By Larry Smith - Co-Host & Executive Producer, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
April 22, 2025
(Photo courtesy Cal Athletics)
(Editor's note: Larry is a co-founder of IlliniGuys.com and is a veteran award-winning journalist who has covered nearly 70 major championships worldwide, including a dozen Final Fours and six NBA Finals. He is the host of the WNBA on Ion studio show, which launches its second season on May 16th.)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Navigating the transfer portal as a fan takes patience. Every spring, it's the same for Illini fans - and supporters of other programs as well.
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