Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Ivisic Returns, 5-Star Cornerback Commit, Shauna Green's Illini Women & Super Bowl Thoughts
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Ivisic Returns, 5-Star Cornerback Commit, Shauna Green's Illini Women & Super Bowl Thoughts
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Riley Earns Second Big Ten Freshman of The Week Nod
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois forward Will Riley is Big Ten Freshman of the […]
Illini Freshman Jakucionis Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List
(From Illinois Sports Information Office) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois freshman guard Kasparas […]
Bryant Earns Big Ten Player of The Week Honors
(From Illinois Sports Information Office) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – For the […]
Sturdy's Rewind: Illini Bounce Back
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 3, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - With 15:39 to go in the second half, the Illini trailed Ohio State by 11 points and looked lost on both ends of the floor. The Buckeyes were hitting 3’s off the dribble and Illinois was struggling to make anything. Then, the Illini took advantage of what they were being given. Ben Humrichous hit a short jumper in the lane, Tomislav Ivisic had a pair of layups, Will Riley scored and then Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn had a put back and a steal and dunk that fired up the crowd and gave the Illini life.
‘Momo just goes and gets them all’: How Morez Johnson’s Rebounding Led Illini over Ohio State
Illinois forward/center Morez Johnson finished Sunday with seven offensive rebounds on a team that leads the country in rebounding margin.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 2, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has seemingly re-invented a new and more efficient halfcourt set play for first-year forward/center Morez Johnson.
At a critical point in the half when Illinois was attempting turning the momentum of its matchup against Ohio State Sunday, the 19-year-old Johnson yelled for his lead guard Kasparas Jakucionis to shoot a three-pointer early in the shot clock. Even if the first-year guard missed long range shot, Johnson knew he’d track down the attempt in a position to do damage with the basketball.
Freshmen Spark 2nd Half Comeback in #18 Illini's 87-79 Victory Over Buckeyes
By IlliniGuys Staff February 2, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illini Knock Off No. 14 Maryland in College Park
For the first time in program history, Illinois women’s […]
Sturdy's Game Preview: Must Win For The Illini
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 2, 2025
The Illini are back at home after the forgettable loss in Lincoln and need a win over a surging Ohio State Buckeyes team that has won 3 in a row including 2 on the road. Illinois has lost 4 of 6, but have been without one of their stars in each game due to injury, illness or foul trouble. Can they right the ship at home? 7’1 Center Tomislav Ivisic is listed as questionable, but odds are that he will not play again on Sunday as he works himself back into shape.
Regardless, Illinois will have to play much better offensively on Sunday if they want to get the win. Here’s a peek at what to expect.
Setting the Stage
#18 Illinois (14-7, 6-5) vs. Ohio State (13-8, 5-5)
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 // 12 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
TV: CBS – Kevin Harlan (Play-by-Play) & Jim Spanarkel (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play) & Deon Thomas National Radio: Compass Media Networks – Matt Smith (Play-By-Play) & Robert Horry (Analyst)
Game Preview: Illini at #14 Maryland
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys […]
‘He's literally done nothing for weeks’: Ivisic Listed as Questionable vs. Ohio State
Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic to have his injury report status upgraded Sunday to questionable vs. Ohio State but the optimism for him being active or a impactful contributors isn’t high.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 1, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While the title of his playing status will likely change, the amount of minutes of game activity for Tomislav Ivisic is still unknown.
Ivisic, the first-year center who has missed the last three games after being diagnosed with mononucleosis, is still very unlikely to be a big factor when No. 18 Illinois hosts Ohio State Sunday afternoon (Noon CST, CBS).
Underwood To Consider Lineup Changes After #18 Illini Suffer Sloppy 80-72 OT Loss at Nebraska
By IlliniGuys Staff January 30, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Bryant Dominates Late To Lift Illini To OT Win at Rutgers, 68-64
By IlliniGuys Staff January 30, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Sturdy's Game Preview: Road Test in Lincoln
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
January 30, 2025
It’s always difficult to decide if you want to play a team that is reeling and desperate or a team that is playing well and due for a bad night. Personally, I will always take the team that is reeling, even if they are desperate. That’s the case on Thursday night in Lincoln when Illinois takes on the Nebraska Cornhuskers, losers of 6 in a row. The Cornhuskers are a dangerous team, already with wins over UCLA, Indiana and Creighton, but they are a team that has holes and they have been exposed a bit of late. Can the Illini add to their misery?
Here’s a breakdown.
Setting the Stage
#18 Illinois (14-6, 6-4) at Nebraska (12-8, 2-7)
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 // 7:30 p.m. CT // Lincoln, Neb. // Pinnacle Bank Arena
TV: FS1 – Kevin Kugler (Play-by-Play) & Nick Bahe (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play) & Doug Altenberger
Meet the Huskers
Game Preview: Illini Women Seek Win at Rutgers
(From Illinois Sports Information Office) Illinois at Rutgers […]
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