Sturdy for 30 - June 26 Edition
Brad Sturdy, Illini Insider & Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio shows
June 26, 2024
We have now entered the dead period for watching sports. We have the WNBA and MLB regular season…just doesn’t get it done for me.
Congrats to the Celtics, but looking back do we appreciate how dominant they were? 64 wins, 7 more than anyone else, and 16-3 in the playoffs. They never had a game 6.
Insider Notebook: To the College Gurus that Promote Pre-Season Top 25 Teams, Ked Says They Left One Team Out
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 26, 2024
Champaign, IL – Monday, Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood met with the media to discuss Terrence Shannon Jr.'s jersey being hung from the rafters, the non-conference schedule, his new prize recruit 6-foot-8 Will Riley, and how the team has looked so far in a handful of workouts.
Kankakee Prep Lincoln Williams Keeping Close Tabs on Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 25, 2024
RIVERSIDE, IL. — Lincoln Williams, an outstanding 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Kankakee, showcased his talent at the Riverside Brookfield High School shootout, not disappointing those in attendance. The four-star 2026 recruit displayed his skills in a matchup against Lemont High School, with Illinois assistant coach Tim Anderson watching closely.
Underwood & Illini Staff Showing No Concern Over Re-Classification of 5-Star Wing Will Riley
Will Riley, the newest, arguably most exciting and last member of the Illinois men’s basketball roster won’t be brought along slowly despite entering the college game a full year early.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 24, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Once he gets on the University of Illinois campus and inside the Ubben Basketball Complex this summer, Will Riley will likely be asked to compete with and against 22-year-old graduate transfer Ben Humrichous.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Will Riley, Illini Disruption & Binge-Worthy TV Shows
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]
Sturdy's Quick Take - Illini Land 5-Star Will Riley Commitment
In Will Riley, the Illini add another talented player […]
Illinois Men's Basketball Team Adds Key Piece to Next Year's Roster with Will Riley Commitment
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 23, 2024 […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Riverside Brookfield High School Summer Shootout is in its 21st Year and Going Strong
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 23, 2024
RIVERSIDE, Ill. — In an era where prep schools often dominate high school basketball, Riverside Brookfield High School continues to hold its ground with the annual Summer Shootout. "We have 84 teams in this year's event," said Mike Reingruber, head coach at Riverside Brookfield, in an interview with IlliniGuys. "The numbers are pretty consistent, usually around 80 teams each year, but this is the biggest with 84."
Whitman & DIA Keeping Illini Athletics Conduct Policy Behind Terrence Shannon Jr.’s Initial Suspension
Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman confirms the university’s student-athlete conduct policy will be amended but not removed by August.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 22, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Josh Whitman is not going to let a murky and awkward four-month ordeal involving Terrence Shannon Jr. from ending the use of the University of Illinois student-athlete conduct policy.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Associate Head Coach Orlando Antigua Making His Presence Felt Early
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 21, 2023
Champaign, Ill. – On April 22, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood made it official: Orlando Antigua is returning to the Illini coaching staff. After leaving Illinois in 2021 for the Kentucky Wildcats, Antigua is back in Champaign, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence.
Early Off-Season Important for Illinois Basketball
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 20, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The month of June marks the arrival of Illinois men’s and women’s basketball players on campus, commencing summer school classes and rigorous off-season workouts.
Coleman Hawkins Commits to Kansas State for Reportedly $2 Million
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 14, 2024
Shams Charania, senior lead NBA insider for The Athletic and Stadium, confirmed Friday morning that Hawkins has verbally pledged to play next season in what is being reported as “the most lucrative college basketball NIL deal negotiated from a collective by Nate Conley of Court XIV and Aaron Turner of Verus Basketball”.
Phoenix Gill Picks Northwestern, Good for All Involved
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 12, 2024
Champaign, Ill. — Three years ago this month, at the Riverside Brookfield Basketball Shootout, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and assistant coach Tim Anderson had the chance to see former Illinois All-American Kendall Gill's son, Phoenix, in action. After sitting with several Division I coaches, many recognized Phoenix's potential talking about his upside and potential.
Four Illini Earn GCAA PING All-America Recognition
Illinois Athletics June 6, 2025 Four Illini Earn GCAA […]
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