Illini’s Yurang Li’s Dramatic Comeback Falls Just Short of NCAA Individual Qualification
Illinois finishes ninth in its seventh NCAA Regional appearance […]
Illini’s Yurang Li’s Dramatic Comeback Falls Just Short of NCAA Individual Qualification
Illinois finishes ninth in its seventh NCAA Regional appearance […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Recruit Keaton Wagler Ready to Compete
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 7, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – With “Portal Kombat” becoming a major storyline for Division I basketball players, some high school recruits are paying attention to schools to see if they’re being recruited over, but not running from competition.
Illinois four-star recruit Keaton Wagler is one of them, but he's not scared. The 6-foot-4, 175-pound shooting guard from Shawnee, Kansas, is known as a scorer. That’s part of the reason Illinois associate head coach Orlando Antigua convinced head coach Brad Underwood that Wagler is a steal.
Tough Conditions See Illini Women’s Golf Tumble Down Leaderboard in NCAA Columbus Regional
Illinois tumbles to 10th in NCAA Columbus Regional but […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Freshman Women’s Basketball Player Manuela Alves-Fernandez Performs on the Big Stage
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 6, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy Dennis Scheidt)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois women’s basketball program has plenty to be excited about in its 2025 recruiting class. ESPN ranks the class eighth nationally and No. 1 in the Big Ten, with UCLA close behind. World Exposure Report has the Illini at No. 11.
Replacing scoring will be a priority next season. Illinois Nation was thrilled when Villanova transfer guard Maddie Webber committed to the Illini, bringing a scoring punch to the wing. Still, fans continue to ask if another piece will be added, particularly in the post. According to sources, there is a good chance, but the more important question may be whether Illinois truly needs more.
One reason that answer may be “no” is freshman Manuela Alves-Fernandez, a 6-foot-3 wing/post player from IMG Academy.
Illini Women’s Golf in Prime Position For Final NCAA Transfer Spot in Columbus Regional
After the first round of play at the 2025 […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Quincy Prep Star Receives Illinois Offer
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 4, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy player's X page)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois women’s basketball program has extended a scholarship offer to Quincy, Illinois, freshman Khloe Nicholson, already regarded as one of the top players in the country.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: How Does Illinois Men's Basketball Roster Stack Up in the Big Ten?
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 4, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Depending on who you ask, the 2025-26 Illinois men's basketball roster might be finalized. Still, others feel it’s only early May, and the Illini have a history of adding star players late in the offseason.
But for now, let’s dive into the current roster and evaluate where Illinois stands compared to the rest of the Big Ten Conference.
IlliniGuys Goes One-on-One with Future Star Illinois Wing Andrej Stojakovic
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 30, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Once again, Illinois men’s head basketball coach Brad Underwood has caught the attention of local and national college basketball analysts, gurus and sports commentators this week.
One of those analysts, The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, referenced recent commit Andrej Stojakovic during a podcast, saying, “Stojakovic is a guy who gives Illinois a scorer on the perimeter that they desperately needed. It's fascinating to see the experiment that Brad Underwood has put together in Champaign. You would have thought he would have been the last coach on the planet who would have gone this route. He's gone all in with international guys. We know Illinois will be fun to watch, we know they're going to score, but can they guard?”
Field is Set For First-Ever NCAA Regional at Urbana's Atkins Golf Club
(From Illinois Sports Information Office) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting […]
News: Illini Officials Confirm Ben Humrichous Will Return to 2025-26 Roster
Ben Humrichous will be fifth active player and sixth […]
Sturdy: Illini Roster Is Ready
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
April 28, 2025
The Illini added their top target in the portal Andrej Stojakovic on Monday when he chose Illinois over North Carolina for his junior season. With the roster now essentially set, here’s a look at what they have and where there may be some holes still.
There is no question that this team is older than a year ago, and they are more physically imposing in the frontcourt. Depth up front is greater than it has been in a long time and they have 3 bonafide playmakers on the perimeter. Here’s a look at each position.
News: Former Cal Scoring Forward Andrej Stojaković Commits to Illini For 2025-26 Season
The eldest son of former All-NBA sharpshooter Peja Stojaković […]
Heat Checks & Hail Marys – NFL & NBA Draft Changes & Illini Basketball Thoughts
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular April 28, 2025 This […]
“We didn’t deserve to win”: Illini Men’s Golf Don’t Hold 6-Shot Lead in Big Ten Championships
UCLA overtakes the Illini from an eight-shot deficit to […]
Five-Star Recruit Berry Wallace Lived Up To Her Status This Past Season
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – From the moment Shauna Green took over the Illinois women’s basketball program, she leaned into her recruiting ties, particularly from her days at Dayton. One of the most significant early results of that effort was the commitment of five-star forward Berry Wallace who she kept close tabs on.
While recruiting rankings often serve as coffee talk and message board speculation, Wallace, a 6-foot-1 forward from Pickerington, Ohio, more than validated the hype during her freshman season.
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