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Illinois Women Making a Big Impression on Potential Recruits

Illinois Women Making a Big Impression on Potential Recruits

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 10, 2023

It is glaringly obvious that the Illinois women's basketball program is the talk of the conference this year due to its instant success.

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Illinois Preview vs Nebraska

Illinois Preview vs Nebraska

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Underwood Hints Luke Goode Could Soon Return to Practice 

Underwood Hints Luke Goode Could Soon Return to Practice 

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood confirms sophomore wing Luke Goode (foot/ankle) has a doctor’s appointment that could get the 6-foot-7 guard/forward cleared to return to practice. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 9, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The next step toward Luke Goode returning to the practice floor could potentially hinge on a doctor's appointment scheduled for later this week. 

The sophomore wing, who suffered a bone fracture in his left foot in the preseason dark scrimmage at Lindenwood University against Kansas in October, has missed each of Illinois’ first 15 games with the injury but the Fort Wayne, Ind. native has been walking without a protective boot for the last weeks. 

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Illini Women’s Basketball Ranked in AP Top 25 Poll For First Time in 23 Years

Illini Women’s Basketball Ranked in AP Top 25 Poll For First Time in 23 Years

Following one of the best starts in program history, […]

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Sturdy's Takeaways - Illini Rebound to Handle Wisconsin

Sturdy's Takeaways - Illini Rebound to Handle Wisconsin

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

December 8, 2023

Illinois got its first win of 2023 and first win in Big Ten Conference play by knocking off its third ranked team this season.

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Illini Can’t Pull Off Top Five Upset in Columbus: No. 3 Buckeyes Survive 87-81

Illini Can’t Pull Off Top Five Upset in Columbus: No. 3 Buckeyes Survive 87-81

From the moment Illinois went up 57-40 with six minutes and 56 seconds left in third quarter, No. 3 Ohio State outscored the Illini 47-24 to prevent Illinois from securing huge upset win. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Cover Photo Credit: Joseph Scheller/Columbus Dispatch /USA TODAY NETWORK

January 8, 2023

Illinois first-year head coach Shauna Green has stated publicly numerous times that moral victories do not exist in her women’s basketball program. 

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Much Needed Win Against Wisconsin

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Much Needed Win Against Wisconsin

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Cover Photo Credit: […]

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Illinois Knock Off Third Ranked Team This Season With 79-69 Victory vs. No. 14 Wisconsin

Illinois Knock Off Third Ranked Team This Season With 79-69 Victory vs. No. 14 Wisconsin

Illinois gets first Big Ten Conference victory and first victory of the 2023 calendar year with a noticeably different offensive performance in front of a sold-out State Farm Center. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Cover Photo Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

January 7, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois got its first win of 2023 and first win in Big Ten Conference play by knocking off its third ranked team this season. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The State's Best, Aaliyah Guyton Taking Notice of Illinois

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The State's Best, Aaliyah Guyton Taking Notice of Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 7, 2023

Aaliyah Guyton is a 2024 5-foot-9 guard from Peoria High School

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Former 5-Star Freshman Point Guard Skyy Clark Takes a Break from Illinois Basketball Program

Former 5-Star Freshman Point Guard Skyy Clark Takes a Break from Illinois Basketball Program

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 6, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

No one within or surrounding the Illini basketball program thought the Orange and Blue career of Skyy Clark would last four years.  It turns out, it may not even last four months.

In a shocking development, the former five-star Skyy Clark has decided to take a break from the Illinois program after one semester and just 13 games. Clark was given the keys to drive the team, but lost his starting job to fellow freshman Sencire Harris as head coach Brad Underwood shook up his lineup and wanted to promote Harris' tenacity on defense.

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Watch: Illini coach Shauna Green and players Kendall Bostic & Adalia McKenzie talk about Northwestern win

Watch: Illini coach Shauna Green and players Kendall Bostic & Adalia McKenzie talk about Northwestern win

Illini coach Shauna Green and players Kendall Bostic and […]

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Illini Women’s Hoops Survive Northwestern’s Upset Bid For 7th Straight Win

Illini Women’s Hoops Survive Northwestern’s Upset Bid For 7th Straight Win

The 85-79 victory was Illinois’ first win over Northwestern […]

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Sturdy's 5 Takeaways: Northwestern

Sturdy's 5 Takeaways: Northwestern

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst

January 5, 2023

(Cover photo Illinois Athletics)

The Illini are now 0-3 in Big Ten play after a 73-60 loss at Northwestern that saw the lack of offense rear its ugly head again against a veteran Northwestern squad. The Wildcats turned a 4 point deficit into a big lead with a 22-2 run in the second half as the Illini fell to 9-5 overall. Northwestern moved top 11-3 and 2-1 in Big Ten play with the win.

Here’s what we saw:

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The Curious Case of Coleman Hawkins Currently Mystifying Illini Coaches & Teammates

The Curious Case of Coleman Hawkins Currently Mystifying Illini Coaches & Teammates

In a 73-60 loss at Northwestern, Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins’ unselfish tendency to become a pass-first and sometimes pass-only player is hampering the Illini’s offense. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 5, 2023

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Curing the mystery of whatever is going on in the mind of Coleman Hawkins has gone from an understanding to a polite suggestion transforming into a loud, ill-mannered demand and now is a tortured plea. 

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2nd Half Cat Scratch Fever Fells Illini in Evanston

2nd Half Cat Scratch Fever Fells Illini in Evanston

IlliniGuys Staff January 4, 2023 EVANSTON, Ill. - Chase […]

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