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Sturdyfor30 - Illini Clip Hawkeyes

Sturdyfor30 - Illini Clip Hawkeyes

Kedric Prince, Mike Cagley, and Matt Stevens break down […]

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Illini Ground Hawkeyes 87-83 To Get 1st Win In Iowa City Since 2017

Illini Ground Hawkeyes 87-83 To Get 1st Win In Iowa City Since 2017

IlliniGuys Staff December 6, 2021 IOWA CITY, Ia. -- […]

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Illini Basketball Preview - Illini at Iowa

Illini Basketball Preview - Illini at Iowa

Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer December 6, 2021 Illinois […]

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Could Morez Johnson be a One-and-Done?

Could Morez Johnson be a One-and-Done?

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
December 4, 2021

Morez Johnson courtesy IlliniGuys Mike Cagley

Morez Johnson, a 6-foot-9, 210-pound power forward, committed orally Oct. 2 to the Fighting Illini.

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Illini Volleyball Stuns Defending NCAA Champion Kentucky To Advance to Sweet 16

Illini Volleyball Stuns Defending NCAA Champion Kentucky To Advance to Sweet 16

IlliniGuys Staff December 4, 2021 (Cover photo NCAA.com) LEXINGTON, […]

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Sturdy's 3 Takeaways - Rutgers Edition

Sturdy's 3 Takeaways - Rutgers Edition

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuy

December 4, 2021

Dom-I-Nation

The Illini got off to a great start in Big Ten play with an 86-51 drubbing of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the conference opener.

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Illini Crush Rutgers in B1G Opener

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Illini Crush Rutgers in B1G Opener

Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy December 4, 2021 The Illini stopped […]

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Illini Defense Led by Hawkins Suffocates Rutgers in Big Ten Opener Blowout

Illini Defense Led by Hawkins Suffocates Rutgers in Big Ten Opener Blowout

Illinois sophomore forward Coleman Hawkins has his best game on the defensive end to lead to 86-51 victory over Rutgers.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 3, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- There had to be a moment this week where Coleman Hawkins just got sick of hearing the name Ron Harper Jr. 

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Illini Throttle Rutgers 86-51 To Open Big Ten Season

Illini Throttle Rutgers 86-51 To Open Big Ten Season

IlliniGuys Staff December 3, 2021 (Cover photo courtesy Joe […]

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Illini Volleyball Beats West Virginia to Advance at NCAA Tournament

Illini Volleyball Beats West Virginia to Advance at NCAA Tournament

IlliniGuys Staff December 3, 2021 LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Illinois […]

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Illini Basketball Preview - Illini vs Rutgers

Illini Basketball Preview - Illini vs Rutgers

Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer December 3, 2021 During […]

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Goode & Melendez Finding Early Roles in Illini Rotation

Goode & Melendez Finding Early Roles in Illini Rotation

Whether it’s been illness, injury or early inconsistent play […]

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Observations from a Long Weekend in Champaign

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Observations from a Long Weekend in Champaign

Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy December 2, 2021 The plan is […]

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Illini Volleyball Faces West Virginia in Round One of NCAA Tournment

Illini Volleyball Faces West Virginia in Round One of NCAA Tournment

December 2, 2021 (From University of Illinois Sports Information) […]

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Illini Basketball Medical Report 

Illini Basketball Medical Report 

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Tuesday is considered an off day for the Illinois players and that might be the best thing to happen to this program in several weeks. 

“We need it,” Illini head coach Brad Underwood said following the 82-72 win over Notre Dame. “Hopefully we can get somewhat close to healthy as we hit Big Ten play on Friday (vs. Rutgers).”

Before that Big Ten Conference opener vs. Rutgers (6 p.m., ESPN2), IlliniGuys thought we’d give you an insight on the injuries and sickness that has ravished this roster throughout the month of November and recently over the last few days. 

Without further ado…

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