Illini Jackson Buchanan Advances to 2nd Round in 2024 U.S. Amateur
For the second consecutive year, Illinois golfer Jackson Buchanan has advanced to the second round of the United States Amateur Championship
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 14, 2024
The Big Ten Conference Player of the Year selection has advanced to the second day of match play in our country’s most prestigious amateur golf tournament.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois in the Market for Another Playmaker in Amari Evans
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 14, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. — Amari Evans, a four-star combo guard from Atlanta, has narrowed his list of potential schools to 10, including Illinois, they are Ole Miss, Mississippi State, TCU, Georgetown, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Villanova, Pittsburgh, and Xavier.
Ked Recruiting Roundup - Illini Gains Momentum with Guard Brandon Lee
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 11, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As the Illinois men’s basketball program hits the high school recruiting trail, the team is shifting its focus after mastering the NCAA transfer portal.
Illini Women's Basketball Close Foreign Tour Games with 106-42 Win in Greece
Illinois Athletics August 9, 2024 PERISTERI, Greece - Game two […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Offers Simeon Basketball Star
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 8, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Illinois men's basketball program has a long history of connections with two areas in the state: Peoria and Simeon in Chicago.
Illinois Men's Basketball Program in for a Treat with Incoming Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 6, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL – As the college football season gets underway, Illinois fans are already buzzing about the upcoming basketball season, thanks to an exciting new addition to the team. The Illinois basketball program has a roster of many new stars, many of whom are yet to play a single game. Among these rising talents is Kasparas Jakucionis, a 6-foot-6 combo guard from Vilnius, Lithuania.
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
Illinois Athletics August 3, 2024 PARIS – Illinois men's tennis […]
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
For the third straight time since golf returned to […]
Big Ten Conference Announces 2025-28 Basketball Tournament Sites
Big Ten Conference Press Release July 31, 2024 ROSEMONT, […]
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.
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