Basketball

Newest Illini Hoops Recruit Has Illinois Ties

Newest Illini Hoops Recruit Has Illinois Ties

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 18, 2023

Illini assistant coach Chester Frazier made a big impact with the Illini's newest recruit, so much so that a visit is in the works.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Hayven Smith

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Hayven Smith

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 13, 2023

Chicago--Illinois women's 6-foot-6 basketball recruit Hayven Smith, already committed to Illinois, was on the big courts at the national EYBL Nike tournament held in the Windy City this past weekend.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Layla Hays

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Layla Hays

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 13, 2023

When you are over 3,000 miles away and live in Alaska, it is probably tough to be recruited to play in the Big Ten. Illinois fans, please meet Layla Hays, probably one of the best-hidden basketball prospects in the entire country.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Divine Bourrage

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Divine Bourrage

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 12, 2023

Chicago--Illinois recruit Divine Bourrage showed the entire country why she is one of the country's best players.

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Chloe Johnson - An Extraordinary Recruit to Say the Least

Chloe Johnson - An Extraordinary Recruit to Say the Least

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 9, 2023

Chicago--The girls’ Nike EYBL has grown into a sporting event like nothing I have witnessed. The Tournament of Champions (TOC) in the Windy City showcased some of the best high school players in the country.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 2025 Illini Men's Basketball Offer List

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 2025 Illini Men's Basketball Offer List

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 8, 2023

Staying ahead in the recruiting game shows the sign of a strong program.

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Illinois Point Guard Issues Already Solved

Illinois Point Guard Issues Already Solved

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 6, 2023

During the entire off-season, everyone associated with the men's basketball team put a lot of focus into the next floor general in Champaign.

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Illinois Commit Morez Johnson Dominating at Nike EYBL Peach Jam

Illinois Commit Morez Johnson Dominating at Nike EYBL Peach Jam

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 5, 2023

IlliniGuys and Big Sports Radio have talked highly of Illinois commit Morez Johnson.

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Transfer Portal & NIL Learnings

Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Transfer Portal & NIL Learnings

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]

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Zach Hamer & Tyler Underwood Promoted By Illinois Basketball to On-Court Roles

Zach Hamer & Tyler Underwood Promoted By Illinois Basketball to On-Court Roles

With the new NCAA rules allowing for two more on-court, hands-on coaches, Illinois men’s basketball has promoted Zach Hamer and Tyler Underwood.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 3, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Following an NCAA rules change to allow a program to more basketball staff members to have on-court, hands-on coaching duties, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood simply elevated from within.

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Illini Golf Report: Dumont de Chassart Earns Another Top 10 Finish; Stricker Finishes 2nd in U.S. Senior Open While Mike Small Finishes With Under-Par Round

Illini Golf Report: Dumont de Chassart Earns Another Top 10 Finish; Stricker Finishes 2nd in U.S. Senior Open While Mike Small Finishes With Under-Par Round

Former Illini All-American Adrien Dumont de Chassart climbed 14 spots on the leaderboard with a final round 63 to tie for eighth in the Memorial Health Championship in Springfield.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 3, 2023

It’s currently a certainty that if Adrien Dumont de Chassart enters a professional golf tournament then a Top 10 finish for the former Illinois star player will follow on a Sunday afternoon.

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Mike Small Visits With the IlliniGuys

Mike Small Visits With the IlliniGuys

July 1, 2023 (Editor's Note: Illini golf coach Mike […]

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Illini Golf Coach Mike Small Makes Cut at U.S. Senior Open Leaderboard; Dumont de Chassart Six Back After 36 Holes of Local Korn Ferry Tour Event 

Illini Golf Coach Mike Small Makes Cut at U.S. Senior Open Leaderboard; Dumont de Chassart Six Back After 36 Holes of Local Korn Ferry Tour Event 

Mike Small managed to qualify for the weekend at […]

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Illini Golf Coach Mike Small Near Top of U.S. Senior Open Leaderboard

Illini Golf Coach Mike Small Near Top of U.S. Senior Open Leaderboard

Small managed to grind his way to a 1-under 70 on a brutal scoring day at the 2023 U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld Golf Course in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

June 30, 2023

Mike Small’s opening round at the 2023 United States Senior Open proves beyond a doubt that the University of Illinois men’s golf head coach practices what he preaches. 

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Top 2025 Recruit Destiny Jackson Enjoys Illinois Visit

Top 2025 Recruit Destiny Jackson Enjoys Illinois Visit

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 27, 2023

Illinois women's coach Shauna Green has done a remarkable job of attracting top-tier recruits in just her second year at the helm.

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