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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' Deron Williams raises his arms to celebrate points scored by teammate Dee Brown during the second half of the game at the University of Iowa on Feb. 11, 2005.

Q&A with Illini legend Deron Williams

By Will Gerard, Staff writer February 11, 2018
Kipper Nichols recorded his first start this season in Illinois' 91-60 blowout win over Rutgers on Tuesday, January 30.

Nichols steps his game up

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer February 4, 2018
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) dribbles to the basket during the game against Grand Canyon at State Farm Center on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017.

Men’s basketball returns to Big Ten action

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer January 3, 2018
Illinois forward Michael Finke jumps for a slam dunk during the game against Augustana at the State Farm Center on Nov. 22.

Illini ready to wrap up nonconference schedule

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer December 30, 2017
Illinois guard Mark Smith (13) drives to the basket during the game against North Carolina Central at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017.

Black’s injury push freshmen into spotlight

By Will Gerard, Staff writer December 14, 2017
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) drives to the basket during the game against Austin Peay at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.

Illinois cruises to large margin of victory

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer December 13, 2017
Illinois guard Mark Smith holds the ball away from his defender during the game against North Carolina Central at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Illini won 86-73.

Illinois loses shootout in Las Vegas

By Will Gerard, Staff writer December 11, 2017
Illinois forward Leron Black rises up to shoot a floater during a game against North Carolina Central at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Illinois won 86-73.

Men’s basketball squares off in Las Vegas

By Will Gerard, Staff writer December 9, 2017
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) puts up a hook shot during the game against Austin Peay at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.

RECAP: Illinois overcomes turnovers for win

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer December 6, 2017
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer during the game against Southern at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.

Aaron Jordan emerging as team leader

By Will Gerard, Staff writer December 6, 2017
Illinois forward Michael Finke goes up for a layup during the game against Tennessee-Martin at State Farm Center on Nov. 12. Finke is one of only two upperclassmen to return this season, and is one of the team’s best shooters, consistent in his success from the 3-point line.

Illini of the Week: Michael Finke

By Will Gerard, Staff writer November 30, 2017
Illinois forward Michael Finke (43) celebrates with Illinois forward Kipper Nichols (2) after Nichols drew a foul on a layup during the game against DePaul at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.

RECAP: Illinois takes down DePaul, 82-73

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer November 17, 2017
Illinois’ Kipper Nichols takes a jumper during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Illini returned to practice on Saturday.

Men’s basketball returns to practice

By Will Gerard, Staff writer October 2, 2017
Illinois’ Alex Diab works the still rings at the meet against Minnesota in Huff Hall Saturday. His score tied the season high.

Illinois cruises to victory over Iowa

By Will Gerard, Staff writer February 27, 2017

Moving to school without leaving the city

By Will Gerard, Staff writer October 10, 2016
Amazon's on campus pick-up location will open at the Illini Union bookstore this fall. Photo taken on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016.

Amazon coming soon to Illini Union Bookstore

By Will Gerard, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Illinois' Adam Walton (6) lines up for the swing during the baseball game v. Indiana at Illinois Field on Friday, Apr. 17, 2015. Illinois won 5-1.

Adam Walton signs with the Diamondbacks.

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer June 12, 2016
J.D. Nielsen taken by the Angels

J.D. Nielsen taken by the Angels

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer June 11, 2016
Illinois' Nick Blackburn (22) throws a pitch during the game against Eastern Illinois at Illinois Field. The Illini won 10-1.

Nick Blackburn taken by Diamondbacks

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer June 11, 2016
Illinois catcher Jason Goldstein throws the ball back to starting pitcher  Quinten Sefcik during the game against Eastern Illinois at Illini Field on Tuesday, April 5. The Illini won 9-7.

Goldstein taken by Seattle Mariners

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer June 11, 2016
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