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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

Sahil Mittal

Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter

Freshman center Jason Jakstys prepares to shoot the ball ahead of Illinois' matchup with SIUE on Nov. 8.

Freshman center Jason Jakstys to redshirt 2024-25 season

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter November 8, 2024
Junior guard Ty Rodgers holds onto the ball as Northwestern makes an effort to steal it away on Jan. 2.

Top Big Ten matchups for Illinois men’s basketball

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter September 26, 2024
Keaton Wagler on his official visit to the University with his parents.

4-star guard Keaton Wagler commits to Illinois

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter September 18, 2024
Sophomore Guard Ty Rodgers coming back on defense after scoring a jump shot in the first half

New look Illini: 2024-25 men’s basketball roster preview

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter August 15, 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 June 27, 2024
Photo courtesy of Illini Athletics

Illinois lands international big man Ivišić

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter May 6, 2024
Junior guard #10 Luke Goode makes his free throw. Graduate guard #4 Justin Harmon takes a breather as Luke shoots at the line.

Luke Goode enters the transfer portal

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter April 22, 2024
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