Watch: Illini coach Brad Underwood talks after FAU win
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmD1D0MIZFA
Watch: Illini coach Brad Underwood talks after FAU win
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmD1D0MIZFA
Career Nights From Illini Stars Domask & Shannon Jr. Overwhelms No. 11 Florida Atlantic
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer December 5, 2023 NEW […]
Sturdy's NBA Whispers
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio and Resident Illini-Uber Insider on the Illini Sports Beat
December 5, 2023
Brad Sturdy has been covering the Illini for decades. When it comes to talking to NBA Scouts and people around the country who are the movers and shakers in college basketball, few local team reporters have the depth and breadth of contacts that Brad has.
Today is one of those days that we can highlight an example of the "nuggets" that Brad regularly provides to the subscribers of IlliniGuys.com back on our message boards.
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What Sturdy's hearing in the Big Apple
Sturdy's MBB Preview - The Illini in the Big Apple
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
December 5, 2023
After a huge win over Rutgers on Saturday the Illini are back in action on Tuesday night against the Florida Atlantic Owls. The Owls return virtually everyone from a Final Four team a year ago and will be a significant test for the stellar Illinois defense. As part of the Jimmy V Classic, this game at Madison Square Garden is a chance for Illinois to make a statement on the national stage.
Here’s a look at the particulars.
Sturdy's Soliloquy - Illini Roll Past Rutgers
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
December 3, 2023
The Illini dominated Rutgers at the RAC 76-58 on Saturday behind a tremendous performance from Terrence Shannon, who had 23 points 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks as they moved to 6-1 and 1-0 in Big Ten play as they began their road trip. The return of Coleman Hawkins solidified the defense as Illinois held Rutgers to 33% shooting and stifled the interior game of the Scarlet Knights.
Marcus Domask added 13 points to help Shannon and the Illini also dominated the glass, doubling up Rutgers 55-27 and grabbing 19 offensive rebounds. Defense and rebounding is a great recipe for success in the Big Ten and nationally and the Illini had it on full display Saturday.
These 3 Things (Plus a Bonus Thing)
Illini Defense Suffocates Rutgers in Big Ten Opening Win
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer December 2, 2023 Piscataway, […]
Illini MB Preview - Big Ten Opener at Rutgers
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
December 2, 2023
Big Ten Opener
It’s Big Ten season, or at least the first leg of the December portion of Big Ten season and the Illini are on the road again. The Illini haven’t left the friendly confines of the State Farm Center but will now head to New Jersey and the RAC for a showdown with a tough and physical Rutgers squad featuring All Conference performer Clif Omoruyi. It’s never easy on the road in the Big Ten but the Illini are in need of a quick start to the Big Ten season and a signature win in early December before a difficult week.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Donovan Williams, Jr.
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
December 1, 2023
Illinois men's assistant basketball coach Chester Frazier is at it again. Frazier is money when it comes to trusting his eye for talent.
"It’s all about confidence”: ‘Illini Gal’ Adalia McKenzie Shines On Both Ends in 39-Point Blowout Win
Illinois junior wing Adalia McKenzie provided a season-high 20 points but more importantly, shut down Central Connecticut State’s leading scorer in a blowout win.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Maybe Wednesday night was just set up to be an Adalia McKenzie special.
Illini Cruise Past Canisius 90-58
Buffalo native Gretchen Dolan posts a career-high 11 points […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Sunday Visitors At State Farm Center
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
November 26, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Today, Shauna Green's Fighting Illini return to action vs. her alma mater Canisius with some special guests in the house.
Potential McDonald's All-American candidate Berry Wallace of Pickerington Central High School in Ohio and 6-foot-6 center Hayven Smith from Lincoln-Way East are both signed to play for Illinois next year and will make the trip for this afternoon's game.
The other visitor who will be in attendance is Anthony Kyle, the trainer for top 10 recruit Divine Bourrage from Davenport, Iowa.
Short-handed Illini Breeze Past Western Illinois
By IlliniGuys Staff November 24, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illini Men's BB Preview vs Western Illinois
IlliniGuys Staff November 24, 2023 ILLINOIS (4-1) vs. Western […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Top 10 for Fears
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 23, 2023
Illini basketball recruit Jeremiah Fears trimmed his long list of schools to 10. Not totally shocked but the Fighting Illini made that cut.