Recruiting: Illini land PG Niccolò Moretti
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
January 11th, 2023
The Fighting Illini men's basketball program received some good news today, point-guard Niccolò Moretti committed early this morning via his Twitter page.
Moretti's commit date was a surprise, but not a shock of his interest in Illinois. Assistant basketball coach Geoff Alexander had seen Moretti on several occasions, and felt he would be a staple to add to the 2023 roster.
Shannon, Illini Dominate Huskers For 1st Road Win On Season
By IlliniGuys Staff January 10, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illinois Women Making a Big Impression on Potential Recruits
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 10, 2023
It is glaringly obvious that the Illinois women's basketball program is the talk of the conference this year due to its instant success.
Underwood Hints Luke Goode Could Soon Return to Practice
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood confirms sophomore wing Luke Goode (foot/ankle) has a doctor’s appointment that could get the 6-foot-7 guard/forward cleared to return to practice.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 9, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The next step toward Luke Goode returning to the practice floor could potentially hinge on a doctor's appointment scheduled for later this week.
The sophomore wing, who suffered a bone fracture in his left foot in the preseason dark scrimmage at Lindenwood University against Kansas in October, has missed each of Illinois’ first 15 games with the injury but the Fort Wayne, Ind. native has been walking without a protective boot for the last weeks.
Illini Women’s Basketball Ranked in AP Top 25 Poll For First Time in 23 Years
Following one of the best starts in program history, […]
Sturdy's Takeaways - Illini Rebound to Handle Wisconsin
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
December 8, 2023
Illinois got its first win of 2023 and first win in Big Ten Conference play by knocking off its third ranked team this season.
Illini Can’t Pull Off Top Five Upset in Columbus: No. 3 Buckeyes Survive 87-81
From the moment Illinois went up 57-40 with six minutes and 56 seconds left in third quarter, No. 3 Ohio State outscored the Illini 47-24 to prevent Illinois from securing huge upset win.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover Photo Credit: Joseph Scheller/Columbus Dispatch /USA TODAY NETWORK
January 8, 2023
Illinois first-year head coach Shauna Green has stated publicly numerous times that moral victories do not exist in her women’s basketball program.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Much Needed Win Against Wisconsin
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Cover Photo Credit: […]
Illinois Knock Off Third Ranked Team This Season With 79-69 Victory vs. No. 14 Wisconsin
Illinois gets first Big Ten Conference victory and first victory of the 2023 calendar year with a noticeably different offensive performance in front of a sold-out State Farm Center.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover Photo Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
January 7, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois got its first win of 2023 and first win in Big Ten Conference play by knocking off its third ranked team this season.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The State's Best, Aaliyah Guyton Taking Notice of Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 7, 2023
Aaliyah Guyton is a 2024 5-foot-9 guard from Peoria High School
Former 5-Star Freshman Point Guard Skyy Clark Takes a Break from Illinois Basketball Program
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 6, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
No one within or surrounding the Illini basketball program thought the Orange and Blue career of Skyy Clark would last four years. It turns out, it may not even last four months.
In a shocking development, the former five-star Skyy Clark has decided to take a break from the Illinois program after one semester and just 13 games. Clark was given the keys to drive the team, but lost his starting job to fellow freshman Sencire Harris as head coach Brad Underwood shook up his lineup and wanted to promote Harris' tenacity on defense.
Watch: Illini coach Shauna Green and players Kendall Bostic & Adalia McKenzie talk about Northwestern win
Illini coach Shauna Green and players Kendall Bostic and […]
Illini Women’s Hoops Survive Northwestern’s Upset Bid For 7th Straight Win
The 85-79 victory was Illinois’ first win over Northwestern […]
Sturdy's 5 Takeaways: Northwestern
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
January 5, 2023
(Cover photo Illinois Athletics)
The Illini are now 0-3 in Big Ten play after a 73-60 loss at Northwestern that saw the lack of offense rear its ugly head again against a veteran Northwestern squad. The Wildcats turned a 4 point deficit into a big lead with a 22-2 run in the second half as the Illini fell to 9-5 overall. Northwestern moved top 11-3 and 2-1 in Big Ten play with the win.
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