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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' Chester Frazier cheers after teammate Mike Davis scored from a dunk at the Big Ten conference game against the University of Michigan held at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Friday, March 13, 2009.

Frazier a “longshot” to play in NCAA opener but is available

By Jeremy Werner • Mar 18, 2009
Illinois' Mike Davis (24) swats the ball away from a Minnesota player at Assembly hall on Thursday Feb. 26, 2009. The Illini won 52-41.

Critics fuel Illini’s fire as they head to the NCAA Tournament

By Jeremy Werner • Mar 18, 2009

Healthy Hummel key to Purdue’s win against Illinois

By Jeremy Werner • Mar 16, 2009
Illinois basketball players Mike Tisdale, foreground, Demetri McCamey, behind on the left, and Trent Meacham, standing right, react with teammates, coaches and staff at Illinois' No. 5 seed in the NCAA South Regional.

Illini smiling about No. 5 seed in NCAA Tournament

By Jeremy Werner • Mar 16, 2009
Brad Meyer The Daily Illini Illinois' Chester Frazier (3) cheers after teammate Mike Davis (24) scored from a dunk at the Big Ten conference game against the University of Michigan held at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Friday, March 13, 2009 .

Frazier has hand surgery; Weber optimistic he will return for NCAA Tournament

By Jeremy Werner • Mar 13, 2009
Brad Meyer The Daily Illini Illinois' Mike Davis (24) dunks the ball at the Big Ten conference game against Michigan on Friday, March 13, 2009 held at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Davis scored 22 points helping the Illini beat Michigan 60-50 and advance in the Big Ten tournament.

Led by Davis, Illini down Wolverines 60-50

By Jeremy Werner • Mar 13, 2009
Ned Mulka The Daily Illini Illinois loses the tip-off against Iowa at Assembly Hall on Feb. 1, 2008. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 62-54 to improve to 18-4 on the season and 6-3 in the Big Ten.

Weber pushing Illini toward second straight title game appearance

By Jeremy Werner • Mar 11, 2009
Chester Frazier dribbles to the basket in the game against Iowa on Feb. 1, 2009. Frazier recently agreed to return to Champaign as an assistant men's basketball coach.

Illini face Big Ten season’s ‘final exam’ in first tournament game

By Jeremy Werner • Mar 11, 2009
Dean Santarinala

Penn State hopes win will lead to Big Dance

By Jeremy Werner • Mar 5, 2009
Brad Meyer

Illini ‘just couldn’t finish it’ in loss to Michigan State

By Jeremy Werner • Mar 2, 2009
Wesley Fane The Daily Illini Illinois Head Coach grimaces in reaction to a call by the officials as Illinois' Chester Frazier (3) stands up to talk with him during the second half of the game at Assembly Hall Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. The Illini lost 33-38.

Illini hope short memory follows team on trip to Ohio State

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 20, 2009
Brennan Caughron

Basketball Spolight: Calvin Brock

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 20, 2009
Illini hit record low in loss to Penn State

Illini hit record low in loss to Penn State

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 19, 2009
Wesley Fane The Daily Illini Illinois' Jeff Jordan (13) looks to make a pass during the first half of the game against Penn State at Assembly Hall Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009.

Find his niche: Jeff Jordan’s Illini career shaping up

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 19, 2009
Trevor Greene The Daily Illini Illinois' Chester Frazier plays defense during the game against Northwestern on Thursday, Feb. 12. Illinois won the game 60-59 with a last second shot.

Weber: Penn State game a have-to-win

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 18, 2009
Weber escapes from Dr. Suess; Chester gets offensive against IU

Weber escapes from Dr. Suess; Chester gets offensive against IU

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 17, 2009

Men’s basketball live blog from Indiana

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 13, 2009
Trevor Greene The Daily Illini Illinois players celebrate after beating Northwestern in the final seconds at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. The Illini did not hold the lead over the Wildcats until the final shot, made by Illinois' Demetri McCamey, brought the team to its 60-59 victory.

Improbable comeback seals 60-59 win over Wildcats

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 13, 2009

Illini ready for Land of Lincoln showdown

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 12, 2009
Erica Magda

“Step by step” for Jamar Smith at Southern Indiana

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 11, 2009
Mike Tisdale (54) guards a Purdue player at Assembly Hall on Sunday. The Boilers were without Robbie Hummel. Erica Magda

Purdue basketball suffering in Hummel’s absence

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 10, 2009
'Wounded Badgers' maul Illini

‘Wounded Badgers’ maul Illini

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 6, 2009
Erica Magda

Dominique Keller: Texan adjusts to Midwestern lifestyle, transitions from JUCO to Big Ten play

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 6, 2009
Wesley Fane The Daily Illini Illinois' Trent Meacham (1) makes a shot near the end of the second period in the game against Iowa at Assembly Hall on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.

