Illini Baseball Attempting to Find Missing Offensive Mojo in Lexington Regional
Indiana State electing to give its best reliever his first start of the 2024 season in this NCAA Lexington Regional opening game against the Illini.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The riddle surrounding Illinois as they enter NCAA postseason play is simple: Which version will show up?
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Kellen Francis
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
May 29, 2024
If you're a legitimate high major prospect that lives in the 217-area code or 309-area code, you should expect Brett Bielema to be a fast and frequent visitor to your front door. No sooner had Mt. Zion's Brayden Trimble pledge to the Illini last week than Princeville's Kellen Francis joins Kaeden Faegin, Aiden Laughery, Declan Duley, Mac Resetich, Mathew Bailey, Malichi Hood, Jordan Anderson and Hank Beatty as Central Illinois players to join the Orange and Blue.
Illini Women Land Baylor Transfer Lety Vasconcelos
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 29, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Baylor Athletics)
The Illinois women's basketball program has upgraded its roster by adding Lety Vasconcelos, a 6-foot-7 transfer from Baylor today. Vasconcelos, who played high school basketball at Montverde Academy in FL., was ranked 36th overall in the 2023 class by ESPN HoopGurlz. She teamed up with current Illini sophomore guard Cori Allen to lead the team to back-to-back GEICO High School National Championships.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Latest Commit, June Visitor & Franklin Decision Timeline
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 29, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the latest commitment for the Illini, a June visitor with a connection to the Illini and a decision timetable for Zakhari Franklin.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Inside Scoop on Illinois' Newest Commitment: Kasparas Jakucionis
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 28, 2024
When IlliniGuys learned there was significant traction regarding Kasparas Jakucionis committing to Illinois, we sought insights from people familiar with his game over the past few years.
Georgia Tech Knocks Out Illini in Quarterfinals of the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships
Georgia Tech used a furious back nine run to […]
The Illini Get Their Man in Kasparas Jakucionis
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting May 28, 2024 […]
Illini Likely Avoid World Amateur No. 1 in NCAA Quarterfinal Matchup vs. Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech will likely not have the services of […]
No Mystery for Illini’s Opening Game Opponent in Lexington Regional
Illinois split a mid-week home-and-home series this season and have played Indiana State six times over the last three seasons.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 28, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Scouting secrets aren’t likely to exist before Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb exchanges lineup cards at home plate this weekend in the opening game of the 2024 NCAA Lexington Regional. They’ve both done this before.
Illini Dominate Stroke Play Portion of NCAA Championships; Illinois Earn No. 1 seed in NCAA Match Play Bracket
Illinois won four-day stroke portion of NCAA Championships by 16 shots and will play No. 8 seed Georgia Tech in the quarterfinal round on Tuesday afternoon.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 27, 2024
Don’t make the mistake of asking Illinois men’s golf head coach Mike Small if he’s surprised his players produced one of the more dominant four-round stroke play performances in the NCAA Championships. In the view of the Illini’s 24-year head coach, the last four days were the excellent execution of a long-term plan.
Illinois Adds More Depth at Tight End
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois received a commitment on Labor Day from Carson Goda, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound tight end from Bradenton, FL. Goda, who has one season of eligibility remaining, is a Division II transfer from Saint Anselm College in Goffstown, NH.
Illinois Baseball Selected to NCAA Lexington Regional; Illini Will Play Indiana State
For the first time since 2019, Illinois baseball will be participating in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini will be a 3-seed in NCAA Lexington Regional with the opening game being against Indiana State.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — For the first time in five years, Illinois baseball will be participating in the NCAA Tournament.
Headline: Illini Baseball Nervously Watching NCAA Selection Show on Memorial Day
After winning the Big Ten Conference regular season by two games, Illinois must patiently be viewers of the NCAA selection show today to learn their postseason fate.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois baseball team is currently scheduled to have a 2 p.m. practice on its home field and in a few hours Dan Hartleb’s club will soon learn if that workout is necessary or not.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Torrie Cox, Jr.
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
May 27, 2024
Illinois has continued to hit the portal hard in the third (and last) recruiting season of 2024 with the addition of Torrie, Cox, Jr. from Ohio U.
Brilliant Third Round Pushes Illini into Stroke Play Lead at NCAA Championships
An underdog Illini squad uses an extraordinary Sunday round to announce its itself as NCAA Championship favorite with one day remaining until the match play knockout stage.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 26, 2024
Days before the 2024 NCAA Championships began, Illinois was playing an uniquely different underdog card but that distinction ended abruptly Sunday after they concluded their third round of stroke play.
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