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Illini Basketball Preview versus Minnesota

Illini Basketball Preview versus Minnesota

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

February 20, 2023

Illinois (17-9, 8-7) vs. Minnesota (7-17, 1-13)

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Illinois Commit Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn is a Man on a Mission

Illinois Commit Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn is a Man on a Mission

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 20, 2023

Illinois fans, if you follow Twitter, I am sure by now, you have seen video updates on your future point guard.

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“I lived in Ubben”: Genesis Bryant’s Road to Recovery Ends in a 23-Point Win

“I lived in Ubben”: Genesis Bryant’s Road to Recovery Ends in a 23-Point Win

Illinois junior guard Genesis Bryant’s first game back since severely injuring her ankle at Nebraska 10 days ago ended with 21 points and a blowout win for the Illini.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 19, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Madison Dabrowski/Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Genesis Bryant took a page from Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito’s playbook on how to recover from a severe ankle injury in a week - just don’t leave the practice facility.

Ever since suffering the injury, which Illinois head coach Shuana Green has publicly admitted multiple times after the eight-point win at Nebraska just 10 days prior was in her mind “really bad”, the Ubben Basketball Complex across the street from State Farm Center became her new home.

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Illini Run Past Lions for 1st 20-Win Season Since 2008

Illini Run Past Lions for 1st 20-Win Season Since 2008

By IlliniGuys Staff February 19, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- […]

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Sturdy's Indiana Takeaways

Sturdy's Indiana Takeaways

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

February 19, 2023

The Illini couldn’t get it done on the road at Indiana on Saturday

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Rough Loss but Positive Signs of Life

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Rough Loss but Positive Signs of Life

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular February 19, 2023 […]

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Underwood Encouraged Following Heartbreaking Loss in Bloomington

Underwood Encouraged Following Heartbreaking Loss in Bloomington

The Illinois sixth-year head coach enjoyed the effort and early-game intensity that he saw from an Illini team that was missing its leading scorer and didn’t make a three-pointer in the second half. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 18, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The first three words Illinois head coach Brad Underwood used to describe his team’s third straight road loss were proud, excited and elated. 

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Illini Falters Late as No. 14 Hoosiers Sweep Season Series

Illini Falters Late as No. 14 Hoosiers Sweep Season Series

Indiana managed to connect on five of its last seven field goals to lead into a 71-68 victory over the Illini as Illinois has now lost three games in a row away from State Farm Center. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 18, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Illinois simply couldn’t close a critical road game out as Indiana made five of its last seven field goals in route to pulling off a 71-68 victory. 

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Without Shannon, Newly Healthy Luke Goode’s Role May Instantly Increase vs. Hoosiers

Without Shannon, Newly Healthy Luke Goode’s Role May Instantly Increase vs. Hoosiers

Without leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. at Indiana today, Illinois may need more from newly activated Luke Goode as he makes his return to his home state. 

Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 18, 2023

Luke Goode categorized his goal of getting back on the floor for Illinois by mid-January to play Indiana in Champaign as “ambitious” and a lesson he learned from his father Craig.

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Illini Basketball Preview at Indiana

Illini Basketball Preview at Indiana

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

February 18, 2023

ILLINOIS (17-8, 8-6) at  No. 14 Indiana (18-8, 9-6)

Date | Time

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 | 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET)

Location

Bloomington, Ind. | Assembly Hall

Tickets

Sold Out | Stub Hub

Television

ESPN (Brian Custer, Robbie Hummel & Myron Medcalf)

Live Stream

espn.com/watch | ESPN App

Radio 

Busey Bank Illini Sports Network | Varsity Network App | SiriusXM 386, SXM App 976

The Fighting Illini visit the #14 ranked Indiana Hoosiers at the famed Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN.

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IlliniGuys Exclusive: 'IlliniGal' Adalia McKenzie talks about loss at Maryland

IlliniGuys Exclusive: 'IlliniGal' Adalia McKenzie talks about loss at Maryland

IlliniGuys co-founders Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy talked with the "IlliniGal" - Adalia McKenzie - about Sunday's loss at Maryland.

Adalia's analysis is an IlliniGuys exclusive which you will only find on IlliniGuys.com as we are proud to include Illini women's basketball in our coverage.

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Penn State Upsets the Illini Again (Last Night was a Sequel No Illini Fan Wanted to Watch)

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Penn State Upsets the Illini Again (Last Night was a Sequel No Illini Fan Wanted to Watch)

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular February 15, 2023 […]

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“We just didn’t play hard”: Underwood Disgruntled With Illini’s Effortless Loss at Penn State

“We just didn’t play hard”: Underwood Disgruntled With Illini’s Effortless Loss at Penn State

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Illini Freshman Forward Zacharie Perrin Leaves Team & Returning to France

Illini Freshman Forward Zacharie Perrin Leaves Team & Returning to France

Zacharie Perrin leaves the Illini program just over two […]

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Raleigh North Carolina Wing Visits Illinois

Raleigh North Carolina Wing Visits Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 14, 2023

IlliniGuys caught up with

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