Zain Bando

Zain Bando covers MMA and the Fighting Illini for FanSided. You can find him on all social media platforms - @zainbando99. All opinions are his own. You can email him at zainbando@comcast.net. Open to any and all feedback, as he is an aspiring journalism major at UIUC, and plans to graduate in 2022.

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Illini offense would get a boost from WR Reggie Fleurima

Bret Bielema's recruiting spree is already in full gear, as the Illinois football program re-offered Reggie Fleurima from the 2022 class. When new...

What to watch for in the next two games for the Illini

The Illinois basketball program is starting to find its rhythm, as it moved up three spots to No. 12 in the AP Poll ahead of its next two...

Illini target Mady Traore a "killer on the court"

The Illinois basketball team made the cut for four-star 2022 power forward, Mady Traore. Traore, a 6-foot-11, 195-pound power forward, has moved one...

Illini extend offer to 2023 SF Jalen Hooks

The Illinois basketball program continues to examine its future, making an early push for 2023’s Jalen Hooks. Hooks is an emerging 2023 prospect...

Illini extend offer to 2021 PG Jaylen Blakes

The Illinois basketball recruiting train keeps on moving, as the Orange and Blue offered 2021 four-star point guard, Jaylen Blakes. Even though the...

Illini land in top 8 for 2022 SF Gradey Dick

The Illinois basketball program is in the running to land 2022 small forward, Gradey Dick. A 6-foot-7, 195-pound small forward, Dick is down to his...

Observations from the 2-0 week for the Illini

The Illinois basketball team improved to 7-3 with back-to-back comeback wins against Penn State and Indiana, moving to No. 15 in the AP Poll. The...

Illini offer 2021 safety Isaiah Taylor

The Illinois football program is beginning to build its future under a new head coach, as they made an offer to Florida's Isaiah Taylor. Taylor, a...

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