champaign. Curbelo is expected to return after a two-game absence as the No. 18 Illini welcome the No. 11 Badgers to State Farm Center on Wednesday night.

Illinois men’s basketball looks to notch sole possession of first place in Big Ten, takes on Wisconsin on Wednesday

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • February 2, 2022
Guard Trent Frazier dribbles during the game against Michigan State on Jan. 25. Over his five years with the team, Frazier has had many memorable moments.

Trent Frazier’s top five moments: Fifth-year senior comes up clutch in big games for Illinois men’s basketball

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • February 1, 2022
Junior center Kofi Cockburn goes up for a dunk during Illinois men's basketball's 59-56 win over Northwestern on Saturday. Cockburn led all scorers with 22 points in his return from concussion protocol.

Notes, player grades: Illinois men’s basketball survives to avoid upset at Northwestern

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • January 30, 2022
Senior guard Da'Monte Williams celebrates during Illinois men's basketball's game at Northwestern on Saturday. Despite having five points, Williams came up with nine rebounds and was a big reason why the Illini came out of Evanston with a 59-56 win.

Da’Monte Williams shines as Illinois men’s basketball scrapes by Northwestern 

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • January 29, 2022
RJ Melendez dunks the basketball during the first half of the game between No. 24 Illinois and Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on Saturday afternoon. Melendez scored six points in the Illini's 59-56 win.

Melendez, Podziemski step up as veterans struggle in Illinois men’s basketball’s narrow win over Northwestern

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • January 29, 2022
Junior center Kofi Cockburn dunks the ball during the first half of the game between No. 24 Illinois and Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on Saturday afternoon.

Illinois men’s basketball escapes Evanston with 59-56 win behind Cockburn’s dominance in return

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • January 29, 2022
Guard Trent Frazier shoots a 3 pointer during the game against Michigan State on Tuesday. The Illini will be going up north against Northwestern on Saturday.

Illinois men’s basketball continues league play at in-state rival Northwestern

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • January 29, 2022
Freshman guard Luke Goode dribbles the ball while looking to teammate senior guard Trent Frazier during Illinois men's basketball's 56-55 win over Michigan State at State Farm Center on Tuesday. Goode played his best game in an Illini uniform in the one-point win.

Notes, player grades: Shorthanded Illinois men’s basketball tops Michigan State in down-to-wire finish

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • January 25, 2022
Trent Frazier dribbles with the ball during the first half of the Illinois men's basketball game against Michigan State at State Farm Center on Tuesday night.

Illinois men’s basketball fends off late Michigan State rally, grinds out hard-fought 56-55 win

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • January 25, 2022
Center Kofi Cockburn attempts to shoot the ball during the Michigan game on Jan. 14. The Illini will be up against Michigan again this Tuesday with Cockburn's return unknown.

No. 24 Illinois men’s basketball plays host to No. 10 Michigan State with statuses of Curbelo, Cockburn uncertain

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • January 25, 2022
Illinois guard Alfonso Plummer rises up to shoot a basket during the game against Arizona on Dec. 11 at State Farm Center. Plummer has become one of the best shooters in the country since transferring to Illinois.

Illinois men’s basketball sees improved shooting, declining offensive production

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • January 24, 2022
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