Illini sharpshooters catch a cold spell

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 4, 2009
Davis struggles offensively, but helps on boards

Davis struggles offensively, but helps on boards

By Jeremy Werner • Feb 3, 2009
Jeremy Berg The Daily Illini Illinois' Brock Calvin dives for the ball against Minnesota on March 8 at Assembly Hall.

Illini prepare for tough game at ‘The Barn’

By Jeremy Werner • Jan 29, 2009

Illini on national radar after disappointing 2007-08 campaign

By Jeremy Werner • Jan 27, 2009

McCamey leads Illinois past Wisconsin

By Jeremy Werner • Jan 26, 2009
Erica Magda

Basketball Spotlight: Center Bill Cole

By Jeremy Werner • Jan 23, 2009
Erica Magda

Illini beat Badgers 64-57

By Jeremy Werner • Jan 23, 2009
Erica Magda

Frazier defense holds back OSU star

By Jeremy Werner • Jan 21, 2009
No. 25 Illini try to crack Buckeyes

No. 25 Illini try to crack Buckeyes

By Jeremy Werner • Jan 20, 2009
Inability to close out game, maintain intensity costs Illini

Inability to close out game, maintain intensity costs Illini

By Jeremy Werner • Jan 19, 2009
Illinois' Alex Legion celebrates after hitting a three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, in East Lansing, Mich. Legion led Illinois with a season high 15 points. Michigan State won 63-57. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Legion getting more comfortable in offense

By Jeremy Werner • Jan 19, 2009

Tisdale finds groove as Illinois stifles No. 25 Michigan, 66-51

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 12, 2008

Illinois out for revenge against No. 25 Michigan

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 12, 2008

Illinois prepares for visit from new-look Hoosiers

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 12, 2008
Alex Legion goes for a layup during the Orange & Blue Scrimmage at Assembly Hall on Oct. 26. Legion will be eligible to play for the Illini beginning on Dec. 20. Erica Magda

Transfer guard Legion ready to play ball

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 12, 2008

Indiana turns over win in Illinois’ conference home opener

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 12, 2008

Braggin’ Time: Backcourt leads Illinois over Missouri, 75-59

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 12, 2008

Struggling Eagles pose final non-conference test for Illinois

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 12, 2008

Jones III back in Champaign wearing crimson and cream

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 12, 2008

Illinois and Mizzou battling for poll recognition in St. Louis

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 12, 2008
 

Tisdale posts career night in 89-50 rout of Chicago State

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 11, 2008
Dominique Keller takes a shot at the basketball game against Georgia that was held in The United Center on Saturday. Erica Magda

Keller shoots ‘Jordan three’ in victory

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 10, 2008
Mike Davis executes an alley-oop at the basketball game held at the United Center in Chicago against Georgia on Saturday. The Illini defeated the Bulldogs 76-42. Erica Magda

McCamey leads rout of Georgia at United Center

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 8, 2008
Demetri McCamey (32) gets a break away at the basketball game against Georgia on Saturday at The United Center in Chicago. Illinois defeated Georgia 76-42. Erica Magda

McCamey excels with advice from younger brother

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 8, 2008
Mike Davis executes an alley-oop at the basketball game held at the United Center in Chicago against Georgia on Saturday Dec. 6 2008. Davis scored 14 points in the game helping the Illini defeat Georgia 76-42. Erica Magda

Men’s basketball 7-1 after defeating Georgia

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 5, 2008
 

Turnovers, poor post defense did in Illini

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 4, 2008
 

Hard work, confidence helps Tisdale win MVP

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 3, 2008
 

Clemson a Challenge for Illinois men’s basketball

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 2, 2008
 

Invitational win an early test for Illini

By Jeremy Werner • Dec 1, 2008
 

Illini remain unbeaten after taming Tigers

By Jeremy Werner • Nov 21, 2008

Men’s basketball faces challenges against young Vanderbilt team

By Jeremy Werner • Nov 20, 2008
 

Davis, McCamey work hard for starting roles in defensive victory

By Jeremy Werner • Nov 17, 2008
Bill Cole (30) jumps for a rebound during the exhibition game against Lewis University on Sunday. The Illini start the regular season Friday. Erica Magda

Men’s basketball starts season with 2 weekend games

By Jeremy Werner • Nov 14, 2008

Illini defeat Texas A&M-Corpus; Christi at home 72-53

By Jeremy Werner • Nov 14, 2008

Illini men’s basketball leads Texas A&M-Corpus; Christi at half

By Jeremy Werner • Nov 14, 2008
Erica Magda

Frazier, Illini try to rejuvenate program

By Jeremy Werner • Nov 11, 2008
 

Illini escape Lewis in final preseason tune-up

By Jeremy Werner • Nov 10, 2008
 

Attendance sparse at Illinois men’s basketball exhibition

By Jeremy Werner • Nov 4, 2008
Illini forward Mike Davis dribbles the ball down the court at the Orange & Blue Scrimmage at Assembly Hall on Sunday. Davis is fighting for a starting spot at power forward. Erica Magda

