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Coleman Hawkins to NBA Scouts: ‘Of course I can score!’

Coleman Hawkins to NBA Scouts: ‘Of course I can score!’

Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins says he’s been told by professional basketball personnel they want to see him be more offensively aggressive in this pre-draft process. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Cover Photo Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

May 27, 2023

Oakland, Calif. -- Coleman Hawkins said Friday he’s been told by professional basketball personnel they want to see him play with offensive aggressiveness that he’s been reluctant to consistently showcase in his college career.

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Illini Sit Just Outside Top 8 After Day One of NCAA Men’s Golf Championships

Illini Sit Just Outside Top 8 After Day One of NCAA Men’s Golf Championships

Illinois head coach Mike Small said his squad “didn’t […]

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Keep an Eye on Colorado State Senior Guard Isaiah Stevens

Keep an Eye on Colorado State Senior Guard Isaiah Stevens

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 26, 2023

Isaiah Stevens, an outstanding guard who made an announcement that he was going to enter the NBA draft, might be a point-guard option for Illinois. 

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Shaka Smart Finally Making State Farm Center Debut; Illini Hosting Marquette in Gavitt Games

Shaka Smart Finally Making State Farm Center Debut; Illini Hosting Marquette in Gavitt Games

Marquette expected to be a preseason Top 10 team with all five starters back from the Big East Conference championship squad. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 25, 2023

Shaka Smart is finally likely to coach a game inside the State Farm Center. 

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Illini Women's Basketball Offers One of the Nation's Top PGs - Shay Ijiwoye

Illini Women's Basketball Offers One of the Nation's Top PGs - Shay Ijiwoye

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 24, 2023

The Illinois women's basketball program is flexing its muscles on the recruiting trail, using every single contact available to them. 

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Illini Fall Into Losers Bracket of Big Ten Baseball Tournament Again

Illini Fall Into Losers Bracket of Big Ten Baseball Tournament Again

A 4-3 defeat to Indiana Wednesday afternoon marked the […]

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Emphasis on the Transfer Portal Varies by Team

Emphasis on the Transfer Portal Varies by Team

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 23, 2023

The transfer portal is new and exciting to college athletics. I would be a fool to say it has not helped the Illinois football program, the golf program and both men's and women's basketball as well.

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys – EYBL in Dallas – Kiwane

Heat Checks and Hail Marys – EYBL in Dallas – Kiwane "KJ" Garris Jr. & Daniel Jacobsen

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular May 21, 2023 […]

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys – EYBL in Dallas – Jeremiah Fears

Heat Checks and Hail Marys – EYBL in Dallas – Jeremiah Fears

Jeremiah Fears, So G 2025 Mike Cagley, Co-host IlliniGuys […]

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Illinois Eyeing PG Zyon Pullin

Illinois Eyeing PG Zyon Pullin

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 20, 2023

The one thing you can never say is that the Illinois men's basketball staff does not have connections and options.

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - EYBL in Dallas - Mikey Lewis

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - EYBL in Dallas - Mikey Lewis

Michael "Mikey" Lewis 6'3" G 2024 Mike Cagley, C0-Host […]

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Q & A with Incoming Freshman Cori Allen

Q & A with Incoming Freshman Cori Allen

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 19, 2023

Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green had an amazing first year.

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Q & A with Incoming Freshman Gretchen Dolan

Q & A with Incoming Freshman Gretchen Dolan

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 18, 2023

Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green had an amazing first year.

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Could Former Illinois Recruit Adrame Diongue Land in Champaign?

Could Former Illinois Recruit Adrame Diongue Land in Champaign?

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 18, 2023

When Adrame Diongue was playing his prep days for AZ Compass Prep, the 6-foot-11 big man was in awe of former Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn. 

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Illinois Men’s Golf Finish Second in NCAA Bath Regional; Will Be A Favorite in NCAA Championships

Illinois Men’s Golf Finish Second in NCAA Bath Regional; Will Be A Favorite in NCAA Championships

For the 14th time in the last 15 seasons, […]

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