Basketball

Ked's Practice Tidbits - July 22

Ked's Practice Tidbits - July 22

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 22, 2023

Practice tidbits are always good to know especially with a new team of players. From some indications recently here is what has taken place in the last week during a few workout sessions.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jordan Speiser

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jordan Speiser

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 22, 2023

Chicago--Illinois offered one of the top players in the Midwest last year.

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REPORT: Ayo Dosunmu Signs 3-Year Deal With Chicago Bulls

REPORT: Ayo Dosunmu Signs 3-Year Deal With Chicago Bulls

The former Illini All-America selection has reportedly signed a […]

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The Third Time is the Charm for Illinois & Quincy Guerrier

The Third Time is the Charm for Illinois & Quincy Guerrier

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 20, 2023

Once again, the Illinois men's basketball team will have a much different look to start the new season.

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Jones Joins Illini Staff as Director of Recruiting and Scouting

Jones Joins Illini Staff as Director of Recruiting and Scouting

Illinois Athletics Press Release July 18, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois […]

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Newest Illini Hoops Recruit Has Illinois Ties

Newest Illini Hoops Recruit Has Illinois Ties

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 18, 2023

Illini assistant coach Chester Frazier made a big impact with the Illini's newest recruit, so much so that a visit is in the works.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Hayven Smith

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Hayven Smith

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 13, 2023

Chicago--Illinois women's 6-foot-6 basketball recruit Hayven Smith, already committed to Illinois, was on the big courts at the national EYBL Nike tournament held in the Windy City this past weekend.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Layla Hays

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Layla Hays

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 13, 2023

When you are over 3,000 miles away and live in Alaska, it is probably tough to be recruited to play in the Big Ten. Illinois fans, please meet Layla Hays, probably one of the best-hidden basketball prospects in the entire country.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Divine Bourrage

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Divine Bourrage

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 12, 2023

Chicago--Illinois recruit Divine Bourrage showed the entire country why she is one of the country's best players.

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Chloe Johnson - An Extraordinary Recruit to Say the Least

Chloe Johnson - An Extraordinary Recruit to Say the Least

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 9, 2023

Chicago--The girls’ Nike EYBL has grown into a sporting event like nothing I have witnessed. The Tournament of Champions (TOC) in the Windy City showcased some of the best high school players in the country.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 2025 Illini Men's Basketball Offer List

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 2025 Illini Men's Basketball Offer List

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 8, 2023

Staying ahead in the recruiting game shows the sign of a strong program.

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Illinois Point Guard Issues Already Solved

Illinois Point Guard Issues Already Solved

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 6, 2023

During the entire off-season, everyone associated with the men's basketball team put a lot of focus into the next floor general in Champaign.

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Illinois Commit Morez Johnson Dominating at Nike EYBL Peach Jam

Illinois Commit Morez Johnson Dominating at Nike EYBL Peach Jam

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 5, 2023

IlliniGuys and Big Sports Radio have talked highly of Illinois commit Morez Johnson.

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Transfer Portal & NIL Learnings

Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Transfer Portal & NIL Learnings

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]

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Zach Hamer & Tyler Underwood Promoted By Illinois Basketball to On-Court Roles

Zach Hamer & Tyler Underwood Promoted By Illinois Basketball to On-Court Roles

With the new NCAA rules allowing for two more on-court, hands-on coaches, Illinois men’s basketball has promoted Zach Hamer and Tyler Underwood.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 3, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Following an NCAA rules change to allow a program to more basketball staff members to have on-court, hands-on coaching duties, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood simply elevated from within.

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