Basketball

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Phoenix Gill

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Phoenix Gill

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 6, 2023

Former Illinois All-American guard Kendall Gill is a name that even the younger generation can identify with. He is very active with the Chicago Bulls, where he is an analyst for NBC Sports Chicago. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Divine Bourrage

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Divine Bourrage

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 5, 2023

Davenport, Iowa--This is a very busy week for the Illinois women's basketball coaching staff, which is traveling the country trying to find talent that will keep the Illini in contention for Big Ten titles. Word from several of my AAU and high school contacts says the Illinois coaches are in the following states this week: Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, and Iowa.

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Illini Basketball Recruiting Win - Jase Commits

Illini Basketball Recruiting Win - Jase Commits

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 4, 2023

California guard Jase Butler makes it official: he is going to play Big Ten basketball.

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Illinois Women's Basketball - Deserving of Its National Ranking

Illinois Women's Basketball - Deserving of Its National Ranking

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 30, 2023

 The Illinois women's basketball team caught the country by surprise last season. It broke several school records last year, a surprise roster that was able to compete with a rugged Big Ten schedule. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jamarion Batemon

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jamarion Batemon

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 29, 2023

Illinois hosted several recruiting targets recently, and one that went unnoticed could be a great catch if Illinois could land the Milwaukee recruit. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - More Than Reports Say

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - More Than Reports Say

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 26, 2023

Monday afternoon, I decided to take a ride to Peoria, Illinois (Que For You Barbeque Restaurant), where the announcement was taking place for All-State guard Aaliyah Guyton, who was making her college destination. With what I knew of this recruitment, I felt it was a two-team race between the Illini and Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jason Jakstys

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jason Jakstys

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 26, 2023

Illinois big man Jason Jakstys recaps his official visit from the Illini. The IlliniGuys caught up with Jason to get the latest on his time spent with future teammates.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jase Butler

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jase Butler

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

Sept. 24, 2023

In the last few years, the Illinois men's basketball program has done a remarkable job with the transfer portal which has served them well. Now it appears that Illinois has hit the high school scene again to develop talent.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jakstys & Butler

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jakstys & Butler

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

September 23, 2023

The Illinois men's basketball program will host two official visitors this weekend: committed Yorkville, Ill., center Jason Jakstys and Point Reyes, Calif., guard Jase Butler.

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Sturdy's Hoops du Jour - Friday, September 22nd

Sturdy's Hoops du Jour - Friday, September 22nd

By Brad Sturdy - Illini Insider/Analyst & Co-Host of IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

September 22, 2023

It’s time for the weekly Hoop Du Jour at IlliniGuys and this week we look at visitors, visits and breakdown Illinois 5th year Senior Guard Justin Harmon. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 3 Guards

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 3 Guards

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 21, 2023

The Illinois men's basketball team was given a bit of a surprise Wednesday afternoon, when it made social media late that four-star guard Mikey Lewis canceled his visit to LSU this weekend.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Mikey Lewis

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Mikey Lewis

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 19, 2023

Mikey Lewis Sr. recaps his son's official visit from Illinois this weekend. Let us say Mr. Lewis did his homework on the Illini before the visit was scheduled. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Braylen Langley

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Braylen Langley

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 15, 2023

This weekend Illinois is hosting a great list of potential visitors on campus, but it says something when a recruit is excited to get there to experience Illini basketball, the football game experience, and some of the campus.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jordan Ode

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jordan Ode

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 15, 2023

Illinois women's basketball program is looking to tap into the state of Minnesota again for another standout basketball recruit.

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Sturdy's Hoops Du Jour - September 15 Edition

Sturdy's Hoops Du Jour - September 15 Edition

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio

September 15, 2023

We’re back for another edition of Hoops Du Jour, on a weekend that is one of the biggest Illinois has had in quite some time. The Illini will welcome a number of visitors over the next two weekends as they try to finish up their 2024 class. 

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