“I felt all their energy”: How RJ Melendez Finally Found Basketball Joy Again
The first career double-double from Illinois sophomore RJ Melendez in the 78-69 win over Minnesota was an emotional night for him, his coaches, his teammates and the 15,544 in attendance.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- For the first time in a few months, Illinois guard RJ Melendez emotionally felt the meaning of the word joy.
Illini Enjoy Best Big Ten Shooting Night In Win Over Gophers
By IlliniGuys Staff
February 20, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- RJ Melendez posted his first career double-double and was one of five Illini scoring in double figures as Illinois held off a pesky Minnesota squad for the 78-69 victory Monday night.
The game was a makeup from February 7th, when Minnesota had to postpone due to health and safety concerns within the team.
It was the second game in a row that Illinois played without its leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr., who suffered a concussion in the Penn State game last Tuesday. But unlike the loss at then-#14 Indiana on Saturday, the Illini were in charge throughout.
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)
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.
“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.
Illini Run Past Lions for 1st 20-Win Season Since 2008
By IlliniGuys Staff February 19, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- […]
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
“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
Zacharie Perrin leaves the Illini program just over two […]
Raleigh North Carolina Wing Visits Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 14, 2023
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