Illini Women’s Basketball Adds Another Assistant Coach from Power Program
Illinois has announced the hiring of former Tennessee assistant […]
Illini Women’s Basketball Adds Another Assistant Coach from Power Program
Illinois has announced the hiring of former Tennessee assistant […]
Illinois Men's Basketball Recruits in Elite Company
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 1, 2024
Illinois incoming freshman center Morez Johnson and 2025 recruit freshman guard Jeremiah Fears both made the USA Men's National Team this week. This is unique on many levels because Illinois is the only school to have two players make the team.
NCAA Lexington Regional Analysis: Why Winning Opening Game is Critical
Illinois has not won an NCAA regional game away from home in 11 years and enters the 2024 NCAA Lexington Regional knowing that taking the opening game vs. Indiana State is paramount.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy UK Athletics)
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Yes, the term must-win game as a term in the lexicon of sports is overused.
Friday night’s opening game for Illinois in the 2024 NCAA Lexington Regional is by the definition of the double elimination format is not a must-win game. However, if Illinois wants to win the program’s first ever NCAA regional away from home, winning the opening game and staying in the winner’s bracket all weekend is paramount to the optimal formula.
“Besides working out our starting pitching plan for the next day, we’re going to stay focused on the game in front of us on that day,” Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb said. “Everybody knows that in tournament play, you need to stay in the winners bracket as long as possible to move on.”
Illinois Women's Program Adds Another Piece with Spain's Irene Noya
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 31, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois Women's Basketball program continues to add to their roster for the upcoming season. Head Coach Shauna Green and her staff, emphasizing the need for size, secured another piece.
Illini Baseball Attempting to Find Missing Offensive Mojo in Lexington Regional
Indiana State electing to give its best reliever his first start of the 2024 season in this NCAA Lexington Regional opening game against the Illini.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The riddle surrounding Illinois as they enter NCAA postseason play is simple: Which version will show up?
Illini Women Land Baylor Transfer Lety Vasconcelos
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 29, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Baylor Athletics)
The Illinois women's basketball program has upgraded its roster by adding Lety Vasconcelos, a 6-foot-7 transfer from Baylor today. Vasconcelos, who played high school basketball at Montverde Academy in FL., was ranked 36th overall in the 2023 class by ESPN HoopGurlz. She teamed up with current Illini sophomore guard Cori Allen to lead the team to back-to-back GEICO High School National Championships.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Inside Scoop on Illinois' Newest Commitment: Kasparas Jakucionis
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 28, 2024
When IlliniGuys learned there was significant traction regarding Kasparas Jakucionis committing to Illinois, we sought insights from people familiar with his game over the past few years.
Georgia Tech Knocks Out Illini in Quarterfinals of the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships
Georgia Tech used a furious back nine run to […]
The Illini Get Their Man in Kasparas Jakucionis
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting May 28, 2024 […]
Illini Likely Avoid World Amateur No. 1 in NCAA Quarterfinal Matchup vs. Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech will likely not have the services of […]
Illini Dominate Stroke Play Portion of NCAA Championships; Illinois Earn No. 1 seed in NCAA Match Play Bracket
Illinois won four-day stroke portion of NCAA Championships by 16 shots and will play No. 8 seed Georgia Tech in the quarterfinal round on Tuesday afternoon.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 27, 2024
Don’t make the mistake of asking Illinois men’s golf head coach Mike Small if he’s surprised his players produced one of the more dominant four-round stroke play performances in the NCAA Championships. In the view of the Illini’s 24-year head coach, the last four days were the excellent execution of a long-term plan.
Headline: Illini Baseball Nervously Watching NCAA Selection Show on Memorial Day
After winning the Big Ten Conference regular season by two games, Illinois must patiently be viewers of the NCAA selection show today to learn their postseason fate.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois baseball team is currently scheduled to have a 2 p.m. practice on its home field and in a few hours Dan Hartleb’s club will soon learn if that workout is necessary or not.
Brilliant Third Round Pushes Illini into Stroke Play Lead at NCAA Championships
An underdog Illini squad uses an extraordinary Sunday round to announce its itself as NCAA Championship favorite with one day remaining until the match play knockout stage.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 26, 2024
Days before the 2024 NCAA Championships began, Illinois was playing an uniquely different underdog card but that distinction ended abruptly Sunday after they concluded their third round of stroke play.
New Faces Shine in Early Workouts for Illinois Men’s Basketball
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 26, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As the Illinois men’s basketball roster continues to take shape, some new players have already made their way onto campus, offering a glimpse of the potential for the upcoming season.
Herendeen Leading Illini Charge Toward Match Play Bracket in NCAA Championships
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 25, 2024
Max Herendeen now has an answer to how his game will be affected by being a tournament winner in the previous week. And the 19-year-old, along with everybody else close to the Illinois men’s golf program, should like the response.
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