Illini Defense Suffocates Rutgers in Big Ten Opening Win
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer December 2, 2023 Piscataway, […]
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.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Joshua Lewis
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 22, 2023
The Illinois men's basketball team is starting to embark on the class of 2025. Assistant coach Geoff Alexander appears to be excited at the direction of the Illinois program, especially next year's class, and he is confident with the in-roads they have made over the past several years.
Illini Head To Holiday Break After Rolling Past Southern
By IlliniGuys Staff November 19, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illini MB Preview - Southern at Illinois
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
November 19, 2023
The 3-1 Fighting Illini will take on the Southern Jaguars on Sunday evening at 7 PM as they continue to grow and get connected as a team heading into the meat of their schedule. The Illini took care of business against Valparaiso in the second half and will need to play a bit better in this one as Southern has shown the ability to raise their game, having already upset UNLV before falling to Western Illinois on Friday.
Setting the Stage
#23 Illinois (3-1) vs. Southern (1-3)
Nov. 19, 2023 // 7 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
TV: BTN – Wayne Randazzo (Play-by-Play), Stephen Bardo (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Doug Altenberger
Ked's Player Evaluations - Coleman Hawkins
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 19, 2023
Illinois big man Coleman Hawkins is a senior this year and will have one more year of eligibility left if he chooses to take advantage of Covid-19.
Turnovers Plague Illini In Marquee D.C. Clash With #16 Notre Dame
By IlliniGuys Staff November 18, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Sturdy's Valparaiso Rewind - Illini Turn It On
By Brad Sturdy - Illini Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
November 18, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
The Fighting Illini had a terrible half of basketball against Valparaiso and 1st year Head Coach Roger Powell, trailing 45-38 at the break. Then they decided to play like the top 25 team they are and outscored Valpo 49-19 in the 2nd half in cruising to an 87-64 win. Terrence Shannon led the way with 22 points and Dain Dainja added 16 to lead Illinois as they moved to 3-1. Valpo falls to 2-2.
Here’s a look back.
These 3 Things
Stafford on a Heater - Isaiah Stafford was on a heater in the first half.
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