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2025 Portal Kombat: Vol. IX

2025 Portal Kombat: Vol. IX

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

April 16, 2025

(Editor's note: the following includes the update Brad shared with IlliniGuys members on our premium board this morning. Sign up for up-to-the-minute updates.)

Dame Sarr is going to declare for the NBA Draft

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: The Latest on Adam Miller

Ked's Recruiting Roundup: The Latest on Adam Miller

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 16, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – When the transfer portal opened on March 24, IlliniGuys urged fans to buckle up for what was sure to be a wild ride during Portal Kombat. But no one could have predicted one of the earliest surprises, former Illini guard Adam Miller entering the portal and expressing interest in returning to Illinois.

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News: Illini Freshman Will Riley Declares For 2025 NBA Draft 

News: Illini Freshman Will Riley Declares For 2025 NBA Draft 

After winning the Big Ten Conference’s Sixth Man of […]

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News: Illini Freshman Guard Kasparas Jakucionis Declares For 2025 NBA Draft 

News: Illini Freshman Guard Kasparas Jakucionis Declares For 2025 NBA Draft 

Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis will attempt to become the […]

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Ked's Recruiting/Portal Kombat Roundup - Sunday April 13 Update

Ked's Recruiting/Portal Kombat Roundup - Sunday April 13 Update

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

Photo courtesy of eurohoops.net

April 13, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – A lot has happened in Illini basketball land since my last report, so let’s get going with the latest update.

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Illinois women find proven scoring guard from the portal: Maddie Webber from Villanova

Illinois women find proven scoring guard from the portal: Maddie Webber from Villanova

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 13, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois women's basketball program didn’t panic when players entered the transfer portal or committed to other programs. Illinois is looking for a certain type of player, and they continue to live by their creed: They do things #OneWay.

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Nike Hoop Summit - Illini Commit Mirkovic, Target Sarr Impress

Nike Hoop Summit - Illini Commit Mirkovic, Target Sarr Impress

The Nike Hoop Summit is a week-long event held in Portland featuring the top young players from across the globe culminating with a USA v the World game on Saturday night.

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Insider

April 13, 2025

Numerous players that will eventually make an impact in both college and the NBA participate and on Saturday the Illini got to check out a pair of players they have interest in.

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News: Aaliyah Guyton Leaves the Hawkeye State to Come Home and Play for the Illini

News: Aaliyah Guyton Leaves the Hawkeye State to Come Home and Play for the Illini

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting April […]

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The Ivisic Twins: Tomislav and Zvonimir Looking to Cause Problems for Opposing Teams

The Ivisic Twins: Tomislav and Zvonimir Looking to Cause Problems for Opposing Teams

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 11, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The recent miss of former Iowa Hawkeye sharpshooter Josh Dix to Creighton may have taken the spotlight away from a major addition to Illinois’ roster for the 2025-26 season: Zvonimir Ivisic. The 7-foot-2, 245-pound forward joins his twin brother Tomislav in Champaign from the transfer portal from Arkansas, and while the move didn’t seem to grab headlines, it certainly should have.

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Prince: Tyler Underwood Can't Win Because Of Who He Is

Prince: Tyler Underwood Can't Win Because Of Who He Is

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting April […]

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Ked's IlliniGuys Report – 4.9.2025

Ked's IlliniGuys Report – 4.9.2025

By Kedric Prince – IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team ended the 2024-25 season with a 75-84 loss to Kentucky in Milwaukee during the second round of the NCAA Tournament last month.

Since that game, a lot has changed for Illinois basketball. The NCAA transfer portal opened on March 24 and will close on April 22. Since the portal opened, the Illini have lost the following players:

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2025 Portal Kombat - Vol. VIII

2025 Portal Kombat - Vol. VIII

April 9, 2025

Here is the latest from IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy on the IlliniGuys premium message boards:

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Sturdy: A Great Redshirt Year

Sturdy: A Great Redshirt Year

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

April 8, 2025

Lost in the announcements of players like Kylan Boswell, Tomislav Ivisic, Ty Rodgers and Jake Davis returning, as well as portal additions like Zvonimir Ivisic, the Illini have another 6’10 post player looking to be in the mix up front next season. 2024 graduate and 4-star top 100 recruit Jason Jakstys used his redshirt season to improve his strength, gain weight and increase his readiness to play in 2025-26.

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News: Illinois Receives Commitment from Power Forward David Mirkovic

News: Illinois Receives Commitment from Power Forward David Mirkovic

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

April 7, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Believe it or not, Illinois will have a basketball roster, with players that many might not be familiar with, but the Illini are still finding the right fit. From the look of things, Illinois continues to search for players who are proven shooters with today's news.

On Monday, the Illini received a commitment from 6-foot-9, 250-pound power forward David Mirkovic from Serbia (Montenegro). The Illini are looking to replace freshman Morez Johnson Jr. with a player who brings a more refined perimeter game. Mirkovic is a better shooter from the floor, can put the ball on the deck, and finish both great rebounders. The difference appears to be that those skills come naturally for Mirkovic and he's proven it.

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Heat Checks & Hail Marys – Does Underwood Have a Plan & Is Scheyer Another Ryan Day

Heat Checks & Hail Marys – Does Underwood Have a Plan & Is Scheyer Another Ryan Day

Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular April 7, 2025 Duke […]

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