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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
Kofi Cockburn goes up for a shot in Illinois' game against Purdue on Saturday. The Illini won 66-58.

Balanced offensive attack leads Illinois past Purdue 66-58

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Jan 2, 2021
Junior Giorgi Bezhanishvili lookd to pass during the game against Indiana on Dec. 26.

Illinois looks to keep win streak going against Purdue after week off

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Jan 2, 2021
Members of the Illinois basketball team walk on the court between plays during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 26.

Answering midseason mailbag questions

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Jan 1, 2021
Junior Ayo Dosunmu prepares to shoot the ball during the game against Indiana on Saturday.

Confidence, preparation: How Ayo Dosunmu has established himself as top closer in college basketball

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Dec 28, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu speeds towards the basket during the game against Indiana on Saturday. The Illini won the game 69-60 with Dosunmu scoring 30 points.

Player Grades: Dosunmu’s 30-point performance leads Illini to late game win

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • Dec 27, 2020
Ayo Dosunmu goes up for a layup in Illinois' contest against Indiana at State Farm Center on Saturday. Behind Dosunmu's performance, the Illini won X-X.

Dosunmu’s hot stretch, Cockburn’s defense lead way for Illinois’ 69-60 win over Indiana

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Dec 26, 2020
Da'Monte Williams goes up for the layup contested by Trayce Jackson-Davis in Illinois' meeting with Indiana last season on March 1. The Illini face the Hoosiers Saturday afternoon.

No. 18 Illinois looks to continue winning ways against front-court orientated Indiana

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Dec 25, 2020
Jacob Grandison looks to pass the ball in Illinois' game against Minnesota on Dec. 15. Grandison's playing time increased against Penn State because of his physicality and hustle plays.

Jacob Grandison’s hustle plays become bright spot for Illinois

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Dec 25, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu shoots the ball during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15. The Illini earned a road win against Penn State on Wednesday with a 98-81 score line.

Player grades: Dosunmu, Cockburn, Curbelo thrive despite defensive struggles

By Jackson Janes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 24, 2020
Giorgi Bezhanishvili goes for a layup in Illinois' game at Penn State Wednesday evening. The Illini won 98-81.

Illinois rallies from slow start to down Penn State 98-81

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Dec 23, 2020
Senior Trent Frazier shoots the ball during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15.

Illinois will look to veterans to bounce back against Penn State

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Dec 23, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu goes for a layup during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday.

Player grades: Strong offensive outings from Dosunmu, Frazier not enough to mask defensive struggles

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • Dec 21, 2020
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