Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Spencer Ahrens Updates Recent Official Visit at Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 5, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Late last week, Illinois hosted 6-foot-9 wing Spencer Ahrens, a promising prospect from Canada. Although the Illini did not secure a commitment, they made significant progress in their recruitment efforts.
Illinois Women's Basketball Newcomers Making Their Presence Felt
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 4, 2024
Champaign, IL – The Illinois women's basketball team is preparing for a foreign tour of Italy and Greece from August 2-12. This is the first overseas trip for Illinois since head coach Shauna Green took over three years ago.
Illinois Men's Tennis Alum Rajeev Ram Secures Silver Medal at 2024 Paris Olympics
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Men's Assistant Basketball Coach Zach Hamer Invades Iowa for Potential Recruit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 2, 2024
Champaign, IL — The pre-season team workouts have ended, but as August rolls in, the focus for Illinois men's basketball shifts to recruiting.
On Thursday, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and his staff welcomed a pair of visitors to campus.
Ex-Illini Golfers Once Again Flying Belgiun Flag in Olympics
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Big Ten Conference Announces 2025-28 Basketball Tournament Sites
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Canada Prep Spencer Ahrens to Visit Illinois Thursday
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 31, 2024
Champaign, Ill. — Spencer Ahrens, a 6-foot-9 forward from Oakville, Ontario, will begin his official visits this fall, starting with Illinois. The Class of 2025 prospect is scheduled to visit the Fighting Illini’s campus on Thursday.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois One of Six Early Visits for Mikel Brown Jr.
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 29, 2024
Champaign, IL - Illini Nation has its eyes set on Mikel Brown Jr., one of the nation's top playmakers, as he announces the first six schools he plans to visit.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Fighting Illini Women Already Pursuing Top Prep in 2026
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 28, 2024
Champaign, IL. - Shauna Green and her coaching staff are making significant strides in recruiting, positioning themselves to potentially land one of the nation's top five recruiting classes next year. The Illinois women's basketball program is in a strong position with three top 25 players in the 2025 class: guards Divine Bourrage from Davenport North, Destiny Jackson from Whitney Young, and 6-foot wing Taliyah Henderson from Salpointe Catholic High School in Arizona.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Update on Illinois Men's Basketball Recruiting
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 27, 2024
Champaign, IL. - When it comes to Illinois basketball recruiting, all eyes are on head coach Brad Underwood and his staff. With another outstanding team secured for the 2024-25 season, let's take a closer look at a couple of recruits involving Illinois.
Yorkville Native Jason Jakstys Fulfilling His Potential at Illinois
Kedric Prince, Director of Recruiting
July 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Amidst the buzz surrounding the new faces on the Illinois basketball team, one notable addition has largely gone unnoticed. Jason Jakstys, a 6-foot-10 stretch forward from Yorkville, is quietly making his mark.
Mercer Transfer Jake Davis Quietly Goes About His Business
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 26, 2024
Champaign, IL - Mercer transfer guard Jake Davis was the first prospect to commit to Illinois after their Elite Eight run this past season. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and assistant coach Tyler Underwood saw the interest from Davis, reviewed extensive game footage, and promptly offered him a scholarship.
Newcomer Tre White to Play Significant Role in Illini Success
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 25, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois fans might feel a sense of déjà vu when they hear about Louisville transfer Tre White. Questions circulated early when he committed: Who is he? Where did this recruit come from? How can a player from a struggling Louisville team help us? Is this a reach for Coach Tim Anderson?
The Final Package Takes the Court
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 24, 2024
Champaign, IL - Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic, a 7-foot, 230-pound freshman, is now with his future teammates. Ivisic, along with fellow freshman Morez Johnson, will be handling everything that comes to the paint this upcoming season.
The Last but 'Big' Piece to Men's Basketball Arrives
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 22, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – After overcoming a few technical but common issues, Illinois' freshman center Tomislav Ivisic, a 7-foot-1, 230-pound jack of all trades, has finally made it to Champaign from Vodice, Croatia.
Ivisic, despite being a freshman, brings a unique skill set to the center position that Illinois has never had. Former All-American center Kofi Cockburn also stood at 7-foot-0 but weighed 300 pounds, using his sheer size to dominate opponents. Ivisic, however, will present a different look.
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