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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
Head coach Brad Underwood watches as Illinois takes on Kansas in an exhibition game last season. Underwood’s Illini are set to take on four top 25 schools in the 2024-25 season.

Illinois men’s basketball non-conference schedule headlined by 4 top 25 opponents

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • August 20, 2024
Sophomore Guard Ty Rodgers coming back on defense after scoring a jump shot in the first half

New look Illini: 2024-25 men’s basketball roster preview

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • August 15, 2024
Former Illini Malcolm Hill drives to the basket during a game against IUPUI at State Farm Center on Dec. 6, 2016.

Now a New Orleans Pelican, Malcolm Hill has come a long way since his days at Illinois

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 21, 2024
Former Illini Giorgi Bezhanishvili warms up for the Indiana Pacers before their NBA Summer League game on July 14, 2024 in Las Vegas.

Q&A | Catching up with Illini fan favorite Giorgi Bezhanishvili

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 17, 2024
Former Illini Terrence Shannon Jr. drives to the basket during the Timberwolves loss to the 76ers at the 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on July 16.

Terrence Shannon Jr. quiet offensively in third NBA Summer League game

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 16, 2024
Marcus Domask talks to a teammate at a stoppage in play during the Chicago Bulls loss to the Golden State Warriors on July 14 at the 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Bulls coach Billy Donovan III praises Marcus Domask despite limited minutes at NBA Summer League

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 15, 2024
Terrence Shannon Jr. runs down the court in the Timberwolves 2024 NBA Summer League game on July 14 against the Indiana Pacers.

Terrence Shannon Jr. has strong second half in Timberwolves NBA Summer League victory

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 14, 2024
Quincy Guerrier exits the court at halftime of the Toronto Raptors’ first NBA Summer League game on July 13, 2024.

Q&A | Quincy Guerrier talks transitioning from Illinois to pro basketball with Toronto Raptors

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 14, 2024
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.

Former Illini Brandin Podziemski scores 16 in first game of 2024 NBA Summer League

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 13, 2024
Marcus Domask enters the game for the Chicago Bulls at the 2024 NBA Summer League on July 13 in Las Vegas.

Marcus Domask makes NBA Summer League debut for Bulls, discusses adjusting to pro game

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 13, 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie and former Illini Terrence Shannon Jr. rises up for a dunk in his NBA Summer League debut on July 12, 2024 in Las Vegas.

Terrence Shannon Jr. impresses in NBA Summer League debut, scores 25

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 12, 2024
Joliet-native Jeremiah Fears poses for promotional photos after his commitment to Illinois.

Four-star guard Jeremiah Fears decommits from Illinois, will reopen recruitment

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 1, 2024
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