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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
Jackson Janes

Jackson Janes, Sports Editor

Hey, everyone! My name is Jackson Janes, and I am the sports editor here at the DI! I am a junior majoring in journalism, and when I’m not in class, you can probably find me at Memorial Stadium, State Farm Center or another University stadium! I am from Chicago, Illinois, and am a big Cubs and Bears fan (sorry, Cards fans). I’m always looking to talk Illinois or Chicago sports, so feel free to send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter if you need someone to rant to, though let’s hope that doesn’t happen too often.

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Content by Jackson Janes
Andre Curbelo shoots a floater during No. 17 Illinois game against No. 4 Purdue at State Farm Center on Monday. Curbelo made his return after missing 11 games with a concussion.

‘I could’ve cried’: Andre Curbelo reflects on injury, recovery, return

January 20, 2022
Illinois alum, Nick Allegretti, celebrates touchdown during the Wild Card game against the Steelers on Jan. 16. Allegretti and six other alumni will be playing in the NFL playoffs.

Seven Illini football alumni participate in NFL playoffs

January 19, 2022
Trent Frazier shoots a jumper during the first half of the game between Illinois and Purdue at State Farm Center on Monday afternoon.

No. 17 Illinois men’s basketball falters in second overtime, falls to No. 4 Purdue in instant classic

January 17, 2022
Alfonso Plummer dribbles and looks for teammates during the Illinois mens basketball game against Michigan at State Farm Center on Friday night.

Illinois men’s basketball uses second-half turnaround to take down Michigan in Champaign

January 14, 2022
Kofi Cockburn battles for position against Michigan center Hunter Dickinson during the game on March 2, 2021. The Illini will take on the Wolverines in Champaign on Friday night.

Illini men’s basketball welcomes Wolverines to Champaign for late-night Big Ten battle

January 14, 2022
Junior center Kofi Cockburn guards the paint during the first half of Illinois mens basketballs game against Minnesota in Minneapolis on Tuesday night.

Roadkill: Illinois men’s basketball uses big second half to dominate Minnesota away from home

January 4, 2022
Guards Alfonso Plumer and Trent Frazier high-five during the game against St. Francis on Dec. 18. The Illini will be up against Minnesota on Tuesday.

Illinois men’s basketball travels to Minnesota after recovering from COVID-19 outbreak within program

January 4, 2022
Trent Frazier celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in the first half of Illinois 88-63 win over Missouri in St. Louis on Wednesday. Frazier closed out his Braggin Rights career with a bang, notching 15 points to snap the Illinis three-game losing streak in the rivalry series.

“It felt special”: Trent Frazier finishes Braggin’ Rights career in dominant fashion in fifth season at Illinois

December 23, 2021
Kofi Cockburn tries to drive to the basket during Illinois 81-78 loss to Missouri in Columbia on Dec. 12, 2020. The Braggin Rights game will head back to St. Louis as the Illini look to snap their three-game losing streak against the Missouri Tigers.

Illinois men’s basketball heads to St. Louis for annual Braggin’ Rights game

December 22, 2021
Rashinda Reed coaches from the sideline during Illinois volleyballs match against Purdue on Oct. 6. Reed was named the new head coach at Alabama on Monday.

Former Illinois volleyball assistant coach Rashinda Reed departs program, will become new Alabama head coach

December 20, 2021
Alfonso Plummer shoots a 3-pointer in the first half of Illinois 106-48 win over Saint Francis (Pa.) at State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini set a new program record with 18 triples during Saturdays blowout win.

Illinois men’s basketball breaks program record with 18 treys in win over Saint Francis (Pa.)

December 18, 2021
The Illini volleyball team huddles together before a set during the match against Indiana on Nov. 12. Sports editor Jackson Janes reviews the 21 volleyball season as it officially came to an end on Thursday.

Volleyball season in review: Illinois makes NCAA tournament return, pulls off three road upsets in bounce-back year

December 14, 2021
Trent Frazier dribbles down the sideline in the second half of Illinois game against No. 11 Arizona at State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini struggled late in an 83-79 loss.

Illinois men’s basketball falls to No. 11 Arizona despite big games from Plummer, Frazier

December 11, 2021
The Illinois volleyball team huddles together during its match against Indiana at Huff Hall on Nov. 12. The Illini fell in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament to the No. 10 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Thursday, ending their season.

Illinois volleyball falls in straight sets in Sweet 16, sees tournament run end in Austin

December 9, 2021
The Illinois volleyball team celebrates after their win against Kentucky on Dec. 4. The team attributes their success to their on road games during the conference play.

