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April 10, 2023

Who is Marcus Domask?  What kind of game does he bring?  And how does he fit in with the Illini next season with so many questions about the roster still to be answered?

IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy broke it all down in a report exclusively for IlliniGuys members this afternoon.  To read his insights and for the latest on the Illini's transfer portal dealings, be sure to subscribe today!  https://illiniguys.com/subscribe/

By IlliniGuys Staff 

April 10, 2023

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IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy has been covering Illini sports for nearly 20 years and ranks as one of the best sources of knowledge about the school's program.  And his information is never more valuable that at this time of year, as players - and schools - jockey to improve their prospects for next season through the transfer portal.

Some fans are getting restless as Illinois has yet to add anyone through the portal, but Sturdy gave this update to IlliniGuys members last night.

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Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

April 7, 2023

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

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In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois here are some 2024 and 2025 notes on new offers and some visits.

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By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

April 6, 2023

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As expected, the Illinois men's basketball team has lost three players to the transfer portal: guard Jayden Epps, forward RJ Melendez, and center Brandon Lieb.

With so many players entering the portal, some coaches around the country are trying to use that as a negative towards the Illinois program. But the reasons players transfer are all different and not always the fault of the school, program, or coaches. Some like different systems, others want to be closer to home or near family members with health issues.

Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn is a four-star commit to the Illini program who will be arriving on campus this summer.   I caught up with his dad Ben Gibbs for an exclusive interview, during which he described to me their relationship when it comes to his college career. 

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Former Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon did everything Wednesday to solidify his status in the top half of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

April 5 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Devon Witherspoon’s mission on Wednesday afternoon was  to give NFL scouts as little to nitpick in his private pro day workout. 

The former Illinois cornerback, who was a consensus All-America selection this past season before declaring for the draft, conducted approximately a 90-minute workout that included two 40-yard-dash attempts in front of 31 professional scouts that represented 23 National Football League teams.