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Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 29, 2023

North Carolina State transfer Camille Hobby is the first transfer to get the ball rolling for second-year women's coach Shauna Green.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 29, 2023

Last November at the Continental Tire Main Event, Illinois guard Sencire Harris had his coming out party.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 28, 2023

Illinois All-Big Ten performer Terrence Shannon Jr. did test the NBA waters.

For the second straight season, Illinois will be putting out a Power Five Conference quarterback transfer as its starter. 
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 28, 2023

Luke Altmyer courtesy Illinois Athletics

The personality and demeanor of the new quarterback at Illinois in 2023 could never be confused with the quarterback who walked out of the door after one successful season in 2022. 

Once again, a Bret Bielema program is once again tasked with replacing a Doak Walker finalist at tailback - something he’s got extensive experience doing in his coaching career. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 27, 2023

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Doak Walker Award finalist Chase Brown is no longer a safety blanket for the Illinois offense as he enters his first professional training camp looking to win a role with the Cincinnati Bengals as they try find their way to another AFC playoff run.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema was finally able to publicly address some of his roster additions via the transfer portal and junior college transfer players at Big Ten Football Media Days.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 27, 2023

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The University of Illinois athletics department released an updated roster for the 2023 season on Tuesday with new player additions who were unable to be officially confirmed because they had not yet been enrolled in the university. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 26, 2023

Advice from someone who is watching closely with the Illinois men's basketball program: Do not sleep on Chicago native Curie High School Justin Harmon. 

Leonhard had a surgical procedure on his hip but […]

Curry’s departure puts Illinois at 16 scholarship defensive backs […]

Illinois will have one of the most experienced and highly sought-after left sides of an offensive line in the form of Julian Pearl and Isaiah Adams.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 26, 2023

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In Bret Bielema’s first season at Illinois, Jordyn Slaughter never got a chance to fully show the Illinois coaching staff what he was fully capable of achieving. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 25, 2023

Illinois women's head coach Shauna Green is now settling in at Illinois.

Leonhard, a former interim head coach and defensive coordinator […]

Isaiah Williams’ third year as a starter at wide receiver allows for him to be the most prolific pass catcher that has ever been on a roster led by Illini head coach Bret Bielema. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 25, 2023

There seem to be a lot of narratives surrounding the idea that Illinois won eight regular season games in 2022 without having a prolific passing attack.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 25, 2023

To say Illinois is not going to lay down the red carpet for outstanding four-star 6-foot-4 scoring guard Mikey Lewis from California is inaccurate

Kedric Prince – IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

July 24, 2023

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The class of 2024 Fighting Illini men's basketball team received some great news with the commitment from 6-foot-10 Jason Jakstys from Yorkville, Illinois.