“We got Orlando back”: Underwood’s Plan To Supplement Tim Anderson’s Loss? Orlando Antiqua
The plan by Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to account for the loss of assistant coach Tim Anderson has already been executed: Bring Orlando Antigua back.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The first words out Brad Underwood’s mouth were more than telling about how the Illinois staff is approaching the loss of assistant coach Tim Anderson heading into the 2024-25.
“I don’t care if Ty shoots it or not”: Underwood Insists Rodgers Will Play Regardless of Outside Shooting Improvement
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood detailed the role he envisions for junior wing Ty Rodgers regardless of any offseason improvement of his perimeter shooting.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The issue of Ty Rodgers’ jump shot seems like it could be an matter classified as a Ubben Basketball Complex issue.
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti “Comfortable” Changing Basketball Tournaments to 15-Team Bracket
With the addition of the four former Pacific 12 […]
Illinois Not Ranked in Top 5 of the Big Ten Preseason Poll After WBIT Championship
Despite having four starters back and welcoming top signee Barry Wallace, Illinois not among league’s preseason top five
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
ROSEMONT — As she embarks on her third season at Illinois, Shauna Green’s squad will again have the underdog status heading into the 2024-25 season.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Basketball Fans, Read the Real Facts About Wing Brandon Lee
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 25, 2024
Champaign, IL – After scrolling through several media outlets and watching breakdowns of Brad Underwood's newest commit, Brandon Lee, it seems many people aren’t sold on his overall game.
Keep in mind, Lee is a 6-foot-5, four-star recruit from Hillside, N.J. While not ranked among the top 50 national prospects, he may have slipped through the cracks. We caught up with Brandon's father, Butch Lee, who shared some insightful details that might change perceptions about his son—and he believes Illinois got a steal.
Illinois Men's Basketball Strikes Again with Another Four-Star Recruit, Brandon Lee
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 25, 2024
Champaign, IL — Success on the recruiting trail seems to come naturally for Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, and today’s announcement proves just that.
Breaking News: It's Official, Assistant Coach Tim Anderson Moves On
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 20, 2024
Champaign, IL – Since last July, rumors have circulated that Illinois assistant men's basketball coach Tim Anderson was not as involved, though nothing was confirmed—until now.
ILLINI MBB: Big Ten Men's Basketball Schedule Released
Illinois Athletics September 19, 2024 Champaign, ILL. – The Big […]
Illinois Men's Basketball Lands Four-Star Guard Keaton Wagler
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting September 18, 2024 […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Gurnee Point Guard Jaxon Davis Visits Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 18, 2024
Champaign, Ill. – Illinois basketball fans may remember Brandon Paul, one of the best guards to ever wear an Illini jersey. Named Mr. Basketball in 2009, Paul is one of only two players in program history to tally 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, 300 assists, and 100 steals for the Illini.
Now, Gurnee has another rising star in the making.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jaylan Mitchell: What We Learned on His Unofficial Visit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 18, 2024
Champaign, Ill. – Illinois assistant men’s basketball coach Geoff Alexander has been making strides in recruiting as of late, and his efforts are beginning to show results.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - What Could Illinois Women's Basketball Staff Have Done Differently to Land Divine Bourrage?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 17, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. — My immediate response to the question, "What could Illinois women's basketball head coach Shauna Green have done differently to land five-star guard Divine Bourrage?" is simple: absolutely nothing.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Shooting Guard Keaton Wagler Enjoys What Illinois Has to Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 15, 2024
Champaign, IL – Keaton Wagler, a four-star shooting guard from Shawnee, KS, told IlliniGuys last week that Illinois might be his final stop. However, that would depend on how his visit to the university went over the weekend.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Weekend Visitors Come to Champaign - Basketball & Football
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 13, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. – If you follow recruiting at the Division I level, fall is one of the most exciting times to keep an eye on your phone or computer. The Fighting Illini football and men's basketball team is gearing up to welcome some of the top high school talent to campus.
This weekend, the football program will kick off early as they celebrate homecoming against Central Michigan. The game begins at 11 a.m. CT and will stream on Peacock.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - What Does This Mean for Shauna Green and Her Staff by Landing Destiny Jackson?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 5, 2024
Champaign, IL – Entering their fourth season together, Illinois head women's basketball coach Shauna Green and her staff are slowly building a program that should contend with the top half of the Big Ten for a few more years, that's including the new West Coast schools.
During Green's introductory press conference, she shared her vision for the program and what it would take to achieve it. "I want to recruit the state of Illinois. There's a lot of talent here. We want them to know Illinois is a place you can go to win games and championships," Green said.
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