Away from home: Illinois volleyball credits road environments during conference play for postseason success

December 9, 2021
Setter Diana Brown reaches for the ball during the game against Indiana on Nov. 12. The team is traveling to Austin, Texas to compete against Nebraska in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

Illinois volleyball heads south to take on familiar foe Nebraska in Sweet 16 of NCAA tournament

December 9, 2021
Illinois Kofi Cockburn battles for position in the paint against Iowas Keegan Murray during the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday.

Illini men’s basketball takes down Hawkeyes, wins first game in Iowa City since 2017

December 6, 2021
Kofi Cockburn attempts to block Trevian Wiliams during the game against Purdue on Jan. 2. The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions on mens basketball standings.

Preseason poll: DI beat writers make Big Ten men’s basketball standings predictions

December 6, 2021
Guard Alfonso Plummer dribbles the ball during the game against Rutgers on Dec. 3. The Illini will be up against Iowa on Monday.

Illinois men’s basketball travels to Iowa City for first conference road game of season

December 6, 2021
Illinois outside hitter Megan Cooney goes up for a spike during the match against Kentucky in Lexington on Saturday. The Illini beat the No. 7 Wildcats in four sets to advance to their first Sweet 16 since 2018.

An upset in Lexington: Illini volleyball takes down hosts, reigning national champions in four sets

December 4, 2021
Illinois volleyball prepares for a serve during the match against Indiana at Huff Hall on Nov. 12. The Illini took down the West Virginia Mountaineers to advance in the NCAA tournament on Friday.

Illinois volleyball takes down West Virginia in four sets, advances in NCAA tournament

December 3, 2021
The Illini volleyball team huddles up during the game against Indiana on Nov. 12. The team is traveling to Lexington for the first-round showdown with West Virginia.

Tournament time: Illinois volleyball travels to Lexington for first-round showdown with West Virginia

December 3, 2021
Graduate student Megan Cooney (left) celebrates with fellow athletes on Nov. 21 for senior night before the game against Maryland. Illinois volleyball enters NCAA tournament ready to make noise away from home.

Illinois volleyball enters NCAA tournament ready to make noise away from home

December 1, 2021
Illinois senior DaMonte Williams looks for a teammate to pass during the teams game against Notre Dame at State Farm Center on Nov. 29.

Efficient shooting from three, big nights from Cockburn, Plummer see Illinois men’s basketball take down Notre Dame

November 29, 2021
Megan Cooney celebrates with her teammates during Illinois match against Purdue on Oct. 6 at Huff Hall. The Illini will face West Virginia in the first round of the NCAA tournament this weekend.

Illinois volleyball earns berth in NCAA tournament, will take on West Virginia in first round

November 28, 2021
Owen Carney Jr. hoists the Land off Lincoln Trophy following Illinois 47-14 win over Northwestern at Memorial Stadium on Saturday evening.

Illinois football reclaims Land of Lincoln Trophy, dominates Northwestern in 47-14 win

November 27, 2021
The Illinois volleyball team huddles together during the match against Indiana on Nov. 12 at Huff Hall. The Illini will take on the Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State Spartans this week to close out the regular season.

Illinois volleyball closes regular season with matches at Michigan, Michigan State

November 24, 2021
Bret Bielema, Brad Underwood, Nancy Fahey top list of highest-paid coaches at Illinois

Bret Bielema, Brad Underwood, Nancy Fahey top list of highest-paid coaches at Illinois

November 24, 2021
Offensive linebacker Doug Kramer embraces his Illinois teammates during the game against Rutgers on Oct. 30. Kramer hopes to break the teams losing streak in his final college season.

‘I would love to go out with a win’: Kramer aims to snap losing streak in final college season

November 23, 2021
Kofi Cockburn shoots the ball during Illinois mens basketballs game against Arkansas State on Oct. 29. The Illini beat the Kansas State Wildcats in the third-place game of the Hall of Fame Classic on Tuesday night.

Season-highs from Alfonso Plummer, Kofi Cockburn see Illinois men’s basketball take down Kansas State

November 23, 2021
Illini Volleyball team huddle together before their match against Indiana on Nov. 12. The team will be hosting their final home game of the regular season on Sunday against Maryland .

No. 24 Illinois volleyball enters final two weeks of regular season, concludes home schedule

November 18, 2021
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema walks out of the tunnel during the teams game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Bielema has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday morning.

