Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Will Riley, Illini Disruption & Binge-Worthy TV Shows
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Will Riley, Illini Disruption & Binge-Worthy TV Shows
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]
Sturdy's Quick Take - Illini Land 5-Star Will Riley Commitment
In Will Riley, the Illini add another talented player […]
Illinois Men's Basketball Team Adds Key Piece to Next Year's Roster with Will Riley Commitment
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 23, 2024 […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Riverside Brookfield High School Summer Shootout is in its 21st Year and Going Strong
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 23, 2024
RIVERSIDE, Ill. — In an era where prep schools often dominate high school basketball, Riverside Brookfield High School continues to hold its ground with the annual Summer Shootout. "We have 84 teams in this year's event," said Mike Reingruber, head coach at Riverside Brookfield, in an interview with IlliniGuys. "The numbers are pretty consistent, usually around 80 teams each year, but this is the biggest with 84."
Whitman & DIA Keeping Illini Athletics Conduct Policy Behind Terrence Shannon Jr.’s Initial Suspension
Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman confirms the university’s student-athlete conduct policy will be amended but not removed by August.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 22, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Josh Whitman is not going to let a murky and awkward four-month ordeal involving Terrence Shannon Jr. from ending the use of the University of Illinois student-athlete conduct policy.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Associate Head Coach Orlando Antigua Making His Presence Felt Early
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 21, 2023
Champaign, Ill. – On April 22, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood made it official: Orlando Antigua is returning to the Illini coaching staff. After leaving Illinois in 2021 for the Kentucky Wildcats, Antigua is back in Champaign, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence.
Early Off-Season Important for Illinois Basketball
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 20, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The month of June marks the arrival of Illinois men’s and women’s basketball players on campus, commencing summer school classes and rigorous off-season workouts.
Coleman Hawkins Commits to Kansas State for Reportedly $2 Million
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 14, 2024
Shams Charania, senior lead NBA insider for The Athletic and Stadium, confirmed Friday morning that Hawkins has verbally pledged to play next season in what is being reported as “the most lucrative college basketball NIL deal negotiated from a collective by Nate Conley of Court XIV and Aaron Turner of Verus Basketball”.
Phoenix Gill Picks Northwestern, Good for All Involved
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 12, 2024
Champaign, Ill. — Three years ago this month, at the Riverside Brookfield Basketball Shootout, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and assistant coach Tim Anderson had the chance to see former Illinois All-American Kendall Gill's son, Phoenix, in action. After sitting with several Division I coaches, many recognized Phoenix's potential talking about his upside and potential.
Four Illini Earn GCAA PING All-America Recognition
Illinois Athletics June 6, 2025 Four Illini Earn GCAA […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Update on Will Riley's Official Visit to Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 5, 2024
This past weekend, the Illinois men's basketball team hosted one of the nation's most coveted recruits in the class of 2025, Will Riley, a 6-foot-8, 178-pound small forward from Malvern, Penn. Illinois is competing for his commitment along with Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Kentucky, Missouri, and Oregon.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women Make Top 10 for Bryn Martin
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 5, 2024
Illinois women's basketball is in the running for standout Ohio prep Bryn Martin, a 6-foot-1 scoring machine from Springboro.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Five-Star 2025 Wing Will Riley Visits Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 4, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Will Riley, a 6-foot-8, 178-pound small forward from Malvern, PA., a five-star recruit, is currently on an official to Illinois campus.
Sturdy for 30 June 3rd Edition
Brad Sturdy, Illini Uber-Insider & Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio
June 3, 2024
Plenty to talk about this week. Highlighted by a bump on the head!
The Illini baseball team fell to Indiana State in the Lexington Regional in a game that showed how a lack of pitching depth can be a huge detriment in the post season. They had beaten the Sycamores on Friday but on Sunday night fell 13-2.
It was a good season for Dan Hartleb’s crew though, winning the Big Ten and advancing to the NCAA’s and winning a game. Now, they need to keep finding arms, because although a strong lineup is awesome, you have to have the pitching.
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