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Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood addressed all four of his program’s additions out of the portal and the Illini’s future in regard to recruiting prospects out of high school.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 17, 2024

GIFFORD, Ill. — Amidst currently recovering from what he called one of the worst flu bugs in recent memory, Brad Underwood has been leading his program into another very active transfer portal offseason. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 16, 2024

In a move that caught some by surprise, Illinois has secured the commitment of 6-foot-10 forward Carey Booth, a transfer from Notre Dame. The former Colorado native spent just one year with the Fighting Irish before opting to join the Fighting Illini, adding significant depth to Illinois' frontcourt.

Former Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan ‘Johnny’ Newton will be watching the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on the evening of April 25 in Orlando with nearly 100 friends and family. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 16, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Jer'Zhan Newton decided to use his pro day to prove to professional football personnel that quantity in the activity should be valued more than doing the quantity of skill work.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 15, 2024

Amani Hansberry, a promising 6-8, 225-pound power forward hailing from Silver Spring, Md., Hansberry has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, signaling his desire for a fresh start and increased playing time.

Former Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan ‘Johnny’ Newton will have his closed pro day workout inside the Irwin Indoor Facility on the University of Illinois campus. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 16, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Jer'Zhan Newton has finally given himself the opportunity to solidify his status as a first-round selection in the 2024 National Football League draft. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April xx, 2024

In a move that has caught some by surprise, Illinois sophomore guard Sencire Harris has decided to enter the transfer portal, looking to start a new chapter in his basketball journey. The 6-foot-4, 170-pound guard, from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Canton, Ohio, has opted to seek fresh opportunities elsewhere.

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

April 15, 2024

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In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a couple key upcoming visits for the 2025 and 2026 class and the positional needs in the portal.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema does not want his 2024 game at Northwestern to be played at Wrigley Field or any other venue that can't accommodate two working sidelines. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 14, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema has a message for the folks at Northwestern University: Don’t try to schedule our 2024 game at Wrigley Field. 

The Illinois fourth-year head coach said Saturday he didn’t pay much attention to the announcement by Northwestern administration that they intend to build a temporary football field on the Evanston, Ill. campus for football, soccer, lacrosse games.

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Illinois head coach Bret Bielema stresses his aggressiveness in this post-spring portal window will be dictated by his own roster numbers. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 14, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema’s acknowledged his own program’s scholarship crunch will likely dictate his ability to be aggressive in this post-spring transfer portal window will be determined by his own program’s scholarship numbers. 

One of the Illini’s early December additions from the transfer portal has informed Illinois head coach Bret Bielema that he’ll be leaving Champaign for another program. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 13, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Anthony Johnson’s tenure as a transfer portal addition at Illinois didn’t last five full months. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 13, 2024

This weekend, the Illinois men's basketball team is eagerly hosting pivotal transfer portal prospects, signaling the possibility of significant additions to their roster. Here's a breakdown of the prospects and predictions regarding their potential recruitment:

April 13, 2024

Here are the very latest notes from IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy and IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince as Illinois enters a crucial weekend in the transfer portal!

West Virginia first-year head coach Darian DeVries has hired away Illinois assistant coach Chester Frazier to his staff in Morgantown. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 12, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Chester Frazier is leaving the assistant coach position at his alma mater to join the first-year staff led by West Virginia’s new head coach Darian DeVries. 

IlliniGuys.com can confirm Frazier has agreed to end his tenure as an assistant coach to Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to become an assistant coach at West Virginia. The move comes nearly one month away from Frazier being in Champaign three full years after joining the staff in May 2021 of the program where he played from 2006-09. 

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

April 12, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a surprising TE commit that hurts the Illini, an update on a key visitor and another visit coming that’s a surprise.