Illini’s Perplexingly Cold Perimeter Shooting Results in 62-52 Home Loss to Boilermakers
Illinois misses 22 of 26 from three-point range leading […]
Illini’s Perplexingly Cold Perimeter Shooting Results in 62-52 Home Loss to Boilermakers
Illinois misses 22 of 26 from three-point range leading […]
Sturdy's Takeaways - Ohio State Edition
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
January 25, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
The Illini got back on the winning side of things with a 69-60 win over Ohio State on Tuesday night behind a balanced offensive performance and some stellar defense as they moved to 14-6 overall and 5-4 in league play. Terrence Shannon had 17 to lead the way, but the Illini got 14 from Jayden Epps, 12 from Matthew Mayer and a complete performance from Coleman Hawkins with 11 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks as they controlled the game for the final 30 minutes against the Buckeyes.
Here’s a quick recap:
These 4 Things:
Did The Women's McDonald's All-American Committee Forget One?
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
Jan. 25, 2023
On Tuesday live on ESPN, it announced the winners of the 2023 men's and women's McDonald's All-American team. From a recruiting standpoint, I was not expecting a player from the men's 2023 recruiting class to make the list, but for the women's side, I did.
Several fans asked me personally on our message boards if I thought the selection process was somewhat political; for the first time ever, I can say “yes,” only because I have a little proof.
No Flu For You: Matthew Mayer Rebounds From Illness With Inspiring Performance vs. Ohio State
Illinois forward Matthew Mayer spent the last few days in bed with the flu but newfound health led to 12 points and a comfortable win.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
(Photos courtesy Ron Johnson/USA Today Sports)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In case anybody might have been wondering, a healthy Matthew Mayer without the flu is a better basketball player than the opposite.
The Illinois graduate transfer had practically every physical and medical reason to feel, look and most importantly act differently than the last time he stepped on the State Farm Center playing floor. Following a scoreless outing in 22 minutes against Indiana in which Mayer was likely in between being sick in the bathroom, Mayer couldn’t have been more different for a simple reason. He felt better.
Complete Effort Nets Illini Dominant Win Over Buckeyes
By IlliniGuys Staff January 24, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Bloomington Guard Cole Certa Receives Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 24, 2023
Illinois recently offered Blooming Central Catholic 6-foot-4 point guard Cole Certa last week.
Zack Hawkinson will Visit Tonight's Ohio State Game
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 24, 2023
IlliniGuys learned that at tonight's Ohio State basketball game
Illini Basketball Preview - Ohio State
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
January 24, 2023
Illinois (13-6, 4-4) vs. Ohio State (11-8, 3-5) Jan. 24, 2023
#21 Illini Survive Physical Test to Complete Regular Season Sweep of Northwestern
#21 Illinois dominates Northwestern in the paint 44-20 thanks to a double-double from Kendall Bostic to take the first regular season sweep of the in-state rivalry in a decade.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 22, 2023
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Illinois head coach Shauna Green sent a text message to Kendall Bostic
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - A Bad Night for All Against Indiana
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular January 22, 2023 […]
The Future Plans for Guard Niccolo Moretti
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 21, 2023
When the Fighting Illini introduced point guard Niccolo Moretti to their roster
“They didn’t ever send the double so I had to make them pay”: Underwood Not Worried About Trayce Jackson-Davis’ 35 points in Loss to Hoosiers
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood publicly says he’s fine with giving up nearly a career night to Trayce Jackson-Davis but was worried about Indiana’s perimeter shooting if they doubled the post.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Everything out of the mouth of the Illinois’ six-year head coach insists Trayce Jackson-Davis’ 35 points wasn’t a problem.
Illini See Their Four-Game Win Streak Crash & Burn Against Hoosiers
By IlliniGuys Staff
January 19, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - There is nobody in America who is happier that Kofi Cockburn no longer wears an Illini uniform than Trayce Jackson-Davis.
After being owned for three years by the massive two-time All-American, Jackson-Davis exploded for a season-high 35 points as Indiana dominated their rival, 80-65 Thursday night.
It was a must-win effort for the Hoosiers, the preseason Big Ten favorite who was in danger of falling four games behind front-running Purdue. But they played like a team with everything to lose, dominating the game on both ends. Indiana shot a season-best 65% from the field, eclipsing the 61% effort against Morehead State in their season opener back in early November.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
January 19, 2023
The next highly touted point guard to attend the University of Illinois is Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Amani Hansberry Update
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 19, 2023
We are in the meat of the basketball season
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