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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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Illinois hires Jackie Alexander as assistant coach

Illinois hires Jackie Alexander as assistant coach

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter April 24, 2025
Illinois grabs versatile guard in portal

Illinois grabs versatile guard in portal

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter April 13, 2025
Illinois lands Aaliyah Guyton

Illinois lands Aaliyah Guyton

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter April 12, 2025
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie and fifth-year forward Kendall Bostic celebrate during the game against Penn State on Feb. 13.

Year in review: Best moments from 2024-25 season

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter April 10, 2025
Guard Cori Allen congratulates forward Shay Bollin in a women's basketball game against St. Peters on Nov. 16, 2023.

Shay Bollin enters transfer portal

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter April 7, 2025
The Illini huddle during their match against Penn State on Feb. 14.

Opinion | Grades for the 2024-2025 squad

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer April 5, 2025
Sophomore guard Cori Allen dribbles the ball up the court during a game against Penn State on Feb. 14.

Cori Allen enters transfer portal

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter April 3, 2025
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie, fifth-year guard Genesis Bryant and fifth-year forward Kendall Bostic underneath the rim near a loose ball during a game against Northwestern on Feb. 6.

No. 8 Illini get hooked in Austin

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer March 24, 2025
Fifth year forward Kendall Bostic boxes out after senior guard Adalia McKenzie shoots a free throw during a game against Penn State on Feb. 13, 2025.

Column | Earned another round

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer March 24, 2025
Forwards senior Brynn Shoup-Hill (left) and Kendal Bostic (right) in a huddle during a 77-68 win over Nebraska on Feb 16. The pair combined for 21 points in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Keep on dancing

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer March 22, 2025