Illini Easily Take Care of Rutgers In First Game Without Jada Peebles
In the first game since Jada Peebles’ season-ending Achilles injury, Illinois picked up a 28-point home win over Rutgers thanks to six players in double figures.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 17, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The perfect formula for another Illinois blowout wins in Big Ten Conference play was executed for the second consecutive time.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 2025's Jeremiah Fears Nears A Decision
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
January 17, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy player's page on X)
IlliniGuys received news from Jeremy Fears Sr. that his son Jeremiah has had enough.
"He called me and woke me up this morning and told me he's ready to be done with his recruitment, but this time, I don't know," Fears said.
Illini’s New Hobby Energizing Offensive Effort
The injection of North Carolina State graduate transfer center Camille Hobby into the starting lineup resulted in 11 first-quarter points and an immediate boost in a blowout win.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 17, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — One tweak to the playing lineup and Shauna Green hopes she’s unlocked her team’s offense.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Bryce Dixon Unofficial Visit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
Cover photo courtesy of player family
January 16, 2024
Texas prep Bryce Dixon was on an unofficial visit Sunday while Illinois battled Maryland and ultimately lost 76-67.
Underwood Questions Illini’s Toughness & Defensive Effort in Frustrating Home Loss
In a 76-67 home loss to unranked Maryland, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood saw his team’s ‘Everyday Guys’ mentality challenged during a disastrous second-half performance.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 14, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — On some level, Illinois players and coaches have admitted to a temporary version of false advertising.
Illini Ride Hobby To First Big Ten Win
By IlliniGuys Staff January 14, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Frigid Second Half Shooting Puts 10th Ranked Illini In Deep Freeze Against Maryland
By IlliniGuys Staff January 14, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Sturdy's Illini Men's BB Preview - Maryland
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio, Illini Insider
January 14, 2023
The Illini will host Maryland on Sunday at 1PM on a bitterly cold afternoon. The Illini have won 5 of their last 6 and are 3-1 since losing Star Guard Terrence Shannon. Maryland comes in off of a home win against Michigan. The Terps have been good defensively, but have struggled on offense this season, shooting just 27.7% from 3 thus far. The Illini are on a roll offensively and will have a tough battle against the stingy MAryland defense.
Here are our keys and a pick.
Setting the Stage
#10 Illinois (12-3, 3-1 B1G) vs. Maryland (10-6, 2-3 B1G)
Jan. 14, 2024 // 1 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
TV: BTN – Kevin Kugler (Play-by-Play), Robbie Hummel (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Doug Altenberger
Notables
Illinois welcomes Maryland to State Farm Center on Sunday afternoon (1 p.m. CT, BTN) for the second game of back-to-back Big Ten home contests, following Thursday night’s thrilling 71-68 victory over Michigan State. The Illini are No. 10 in the latest AP ranking, marking the team’s seventh consecutive week inside the top 25.
‘He was a monster’: A Confident Ty Rodgers Introduced His Skills Early vs. Michigan State
In the tradition of Ayo Dosunmu, Kofi Cockburn, Jacob Grandison and Giorgi Bezhanishvili, it’s possible Thursday night was another Illini formal introduction to Michigan State by a heralded addition.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Whether it’s in State Farm Center or East Lansing, the coming out introduction party game for an Illinois player typically comes in a game against Michigan State. Welcome Ty Rodgers, make yourself at home.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Hayven Smith
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 13, 2024
Illinois women's basketball recruit Hayven Smith, the class of 2024, is just 64 points shy of reaching a milestone of the 1,000-point club. Just last month Smith was on campus to watch her future teammates take on the Missouri Tigers. Tuesday night against Stagg, she finished with 16 points and was under the weather.
Federal Judge Delays Ruling On Terrence Shannon’s Motions Against University of Illinois
U.S. District Judge Colleen Lawless heard verbal argument for […]
Breaking: No Decision In Terrence Shannon Court Case As Illini Star Looks To Return To Action
January 12, 2024 IlliniGuys' Brad Sturdy was in […]
Sturdy's Michigan State Rewind: Illini Out-'rock' Spartans
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst; Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
January 12, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
Slobberknocker. Rockfight. Grinder. There are numerous adjectives that are used to describe Thursday nights’ game between Illinois and Michigan State, but for Illinois the key was a 71-68 win no matter how you describe it. The Illini led by as many as 10 points, but could never put the Spartans away and had to hold on for the 3-point win.
Marcus Domask, Ty Rodgers and Coleman Hawkins all had 15 points to lead a balanced attack for the Illini, who move to 12-3 and 3-1 in league play with a favorable stretch of games coming up.
These 3 Things
Balance Prevails -
IlliniGuys Celebrate 3rd Anniversary
By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Co-Founder & Host/Executive Producer, […]
Gritty Illini Turn Away Spartans' Upset Bid, 71-68
By IlliniGuys Staff January 11, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
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