The News-Gazette (Champaign, IL)

The News-Gazette is a daily publication that caters to eleven counties in the eastern part of Central Illinois, particularly focusing on the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this newspaper is independently owned by the Stevick family's Professional Impressions Media Group, which also oversees local radio stations WDWS, WKIO, and WHMS.

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Jakucionis goes No. 20 to Miami Heat

2 days ago | news-gazette.com | Scott Richey

Kasparas Jakucionis became Illinois' first one-and-done first-round pick on Wednesday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.. The 6-foot-6 guard was selected with the No. 20 overall pick by the Miami Heat, unexpectedly sliding out of the lottery. Jakucionis peaked as a potential top five pick during a dominant run in November and December with Illinois, but his draft stock took a hit after some late-season struggles.
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Last round of mock drafts

2 days ago | news-gazette.com | Scott Richey

To subscribe, click hereSign up for our daily basketball newsletter hereWelcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team and college basketball at large:That Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley will be selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft tonight in Brooklyn, N.Y., doesn't appear to be in question.
When was Will Riley at his best for Illinois?

3 days ago | news-gazette.com | Scott Richey

Will Riley’s one-and-done season in Champaign saw him overcome mid-year struggles to finish out as one of Illinois’ best players. Beat writer Scott Richey puts the spotlight on his five best games in an Illini uniform:Riley sure knew how to make a statement in his first game with the Illini. The 6-foot-8 wing hardly missed in setting a program record for a freshman debut, with his 31 points coming on 10 of 13 shooting overall and 5 of 6 from three-point range.
Scott Richey's mock draft: Could Jakucionis, Riley stay teammates?

3 days ago | news-gazette.com | Scott Richey

To subscribe, please click hereWant a copy of today's edition? Here's a map of single-copy locationsCollege basketball writer Scott Richey correctly predicted 10 of 30 first-round picks in last year’s NBA draft. Honestly, that feels like a win. Beyond what seems as a 1-2 lock with Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, this year’s draft could go any number of directions.
Spotlighting next Illinois Hall of Fame class

3 days ago | news-gazette.com | Scott Richey

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Next Illinois Hall of Fame class adds 11

3 days ago | news-gazette.com | Scott Richey

CHAMPAIGN - Illinois will induct 11 new members to the UI Athletics Hall of Fame in October. The latest class includes one coach and 10 athletes and will bring the total number of hall of famers to 154 members since its inception in 2017. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 10 at State Farm Center. The returning members of the class will be honored at the Illinois-Ohio State football game on Oct. 11.
Good Morning, Illini Nation: New offer out to 2026 wing

3 days ago | news-gazette.com | Scott Richey

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The daily pitch from staff writer Scott Richey: June 24, 2025

4 days ago | news-gazette.com | Scott Richey

To subscribe, please click hereWant a copy of today's edition? Here's a map of single-copy locationsStaff writer Scott Richey with a look at what's going on around the area:Three reasons we love sports today➜ 1. It's finally NBA draft week. The first mock drafts for the 2025 NBA Draft dropped almost immediately after the conclusion of last year's event. Cooper Flagg was still the projected No. 1 pick then, but plenty has changed in the last year regarding the most draftable prospects.
Top of the Morning, June 24, 2025

4 days ago | news-gazette.com | Jim Rossow

To subscribe, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click hereTo pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email [email protected]. Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. Sign up for our daily newsletter hereAs impressed as they were with the renovations at Champaign Central, it was our photo shoot inside historic Combes Gym that got the Class of ‘75 Maroons really going.
Green Street | 2025-26 Illini women's basketball Player Profiles - Aaliyah Guyton

4 days ago | news-gazette.com | Joe Vozzelli

To subscribe, click here. Sign up for our daily basketball newsletter hereWelcome to "Green Street," your dose of women's college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Joe Vozzelli. He'll offer up insight on Shauna Green's Illini team and the women's game at large every week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The 2025-26 Illinois women's basketball roster is now in place. So let's proceed accordingly with a roster breakdown of Shauna Green's fourth team.