Basketball

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 6, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, IL – As the college football season gets underway, Illinois fans are already buzzing about the upcoming basketball season, thanks to an exciting new addition to the team. The Illinois basketball program has a roster of many new stars, many of whom are yet to play a single game. Among these rising talents is Kasparas Jakucionis, a 6-foot-6 combo guard from Vilnius, Lithuania.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 5, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Late last week, Illinois hosted 6-foot-9 wing Spencer Ahrens, a promising prospect from Canada. Although the Illini did not secure a commitment, they made significant progress in their recruitment efforts.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 4, 2024

Champaign, IL – The Illinois women's basketball team is preparing for a foreign tour of Italy and Greece from August 2-12. This is the first overseas trip for Illinois since head coach Shauna Green took over three years ago.

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Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 2, 2024

Champaign, IL — The pre-season team workouts have ended, but as August rolls in, the focus for Illinois men's basketball shifts to recruiting.

On Thursday, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and his staff welcomed a pair of visitors to campus.

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Big Ten Conference Press Release July 31, 2024 ROSEMONT, […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 31, 2024

Champaign, Ill. — Spencer Ahrens, a 6-foot-9 forward from Oakville, Ontario, will begin his official visits this fall, starting with Illinois. The Class of 2025 prospect is scheduled to visit the Fighting Illini’s campus on Thursday.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 29, 2024

Champaign, IL - Illini Nation has its eyes set on Mikel Brown Jr., one of the nation's top playmakers, as he announces the first six schools he plans to visit.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 28, 2024

Champaign, IL. - Shauna Green and her coaching staff are making significant strides in recruiting, positioning themselves to potentially land one of the nation's top five recruiting classes next year. The Illinois women's basketball program is in a strong position with three top 25 players in the 2025 class: guards Divine Bourrage from Davenport North, Destiny Jackson from Whitney Young, and 6-foot wing Taliyah Henderson from Salpointe Catholic High School in Arizona.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 27, 2024

Champaign, IL. - When it comes to Illinois basketball recruiting, all eyes are on head coach Brad Underwood and his staff. With another outstanding team secured for the 2024-25 season, let's take a closer look at a couple of recruits involving Illinois.

Kedric Prince, Director of Recruiting 

July 27, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Amidst the buzz surrounding the new faces on the Illinois basketball team, one notable addition has largely gone unnoticed. Jason Jakstys, a 6-foot-10 stretch forward from Yorkville, is quietly making his mark.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 26, 2024

Champaign, IL - Mercer transfer guard Jake Davis was the first prospect to commit to Illinois after their Elite Eight run this past season. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and assistant coach Tyler Underwood saw the interest from Davis, reviewed extensive game footage, and promptly offered him a scholarship.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 25, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois fans might feel a sense of déjà vu when they hear about Louisville transfer Tre White. Questions circulated early when he committed: Who is he? Where did this recruit come from? How can a player from a struggling Louisville team help us? Is this a reach for Coach Tim Anderson?

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 24, 2024

Champaign, IL - Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic, a 7-foot, 230-pound freshman, is now with his future teammates. Ivisic, along with fellow freshman Morez Johnson, will be handling everything that comes to the paint this upcoming season.