Illini’s Bielema Likely to Hire New DB Coach by Mid-May
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is working off a list as long as 28 names to find the replacement for David Gibbs after his resignation due to a medical issue.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema would like to have his defensive backs coach announced within the next two weeks.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Is Former Illini Coleman Hawkins Headed to the SEC?
Ked's Recruiting Roundup
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 1, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
IlliniGuys learned on Sunday that former Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins had decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal and have the option of playing a fifth season collegiately.
However, sources close to the situation say that the 6-foot-10 forward has expressed interest in joining an SEC team in particular.
Big Ten Announces 2024-25 Conference Opponents
Champaign, ILL.– The Big Ten Conference has revealed the breakdown […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Huge Official Visit Set
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 1, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the key OL loss in the portal and how that impacts recruiting and a big official visit set.
IlliniGuys Gurus Weigh In on Ben Humrichous
The IlliniGuys Gurus–Kedric Prince, Brad Sturdy
April 30, 2024
The Illini received a significant commitment from Ben Humrichous, a transfer from Evansville. This marks the third stop for the 6-foot-9 wing, who began his college career at an NAIA school at Huntington University before transferring to Evansville. Humrichous has one year of college eligibility remaining.
Illini Men Land Coveted Big Man Transfer Ben Humrichous
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 30, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Evansville Athletics)
With this year's portal, Illini lost one Indiana native (Luke Goode) and gained another in Ben Humrichous from Evansville as the fifth-year player gave his commitment to coach Brad Underwood today.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Impact of the NFL Draft & Possible Portal Targets
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
April 30, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the impact of Johnny Newton sliding to round two, a needed revamp at a target position in 2025 and a few portal kids who should be targets.
2024 4-star OL early enrollee Andrew Dennis Enters Transfer Portal After Just Four Months with the Illini
The highest ranked signee of the Bret Bielema era of Illinois football has elected to enter the transfer portal after just four months into a spring season with the program.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The highest ranked prospect in Illinois’ 2024 football recruiting is in the transfer portal after spending less than fourth months in Bret Bielema’s program.
Illini Guard Niccolo Moretti Enters Transfer Portal
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 29, 2024
Illinois basketball fans, another roster move: redshirt freshman guard Niccolo Moretti has entered the transfer portal today, marking the latest departure from last season's Final Eight squad.
Sturdy for 30 - April 29 Column
Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Co-Host & Uber-Illini Insider
April 29, 2024
Welcome to our new weekly column in which Brad Sturdy will give 30 thoughts/reports/notes/etc. Swirling around in his head from professional and college athletics, mostly focusing on the Fighting Illini, but encompassing all of the sports world. Except for soccer. Rarely soccer. No order, just 30 random thoughts from the guy that never sleeps.
When you get 2nd place in the Big Ten and it is a huge disappointment, you have set the bar high. Mike Small has don
Illini Streak of Eight Consecutive Big Ten Men’s Golf Championships Over After 2nd Place Finish; Jackson Buchanan Finishes Runner-Up For Individual Title
Illinois junior Jackson Buchanan finished one shot back of the individual medalist honors at the 2024 Big Ten Men’s Golf Championships.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 28, 2024
For the first time since 2014, Illinois will not be taking the Big Ten Championship trophy back to Champaign.
Illinois Women's Basketball Finds Missing Piece in Rhode Island Transfer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 28, 2024
Most collegiate basketball teams seek that crucial puzzle piece to elevate their program. For the Fighting Illini women, it was a dominant presence in the paint.
NOTEBOOK: Where Illini Undrafted Players Signed Free Agent NFL Deals
Multiple Illinois football players signed free agents deals on Saturday following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 28, 2024
After being in a reserve role for two years at Ohio, Denzel Daxon parlayed his performance in the 2023 season at Illinois into an undrafted free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
Illini All-Big Ten DL Keith Randolph Jr. Reportedly Signs UDFA Deal with Chicago Bears
Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph has signed an undrafted free agent contract with his home state team, the Chicago Bears, to begin his professional football career.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
After not being picked in the 2024 National Football Draft, Keith Randolph has reportedly elected to start his professional career in a local spot.
Kevin Fishbain, a staff writer for The Athletic, confirmed Saturday evening that the Illinois defensive lineman has signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears.
Illini All-Big Ten WR Isaiah Williams Reportedly Signs UDFA Deal with Detroit Lions
After five years of college football, Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams will begin his professional football journey as an undrafted free agent signee in Detroit.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
The long journey for Illinois two-time captain and All-Big Ten wide receiver Isaiah Williams to professional football will begin as an undrafted free agent signee with the Detroit Lions.
Williams was not selected in the 2024 National Football League Draft over the last three days and ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday evening that Williams has agreed to a free agent contract with the defending NFC North Division champion.
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