Basketball

French Prospect Zacharie Perrin Officially Joins Illini 2022-23 Roster 

French Prospect Zacharie Perrin Officially Joins Illini 2022-23 Roster 

Illinois announced the official addition of 6-foot-10 forward Zacharie […]

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Brad Underwood Has a Mike Ditka Problem

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Brad Underwood Has a Mike Ditka Problem

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular December 19, 2022 […]

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Illini Claw Mizzou To Score Season's Biggest Win To Date

Illini Claw Mizzou To Score Season's Biggest Win To Date

By W. Elijah Smith - IlliniGuys Contributor December 18, […]

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Sturdy's 4 Takeaways from Alabama A&M

Sturdy's 4 Takeaways from Alabama A&M

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

Cover Photo Courtesy of Steve Snider, IlliniGuys

December 18, 2022

The Illini beat Alabama A&M on Saturday 68-47 in what looked like a ho hum effort and result if you just look at the final totals.

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#18 Illini Survive Upset Bid By Alabama A&M

#18 Illini Survive Upset Bid By Alabama A&M

By IlliniGuys Staff December 17, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy […]

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Illini Basketball Preview vs Alabama A&M

Illini Basketball Preview vs Alabama A&M

IlliniGuys Staff and Sports Information Director December 17, 2022 […]

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Coleman Hawkins on Illini Freshmen: “It’s been a little too timid around here and too soft”

Coleman Hawkins on Illini Freshmen: “It’s been a little too timid around here and too soft”

Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins said Friday he liked what Brad Underwood said after the 74-59 loss to Penn State but what the junior forward does mind is being told to “cool down” on the freshmen.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 17, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Following the 74-59 loss to Penn State, Coleman Hawkins says he still hasn’t figured out how to properly address the situation with several members of this Illinois men’s basketball roster. 

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How Will The Illini Respond?

How Will The Illini Respond?

December 15, 2022

It's been a tough week at Ubben for the Illinois men's basketball program.  A week intended to focus on final exams, despite the persistent cloud from last Saturday's upset home loss to Penn State that just won't go away.

Head coach Brad Underwood held nothing back in blasting his team's lack of leadership in that game in perhaps his most fiery postgame speech during his Illinois tenure.

How will the players respond, starting with this Saturday's non-conference game vs. Alabama A&M (3pm CT, BTN)?  The fellas give their thoughts on this week's IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular:

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Illini Women’s Hoops Survive Road Test at Butler 65-63

Illini Women’s Hoops Survive Road Test at Butler 65-63

Illinois improves to 9-2 in 2022-23 season with a […]

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Sturdy's 4 Takeaways - The Illini's Very Bad Day versus Penn State

Sturdy's 4 Takeaways - The Illini's Very Bad Day versus Penn State

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

December 11, 2022

Coming off of the win against Texas, the Illini were feeling good about themselves, perhaps a bit too good.

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Rough Defensive Effort & Poor Second-Half Offense For No. 17 Illini Leads To Blowout Loss to Penn State

Rough Defensive Effort & Poor Second-Half Offense For No. 17 Illini Leads To Blowout Loss to Penn State

Just days after defeating the No. 2 team in the country on a neutral floor, No. 17 Illinois drops its worst loss at home since March 7, 2019.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 10, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois simply forgot to bring its defense back home from New York City and saw its second-half offense unable to make another comeback. 

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Illinois Basketball Preview vs Penn State

Illinois Basketball Preview vs Penn State

IlliniGuys Staff and Illinois Sports Information December 10, 2022 […]

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Illini Hitting Their Stride

Illini Hitting Their Stride

Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer December 9, 2022 Illinois […]

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Sturdy's Exclusive - New York Rewind & NBA Scouts

Sturdy's Exclusive - New York Rewind & NBA Scouts

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

December 9, 2022

Whirlwind 36 hours from the time I left my house and drove 4 hours to Chicago, flew to NYC, then back to Chicago and back home.

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Watch: Illini coach Shauna Green talks after win over Rutgers

Watch: Illini coach Shauna Green talks after win over Rutgers

Illini women's basketball coach Shauna Green talks after getting […]

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