Lindenwood versus Illini Preview
IlliniGuys Staff Cover photo courtesy of Joe Clark, IlliniGuys […]
Lindenwood versus Illini Preview
IlliniGuys Staff Cover photo courtesy of Joe Clark, IlliniGuys […]
It's Thanksgiving time, Which Means Holiday Basketball Tournaments
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 22, 2022
The state of Illinois high school athletics prides themselves in producing some of the nation's best basketball. The state is so rich that they are able to attract teams from other states. One in Bloomington, Illinois, in December is the biggest in the United States.
Illini Women’s Hoops Start 5-0 For First Time Since 2014-15
In a 29-point blowout of Oakland, Illinois started a women’s basketball season with a perfect 5-0 record.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois’ first-year head coach wanted quickly to point out that all blowout wins aren’t evaluated the same way.
Sturdy's Illini Basketball Takeaways - Virginia Postgame Edition
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
November 20, 2022
The Illini played a high-level game on Sunday against a veteran Virginia squad and although they showed glimpses,
Sturdy's Takeaways: Terrence Shannon Is HIM
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
November 19, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Pickrell/IlliniGuys)
Illinois Senior Guard Terrence Shannon was ‘HIM’ on Friday evening in Las Vegas, posting a 29 point and 10 rebound effort while tying the Illinois school record by hitting 8 of 9 three pointers to lead Illinois to a 79-70 win over #8 UCLA and set up a Sunday at 2pm CT showdown with a veteran Virginia squad to win the Continental Tire Main Event.
The Illini got off to a good start but saw UCLA end the first half on a 10-0 run to take a 9 point halftime lead that they would extend to 15 before Sencire Harris provided a defensive spark. Harris, who didn’t see action in the first half, played 9 second half minutes and harassed UCLA point guard Tyger Campbell into turnovers and helped wear down the UCLA star PG as the Illini pulled away.
Vegas, Baby!! 19th ranked Illini Smack Down #8 UCLA
IlliniGuys Staff November 18, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy Joe […]
UCLA Preview
Brad Sturdy, C0-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
November 18, 2022
Continental Tire Main Event - Las Vegas, Nev. - T-Mobile Arena
Illini women rout McNeese State to improve to 3-0
IlliniGuys Staff November 16, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois […]
Watch: #19 Illini vs. Monmouth highlights
#19 Illini make history by opening the season with […]
Illini Use Monmouth in Statement Game For Future Opponents: Don’t Run With Us
Illinois gets 30 points off 24 Monmouth turnovers in a 103-65 blowout win over an overmatched, low-major opponent just days before heading to Las Vegas to face No. 8 UCLA.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Ron Johnson/USA Today Sports)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois used an easily overmatched Monmouth program to send a nationwide message.
The warning to future opponents is clear: Don’t run with us because we promise that we’re better at that style than you.
In a 103-65 blowout win that was essentially over when No. 19 Illinois (3-0) ran out to an early 8-0 lead just 44 seconds into the game that forced Monmouth head coach King Rice into a very early timeout. It didn’t get better for the Hawks (0-3) as the Illini rattled and frustrated Monmouth into 24 turnovers, only 21 field goals and had 18 points in transition.
#19 Illini Make History With 103-65 Rout of Monmouth
IlliniGuys Staff November 14, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy Steve […]
Watch: Illini coach Brad Underwood talks prior to Monmouth game
Illini coach Brad Underwood's looking for a 3-0 start […]
Sturdy's Three Takeaways: The Dainja Zone
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
November 12, 2022
On a night when last year's Illini hung a Big Ten championship banner for the second year in a row, this year's team showed glimpses of being capable of getting a banner of their own. (Photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
Dain Dainja scored a team-high 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in his second double-double in as many games this season as #23 Illinois overcame a cold shooting start to cruise to an 86-48 victory over Missouri-Kansas City. Terrence Shannon pitched in 14, Jayden Epps 13 and Skyy Clark 10 for the Illini as they moved to 2-0 to start the season.
Here’s a look back.
#23 Illini Put UMKC In the Dainja Zone After Surviving Icy Start
IlliniGuys Staff
November 11, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Dain Dainja scored a team-high 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in his second double-double in as many games this season as #23 Illinois overcame a frigid start to cruise to an 86-48 victory over Missouri-Kansas City.
It was a perfect finish to a night that saw the Illini raise their first Big Ten regular season championship banner since 2005 and departed star players Kofi Cockburn, Trent Frazier, Alfonso Plummer, and Da'Monte Williams return to get their championship rings.
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