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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
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 • Apr 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 • Mar 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 • Mar 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 • Mar 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 • Mar 20, 2022
Former legendary center Kofi Cockburn stands during Illinois' 74-72 win over Iowa at State Farm Center on March 6, 2022.

Illinois men’s basketball struggles to keep up with high-energy Houston, falls in the second round of NCAA tournament

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Mar 20, 2022
Guard Andre Curbelo speaks with head coach Brad Underwood during the first round game of the NCAA Tournament against Chattanooga on Friday. Curbelo reflects on Friday''s game win and the opportunity in doing better this season than the previous one.

Illinois men’s basketball uses narrow first-round win to become more confident, comfortable in NCAA tournament

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • Mar 20, 2022
Guard Da'Monte Williams chest bumps forward Omar Payne during the first round game of the NCAA Tournament against Chattanooga on Friday. The Illini will be up against Houston for the second round on Sunday.

Illinois men’s basketball faces Houston in second round of NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Mar 20, 2022
Junior center Kofi Cockburn goes up for a dunk during Illinois' 54-53 win over Chattanooga on Friday in Pittsburgh. Cockburn recorded a double-double with a game-high 17 points and 13 rebounds.

Notes, player grades: Illinois men’s basketball avoids upset bid, beats Chattanooga to advance to round of 32 of NCAA tournament

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Mar 18, 2022
Sophomore forward Coleman Hawkins blocks a shot attempt by Chattanooga sophomore guard Malachi Smith with under five seconds on the clock against Chattanooga in Pittsburgh on Friday. Hawkins with 10 points and eight rebounds in the Illini's 54-53 win over the Mocs.

Coleman Hawkins shines again as Illinois men’s basketball gets tested in NCAA tournament opener

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Mar 18, 2022
Graduate student guard Alfonso Plummer attempts a free throw during the second half of Illinois' 54-53 win over Chattanooga in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday. Plummer hit the game-winning free throws and scored 13 second-half points to send the Illini into the second round and avoid an upset.

‘I was ready’: Plummer explodes in second half, hits game-winning free throws to send Illinois men’s basketball to second round of NCAA tournament

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • Mar 18, 2022
The Illini huddle during their Big Ten tournament loss to Indiana in Indianapolis on March 11.

Illinois men’s basketball survives upset bid from Chattanooga, wins on late free throws in NCAA tournament first round

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • Mar 18, 2022
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