Basketball

Freshman Phenom Gradually Finding His Groove

Freshman Phenom Gradually Finding His Groove

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 2, 2024

Champaign, ILL – Illinois associate head men’s basketball coach Orlando Antigua didn’t recruit Will Riley just to fill out the roster. He saw the potential in the Kitchener, Ontario native and believed Riley could eventually become a star in the Big Ten.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Brandon Lee Sets Official Visit Date to Illinois

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Brandon Lee Sets Official Visit Date to Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 28, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, IL — August marks the beginning of college football, but it’s also a pivotal time for recruiting high school football and basketball players as they visit campuses across the country.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Men's Latest Basketball Offer: Keaton Wagler

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Men's Latest Basketball Offer: Keaton Wagler

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 26, 2024

Champaign, IL – Illinois basketball fans are known for their keen awareness when it comes to basketball recruits, and last week was no exception. The Illini extended an offer to senior Keaton Wagler, a 6-foot-4, 175-pound shooting guard from Shawnee, Kansas, from the class of 2025.

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Make or Break Year for Sophomore Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn?

Make or Break Year for Sophomore Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn?

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 23, 2024

Champaign, Ill. — This isn't another player breakdown like the summer preview; instead, it’s a reflection of the valuable information and feedback IlliniGuys received during last month’s workouts.

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Illinois Men’s Basketball to Play Charity Exhibition Game at Ole Miss

Illinois Men’s Basketball to Play Charity Exhibition Game at Ole Miss

Illinois Athletics August 22, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois will […]

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The More Teams Are Eliminated, the Greater the Chances for the Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The More Teams Are Eliminated, the Greater the Chances for the Illini

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 22, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Earlier this week, IlliniGuys learned that All-American guard Divine Bourrage, a 6-foot-0 standout from Davenport, IA. has canceled her visit to Arizona.

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What Did We Learn This Summer About the Center Position Between Morez Johnson and Tomislav Ivisic?

What Did We Learn This Summer About the Center Position Between Morez Johnson and Tomislav Ivisic?

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 21, 2024

Champaign, IL – The Illini men's basketball team took a break this summer, with most players returning home to spend time with their families, while others went on vacation. This period also allowed the coaches to enjoy some quality time with their loved ones after a demanding spring and summer filled with recruiting and workouts.

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Illinois Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Announced

Illinois Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Announced

Illinois Athletic Department August 20, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois […]

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Quad Cities Has Another Star Athlete With an Illinois Offer

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Quad Cities Has Another Star Athlete With an Illinois Offer

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 19, 2024

Eldridge, IA. – The Fighting Illini have increasingly drawn top talent to Champaign, in recent years…baseball and football.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women’s Basketball Program Gaining More National Attention

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women’s Basketball Program Gaining More National Attention

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

Photo Courtesy: Twin ViZuals

August 18, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois women’s head coach Shauna Green is aiming high as she and her staff work to recruit top talent from Illinois, the Midwest, and now nationally.

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Illini Jackson Buchanan Cruises into U.S. Amateur Semifinals After 4&3 Victory

Illini Jackson Buchanan Cruises into U.S. Amateur Semifinals After 4&3 Victory

Illinois golfer Jackson Buchanan has become the first Illini player under head coach Mike Small to advance to the final four round of the United States Amateur Championship. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Photo credit: Chris Keane/USGA

August 16, 2024

For the first time this week, Jackson Buchanan needed little to no back nine drama to advance through a match in the 2024 United States Amateur Championship. 

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Illini Jackson Buchanan Pulls Off Two Dramatic Wins to Advance to U.S. Amateur Quarterfinals

Illini Jackson Buchanan Pulls Off Two Dramatic Wins to Advance to U.S. Amateur Quarterfinals

Illinois golfer Jackson Buchanan survives “long day” to be one of three Illini players since 2010 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2024 United States Amateur Championship. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Photo credit: Chris Keane/USGA

August 15, 2024

Let Jackson Buchanan go ahead and describe in the simplest of terms what he accomplished today at the 2024 United States Amateur Championship. 

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Illini Jackson Buchanan Advances to 2nd Round in 2024 U.S. Amateur

Illini Jackson Buchanan Advances to 2nd Round in 2024 U.S. Amateur

For the second consecutive year, Illinois golfer Jackson Buchanan has advanced to the second round of the United States Amateur Championship

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 14, 2024

The Big Ten Conference Player of the Year selection has advanced to the second day of match play in our country’s most prestigious amateur golf tournament. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois in the Market for Another Playmaker in Amari Evans

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois in the Market for Another Playmaker in Amari Evans

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 14, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, IL. — Amari Evans, a four-star combo guard from Atlanta, has narrowed his list of potential schools to 10, including Illinois, they are Ole Miss, Mississippi State, TCU, Georgetown, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Villanova, Pittsburgh, and Xavier.

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Ked Recruiting Roundup - Illini Gains Momentum with Guard Brandon Lee

Ked Recruiting Roundup - Illini Gains Momentum with Guard Brandon Lee

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 11, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As the Illinois men’s basketball program hits the high school recruiting trail, the team is shifting its focus after mastering the NCAA transfer portal.

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