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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
Brandin Podziemski poses as a freshman at Illinois on the team’s photo day. Podziemski ended up transferring to Santa Clara after his freshman year and was the No. 19 overall pick by the Warriors in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Versatile Illinois men’s basketball freshmen aim to establish roles in Champaign

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 7, 2021
Junior Kofi Cockburn tries to dunk a basket against Nebraska Feb. 25. Kofi Cockburn wants to make his mark on Illinois as he prepares for this upcoming season.

Leaving a legacy: Kofi Cockburn sets personal goals for junior season with jersey already set to hang in rafters

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Oct 5, 2021
Alfonso Plummer, one of the incoming transfers, brings a dangerous threat from three, something the Illini desperately need.

Alfonso Plummer legitimizes deep threat for Illinois men’s basketball

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2021
Kofi Cockburn celebrates during the game against Nebraska on Feb. 25 at State Farm Center. Cockburn will form a dangerous tandem with fellow big man Florida transfer Omar Payne.

Cockburn, Payne look to establish dominate front court duo for Illinois men’s basketball

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 1, 2021
Head coach brad Underwood writes on his whiteboard before the game against Purdue on Jan. 2. Underwood is expected to receive a contract extension through the 2026-2027 season.

Brad Underwood to sign contract extension through 2026-2027 season

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Sep 16, 2021
Center Kofi Cockburn walks through a tunnel of teammates preceding the game against Wisconsin Feb. 6. There are five top players that people should look out for as the season approaches.

Five Illinois men’s basketball games to watch following conference schedule release

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Sep 10, 2021
The Illinois men's basketball team huddles up during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15. The Big Ten released the men's and women's basketball conference schedules on Wednesday.

Big Ten releases men’s, women’s basketball conference schedules

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Sep 8, 2021
Former Illini basketball player Ayo Dosunmu celebrates against Michigan State in Feb. 19 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. Ayo Dosunmu will be playing for the Chicago Bulls this 2021-2022 season.

Dosunmu showcases transition offense, on-ball defense at Las Vegas Summer League

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Aug 22, 2021
Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood yells during the game against Ohio State at the Big Ten Tournament March 13.

Men’s basketball releases nonconference schedule

By Claire O, Sports Digital Content Creator • Aug 9, 2021
Former Illini basketball player Giorgi Bezhanishvili tries to block a shot being made by Nebraska on Feb. 25. Giorgi Bezhanishvili was invited to play for the NBA Denver Nuggets this upcoming season.

Giorgi Bezhanishvili invited to play in the NBA Summer League with the Denver Nuggets

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 30, 2021
Ayo Dosunmu looks for teammates during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Feb. 6. After being selected by the Chicago Bulls, Dosunmu will join a team with depth at the guard position.

Dosunmu stays home: Assessing Ayo’s fit with the Chicago Bulls

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Jul 29, 2021
Guard Ayo Dosunmu drives to the basket against Indiana at State Farm Center on Dec. 26. Dosunmu was selected in the 2021 NBA Draft, becoming the first Illini since 2012 to achieve the feat.

Ayo Dosunmu selected by Chicago Bulls in second round of 2021 NBA Draft

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Jul 29, 2021
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