Illini Guard Jayden Epps Hospitalized and Released After Collapsing at Practice
Illinois guard Jayden Epps collapsed after physical contact at practice on Tuesday causing the freshman to be kept at Carle Hospital in Urbana overnight for testing and observation.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover Photo Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois guard Jayden Epps was hospitalized after collapsing during a practice session.
Could Former 5-Star Minnesota Decommit Be Illini's Gain?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
March 1, 2023
Dennis Evans, a 7-foot-1, 210-pound center from Riverside, California, started as a top 100, but not listed as a top 20 prospect in the 2023 class.
Exclusive 1-on-1 Interview With Illini All-Big Ten Guard Adalia McKenzie
(EDITOR's NOTE: Fighting Illini guard Adalia McKenzie is a member of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, giving her exclusive perspective each week. She was received honorable mention for the all-Big Ten team shortly after this interview.)
March 1, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Larry Smith: Adalia, 21st win to close out the regular season and doing it without two of your best players. What does that mean for you guys?
Adalia McKenzie: It means a lot. We know that this game was really huge for us and critical and really wanted this one and we definitely wanted to get the win for those who are out.
Will Ty Rodgers See His First Career Start vs. Michigan?
Illinois freshman forward Ty Rodgers’ effort level on both ends of the floor
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Less than two weeks before the bracket is announced for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Illinois may be considering a starting lineup and rotation change.
Following the disappointing 72-60 loss at Ohio State, which had lost 14 of its last 15 games before arriving at Schottenstein Center on Sunday, Illinois must now decide if the one player the head coach thinks is playing with the proper effort and energy is worthy of a first career start and bigger role.
Looking Ahead To The Illini's Future
February 27, 2023
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This season is a LONG way from being over, but already there are so many questions from fans about next year!
Who's going?
Who's staying?
What is the staff looking for in the transfer portal?
Nobody has his ear to the ground like longtime IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy, who gave his expert take today on the moves we are likely to see come April and May...EXCLUSIVELY for IlliniGuys members!
Monday Morning Musings - Feb. 27th
(EDITOR'S NOTE: IlliniGuys co-founder Larry Smith has covered sports from the local to the international level for 35 years, including 12 Final Fours and six NBA Finals. He is the creator of the Dirty Dozen, an office pool selection matrix that is 12-0 in its existence.)
By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Staff
(Cover photo courtesy The Sporting News)
---I'm jumping off the Illini rollercoaster until March 16th. That's when Illinois will play its opening round NCAA tournament (or will be doing the usual pregame media/practice routine the day before their opener).
“We’re just playing with no nasty”: Hope From Northwestern Win Dissolves in Columbus
Another emotionless and energy-free first 20 minutes puts Illinois in a massive hole that they can’t dig out of in a disappointing 72-60 loss at Ohio State.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 26, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After experiencing another first half where Illinois showed little energy and arguably even less execution on either end, the program’s sixth-year head coach simply shook his head and uttered the honest three-word nobody wanted to hear.
#25 Illini Crush Rutgers For Strong Finish To Regular Season
By IlliniGuys Staff
February 26, 2023
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Jada Peebles tied a season-high with 20 points as #25 Illinois jumped out to a 21-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and cruised to a 75-53 victory at Rutgers Sunday afternoon.
The win caps off an historic season for the Illini program and head coach Shauna Green. The 21 wins is the most ever under a first-year coach and ties the third highest win total in team history, while the 11 Big Ten victories is one shy of tying the program record.
Lowly Buckeyes Snap 9-Game Slide, Eliminate Illini From Big Ten Title Race
By IlliniGuys Staff February 26, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
March Means March Madness, but it also Means Transfer Portal
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 26, 2023
I think it is pretty safe to say that the University of Illinois men's basketball team did very well for itself in the transfer portal last season.
Illini Basketball Preview at Ohio State
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 26, 2023
Illinois (19-9, 10-7) at Ohio State (11-17, 3-14)
Exclusive IlliniGuys interview with Illini star guard Adalia McKenzie
February 24, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Larry Smith: Three Illini women have been named District all Academic - Geo Lopes, Kendall Bostic, and - the IlliniGal herself - Adalia McKenzie. She gets those dubs and she gets those A’s! Adalia – congratulations!
Adalia McKenzie: Thank you so much!
Illini Commit Morez Johnson Ready for a State Title Bid
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 25, 2023
Morez Johnson from St. Rita High School already appears to be a fan favorite, because he committed to the Illini two years ago.
The Sencire Harris Defensive Show: How the Illini Freshman Guard Impacted the Final 12 Minutes of a Dramatic Comeback Win
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 24, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Right before the halftime buzzer, Northwestern guard Boo Buie knew in his mind that Illinois didn’t have a guard to handle his offensive skills.
Illini Pull Off Biggest Comeback Of Season To Upset #21 Northwestern
By IlliniGuys Staff
February 23, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Terrence Shannon Jr., in his first action after missing two games due to a co scored 24 of his team-high 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from a season-worst 18 point halftime deficit to shock 21st ranked Northwestern 66-62 Thursday night at State Farm Center.
The victory overshadows a career-high 35 points from Wildcats star guard Boo Buie, but who was held without a field goal for the final 12 minutes of the game.
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