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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illini Women's Basketball Close Foreign Tour Games with 106-42 Win in Greece
Illinois Athletics August 9, 2024 PERISTERI, Greece - Game two […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Offers Simeon Basketball Star
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 8, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Illinois men's basketball program has a long history of connections with two areas in the state: Peoria and Simeon in Chicago.
Illinois Men's Basketball Program in for a Treat with Incoming Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis
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.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Spencer Ahrens Updates Recent Official Visit at Illinois
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.
Illinois Women's Basketball Newcomers Making Their Presence Felt
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.
Illinois Men's Tennis Alum Rajeev Ram Secures Silver Medal at 2024 Paris Olympics
Illinois Athletics August 3, 2024 PARIS – Illinois men's tennis […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Men's Assistant Basketball Coach Zach Hamer Invades Iowa for Potential Recruit
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.
Ex-Illini Golfers Once Again Flying Belgiun Flag in Olympics
For the third straight time since golf returned to […]
Big Ten Conference Announces 2025-28 Basketball Tournament Sites
Big Ten Conference Press Release July 31, 2024 ROSEMONT, […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Canada Prep Spencer Ahrens to Visit Illinois Thursday
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.
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