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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 John Groce makes a call to the team during the game against Wisconsin at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisc. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. The Illini lost, 95-70.

Illini fans’ wait for elite recruiting class nears a decade and a half

By Alex Roux • September 22, 2015

Daily Illini Sportscast, September 17th

By Alex Roux • September 17, 2015
Illinois' head coach John Groce watches the game against Michigan at United Center in Chicago during the Big Ten Tournament on March 12. Groce hopes to strengthen his team through new players.

Point guard Lucas chooses Illinois

By Alex Roux • September 16, 2015
Member's of the Orange Krush attempt to distract Rapheal Davis (35) while he inbounds the ball during the game against Purdue at State Farm Center on Jan. 21, 2015. The Illini won 66-57.

Orange Krush registration restructured amidst renovation

By Alex Roux • September 15, 2015
Illinois' head coach John Groce instructs his team from the sidelines during the game against Coppin State at State Farm Center, on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. The Illini won 114 to 56.

Illini target Lucas to announce decision Wednesday

By Alex Roux • September 15, 2015
Illinois' head coach John Groce instructs Ahmad Starks (3) after a timeout during the game against Missouri at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Dec.20, 2014. The Illini won 62-59.

Simpson decision re-opens old wounds, but other targets remain

By Alex Roux • September 10, 2015
Illinois' head coach John Groce talks to his team before the game against Nebraska at State Farm Center, on Wednesday, March 5, 2015. The Illini won 69-57.

Simpson spurns Illini: Groce loses another point guard

By Alex Roux • September 9, 2015
Friday’s trio of visits is positive sign despite weather

Friday’s trio of visits is positive sign despite weather

By Alex Roux • September 7, 2015
Groce can’t let point guard history repeat itself

Groce can’t let point guard history repeat itself

By Alex Roux • September 1, 2015
Simpson and Sneed wrap up visits, Simpson decision may come soon

Simpson and Sneed wrap up visits, Simpson decision may come soon

By Alex Roux • August 30, 2015
Illinois' men's basketball head coach John Groce addresses the media at Ubben Basketball Facility in Champaign on June 29.

Groce set to host a double dose of Xavier

By Alex Roux • August 25, 2015
Illinois' head coach John Groce watches the game against Michigan at United Center in Chicago during the Big Ten Tournament on March 12. Groce hopes to strengthen his team through new players.

Offseason anything but quiet for Illini men's basketball

By Alex Roux • August 17, 2015
The tragedy of Tracy Abrams

The tragedy of Tracy Abrams

By Alex Roux • July 31, 2015
It's summer of uncertainty for Illini football, basketball fans

It's summer of uncertainty for Illini football, basketball fans

By Alex Roux • July 18, 2015
Illinois' Matt Bollant, head coach, watches over the game against Ohio State at the State Farm Center on Saturday, February 14, 2015. 

Outlook bleak for women's basketball program

By Alex Roux • July 11, 2015
The best and worst of the Illini Nike rebrand so far

The best and worst of the Illini Nike rebrand so far

By Alex Roux • July 5, 2015
Current recruiting season lacks familiar buzz

Current recruiting season lacks familiar buzz

By Alex Roux • June 28, 2015
Cubs' quick turnaround has been remarkable

Cubs' quick turnaround has been remarkable

By Alex Roux • June 21, 2015

Blackhawks have turned campustown into hockey-town

By Alex Roux • June 7, 2015

Relish this rare opportunity for Illini baseball

By Alex Roux • May 31, 2015
Illinois' head coach John Groce claps after a Michigan turnover during the game at United Center in Chicago, Illinois during the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, March 12, 2015. 

LoVett snub a reminder of Groce’s point guard problem

By Alex Roux • May 25, 2015
Illinois' Rayvonte Rice (24) steals the ball from an inbound play during dying seconds of the game against Michigan at State Farm Center, on Feb. 12, 2014. The Illini won 64-52.

As Big Ten reloads in hoops, Illinois must keep pace

By Alex Roux • May 17, 2015
Villanova's Dylan Ennis, middle, drives to the basket against Lafayette during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh on Thursday, March 19. Ennis chose Oregon over Illinois and Baylor.

