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Hartleb Becomes Illini Baseball's Winningest Coach with 11-1 Victory over Michigan

Hartleb Becomes Illini Baseball's Winningest Coach with 11-1 Victory over Michigan

(From University of Illinois Sports Information Office) (Cover photo […]

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Matt's Mailbag Musings

Matt's Mailbag Musings

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 2, 2023

It's time to answer some subscriber questions. There is a whole thread full back on the football message board for subscribers to peruse at their leisure, but here are a few examples of what you can find back there. Enjoy!

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LB Cael Brezina Discusses Tuesday Visit

LB Cael Brezina Discusses Tuesday Visit

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 1, 2023

Cael Brezina, a 2024 three-star outside linebacker from North Downers Grove, Illinois, was on the Illinois campus Tuesday for an unofficial visit. 

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Update on Illinois High School Star Hayven Smith as She Prepares for AAU Season

Update on Illinois High School Star Hayven Smith as She Prepares for AAU Season

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 1, 2023

Illinois women's assistant coach Ryan Gensler was named the head coach of the Akron Zips on Wednesday morning.

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Hartleb Frustrated With Illini’s Uncompetitive Start In Key Losses in 2023 Season

Hartleb Frustrated With Illini’s Uncompetitive Start In Key Losses in 2023 Season

A 12-2 deficit resulting in another opening game loss to a power program has Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb searching for answers. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

March 31, 202e

(Photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- At this point, Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb could likely not possibly care less about the school’s all-time wins record but can’t wait for his team to be more competitive.

For what is arguably the fifth time this season, the Illini dug themselves a massive hole against a power program early in the game that it could make its way out of in the later innings. A 12-9 defeat to Michigan on Friday night represents what Hartleb would consider uncompetitive losses in the first game against high quality competition. In losses at No. 2 Wake Forest, Coastal Carolina, Nebraska and now the Wolverines in the first game against them in either a weekend tournament or series, Illinois has been outscored 44-22. 

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Sturdy's March 31 Portal Kombat Update

Sturdy's March 31 Portal Kombat Update

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

March 31, 2023

Lots going on behind the scenes and much will have to happen before this all plays out. Stay tuned, but here's what I know as of now:

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Direct Contact with Illinois Per the Transfer Portal

Direct Contact with Illinois Per the Transfer Portal

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

March 31, 2023

Is this not a fun time of the year? Just think how everyone was excited about the first game last October, and now the NCAA Transfer portal is in rare form.

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Farrell Files Illinois - More Big Visits

Farrell Files Illinois - More Big Visits

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

March 31, 2023

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

A few notes in the Farrell Files Illinois including some big visits.

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Illini Center Brandon Lieb Enters Transfer Portal

Illini Center Brandon Lieb Enters Transfer Portal

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting March […]

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Charlie Bullen Mixing & Matching Illini’s Unique OLB Skills

Charlie Bullen Mixing & Matching Illini’s Unique OLB Skills

Illinois’ new outside linebacker coach spent 11 years of experience in the National Football League training pass rushers and he inherits a position room with arguably the potential. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

March 30, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The position of outside linebacker is the position on defense at the University of Illinois that is not a one size, one skill fits all situation

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Building a Team in the NIL & Transfer Portal Era

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Building a Team in the NIL & Transfer Portal Era

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular March 29, 2023 […]

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Illinois Assistant Coach Ryan Gensler Hired As Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Akron

Illinois Assistant Coach Ryan Gensler Hired As Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Akron

Illinois head coach Shauna Green will now have to […]

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Farrell Files Illinois - Recruits Soon to Be on Campus

Farrell Files Illinois - Recruits Soon to Be on Campus

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

March 29, 2023

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

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Coleman Hawkins Declares For 2023 NBA Draft; Illini Forward Maintains College Eligibility

Coleman Hawkins Declares For 2023 NBA Draft; Illini Forward Maintains College Eligibility

Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins has announced he will test his viability in the 2023 NBA Draft process but will not sign with an agent in order to maintain his college eligibility. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

March 28, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Coleman Hawkins feels it is time to test his viability for the 2023 NBA Draft. 

The Illinois forward, who just finished his third season in the Illini program, announced on social media Tuesday afternoon his intention to explore the possibility of entering the draft process following a 2022-23 season where he averaged 9.9 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, three assists per game and shot 44 percent from the field. 

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Illini Guard Jayden Epps Enters the Transfer Portal as Expected

Illini Guard Jayden Epps Enters the Transfer Portal as Expected

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys & IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Director of Recruiting

March 27, 2023

Illinois guard Jayden Epps was expected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.

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