Illinois Showing Interest in Sterling Prep Lucas Austin
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 28, 2023
Just when you thought Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema was done with the area in which he grew up, he has found another potential football prospect.
Football recruiting spotlight on Clayton Bush
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
May 28, 2023
Illinois added to its now-crowded meeting room for safeties when Southern Illinois' Clayton Bush committed to the Orange and Blue.
Recruiting: Juco Center Commits to Illinois
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
May 25th., 2023
(Photo courtesy Will Leys' Twitter page)
The Fighting Illini football team addressed a need for more depth today by adding center Will Leys from Saddleback C.C. in Mission Viejo, CA.
Historic Second Round Has Illini Leading NCAA Men’s Golf Championships
Illinois posts the second-lowest team score in a NCAA […]
Acquisition of Laine Jenkins Will Be First Test For Illini OLB Coach Charlie Bullen
Laine Jenkins has three years of eligibility to develop his raw skills into a productive pass rusher in the Illinois odd-man front defensive scheme.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 27, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Just 118 days after he was hired to his first college coaching position in a dozen years, Charlie Bullen accepted his first significant development challenge on Bret Bielema’s Illinois staff.
Coleman Hawkins to NBA Scouts: ‘Of course I can score!’
Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins says he’s been told by professional basketball personnel they want to see him be more offensively aggressive in this pre-draft process.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover Photo Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
May 27, 2023
Oakland, Calif. -- Coleman Hawkins said Friday he’s been told by professional basketball personnel they want to see him play with offensive aggressiveness that he’s been reluctant to consistently showcase in his college career.
Illini Sit Just Outside Top 8 After Day One of NCAA Men’s Golf Championships
Illinois head coach Mike Small said his squad “didn’t […]
Keep an Eye on Colorado State Senior Guard Isaiah Stevens
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 26, 2023
Isaiah Stevens, an outstanding guard who made an announcement that he was going to enter the NBA draft, might be a point-guard option for Illinois.
Illinois Lands Huge Commitment from DE Laine Jenkins
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 26, 2023
Here at IlliniGuys.com, we thought Illinois would be able to land
The Farrell Files Illinois - JUCO Edition
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
May 26, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
It’s a JUCO theme in this version of the Farrell Files Illinois.
Cornerback Chasen Johnson Eyes Illinois' Recent NFL Success
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 25, 2023
Chasen Johnson, an outstanding CB prospect in the class of 2024, has caught the eyes of the Illinois football staff.
Shaka Smart Finally Making State Farm Center Debut; Illini Hosting Marquette in Gavitt Games
Marquette expected to be a preseason Top 10 team with all five starters back from the Big East Conference championship squad.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 25, 2023
Shaka Smart is finally likely to coach a game inside the State Farm Center.
Illinois Baseball Again Finishes Big Ten Tournament With Early Exit; Illini Seasons Ends 25-27
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 25, 2023
For the third consecutive time, the trip to Omaha for the University of Illinois baseball program has been nothing more than a two-day affair.
Illini Women's Basketball Offers One of the Nation's Top PGs - Shay Ijiwoye
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 24, 2023
The Illinois women's basketball program is flexing its muscles on the recruiting trail, using every single contact available to them.
Additions of Hill & Bush from Transfer Portal Defines Illini’s Search for Secondary Experience
Illinois coaches knew after losing three defensive backs to the 2023 NFL Draft, finding experience wherever they could out of transfer portal was a necessity.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Illinois coaching staff never believed that just because they lost Devon Witherspoon, Jartavius Martin, Sydney Brown and Kendall Smith from its secondary meant they had to be replaced with youth and inexperience.
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