Dylan Ennis commits to Oregon

By Alex Roux • May 11, 2015
Last chance for Illinois basketball as tournament run starts with Michigan

Last chance for Illinois basketball as tournament run starts with Michigan

By Alex Roux • March 12, 2015
A senior night loss would doom Illinois basketball's NCAA hopes

A senior night loss would doom Illinois basketball's NCAA hopes

By Alex Roux • March 4, 2015
Jordan Valdez performs the parallel bars routine against Ohio State at Huff Hall on Sunday, Jan. 26. In a year filled with many Illini athletic disappointments, Valdez's NCAA title contributes to some of the success the Illini did experience in the spring.

It was a year of transition for Illinois athletics

By Alex Roux • May 8, 2014
Justin Parr (15) bats during the game against Penn State on May 11, 2013. The Illini won 8-6.

Catching up with the 2013 Illinois baseball draft class

By Alex Roux • May 1, 2014

Weekend series with Hoosiers crucial to Big Ten race

By Alex Roux • April 24, 2014
Brenton Tse The Daily Illini Illinois soccer players Hope D'Addario and Claire Wheatley model the new Fighting Illini soccer uniform during the Nike Brand Identity Launch at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

Love, likes and dislike of Nike’s rebranding efforts

By Alex Roux • April 17, 2014
Illinois' fans fill the stands during the game against Nebraska at Huff Hall, on Oct. 1, 2013. 

The top-5 venues for Illinois non-revenue sports

By Alex Roux • April 15, 2014

The NBA should change its minimum age requirement back to 18

By Alex Roux • April 8, 2014
Illinois' athletic director Mike Thomas is recognized during the game against Miami at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 28, 2013. The Illini won 50-14. Thomas' response to Simon Cvijanovic's Twitter "attack" of Tim Beckman can be found here.

Mike Thomas deserves credit for accomplishments amid struggles

By Alex Roux • April 3, 2014

Illini fans witnessing greatness in Delgado

By Alex Roux • April 1, 2014
Michelle Mayer practices her putting during practice on Thursday October 18th at the University Golf Course in Savoy.

Top-5 spring break destinations for Illini sports

By Alex Roux • March 20, 2014

Men’s golf, women’s gymnastics are breaking records and turning heads

By Alex Roux • March 13, 2014

Delgado held mental edge over Megaludis

By Alex Roux • March 11, 2014
Illinois' head coach Matt Bollant during the game against Nebraska at State Farm Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. The Illini lost 75-56.

Bollant’s sophomore slump is forgivable

By Alex Roux • March 6, 2014

Illini pitching lives up to the hype in weekend sweep

By Alex Roux • March 4, 2014

Busch Stadium is key for Illinois-Mizzou baseball rivalry

By Alex Roux • February 27, 2014

Pay-for-play should fairly consider all athletes

By Alex Roux • February 25, 2014

Illini, Olympic fans alike should appreciate tournament hockey

By Alex Roux • February 20, 2014

Illinois baseball will go as far as its pitching takes it

By Alex Roux • February 13, 2014

Nike re-brand couldn’t come at a better time

By Alex Roux • February 6, 2014

McCoy could be an Illinois program changer for Bollant, women’s basketball

By Alex Roux • February 4, 2014

New tennis scoring aims to attract fans

By Alex Roux • January 30, 2014

Mike Small’s success with men’s golf program astounding

By Alex Roux • January 28, 2014

Bollant’s teams should ultimately be judged by conference play

By Alex Roux • January 23, 2014

Current and former Illinois athletes have success

By Alex Roux • January 21, 2014

Illinois volleyball benefiting from tough schedule in NCAA tournament

By Alex Roux • December 10, 2013

High-scoring Illini can draw fans with exciting play

By Alex Roux • December 5, 2013

NCAA tournament bracket provides special opportunity for Illini volleyball

By Alex Roux • December 3, 2013

Volleyball and soccer save Illinois from gloomy fall season

By Alex Roux • November 21, 2013
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