NBA Scouts Buzzing About Illini Talent
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
Over the years, I've developed solid relationships with a few NBA scouts. One of them attended an Illinois practice for the first time Saturday morning and understood what the buzz is all about.
He said scouts are texting each other, saying "You have to see an Illinois practice."
One-on-One with Tre White
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 18, 2024
Champaign, IL – Tre White, a combo guard/wing who transferred to Illinois from USC and Louisville, was the second transfer to commit to the Fighting Illini this offseason, following sophomore Jake Davis. White brings experience to Illinois, coming in with more court time than anyone on the 2024-25 roster, aside from returning junior Ty Rodgers.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Sheek Pearson Recaps Illinois Basketball Visit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 17, 2024
Champaign, IL — During the Illinois-Purdue football game on Saturday, several key football prospects were present. Typically, it’s easy to distinguish football players from basketball players, but among them on the east side of Memorial Stadium was a 6-foot-11 young man who clearly wasn’t a football player. It was Sheek Pearson, a power forward from St. Louis, Missouri.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Assistant Coach Orlando Antigua is Back, but Illinois is Now Different... Nationally
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 14, 2024
Champaign, IL — The Illinois basketball community was thrilled when news broke that head coach Brad Underwood was bringing back one of the top recruiters in the game, Orlando Antigua.
Illinois Women's Basketball Lands Top Forty Recruit, Cearah Parchment
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting October 12, 2024 […]
Who is Ben Humrichous? Illini Basketball Fans Are About to Find Out
Why nearly all of Ben Humrichous’ current teammates had never heard of him before they arrived on the Champaign-Urbana campus for offseason training for the 2024-25 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With smartphones, easy access to worldwide internet and recruiting services becoming a billion-dollar industry in 2024, the world of elite youth basketball talent is a small place to navigate. And yet there is always a Ben Humrichous around to point that basketball players can emerge from the most little-known places in the United States of America.
A High School Coach's Early View of Illinois Basketball
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 11, 2024
Champaign, IL – Early in Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood's tenure, practices, and workout sessions were occasionally open to fans and media. But that’s a thing of the past.
Illinois Women Land Commitment from Australian Scoring Wing
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting October 10, 2024 […]
Illinois' Brad Underwood is Doing Exactly What He Said He Would...Win
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 10, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — On March 18, 2017, Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman introduced Brad Underwood as the new head coach of the Fighting Illini men's basketball team. This hire felt different. Underwood said at the introductory press conference, where Underwood spoke about the rich history of Illinois basketball, even mentioning a Brian Cook jersey he purchased demonstrating he knew the history and was a fan of the program.
Brad vs Brad - Sturdy Goes 1-on-1 with Underwood
Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Co-Host and Illini Insider
October 9, 2024
I wanted to share an interview from the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular. If you like this interview, you'll love the show!
You can find out where to listen right here: https://illiniguys.com/radio/ or you can go to your favorite podcast distributor to find the show (don't forget to subscribe).
Illinois Men's Basketball TV Schedule Released
IlliniGuys Staff October 9, 2024 The Illinois Men's Basketball […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Brad Underwood's Crew Extends Offers This Week
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 6, 2024
Champaign, IL – The 2024-25 college basketball season is underway with practices, though games have yet to be played. However, recruiting has not slowed down for the Illinois men’s basketball program, as the staff extended two key offers to potential prospects this week—both of whom appear to be high-priority targets.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Fall Basketball Recruiting Season for Men’s and Women’s Programs
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 5, 2024
Champaign, IL – Here at IlliniGuys, we’ve shared with our subscribers that the fall season is critical for the Illinois basketball programs to continue showcasing what they have to offer.
This week, we learned that both the men’s and women’s teams have had and will host key players on campus. Let’s start with the Illinois women’s program.
“We got Orlando back”: Underwood’s Plan To Supplement Tim Anderson’s Loss? Orlando Antiqua
The plan by Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to account for the loss of assistant coach Tim Anderson has already been executed: Bring Orlando Antigua back.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The first words out Brad Underwood’s mouth were more than telling about how the Illinois staff is approaching the loss of assistant coach Tim Anderson heading into the 2024-25.
“I don’t care if Ty shoots it or not”: Underwood Insists Rodgers Will Play Regardless of Outside Shooting Improvement
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood detailed the role he envisions for junior wing Ty Rodgers regardless of any offseason improvement of his perimeter shooting.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The issue of Ty Rodgers’ jump shot seems like it could be an matter classified as a Ubben Basketball Complex issue.
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