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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
Redshirt sophomore forward Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk attempts a lay-up during the game against Michigan State on Jan. 25. Bosmans-Verdonk has entered the transfer portal and is the fourth Illini to enter.

Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk enters the transfer portal after two full seasons with Illinois men’s basketball

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • April 27, 2022
Junior center Kofi Cockburn celebrates in the second half of Illinois’ 93-85 win at Michigan on Sunday at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The consensus All-American will forego his senior year and declare for the NBA draft.

Kofi Cockburn declares for the NBA Draft following three-year career at Illinois

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 19, 2022
Guard Zachiah Clark heads to the hoop. Clark announced on social media his commitment to Illinois basket ball on Monday.

Illinois men’s basketball lands commitment of Class of 2024 guard ZZ Clark

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • April 18, 2022
Illinois men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood walks alongside the sidelines during the Big Ten Tournament game against Indiana on March 11. Underwood has shown excitement for the incoming freshman players such as guards Jayden Epps and Skyy Clark.

‘We’ve got a great opportunity’: Underwood expresses excitement for incoming freshman class as roster continues to take shape

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • April 13, 2022
Freshman guard Brandin Podziemski celebrates with senior guard Da'Monte Williams during the game against Ohio State on Feb. 24. Podziemski is the third player on the team to enter the transfer portal after sophomore guard Andre Curbelo and junior forward Omar Payne.

Freshman guard Brandin Podziemski enters transfer portal

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • April 12, 2022
5-star guard Skyy Clark has committed to Illinois for the upcoming season.

Illinois men’s basketball lands five-star Class of 2022 guard Skyy Clark

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • April 7, 2022
Junior froward Omar Payne talks with head coach Brad Underwood during the game against Michigan on Jan. 25. Payne has announced on social media that he has entered the transfer portal on Saturday.

Omar Payne enters the transfer portal after spending one season at Illinois

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • April 2, 2022
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood talks onto the court before the game against Indiana for the Big Ten Tournament on March 11. With guard Andre Curbelo entering the transfer portal and some players having no eligibility left, the men's basketball roster will look much different for the upcoming season.

Illinois men’s basketball expects to be active in transfer portal as key targets remain undecided

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • April 1, 2022
Illinois men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood looks over some plays in the playbook during the game against Indiana at the Big Ten Tournament on March 11. Underwood will be extended his contract with the team for the 2027-2028 season.

Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood extends contract through 2028

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • March 30, 2022
Guard, Andre Curbelo lines up his shot on Mar. 6 against Iowa. Curbelo surprises fans as he makes public his forthcoming transfer from illinois basketball.

Curbelo enters transfer portal, leaves Illinois after two seasons

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 28, 2022
Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood yells at the players during Big Ten Tournament game against Indiana on March 11. Sports On-Air Editor Josh Pietsch believes that even with the tough loss against No. 4 Houston, Underwood will bring the team in the right direction for the next season.

Column | Illinois men’s basketball fails to hit ceiling for second straight year as season ends

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • March 23, 2022
Freshman guard RJ Melendez makes a gesture toward the bench during Illinois' loss to Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 11. Melendez and fellow freshman guard Luke Goode stepped up on Sunday, scoring a combined 15 points, but the Illini fell to the No.5 Houston Cougars, 68-53.

Illinois men’s basketball freshmen step up, rise to occasion in second-round loss to Houston

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • March 20, 2022
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