New Illinois Point Guard Commit Niccolo Moretti - How Does He Help The Illini?
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
January 11, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy FIBA)
The morning after they beat Nebraska the Illini added another piece to the puzzle in Italian point guard Niccolo Moretti, who trained at the NBA Global Academy and DME Academy, announced that he would be joining the Fighting Illini for the spring semester. First reported by Tipton Edits and On3 Sports.
Recruiting: Illini land PG Niccolò Moretti
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
January 11th, 2023
The Fighting Illini men's basketball program received some good news today, point-guard Niccolò Moretti committed early this morning via his Twitter page.
Moretti's commit date was a surprise, but not a shock of his interest in Illinois. Assistant basketball coach Geoff Alexander had seen Moretti on several occasions, and felt he would be a staple to add to the 2023 roster.
The Farrell Files - WRs and Transfer Portal Hijinks
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 11, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The Illini continue to stalk the portal quietly and I continue to break down the 2023 class with the wide receivers in this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois.
Shannon, Illini Dominate Huskers For 1st Road Win On Season
By IlliniGuys Staff January 10, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Avery Jones Renounces Verbal Pledge to Illinois to Attend Auburn
Former East Carolina center Avery Jones has renounced his verbal pledge to Illinois to attend Auburn. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema tweets “College football is changing everyday. #NIL”.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover Photo Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2023
Seven days from being scheduled to attend his first class at the University of Illinois, Avery Jones has decided to be at another place other than Champaign for the 2023 season.
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.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Malik Elzy Updates His Decision with the IlliniGuys
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 10, 2023
Saturday on national television (NBC), the Fighting Illini received some great news in regard to their continued recruiting success.
The Trench Report: Mississippi State
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 9, 2022
I'm sure Illinois fans would have liked to finish the season with a win
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.
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, […]
The Farrell Files - Running Back Rumors
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 9, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this Farrell Files Illinois edition
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.
Illini Veteran LT Julian Pearl Elects to Return For Sixth Season of College Football
Illinois left tackle Julian Pearl was named All-Big Ten honorable mention selection last month by both the coaches and media contingent inside the league.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 8, 2023
A multi-year starter at one of the most important offensive line positions has elected to return to Illinois for next season.
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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