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Saturday’s game at Iowa

November 16, 2021
Jacob Grandison attempts a pass during the game against Arkansas State on Friday at State Farm Center. The team is now making their way north to compete against Marquette for the annual Gavitt Tipoff Games.

No. 11 Illinois basketball makes road trip north for showdown with Marquette for Gavitt Tipoff Games

November 15, 2021
Megan Cooney prepares for an incoming serve during No. 25 Illinois 3-0 win over Indiana on Friday at Huff Hall. The Illini fell to the No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes in three sets on Sunday afternoon.

No. 25 Illinois volleyball struggles to find consistency on offense, falls to No. 10 Ohio State in three sets

November 14, 2021
Illini Volleyball team huddles and celebrates during the match against Indiana on Nov. 12. The Illini won against Indiana, 3-0, and will be up against Ohio State on Sunday.

No. 25 Illinois volleyball closes home stand with ranked matchup against No. 10 Ohio State

November 14, 2021
Junior outside hitter Jessica Nunge goes up for a kill against Minnesota on Nov. 6. The No. 25 Illini took down the Indiana Hoosiers, 3-0, on Friday night at Huff Hall.

No. 25 Illinois volleyball gets back on track with three-set sweep of Indiana

November 12, 2021
Setter Diana Brown prepares to serve the ball during a set against Purdue on Oct. 6. The Illini hope for a victorious comeback against Indiana on Friday.

Illinois volleyball aims to get back on track against Indiana on Friday night

November 12, 2021
Alfonso Plummer records a steal during the first half of Illinois game against Jackson State at State Farm Center on Tuesday. The Illini opened their regular season with an emphatic 71-47 win over the visiting Tigers.

No. 11 Illinois men’s basketball beats Jackson State despite missing several key contributors

November 9, 2021
Graduate student Kylie Bruder prepares to serve a ball during Illinois match against Nebraska on Thursday. The No. 25 Illini fell to the No. 11 Minnesota Golden Gophers, 3-0, at Huff Hall on Saturday night.

Illinois volleyball struggles against No. 11 Minnesota, falls in three sets

November 6, 2021
Illinois celebrates after tight end Tip Reiman scores his first career touchdown on Saturday against Minnesota. The Illini beat the No. 20 Golden Gophers, 14-6, behind a dominant defensive display.

Illinois football upsets No. 20 Minnesota on the road behind dominant defensive display

November 6, 2021
Hitter Jessica Nunge jumps and attempts to tip the ball over to Nebraskas side on Nov. 4. The Illini will host their next match against Minnesota at Huff Hall this weekend.

Illinois volleyball welcomes No. 11 Minnesota to Huff Hall on Saturday

November 6, 2021
Outside hitter Raina Terry (12) and Diana Brown hype each other up during a set against Purdue on Oct 6. The Illini hope to keep up their momentum from their victory against Penn State for their match against Nebraska.

No. 25 Illinois volleyball opens four-match home stand with rematch against No. 9 Nebraska

November 4, 2021
Kofi Cockburn shoots a free throw during Illinois 94-79 exhibition win over Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Friday. Cockburn has received a three-game suspension for selling team-issued gear prior to the passing of NIL legislation.

Kofi Cockburn to miss first three games of regular season due to suspension

November 1, 2021
The Illinois offensive line huddles during the game against Rutgers at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Penalties proved critical in the Illinis 20-14 loss.

Three second-half penalties prove costly in Illinois football’s one-possession loss to Rutgers

October 30, 2021
Alfonso Plummer prepares on defense in Illinois mens basketballs game against Indiana University at Pennsylvania on Friday night at State Farm Center. Alfonso Plummer and Coleman Hawkins both stepped up in the 94-79 Illini win after three key players missed the game due to injury.

Plummer, Hawkins emerge as offensive threats in Illinois men’s basketball’s win over Indiana University of Pennsylvania

October 29, 2021
Defensive specialist Taylor Kuper prepares to bump the ball during the match against Purdue Oct. 6. Illinois will travel to the east coast to take on both Rutgers and No. 13 Penn State this weekend.

Illinois volleyball heads east for packed weekend against Rutgers, No. 13 Penn State

October 29, 2021
Art Sitkowski (9) celebrates after Illinois 30-22 win over Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 28. Sitkowski broke his arm on Saturday against Penn State and will miss the remainder of the season.

Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski to miss remainder of season with broken arm

October 25, 2021
Austin Hutcherson drives to the rim during the second half of the game against St. Francis (Ill.) at State Farm Center on Saturday night. Hutcherson stood out in his Illinois debut, recording 14 points and seven rebounds in the 101-34 win.

