Yorkville Native Jason Jakstys Fulfilling His Potential at Illinois
Kedric Prince, Director of Recruiting
July 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Amidst the buzz surrounding the new faces on the Illinois basketball team, one notable addition has largely gone unnoticed. Jason Jakstys, a 6-foot-10 stretch forward from Yorkville, is quietly making his mark.
Mercer Transfer Jake Davis Quietly Goes About His Business
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 26, 2024
Champaign, IL - Mercer transfer guard Jake Davis was the first prospect to commit to Illinois after their Elite Eight run this past season. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and assistant coach Tyler Underwood saw the interest from Davis, reviewed extensive game footage, and promptly offered him a scholarship.
Newcomer Tre White to Play Significant Role in Illini Success
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 25, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois fans might feel a sense of déjà vu when they hear about Louisville transfer Tre White. Questions circulated early when he committed: Who is he? Where did this recruit come from? How can a player from a struggling Louisville team help us? Is this a reach for Coach Tim Anderson?
The Final Package Takes the Court
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 24, 2024
Champaign, IL - Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic, a 7-foot, 230-pound freshman, is now with his future teammates. Ivisic, along with fellow freshman Morez Johnson, will be handling everything that comes to the paint this upcoming season.
The Last but 'Big' Piece to Men's Basketball Arrives
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 22, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – After overcoming a few technical but common issues, Illinois' freshman center Tomislav Ivisic, a 7-foot-1, 230-pound jack of all trades, has finally made it to Champaign from Vodice, Croatia.
Ivisic, despite being a freshman, brings a unique skill set to the center position that Illinois has never had. Former All-American center Kofi Cockburn also stood at 7-foot-0 but weighed 300 pounds, using his sheer size to dominate opponents. Ivisic, however, will present a different look.
Talent Eventually Shows Itself: Illinois Five-Star Recruit Will Riley
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting July 21, 2024 […]
Don't Fall Asleep on Illinois Junior Ty Rodgers
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 20, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois basketball has retained two key players after an impressive Elite Eight finish: sophomore Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn and junior Ty Rodgers.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women Make the Final List for State's Top Prep
By Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 19, 2024
Champaign, IL - Just over two weeks ago, the Fighting Illini women's basketball team received exciting news from the nation's fifth-ranked prospect, Divine Bourrage, who announced that Illinois made her final cut. Bourrage's list includes LSU, Baylor, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, and Arizona.
Destiny Jackson, a 5-foot-11 guard from Whitney Young, released her top five schools this week.
Illinois Wing Ben Humrichous: "He's a bucket getter"
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 18, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — One of the most prolific scorers on the Illinois roster next year is Ben Humrichous, a 6-foot-9, 220-pound small forward from Tipton, Indiana. The Indiana prep was the third NCAA transfer to commit to Illinois head coach Brad Underwood in the 2024 class.
Arizona Transfer Combo Guard Kylan Boswell Adjusting Quite Nicely
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 17, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - To say Illinois wanted Kylan Boswell on their team would be a major understatement. Boswell, originally from Urbana, knew a lot about the Illinois program growing up. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound guard has been impressive recently in workouts.
Morez Johnson is Known Early in His Career as the Cheat Code
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 15, 2024
Champaign, IL – Illinois incoming freshman Morez Johnson Jr. from Thornton High School has already earned a new nickname: "Cheat Code."
Carey Booth is Making Himself at Home
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 14, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Notre Dame transfer Carey Booth is one of Illinois' first postseason acquisitions from the NCAA transfer portal.
Booth hails from Englewood, Colo., and attended Brewster Academy. His father, Calvin, played basketball for the Penn State Nittany Lions, (Calvin is currently the General Manager of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets).
Sophomore Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn, Paving His Own Path
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 13, 2024
Champaign, IL — The Illinois men's basketball team lost over eighty percent of their scoring from last year’s team. In fact, only two players returned for the 2024-25 season: sophomore guards Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn and junior Ty Rodgers.
Terrence Shannon Dominates in NBA Summer League Debut
STAFF REPORT July 13, 2024 Fans of the men’s […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Just How Good Is Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 11, 2024
Champaign, IL – Just several weeks ago, Illinois appeared to have Moscow, Russia guard Egor Demin locked up; it was just a matter of time before Demin was supposed to arrive on campus.
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