Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women Host 6-Foot-4 Layla Hays from Wasilla, AK
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 1, 2024
Champaign, IL - Layla Hays, a talented 6-foot-4 prospect from Wasilla, Alaska, is making waves in the world of women's basketball. Ranked 63rd in the country by ESPN’s 2025 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings, Hays has been traveling the nation, visiting top programs including the Fighting Illini.
Illini’s 2024 Home Run Leader Ryan Moerman Enters Transfer Portal
Illinois senior-to-be corner outfielder Ryan Moerman has entered the transfer portal after totaling 31 home runs, 104 RBIs and 97 runs scored in three seasons with the Illini.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 1, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The home run leader on the 2024 Illinois baseball team is in the transfer portal.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: 2025 PG Fears De-commits From Illini
July 1st, 2024
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
Champaign, IL - Early this afternoon, IlliniGuys learned that 2025 point guard Jeremiah Fears decommitted from Big Ten champion Illinois and has re-opened his recruitment.
The 6-foot-3 guard Joliet native, who currently plays at Compass Prep in Arizona, has been weighing this decision for several weeks, apparently right after he spent time at the Ubben Basketball Complex on campus working out and scrimmaging with would-be future teammates Ty Rodgers and Kylan Boswell, among others.
His father Jeremy Fears Sr. emphasized the decision was not a reflection on the university. “I want people to know, and this is factual, my son opening up his recruitment has absolutely nothing to do with Illinois itself, the school, or the staff. Right now, we’re just looking to explore future opportunities,” he said.
Through the Eyes of Treanette Redding, the Mother of Terrence Shannon Jr.
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 29, 2024 […]
TSJ Headed to Twin Cities: Terrence Shannon Jr. Selected 27th Overall by Minnesota in 2024 NBA Draft
Former Illinois All-American ends 12-year drought of first round […]
Terrence Shannon Jr. Eagerly Waiting For Hearing Name Called on NBA Draft Night
Former Illinois All-American guard Terrence Shannon Jr. could be […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Bolingbrook Point Guard Eyes His Home State University
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 26, 2024
RIVERSIDE, IL. — Last September, Illinois assistant basketball coach Tim Anderson saw enough from Davion Thompson, a 6-foot-3, 170-pound point guard from Bolingbrook, to offer him a scholarship to play for Illinois.
Sturdy for 30 - June 26 Edition
Brad Sturdy, Illini Insider & Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio shows
June 26, 2024
We have now entered the dead period for watching sports. We have the WNBA and MLB regular season…just doesn’t get it done for me.
Congrats to the Celtics, but looking back do we appreciate how dominant they were? 64 wins, 7 more than anyone else, and 16-3 in the playoffs. They never had a game 6.
Insider Notebook: To the College Gurus that Promote Pre-Season Top 25 Teams, Ked Says They Left One Team Out
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 26, 2024
Champaign, IL – Monday, Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood met with the media to discuss Terrence Shannon Jr.'s jersey being hung from the rafters, the non-conference schedule, his new prize recruit 6-foot-8 Will Riley, and how the team has looked so far in a handful of workouts.
Kankakee Prep Lincoln Williams Keeping Close Tabs on Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 25, 2024
RIVERSIDE, IL. — Lincoln Williams, an outstanding 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Kankakee, showcased his talent at the Riverside Brookfield High School shootout, not disappointing those in attendance. The four-star 2026 recruit displayed his skills in a matchup against Lemont High School, with Illinois assistant coach Tim Anderson watching closely.
Underwood & Illini Staff Showing No Concern Over Re-Classification of 5-Star Wing Will Riley
Will Riley, the newest, arguably most exciting and last member of the Illinois men’s basketball roster won’t be brought along slowly despite entering the college game a full year early.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 24, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Once he gets on the University of Illinois campus and inside the Ubben Basketball Complex this summer, Will Riley will likely be asked to compete with and against 22-year-old graduate transfer Ben Humrichous.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Will Riley, Illini Disruption & Binge-Worthy TV Shows
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]
Sturdy's Quick Take - Illini Land 5-Star Will Riley Commitment
In Will Riley, the Illini add another talented player […]
Illinois Men's Basketball Team Adds Key Piece to Next Year's Roster with Will Riley Commitment
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 23, 2024 […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Riverside Brookfield High School Summer Shootout is in its 21st Year and Going Strong
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 23, 2024
RIVERSIDE, Ill. — In an era where prep schools often dominate high school basketball, Riverside Brookfield High School continues to hold its ground with the annual Summer Shootout. "We have 84 teams in this year's event," said Mike Reingruber, head coach at Riverside Brookfield, in an interview with IlliniGuys. "The numbers are pretty consistent, usually around 80 teams each year, but this is the biggest with 84."
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