Austin Hutcherson shines as freshmen, transfers make Illinois men’s basketball debuts in blowout preseason win

October 23, 2021
Middle blocker Kennedy Collins prepares to serve the ball against Michigan Oct. 23. The Illini won the match 3-1.

Illinois volleyball notches hard-fought four-set victory over Michigan

October 23, 2021
Middle blocker Kylie Swanson readies herself during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 3. The team will take on Michigan at Huff Hall this Saturday for the first time in two years.

Illinois volleyball welcomes Michigan to Huff Hall for first time in nearly two years

October 23, 2021
Illinois volleyball fans hold up copies of the Daily Illini during the game against Penn State on Nov. 15, 2019. After a long absence due to COVID-19, many fans have returned to watch Illinois home volleyball games.

Return of fans restores electric atmosphere inside Huff Hall for Illinois volleyball

October 20, 2021
The Illinois volleyball team celebrates a point during the game against Purdue Oct. 6. The team hopes to replicate their early season successes during their rematch against Northwestern on Wednesday.

Illinois volleyball aims to replicate early-season success in rematch with Northwestern

October 20, 2021
Illinois celebrates during the match against Purdue on Oct. 6. The Illini beat the Iowa Hawkeyes in straight sets on Wednesday to snap the teams three-match losing streak.

Illinois volleyball records first sweep of conference play in dominant win over Iowa

October 13, 2021
Illinois celebrates after scoring a point against Purdue on Oct. 6 at Huff Hall. The Illini welcome the Iowa Hawkeyes to town on Wednesday and look to snap a three-match skid.

Illinois volleyball welcomes Iowa to Huff Hall, looks to snap three-match losing streak

October 13, 2021
Illinois huddles during the match against Northwestern on Sept. 25 at Huff Hall. The Illini fell to the Wisconsin Badgers, 3-1, in Madison on Saturday night.

Illinois volleyball struggles after winning first set, falls to Wisconsin in Madison for third straight loss

October 9, 2021
Junior Jada Peebles speaks during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday. Despite significant roster and coaching changes this season, the Illini are not concerned with any issues relating to identity or culture.

Illinois women’s basketball maintains culture, identity despite roster, assistant coaching changes

October 7, 2021
Graduate student Megan Cooney prepares to serve the ball during the match against Purdue on Wednesday at Huff Hall. The Illini lost the match 3-2.

Illinois volleyball shows fight, determination in five-set loss to No. 6 Purdue

October 6, 2021
Graduate Student Megan Cooney bumps the volleyball during a game against Colorado Sept. 4. The team beat Purdue Boilermakers on Friday and looks to beat them again for a third time.

Illinois volleyball looks to beat Purdue for third straight time after pulling off upset win on Friday

October 6, 2021
Illini football players Devon Witherspoon, Kerby Joseph, and Oluwole Betiku Jr. celebrate after their homecoming win against Wisconsin Oct. 19, 2019. The Illini hope to replicate that magical win for the second time against the Badgers Oct. 9.

Illinois football aims to replicate 2019 magic in Homecoming game against Wisconsin

October 6, 2021
Junior Kofi Cockburn tries to dunk a basket against Nebraska Feb. 25. Kofi Cockburn wants to make his mark on Illinois as he prepares for this upcoming season.

Leaving a legacy: Kofi Cockburn sets personal goals for junior season with jersey already set to hang in rafters

October 5, 2021

Illinois volleyball takes first conference loss of season in four-set defeat to No. 5 Wisconsin

October 3, 2021
Graduate student Megan Cooney (15) high-fives teammates ahead of the teams match against Colorado at Huff Hall on Sept. 4. The Illini took down the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers, 3-2, on Friday night.

Illinois volleyball leaves West Lafayette with win, takes down No. 4 Purdue in five sets

October 1, 2021
Outside hitter Raina Terry spikes the ball during the game against Northwestern Sept. 25. The Illini face a challenging weekend against Purdue and Wisconsin.

Illinois volleyball faces challenging weekend with matches against No. 4 Purdue, No. 5 Wisconsin

October 1, 2021
Kerby Joseph celebrates after making a big play during the game against Purdue on Saturday. Despite the loss, the Illini defense has shown tremendous improvements over the last two weeks.

Defense shows promise, improvement after Illinois football’s early-season struggles

September 26, 2021
Running back Josh McCray looks for a hole on a handoff during the game against Purdue on Saturday.

