Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Just How Good Is Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 11, 2024
Champaign, IL – Just several weeks ago, Illinois appeared to have Moscow, Russia guard Egor Demin locked up; it was just a matter of time before Demin was supposed to arrive on campus.
Illini Summer Transfer DB Torrie Cox Jr.: ‘I’ve been small ever since I was little’
Even at just 5-foot-9 and 175 pounds, Torrie Cox Jr. believes he can have a big impact on the Illini’s upcoming 2024 campaign.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 10, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Being a smaller body type has always been the reality of new Illinois defensive back Torrie Cox Jr.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - "Our Visit at Illinois Was Just Special, That's All I Can Say" – Tracy Riley
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 10, 2024
Champaign, IL – Just a few short weeks ago, Illinois added the final piece to their puzzle with Will Riley, a 6-foot-9, 190-pound five-star All-American from Canada. Riley arrived on campus last Saturday and is now getting acclimated with the campus, school, and life in Champaign. This afternoon, we caught up with Tracy Riley, the mother of Will, to share how her son ended up at Illinois.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Two Upcoming Decisions
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
July 9, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the two decisions upcoming that don’t look like they will go the way of the Illini and what that means.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Jershaun Newton
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
July 8, 2024
Jershaun Newton is Illinois' first QB/LB coming out high school since Kurt Kittner. And if you listen to pundits, he won't see playing time at either of those positions at Illinois.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Robert Jones III
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
July 7, 2024
Illinois flipped a second commitment from another high major school this week after Robert Jones III followed Erik Gayle in choosing the Illini following his commitment to NC State just two weeks ago.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women Make Top Six for Nation's Fifth-Ranked Prep
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 6, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – On Friday, Davenport North’s Divine Bourrage, a 6-foot-1 point guard ranked fifth in the country according to ESPN HoopGurlz Recruiting Ranking, cut her list of potential colleges from 41 Division I schools to just six.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Another Big Commit
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
July 6, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, the summer sizzle continues with a huge commitment.
Kedric Prince Goes 1-on-1 in an Exclusive Interview with Calamity McEntire Illinois Associate Women's Coach
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 5, 2024
Champaign, IL - The Illinois women’s 2024-25 basketball team looks to be promising. The Illini return four out of five starters from last year's team that won the WBIT Championship. June started summer school and workouts for athletes on campus. IlliniGuys caught up with Associate Head Coach Calamity McEntire to get the early prognosis on next year’s team as we go one-on-one with her for the latest.
Illinois Football Keeping It in the Family - Another Newton in Orange and Blue
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 4, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Last fall, Jershaun Newton was on campus for an unofficial visit on September 7, as Illinois hosted Toledo. Before the start of the game, several local media outlets tried to gauge whether Illinois had a chance at landing the three-star athlete. After all, several of the top programs in the country were vying for his services.
Illinois Preparing Long-Term Lucrative Contract For Shauna Green
The University of Illinois is preparing to present Shauna Green with a new contract offer to make the women’s basketball head coach one of the largest paid in her sport.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 4, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — By the time Shauna Green gets back from her team’s European summer trip, the Illinois women’s basketball coach may be presented with a lucrative long-term contract.
Illinois Basketball X Page Excites Fanbase
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 3, 2024
Champaign, IL – The Fighting Illini men's basketball team enters the 2024-25 season with a wave of anticipation. With numerous new players on the roster, fans have turned to YouTube for glimpses of the upcoming talent.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Decisions
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
July 3, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a few key upcoming decisions including a possible commit who has moved his decision date back up.
Bret Bielema on WSCR: ‘Kaden Feagin Broke 21 MPH’ in Illini Summer Workouts
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema notes sophomore-to-be running back Kaden Feagin broke 21 miles per hour at 250 pounds during summer running workouts a few weeks ago.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 3, 2024
CHICAGO — While Bret Bielema was asked about his most important offensive players for the 2024 season during a Chicago media tour, it should come as no surprise the first offensive players out of his mouth played running back.
Shauna Green Examining How Illini Will Work With Newfound Depth inside 2024-25 Roster
For the first time in the Shauna Green era of Illini women’s basketball, the roster may have as many as 10 rotational pieces for the upcoming season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 2, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — With Wednesday being the first day of summer workouts for the Illinois women’s basketball program, Shauna Green knows the preseason is not just time for players to adapt and improve.
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