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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Alec Busse, Assistant Sports Video Editor

Illinois head coach Lovie Smith celebrates after a game-winning field goal as time expired in a 24-23 victory against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 19, 2019, in Champaign, IL.

Illini football continues May recruiting success

By Alec Busse, Assistant Video Editor May 30, 2020
The Illinois Mens Basketball team huddles before a match with Indiana on March 1.

Student-athletes adjust to remote learning

By Alec Busse, Assistant Video Editor May 17, 2020
A promotional photo shows that Prince Green has committed to Illinois.

Illini add Prince Green to 2021 class

By Alec Busse, Assistant Video Editor May 5, 2020
Miamis Brian Hightower catches a pass as D.J. Ivey, top, defends in the second quarter of the Hurricanes spring scrimmage at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

Illini add another impactful transfer

By Alec Busse, Assistant Video Editor April 30, 2020
Defensive lineman Raekwon Davis of Alabama runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 29, 2020.

NFL Draft becomes family event

By Alec Busse, Assistant Video Editor April 27, 2020
Ron Chin Coleman gives directions from the sideline during the game against Rutgers at State Farm Center on Feb. 9, 2019. Coleman and Orlando A

Chin Coleman’s success continues to grow

By Alec Busse, Assistant Video Editor April 21, 2020
Illinois football helmets line up at the end zone at Memorial Stadium during football spring training on April 13, 2019.

Illini continue to hit transfer portal

By Alec Busse, Staff Writer April 17, 2020
Freshman Center Kofi Cockburn jockeys with Iowa Forward Ryan Kriener for position under the basket during the match against Iowa on March 8. The Illini won the match 78-76.

What Illinois loses if Cockburn goes pro

By Alec Busse, Staff Writer April 11, 2020
Illinois Head Football Coach Lovie Smith speaks at the Red Box Bowl Fan Fest in Santa Clara, CA on Dec. 29, 2019.

Illinois struggles to recruit in-state prospects

By Alec Busse, Assistant Video Editor April 3, 2020
Lovie Smith speaks at the Red Box Bowl Fan Fest at Santa Clara, CA on Dec. 29.

Transfer portal helps Illini fill needs

By Alec Busse, Video Editor March 19, 2020
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[Photo] Gallery | Illinois triumphs over Nebraska

By Jonathan Bonaguro, Senior Sports Photographer February 25, 2020
Illini sophomore guard Alan Griffin helps Illinois junior guard Trent Frazier after he picks up an offensive foul during the second half of Illinois game against Michigan State at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Illinois player grades against Rutgers

By Alec Busse, Staff Writers February 16, 2020
Forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili launches a hookshot during the match against Michigan on Saturday. The Illini won 64-62.

Player grades: Illinois vs Michigan

By Alec Busse, Staff Writer January 27, 2020
Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) dribbles past guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) on Tuesday at Mackey Arena. The Illini won 79-62.

Grades and takeaways: Illinois at Purdue

By Alec Busse, Staff Writer January 23, 2020
Sophomore Alan Griffin rises to block a Purdue shot during the Illinis game against the Boilermakers on Jan. 5 at the State Farm Center.

Grades and takeaways: Purdue falls at Illinois 63-37

By Alec Busse, Contributing Writer January 5, 2020
Player notes and grades: Braggin Rights 2019

Player notes and grades: Braggin’ Rights 2019

By Alec Busse, Contributing Writer December 22, 2019
Fans reflect on a decade of Braggin Rights

Fans reflect on a decade of Braggin’ Rights

By Alec Busse, Contributing Writer December 22, 2019
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