Illinois football falls to Purdue in low-scoring affair, falls in fourth straight game

September 25, 2021
The volleyball team comes in for a hug as they finish their game against Colorado on Sept. 4. The team plays against Northwestern on Saturday in Huff Hall.

Illinois volleyball returns to Champaign for ‘Stuff Huff’ against Northwestern

September 25, 2021
Junior Diana Brown sets the volleyball up during a game against Colorado on Sept. 4. Illinois beat Iowa on Sept. 22 with three players setting career bests.

Illinois volleyball opens Big Ten play with win over Iowa

September 22, 2021
Head volleyball coach Chris Tamas speaks to his team in a huddle during their game against the University of Colorado Boulder on Sept. 4. Illinois will travel to Iowa for the Big Ten season opener and hopes to build on their nonconference success.

Illinois travels to Iowa for Big Ten season opener, looks to build on nonconference success

September 22, 2021
Redshirt Junior Diana Brown sets the ball during the game against the University of Colorado Boulder Sept. 4. Brown asserts dominance at the net which could elevate the team going into conference play.

Brown asserts dominance at net, sets Illini up for success heading into conference play

September 21, 2021
Bret Bielema shouts from the sideline during Illinois game against Maryland on Friday. Despite a slew of recent ugly losses, there is still reason for optimism this season in Champaign.

Column | Where does Illinois go from here?

September 18, 2021
Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen tries to tackle Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa during the game between the Illini and the Terrapins on Sept. 17 at Memorial Stadium.

Illinois falls to Maryland on last-second field goal, drops third straight game

September 17, 2021
The Illinois womens volleyball team huddles during the game against the University of Colorado Boulder Sept. 4. The Illini will head to Normal, IL for the Redbird Classic for their final non conference tournament.

Illinois travels to Normal for Redbird Classic for final nonconference tournament

September 17, 2021
Head coach brad Underwood writes on his whiteboard before the game against Purdue on Jan. 2. Underwood is expected to receive a contract extension through the 2026-2027 season.

Brad Underwood to sign contract extension through 2026-2027 season

September 16, 2021
Devon Witherspoon attempts to push a UTSA receiver out of bounds during the game against the University of Texas at San Antonio on Sept. 4. Witherspoon and the Illini secondary struggled against a high-powered Virginia offense on Saturday.

Column | Same old, same old: Defensive discipline, depth remain critical issues under Bielema

September 11, 2021
The Illinois mens basketball team huddles up during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15. The Big Ten released the mens and womens basketball conference schedules on Wednesday.

Big Ten releases men’s, women’s basketball conference schedules

September 8, 2021
Illini volleyball alumni and olympic athletes Jordyn Poulter, Michelle Bartsch-Hackley and Erin Virtue pose for a photo at Huff Hall on Friday. The olympians reflect on their gold medal win.

Home at Huff: Illinois’ Olympians reflect on historic gold-medal glory

September 8, 2021
Luke Ford (82) runs a route during the game against Nebraska on Aug. 28 at Memorial Stadium. Jackson argues that tight ends need to continue being a priority for Bielema and the Illini after they were underutilized under Lovie Smith.

Column | Tight ends provide spark in first two games after being underutilized under Lovie Smith

September 4, 2021
Illinois huddles as a team during the match against Washington on Friday. The Illini fell in both matches, which were part of the Big Ten/Pac-12 Challenge.

Fans return to Huff Hall as Illinois drops matches to No. 11 Washington, Colorado

September 4, 2021
Sophomore Riana Terry dives for the ball during their game against Indiana March 27. Riana Terry is a forced to be messed with and has prepared for the upcoming season.

‘There’s no place like Huff’: Illinois welcomes fans for first time since 2019 for matches against Washington, Colorado

September 3, 2021
Calvin Hart Jr. (5) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the game against Nebraska on Aug. 28 at Memorial Stadium. Hart underwent season-ending knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season.

Calvin Hart Jr. undergoes season-ending knee surgery

September 2, 2021
Isaiah Williams (1) high fives Blake Jeresaty (55) during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Williams and Deuce Spann both made position changes from quarterback to receiver this offseason and had immediate impacts against the Cornhuskers in the 30-22 Illini win.

‘It felt like home’: Williams, Spann make immediate impacts after switching from quarterback to receiver

August 29, 2021
Players of the Illinois womens basketball team come together during a pause in the game against Valparaiso Dec. 2. Illinois will host Florida State in the 2021 Big Ten/Atlantic Coast Conference Womens Basketball Challenge.

