Ked's Recruiting Roundup - EJ Walker
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 2, 2024
While Illinois's assistant coach Chester Frazier is helping lead the 14th-ranked Fighting Illini to victories, he is also a masterful recruiter which is the livelihood of any successful program.
Fouls But No Trouble: Freshmen Duo Impresses Underwood in Columbus
Illinois freshmen duo Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn and Amani Hansberry were both forced into action late in the first half of the win at Ohio State but performed more than adequately in emergency relief.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a critical conference game away from home, Illinois found itself in a situation where two of its most important players had two fouls in the first half and head coach Brad Underwood desperately looked down his bench.
Sturdy's Rewind - Roadkill OSU
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio
January 31, 2024
The Illini did what they needed to do on Monday night when they thumped Ohio State 87-75 in Columbus to move to 16-5 and 7-3 halfway through the Big Ten slate. Perhaps an even bigger story is the return of the real Terrence Shannon. The star guard had his best performance since returning from suspension with 23 points to go along with 23 from Marcus Domask. Ty Rodgers had 13 points and 10 rebounds for his 2nd double-double as the Illini got their 3rd road win in Big Ten play.
These 3 Things
Transition T.J. is Back: Illini Finally See Return of All-American Form of Terrence Shannon Jr.
Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. showcased every bit of the dangerous game he possesses that led him to getting All-America honors hype before his suspension
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After intensely studying the body language of his most prized teammate for several months, Marcus Domask quickly knew Terrence Shannon Jr. was back to her old form.
14th Ranked Illini Flex On Buckeyes in 87-75 Road Win
By IlliniGuys Staff January 30, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Sturdy's Ohio State Preview
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
January 30, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
The Fighting Illini are back on the road, this time at Ohio State. The Buckeyes are another talented, yet underachieving team that are looking for a signature win. The Illini need another roadie to offset their home loss to Maryland and stay in the Big Ten race.
Setting the Stage
#14 Illinois (15-5, 6-3 B1G) at Ohio State (13-7, 3-6 B1G)
Jan. 30, 2024 // 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET) // Columbus, Ohio // Value City Arena
Stream: Peacock – Jac Collinsworth (Play-by-Play), Stephen Bardo (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Doug Altenberger
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*Tuesday’s game will be Illinois’ first on Peacock, NBC’s streaming platform. Fans will need to purchase a Peacock subscription to watch the game, which is available starting at $5.99 per month or $59.99 annually.
Ugly Fan Behavior Will Only Get Worse For Terrence Shannon
In what will likely be the most tame road environment of the 2023-24 season, Illinois guard Terrence Shannon endured “no means no” and “guilty” chants at Northwestern.
By Matt Stevens/IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 30, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
CHAMPAIGN — The scene was almost impossible to ignore following the post-game handshakes at mid-court at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Following the 96-91 overtime loss at Northwestern, Terrence Shannon Jr. was entering the tunnel to the visitors locker room with a fan pointing directly at the 23-year-old guard and shouting one word of “rapist”.
For everybody who was curious at how a road game with the newly reinstated All-Big Ten player would look, feel and be, the one-word description was uncomfortable.
Selling Freshmen on Waiting Their Turn
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 30, 2024
Illinois men's and women's basketball programs are still actively involved in talented high school players. The world of the transfer portal is a new way of life in terms of basketball rosters.
2nd Half Rally Lifts Illini Over Gophers, 73-68
(From Illinois' Sports Information Office) January 28, 2024 (Cover […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Gabe Sularski
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 27, 2024
Illinois has one of the best prep basketball players in the state and country on campus. Gabe Sularski from Lisle is considered one of the top players in the country.
Goode For You: Indiana Native Luke Goode Provides Illini with One Thing Hoosiers Need & Don’t Have
At critical times of a 70-62 win for Illinois, Luke Goode became the physical definition of his value for the No. 10 Illini at same time showing this Indiana 2023-24 roster what they’re missing.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The zero-sum game of Luke Goode wearing an Illinois jersey was hard to ignore Saturday afternoon.
Illini Overcome Cold Starts To Put Down Hoosiers, 70-62
By IlliniGuys Staff January 27, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Sturdy's Indiana Preview
By Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
January 27, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
The Illini host the Hoosiers on Saturday afternoon at the State Farm Center as they look to bounce back from a difficult overtime loss at Northwestern. It’s Stripe the State Farm Day as well as the annual Coaches vs. Cancer game of sneakers and suits. But most importantly, it’s a game the Illini need to win to stay in the Big Ten hunt and get the momentum back they had back in December.
The key to that will be defense. Illinois is one of the best offensive teams in the country, but since the Missouri game they are barely in the top 100 defensively. That has to change on Saturday.
Setting the Stage
#10 Illinois (14-5, 5-3 B1G) vs. Indiana (12-7, 4-4 B1G)
Jan. 27, 2024 // 2 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
TV: FOX – Jason Benetti (Play-by-Play), Robbie Hummel (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Deon Thomas
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Anthony Thompson
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 25, 2024
Sunday afternoon Illinois played Big Ten conference foe, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's basketball team. Typically, Illinois has not had many potential recruits on campus. On Sunday, it had 2026 prep Anthony Thompson.
The Domask Family Is Enjoying This Orange & Blue Ride
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
Jan. 24, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Kedric Prince/IlliniGuys)
Marcus Domask is living out his lifelong dream.
He burst onto the scene five years ago, when he was named Wisconsin's 2019 Mr. Basketball.
The 6-foot-6 wing from the town of Waupun, population 11,344, averaged 26.1 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.7 assists during his senior year in high school. But the home state Wisconsin Badgers weren't that impressed and didn't offer a scholarship and Domask ended up spending four years at Southern Illinois University.
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