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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
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 • Jul 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 • Jul 1, 2024
Former Illini Marcus Domask drills a jump shot in the second half against Northwestern on Jan. 2. Domask has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Chicago Bulls.

Chicago Bulls sign Marcus Domask to Exhibit 10 deal

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Jun 27, 2024
Former Illini Quincy Guerrier during a game against Oakland on Nov. 10, 2023. Guerrier has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Toronto Raptors.

Quincy Guerrier agrees to Exhibit 10 deal with Toronto Raptors

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Jun 27, 2024
Terrence Shannon Jr. smiles as he sinks in a free throw against Mizzou. Shannon was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 27th pick of the 2024 NBA Draft.

Minnesota Timberwolves select Terrence Shannon Jr. in NBA Draft

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Jun 26, 2024
Five-star prospect Will Riley poses with a basketball during an official visit to Illinois.

Five-star wing Will Riley commits to Illinois, reclassifies to 2024

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Jun 23, 2024
Fifth year guard #0 Terrence Shannon Jr. excitedly walking back to Illinois’ bench after Purdue calls a timeout during the Illinois vs. Purdue game, March.

Terrence Shannon Jr.’s No. 0 jersey will hang in rafters at State Farm Center

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Jun 20, 2024
Coleman Hawkins celebrates a big play against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Feb. 24. Hawkins committed to Kansas State on Friday after four years at Illinois.

Kansas State lands former Illini Coleman Hawkins via transfer portal

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Jun 14, 2024
Head coach Brad Underwood embraces fifth year guard Terrence Shannon Jr. during senior night at the State Farm Center on March 5. Shannon has been found not guilty of sexual assault charges by a Kansas jury.

Not guilty: Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. acquitted by jury in rape case

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Jun 13, 2024
Morez Johnson during a visit to the University in October 2021. The 6-foot-8 forward will join the Illini as a freshman this fall.

Illinois commits Morez Johnson and Jeremiah Fears win gold medal at FIBA U18 AmeriCup

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Jun 9, 2024
Senior Forward Coleman Hawkins drives to the basket during a basketball game against Michigan on Feb 13.

Coleman Hawkins withdraws from NBA Draft, will transfer to new school

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • May 29, 2024

Illinois lands commitment from top European prospect Kasparas Jakucionis

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • May 28, 2024
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