Heat Checks and Hail Marys – NIL & Transfer Portal Force an Evolving Coaching Paradigm
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – NIL & Transfer Portal Force an Evolving Coaching Paradigm
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]
Illinois Recruit Morez Johnson Explains Why He Changed Schools
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 4, 2023
The Illini prize 2024 basketball recruit Morez Johnson went public late last week that he would be leaving St. Rita High School for Thorton for the 2023-24 school year.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – EYBL in Memphis
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular June 3, 2023 […]
Illinois Prep Standout Hayven Smith is Happy to be a Future Illini
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 2, 2023
The Illinois women's basketball program has solidified its post-play for the future.
What Does It Mean for Illinois to Land Jeremiah Williams?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
Cover Photo Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
June 2, 2023
The day started gloomy for Illini Nation at 11 a.m. CT on Thursday.
Chicago Native Jeremiah Williams Announces Transfer to Illinois
The 6-foot-4 point guard, who suffered a severe achilles injury last season, will be transferring to Illinois making the Illini his third college program in any many seasons.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 1, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Jeremiah Williams will be attempting a revival of his college basketball career in his home state.
Illini Pivot As Point Guard Target RayJ Dennis Commits To Baylor
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
June 1, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Toledo Athletics)
The spring-long chase of coveted Toledo point guard RayJ Dennis ended today as the Mid American Conference Player of the Year spurned Illinois and chose to finish his college career at Baylor.
Decision Day II: Can The Illini Complete Their Pre-Summer Trifecta?
By Brad Sturdy - Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and host of the "Sturdy For 30" podcast
June 1, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Toledo Athletics)
We will finally find out what Ray J Dennis is going to do after 2 months of Portal Combat, Obviously, this is an important piece to the Illinois puzzle, but the Illini got a massive pair of puzzle pieces back on Wednesday night when Coleman Hawkins and Terrence Shannon announced their return. Let's look at that first before we break down the Dennis recruitment:
Coleman Hawkins Returning to Illini For Fourth Season of College Basketball
6-foot-10 forward Coleman Hawkins has withdrawn from NBA Draft and elected to return to the Illinois men’s basketball program the upcoming 2023-24 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 31, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Coleman Hawkins will get to enjoy a ‘Senior Night’ celebration at State Farm Center.
Terrence Shannon Announces Return to Illinois for 2023-24 Season
(Cover photo courtesy Steve Snider/IlliniGuys)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In what was designed to be a one-off special at Illinois, there will now be a sequel for Terrence Shannon Jr.
The Illinois guard, who just finished his only season with the Illini as a transfer player with a first-team, All-Big Ten Conference campaign, announced on social media (fill in the day of the week) his plans to forego the 2023 NBA Draft in order to return to the Illini program for his fifth year of college basketball.
‘These guys care’: Elite Careers of Illini Golf Duo End in NCAA Quarterfinals
Illinois fifth-year seniors Adrien Dumont de Chassart and Tommy […]
‘It’s an L - plain and simple’: Illinois Falls Just Short Again of National Championship Run
Illinois loses two matches in the 2023 NCAA Men’s […]
The Final Countdown: Illini Insider Brad Sturdy Gives His Take On Where Players Will Be Come Wednesday
May 29, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
IlliniGuys.com insiders went to bed last night knowing the latest on where potential future Illini will play this fall, as decision day quickly approaches with the NBA Draft entry deadline to stay in the draft or return to school is this Wednesday.
IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy gave his take last night on where things stand and which way players are leaning.
The latest is here:
IlliniGuys Q&A With New Women's Assistant Basketball Coach Britney Anderson
May 29, 2023 (Editor's Note: New Illini women's assistant […]
Illini Maintain Team Lead After Three Days of NCAA Men’s Golf Championships
Illinois posts second consecutive under-par total in the NCAA […]
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