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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
The Illinois men's basketball team pack the team's coach bus before leaving for Indianapolis on March 11. The Illini are packing and preparing to be gone for a month and make a deep NCAA tournament run.

One month in Indy: Illinois manages last four weeks of season

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Mar 12, 2021
Junior Ayo Dosunmu attempts to pivot around two defenders during the game against Wisconsin on Feb. 6. Dosunmu won the Bob Cousy Award Saturday afternoon.

Four Illini earn All-Big Ten honors

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • Mar 11, 2021
Freshman Andre Curbelo rushes past a Michigan defender during the game on March 2 at Ann Arbor. Curbelo is this week’s Illini of the Week.

Illini of the Week: Curbelo guides Illini to consecutive ranked road wins

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Mar 11, 2021
Sophomore Kofi Cockburn steps toward the basket during the game against Michigan on March 2. Michigan and Illinois are both strong contenders to win the Big Ten Tournament this year.

Big Ten Tournament preview: Illinois enters as contenders, second seed in competition

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Mar 11, 2021
Iowa senior center Luke Garza attempts to defend as junior guard Ayo Dosunmu drives through the lane during the game between Illinois and Iowa on Jan. 29 at State Farm Center. Dosunmu and Garza are the front runners for the Big Ten Player of the Year award.

All-Big Ten selections: The Daily Illini sports staff breaks down conference award predictions

By Brandon Simberg, Jackson Janes, The Daily Illini Sports Staff • Mar 8, 2021
Kofi Cockburn celebrates after a play against Michigan at Crisler Center on Tuesday. The two teams had been feuding for weeks online, adding to a long list of Big Ten beef this season.

Ranking the best feuds in the Big Ten this season

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Mar 8, 2021
Freshman Andre Curbelo prepares to shoot during the game against Ohio State on Saturday. Illinois won 73-68.

Player grades: Return of Dosunmu, Curbelo’s efficiency lead Illini to ranked road win

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • Mar 7, 2021
Ayo Dosunmu runs down the court in Illinois' game at Ohio State Saturday. The Illini won 73-68.

Dosunmu’s key-buckets and words of encouragement help Illinois complete late rally

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2021
Giorgi Bezhanishvili blocks a shot in Illinois' game against Nebraska on March 6.

Illinois aims to complete multiple goals, finishes off regular season at Ohio State

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2021
Andre Curbelo drives toward the basket in the first half against Michigan on March 2. The Illini beat the Wolverines, 76-53.

Player grades: Dominant displays from Curbelo, Frazier lift Illini over No. 2 Wolverines

By Jackson Janes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 3, 2021
Trent Frazier celebrates in the game against Michigan on Wednesday in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Illini beat the Wolverines 76-53.

Four takeaways from No. 4 Illinois’ win over No. 2 Michigan

By Brandon SImberg, Staff Writer • Mar 3, 2021
Trent Frazier goes up for a layup against Michigan on March 2. Frazier scored 22 points in the Illini's 76-53 win.

No. 4 Illinois prevails against No. 2 Michigan behind Frazier’s offense, collective rebounding

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • Mar 2, 2021
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