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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Malik Elzy Updates His Decision with the IlliniGuys

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Malik Elzy Updates His Decision with the IlliniGuys

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 10, 2023

Saturday on national television (NBC), the Fighting Illini received some great news in regard to their continued recruiting success.

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The Trench Report: Mississippi State

The Trench Report: Mississippi State

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

January 9, 2022

I'm sure Illinois fans would have liked to finish the season with a win

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Underwood Hints Luke Goode Could Soon Return to Practice 

Underwood Hints Luke Goode Could Soon Return to Practice 

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood confirms sophomore wing Luke Goode (foot/ankle) has a doctor’s appointment that could get the 6-foot-7 guard/forward cleared to return to practice. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 9, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The next step toward Luke Goode returning to the practice floor could potentially hinge on a doctor's appointment scheduled for later this week. 

The sophomore wing, who suffered a bone fracture in his left foot in the preseason dark scrimmage at Lindenwood University against Kansas in October, has missed each of Illinois’ first 15 games with the injury but the Fort Wayne, Ind. native has been walking without a protective boot for the last weeks. 

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Illini Women’s Basketball Ranked in AP Top 25 Poll For First Time in 23 Years

Illini Women’s Basketball Ranked in AP Top 25 Poll For First Time in 23 Years

Following one of the best starts in program history, […]

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The Farrell Files - Running Back Rumors

The Farrell Files - Running Back Rumors

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 9, 2023

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

In this Farrell Files Illinois edition

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Sturdy's Takeaways - Illini Rebound to Handle Wisconsin

Sturdy's Takeaways - Illini Rebound to Handle Wisconsin

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

December 8, 2023

Illinois got its first win of 2023 and first win in Big Ten Conference play by knocking off its third ranked team this season.

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Illini Veteran LT Julian Pearl Elects to Return For Sixth Season of College Football

Illini Veteran LT Julian Pearl Elects to Return For Sixth Season of College Football

Illinois left tackle Julian Pearl was named All-Big Ten honorable mention selection last month by both the coaches and media contingent inside the league.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 8, 2023

A multi-year starter at one of the most important offensive line positions has elected to return to Illinois for next season. 

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Illini Can’t Pull Off Top Five Upset in Columbus: No. 3 Buckeyes Survive 87-81

Illini Can’t Pull Off Top Five Upset in Columbus: No. 3 Buckeyes Survive 87-81

From the moment Illinois went up 57-40 with six minutes and 56 seconds left in third quarter, No. 3 Ohio State outscored the Illini 47-24 to prevent Illinois from securing huge upset win. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Cover Photo Credit: Joseph Scheller/Columbus Dispatch /USA TODAY NETWORK

January 8, 2023

Illinois first-year head coach Shauna Green has stated publicly numerous times that moral victories do not exist in her women’s basketball program. 

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Much Needed Win Against Wisconsin

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Much Needed Win Against Wisconsin

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Cover Photo Credit: […]

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Illinois Knock Off Third Ranked Team This Season With 79-69 Victory vs. No. 14 Wisconsin

Illinois Knock Off Third Ranked Team This Season With 79-69 Victory vs. No. 14 Wisconsin

Illinois gets first Big Ten Conference victory and first victory of the 2023 calendar year with a noticeably different offensive performance in front of a sold-out State Farm Center. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Cover Photo Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

January 7, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois got its first win of 2023 and first win in Big Ten Conference play by knocking off its third ranked team this season. 

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BREAKING NEWS - Illinois Lands Chicago Simeon Wide Receiver Malik Elzy

BREAKING NEWS - Illinois Lands Chicago Simeon Wide Receiver Malik Elzy

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 7, 2023 

There is an old saying about striking while the iron is hot.

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Illini OL Isaiah Adams Returning for 2023 Season

Illini OL Isaiah Adams Returning for 2023 Season

Isaiah Adams, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema’s latest junior college biggest success story in his overall pilgrimage to restore the Illini offensive line, is returning to college for the 2023 season. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 7, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Arguably the most physically punishing Illinois offensive lineman in the 2022 season is returning for his final year of eligibility. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The State's Best, Aaliyah Guyton Taking Notice of Illinois

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The State's Best, Aaliyah Guyton Taking Notice of Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 7, 2023

Aaliyah Guyton is a 2024 5-foot-9 guard from Peoria High School

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Luke Altmyer

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Luke Altmyer

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Basketball Analyst

January 6, 2023

Illinois added its third four-star quarterback in two calendar years on Thursday as Luke Altmyer from Mississippi decided to join the trend of Mississippi natives coming to Champaign.

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Former 5-Star Freshman Point Guard Skyy Clark Takes a Break from Illinois Basketball Program

Former 5-Star Freshman Point Guard Skyy Clark Takes a Break from Illinois Basketball Program

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 6, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

No one within or surrounding the Illini basketball program thought the Orange and Blue career of Skyy Clark would last four years.  It turns out, it may not even last four months.

In a shocking development, the former five-star Skyy Clark has decided to take a break from the Illinois program after one semester and just 13 games. Clark was given the keys to drive the team, but lost his starting job to fellow freshman Sencire Harris as head coach Brad Underwood shook up his lineup and wanted to promote Harris' tenacity on defense.

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