Illinois to host Florida State in Big Ten/Atlantic Coast Conference Women’s Basketball Challenge

August 3, 2021
Guard Ayo Dosunmu drives to the basket against Indiana at State Farm Center on Dec. 26. Dosunmu was selected in the 2021 NBA Draft, becoming the first Illini since 2012 to achieve the feat.

Ayo Dosunmu selected by Chicago Bulls in second round of 2021 NBA Draft

July 29, 2021
Vederian Lowe, Owen Carney, Doug Kramer and Bret Bielema pose for a photo at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. The idea of family has become a recruiting tactic for Bielema and his staff, with all three players choosing to return after hearing their pitch.

Building a family: How one word inspired, reinvigorated a struggling Illinois football program

July 23, 2021
Illinois defensive lineman Bobby Roundtree (97) celebrates after making a tackle during the game against Penn State at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Athletic director Josh Whitman and head coach Bret Bielema reflected on Bobby Roundtrees legacy at Big Ten Media Days after the former Illinois defensive lineman passed away on Friday.

Bielema, Whitman reflect on Roundtree’s legacy at Big Ten Media Days

July 22, 2021
These five rings represent the five main regions that have been brought together by the Olympic Movement. The Olympics start July 23 and will run through to August 8.

Eight Illinois alumni to attend Tokyo Olympic Games

July 21, 2021
Kofi Cockburn (21) embraces Andre Curbelo (5) during the game against Nebraska at State Farm Center on Feb. 25. Cockburn announced Friday that he will be returning to Illinois for his junior season.

Cockburn announces return to Illinois for junior season

July 16, 2021
The new Demirjian Park stands at 606 St Marys Road in Champaign April 24. Illinois athletic facilities spark a winning culture on campus.

Athletics facilities allow Illinois to establish winning culture on campus

July 15, 2021
Students in the Orange Krush section of the State Farm Center lean over a railing to high five Ayo Dosunmu after Illinois won against Iowa March 8, 2020. Attending sporting events is the ideal way for passionate Illinois fans to experience campus.

Attending games FAQ: Season tickets are essential for passionate Illini sports fans

July 15, 2021
Head Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood looks intently at his players during the game at Ohio State March 6. Underwood has filled all three assistant coaching spots after Tim Anderson was named an assistant on Friday.

Illinois hires Tim Anderson to fill third assistant coach spot

July 9, 2021
Freshman Center Kofi Cockburn dunks the ball during the match against Hawaii on Nov. 18, 2019. Cockburn has entered the transfer portal while keeping his name in the NBA Draft.

Cockburn enters transfer portal, keeps name in NBA Draft

July 1, 2021
Last years The Basketball Tournament team House of ‘Paign poses for a photo. Illinois recently finalized their team for the tournament and all ten players receive an in-depth analyzation.

House of ‘Paign formalizes roster ahead of 2021 The Basketball Tournament

June 22, 2021
The Block I student section hoists a banner with the Illinois shield logo during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3, 2018. Illinois announced its Freshman of the Year nominees on Tuesday.

Illinois names Freshman of the Year nominees

June 16, 2021
The Block I student section holds up cards spelling “Home” during halftime of the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 13, 2018. Memorial Stadium, and all Illinois sports venues, will return to full capacity for the 2021-2022 sports season.

Illinois announces full capacity for 2021-2022 sports season

June 11, 2021
Fifth-year senior Michael Feagles hits the ball in the third round of play at the NCAA Championship in Scottsdale, Arizona. Illinois fell to Oklahoma in match play quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Illinois falls to Oklahoma in NCAA Championship match play quarterfinals

June 1, 2021
Sophomore Kofi Cockburn goes for the dunk during the game against Nebraska. Cockburn will reportedly remain in the NBA Draft, according to reports Thursday morning.

Reports: Kofi Cockburn to remain in NBA Draft

May 27, 2021
Josh Imatorbhebhe runs after making a catch against Northwestern Dec. 12 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. Imatorbhebhe signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent.

Josh Imatorbhebhe signs with Jacksonville Jaguars as undrafted free agent

May 1, 2021
Milo Eifler celebrates an incompletion during the game against Iowa Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Former Illini Milo Eifler signs with New York Jets as undrafted free agent

May 1, 2021
Freshman Adam Miller scans the court for teammates against Maryland Jan. 10 at State Farm Center. Miller announced Saturday afternoon that he is transferring to Louisiana State.

Adam Miller announces transfer to Louisiana State

May 1, 2021
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