Illinois will test progress against Florida Southern

By Jeremy Werner • Oct 31, 2008

Crean to clean up mess at Indiana

By Jeremy Werner • Oct 30, 2008
 

Purdue preseason Big Ten favorite, hopes to avoid Illini’s McCamey

By Jeremy Werner • Oct 29, 2008
Former Illini Deron Williams and Roger Powell met again at Assembly Hall on Friday, playing for the Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls, respectively. Erica Magda

Powell moved by Assembly Hall fan support

By Jeremy Werner • Oct 21, 2008
 

Williams returns to campus hangouts

By Jeremy Werner • Oct 20, 2008
Roger Powell Jr. warms up before the Bulls-Jazz game at Assembly Hall on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. Erica Magda

Williams, Powell’s return excites fans

By Jeremy Werner • Oct 17, 2008
Roger Powell dunks at the "Night of Legends" game Sept. 13 at Assembly Hall. Powell, now a Chicago Bull, will play the Utah Jazz at the Hall on Friday. Erica Magda

Powell vies for Bulls job

By Jeremy Werner • Oct 17, 2008
 

Illinois basketball players to go nameless

By Jeremy Werner • Oct 14, 2008
Photo courtesy of Trent Meacham

Meacham and SLU standout Lisch to wed

By Jeremy Werner • Oct 10, 2008

Basketball kickoff causes NCAA blowup

By Jeremy Werner • Oct 10, 2008

Smith looks for ‘fresh start’

By Jeremy Werner • Sep 18, 2008
Jamar Smith speaks with reporters after his hearing at the Champaign County Courthouse Wednesday morning, Sept.17, 2008. Claire Napier

Jamar Smith to serve probation, wear alcohol-monitoring bracelet

By Jeremy Werner • Sep 17, 2008
 

Lone freshman helped by coach, teammates

By Jeremy Werner • Sep 16, 2008

Deron Williams scores 19 in Illinois alumni basketball game

By Jeremy Werner • Sep 12, 2008
Members of the Orange Krush cheer at the game against Indiana at Assembly Hall on Jan. 23, 2007. Erica Magda

Big Ten releases men’s basketball schedule

By Jeremy Werner • Sep 4, 2008
 

Pruitt follows wave across Atlantic

By Jeremy Werner • Aug 28, 2008
 

Hard work pays off for Williams at Olympics

By Jeremy Werner • Aug 27, 2008

Illini greats to reunite for alumni basketball game

By Jeremy Werner • Aug 1, 2008
 

Williams’ Olympic dreams now reality

By Jeremy Werner • Aug 1, 2008

Leonard added to Illinois’ highly touted class of ’10

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 30, 2008
Illini basketball team member Jamar Smith, right, leaves the Champaign County Courthouse with attorney Mark Lipton after attending a court appearance for an alleged violation of his probation on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Jeremy Werner

Illinois basketball player Smith hearing set for Sept. 17

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 29, 2008
Harrington Steve Contorno

Harrington returns ‘home’ to Champaign as Illini basketball coach

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 28, 2008

A Night of Legends brings basketball alumni back to Assembly Hall

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 26, 2008
Sergio McClain, a former player on the Illinois basketball team, is now coaching at Parkland College. Wes Anderson

Illinois fan favorite Sergio McClain heads to the sidelines

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 23, 2008
Courtesy of University Police

Sketch of sexual assault suspect released

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 18, 2008

Former Illini guard Head earns spot with USA Select Team

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 18, 2008
Illinois Head Coach Bruce Weber gestures during a March 8 game at Assembly Hall against Minnesota. Susan Kantor

Weber on the road through July heat

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 18, 2008
 

High hopes for Smith rebound

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 16, 2008
 

Young Illini frontcourt goes back to square one

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 15, 2008
Mike Tisdale shoots from the new line at the Ubben Practice Facility on Thursday. Wes Anderson

Extended 3-point arc doesn’t faze Illini

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 14, 2008

Capital construction bill set back again by House vote

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 11, 2008
 

Randle out to prove there is still plenty of basketball left in him

By Jeremy Werner • Jul 1, 2008
 

Overlooked on draft day, former Illini attempt to make NBA rosters

By Jeremy Werner • Jun 30, 2008
 

Pruitt prepares to sweat out NBA Draft

By Jeremy Werner • Jun 26, 2008
 

Food and hoops: Tisdale’s 6,000 calorie diet

By Jeremy Werner • Jun 25, 2008

Foul play not likely in apartment blaze

By Jeremy Werner • Jun 24, 2008

Champaign to analyze results of pedestrian safety, traffic light programs

By Jeremy Werner • Jun 24, 2008
 

Williams first Illini basketball player to reach Olympics

By Jeremy Werner • Jun 24, 2008

Former Illini basketball player to participate in Beijing Olympics

By Jeremy Werner • Jun 23, 2008
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