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Sturdy's Signing Day 2023

Sturdy's Signing Day 2023

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio

November 8, 2023

The Illini Men’s and Women’s basketball added some big-time players on Wednesday when national signing week kicked off. Let’s look at each of these players and breakdown what they bring. 

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Illinois 27, Minnesota 26 - Illini Film Review - An Oral History & Inside Look at the Paddock-to-Williams Game-Winning TD

Illinois 27, Minnesota 26 - Illini Film Review - An Oral History & Inside Look at the Paddock-to-Williams Game-Winning TD

IlliniGuys will dissect and get the perspective from multiple people involved before and during the play resulting in the 46-yard game-winning touchdown pass from John Paddock to Isaiah Williams

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 8, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — It’s not often that one play is the focus of this piece but it’s also a rarity that the key components of a miraculous game-winning play are so open in detailing the ins and outs of what might be remembered as one of the remarkable endings to a recent football game regarding the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Women Strike Gold On Signing Day

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Women Strike Gold On Signing Day

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

November 8, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Patrick Albertini Photography)

Illinois women's head coach Shauna Green and assistant coaches Calamity McEntire, Britney Anderson, DeAntoine Beasley, and Emily Durr filled major needs for the class of 2024 this morning, signing two players who should have an impact on the program on many different levels. 

Starting with ESPN's top 20 recruits: Berry Wallace, a 6-foot-1 wing from Pickerington Central High School (Ohio), is a three-level scorer and one of the top recruits to commit to the Illini in over 15 years. Wallace will be a tough matchup for anyone due to her crafty ability to shoot it from three, create off the dribble, and she is strong and punishes defenders when coaches try to put smaller players on her.

Berry is coached by her father, Chris Wallace, who has seen his daughter grow into the player she is today. The Wallace family is loaded with talent: Berry's brother Garner Wallace plays football for Northwestern as a 6-foot-4 defensive back for the Wildcats. 

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Ked's 2024 Men's Basketball Class Hot Take

Ked's 2024 Men's Basketball Class Hot Take

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 8, 2023

The Illinois men's 2024 basketball class is complete. All three prospects have signed their letters of intent. What does this mean for the Illini moving forward? 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 2024 Illini Men's Basketball Recruiting Class

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 2024 Illini Men's Basketball Recruiting Class

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 8, 2023

Meet the Fighting Illini men's 2024 basketball recruiting class. IlliniGuys caught up with all three prospects on National Signing Day 2023.

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Double The Post, Double The Fun - Bostic & Hobby Learning New Roles

Double The Post, Double The Fun - Bostic & Hobby Learning New Roles

A bigger, stronger Illinois is slowly trying to get a double post working early in non-conference play with returning forward Kendall Bostic and transfer portal addition center Camille Hobby. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 8, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — In her second season at Illinois, Shauna Green is trying to speed up the progression while also turning back the clock to showcase an old-school double post basketball. 

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Bryant Leads #23 Illini To Opening Night Win

Bryant Leads #23 Illini To Opening Night Win

November 7, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) CHAMPAIGN, […]

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Opposing Teams Trying to Lure Valentine Away from Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Opposing Teams Trying to Lure Valentine Away from Illini

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 7, 2023

The Fighting Illini are down to their last running back, although the season started with six on the depth chart. All were injured but true freshman Kaden Feagin; from all indications, the only backfield mate who could join Feagin again this season might be Reggie Love.

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Sturdy's EIU Review

Sturdy's EIU Review

By Brad Sturdy - Illini Analyst/Insider & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

November 7, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Joe Pickrell/IlliniGuys)

It was a win for Illinois on Monday night as the Illini defeated EIU by an 80-52 score. The Ilini got 18 points from Freshman Guard Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn and 16 from Terrence Shannon as they turned a slow start into a second half rout against a game EIU squad. It wasn’t always pretty, but it was a game to get a lot of people minutes and experience as they move into a tougher stretch beginning on Friday. 

Here’s a look back.

These Three Things:

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Illini Guard Sencire Harris Executing Redshirt Option During 2023-24 Season

Illini Guard Sencire Harris Executing Redshirt Option During 2023-24 Season

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer November 7, […]

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Watch: Illini coach Brad Underwood postgame EIU

Watch: Illini coach Brad Underwood postgame EIU

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/881964991    

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#25 Illini Overcome Cold Shooting From Arc, Line To Whip EIU In Season Opener

#25 Illini Overcome Cold Shooting From Arc, Line To Whip EIU In Season Opener

By IlliniGuys Staff November 6, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]

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Bielema Expects Luke Altmyer “to be involved” in Illini’s Next Game vs. Indiana

Bielema Expects Luke Altmyer “to be involved” in Illini’s Next Game vs. Indiana

While Illinois head coach Bret Bielema wouldn’t confirm if quarterback Luke Altmyer was medically cleared for contact, Bielema was encouraged Altmyer would be active Saturday versus Indiana.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

November 6, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema has been encouraged by what he’s seen in the progress regarding the health of his starting quarterback. 

Luke Altmyer, who has started all of the previous nine games this season for Illinois, has given the football training staff and his head football coach preliminary indications he’ll be active Saturday to make the start against Indiana. 

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Marcus Domask Talks About The Opener Vs. EIU, Presented By HX Home Solutions

Marcus Domask Talks About The Opener Vs. EIU, Presented By HX Home Solutions

(Editor's Note: Illini swingman Marcus Domask appears on the […]

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Eastern Illinois at Illinois - MBB Preview

Eastern Illinois at Illinois - MBB Preview

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Big Sports Radio and Sports Spectacular

Joe Clark, IlliniGuys Cover Photo

November 6, 2023

The 25th ranked Fighting Illini will finally play an official game on Monday evening when the EIU Panthers come to town to take on the Fighting Illini. The Illini have had a few days to get over their high from beating #1 Kansas and are now set to open a season with a ton of optimism and a loaded, veteran squad. 

Here’s a look at what we expect to see. 

Setting the Stage

#25 Illinois (0-0) vs. Eastern Illinois (0-0) 

Nov. 6, 2023 // 7 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center 

Stream: B1G+ – George Khouri (Play-by-Play), Spencer Nelson (Analyst), Peter Hanson 

Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Deon Thomas 

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