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By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

Jan. 25, 2023

On Tuesday live on ESPN, it announced the winners of the 2023 men's and women's McDonald's All-American team. From a recruiting standpoint, I was not expecting a player from the men's 2023 recruiting class to make the list, but for the women's side, I did.

Several fans asked me personally on our message boards if I thought the selection process was somewhat political; for the first time ever, I can say “yes,” only because I have a little proof.

Illinois forward Matthew Mayer spent the last few days in bed with the flu but newfound health led to 12 points and a comfortable win.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 25, 2023

(Photos courtesy Ron Johnson/USA Today Sports)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In case anybody might have been wondering, a healthy Matthew Mayer without the flu is a better basketball player than the opposite.

The Illinois graduate transfer had practically every physical and medical reason to feel, look and most importantly act differently than the last time he stepped on the State Farm Center playing floor. Following a scoreless outing in 22 minutes against Indiana in which Mayer was likely in between being sick in the bathroom, Mayer couldn’t have been more different for a simple reason. He felt better.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema can see his new six-year contract automatically turn into as much as a 10-year deal simply by simply finishing four of the next six seasons with a bowl game. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 25, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema’s new contract extension at Illinois has automatic one-year renewals if his football team qualifies for a bowl game.

By IlliniGuys Staff January 24, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 24, 2023

Illinois recently offered Blooming Central Catholic 6-foot-4 point guard Cole Certa last week. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 24, 2023

IlliniGuys learned that at tonight's Ohio State basketball game

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

January 24, 2023

Illinois (13-6, 4-4) vs. Ohio State (11-8, 3-5) Jan. 24, 2023

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 24, 2023

IlliniGuys caught up with quarterback Belay Brummel in April of 2022

Illinois adds to the depth of its quarterback room for the 2023 season by adding a former FBS starter as a walk-on. John Paddock has deep family ties to the Illini football and athletics department. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

January 23  2023

(Cover photo courtesy Randy Sartin/USA Today Sports)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- John Paddock has agreed to continue his family legacy connected to the University of Illinois football program. 

The former Ball State starting quarterback will be transferring to Bret Bielema’s Illini roster as a walk-on and will be eligible for spring practices set to begin in a few months. The Athletic was the first to report this news.

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 23, 2023

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

The Farrell Files Illinois is here with some 2024 and even 2023 recruiting news as well as perhaps a coaching nugget.

#21 Illinois dominates Northwestern in the paint 44-20 thanks to a double-double from Kendall Bostic to take the first regular season sweep of the in-state rivalry in a decade.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 22, 2023

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Illinois head coach Shauna Green sent a text message to Kendall Bostic

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular January 22, 2023 […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 21, 2023

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has an eye for talent

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 21, 2023

When the Fighting Illini introduced point guard Niccolo Moretti to their roster

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 20, 2023

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

The Illini continue to be picky in the portal while they work on the 2024 class, and I continue my breakdown of the 2023 class with a look at the offensive line.