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Fighting Illini Athletics Announce Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Fighting Illini Athletics Announce Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Class of 12 Star Athletes, Coaches and Administrators Highlight […]

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Illini Women's Golf Coach Renee Slone Talks With IlliniGuys About NCAA Tournament

Illini Women's Golf Coach Renee Slone Talks With IlliniGuys About NCAA Tournament

May 8, 2023

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Illinois women's golf coach Renee Slone appeared on the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show this weekend to talk about her team's first Big Ten championship and ticket to the NCAA tournament.

Larry Smith: Coach, let’s start with the weekend that got you here.  Talk about winning the first Big Ten women’s golf championship EVER, the victory that sends you to the NCAA Regional in San Antonio.

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Illinois Women Hitting the Jackpot in Recruiting, Landing Berry Wallace

Illinois Women Hitting the Jackpot in Recruiting, Landing Berry Wallace

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 6, 2023

There is an old saying: never look back.

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Illinois Among Those Chasing Utah Valley Transfer Aziz Bandaogo

Illinois Among Those Chasing Utah Valley Transfer Aziz Bandaogo

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

May 4, 2023

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For a moment this spring, there was some buzz that star Michigan center Hunter Dickinson's transfer portal journey might land him in Illinois orange and blue for his final collegiate season.

But, long before Dickinson's Thursday morning announcement that he will run with Kansas, the Illini coaching staff had already turned its attention to Utah Valley transfer big man Aziz Bandaogo. 

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Recruiting: Illinois Women Land Skilled 2024 Forward Hayven Smith

Recruiting: Illinois Women Land Skilled 2024 Forward Hayven Smith

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Recruiting for the

Recruiting for the "Right Fit" is Real & Recruiting Rumors

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Illini Offseason Practice Report

Illini Offseason Practice Report

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

May 1, 2023

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When Quincy Guerrier made his official visit a couple of weeks ago, he was able to scrimmage with some of the current players on campus.

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Wenninger Tosses Complete-Game, One-Hit, Gem in 7-0 Illini Victory

Wenninger Tosses Complete-Game, One-Hit, Gem in 7-0 Illini Victory

Illinois Athletic Department April 30, 2023 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Fighting […]

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Now a Full Year on the Job, Shauna Green Pursing Top Recruits

Now a Full Year on the Job, Shauna Green Pursing Top Recruits

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Illinois Extends Offer to Mikey Lewis West Coast Guard

Illinois Extends Offer to Mikey Lewis West Coast Guard

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Don't Sleep on High School Phenom Amani Hansberry

Don't Sleep on High School Phenom Amani Hansberry

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Illinois Women Land Top 35 Transfer Prospect Shay Bollin

Illinois Women Land Top 35 Transfer Prospect Shay Bollin

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

April 25, 2023

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Illinois women's head coach Shauna Green and her staff continue to make waves this offseason, getting a commitment Tuesday afternoon from Duke transfer Shay Bollin.

The 6'3" wing/center provides another badly needed front court piece for a program coming off its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2013.  In talking with Big Ten television analyst Meghan McKeown, she said, "Illinois is a good team, but they could use some depth in the front court."

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EYBL Girls Update in Hampton, Virginia

EYBL Girls Update in Hampton, Virginia

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Sophomore Jeremiah Fears Earning National Attention

Sophomore Jeremiah Fears Earning National Attention

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The Third Time's a Charm for Brad Underwood, as Quincy Guerrier Commits

The Third Time's a Charm for Brad Underwood, as Quincy Guerrier Commits

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

April 24, 2023

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Finally, after three tries, Illinois men's coach Brad Underwood landed Quebec City, Quebec (Canada) wing Quincy Guerrier. He has been recruited hard by the Illinois staff; this should show fans what Underwood thinks of Guerrier.

Guerrier committed to Syracuse, then transferred to Oregon, and, now as a graduate student, Underwood finally landed his guy with the help of assistant coach Tim Anderson.

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