Exclusive IlliniGuys interview with Illini star guard Adalia McKenzie
February 24, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Larry Smith: Three Illini women have been named District all Academic - Geo Lopes, Kendall Bostic, and - the IlliniGal herself - Adalia McKenzie. She gets those dubs and she gets those A’s! Adalia – congratulations!
Adalia McKenzie: Thank you so much!
Illini Commit Morez Johnson Ready for a State Title Bid
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 25, 2023
Morez Johnson from St. Rita High School already appears to be a fan favorite, because he committed to the Illini two years ago.
The Stars of the 2024 Football Class in the State of Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 25, 2023
When athletic director Josh Whitman hired football coach Bret Bielema
The Sencire Harris Defensive Show: How the Illini Freshman Guard Impacted the Final 12 Minutes of a Dramatic Comeback Win
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 24, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Right before the halftime buzzer, Northwestern guard Boo Buie knew in his mind that Illinois didn’t have a guard to handle his offensive skills.
The Farrell Files - WR Targets for 2024 & 2023 Big Ten D-Line Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 24, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down some of the wide receiver targets for 2024 and review the 2023 defensive line haul versus the rest of the Big Ten.
Illini Pull Off Biggest Comeback Of Season To Upset #21 Northwestern
By IlliniGuys Staff
February 23, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Terrence Shannon Jr., in his first action after missing two games due to a co scored 24 of his team-high 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from a season-worst 18 point halftime deficit to shock 21st ranked Northwestern 66-62 Thursday night at State Farm Center.
The victory overshadows a career-high 35 points from Wildcats star guard Boo Buie, but who was held without a field goal for the final 12 minutes of the game.
Preview: Illini Seek Revenge Against #21 Northwestern
From Illinois Sports Information Office & IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy
February 23, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Illinois (18-9, 9-7) vs. #21/22 Northwestern (20-7, 11-5)
Feb. 23, 2023 // 8 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
TV: BTN – Kevin Kugler (Play-by-Play), Robbie Hummel (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Deon Thomas (Analyst) // SiriusXM 383, SXM App 973
Illinois plays its penultimate game at State Farm Center on Thursday night, facing No. 21 Northwestern. Illinois is 4-3 against ranked opponents this season and has won 15 of its last 24 games vs. Top 25 teams.
Trey McNutt Discusses Recent Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 23, 2023
The class of 2025 seems so far away, but in reality, it is right around the corner.
“We’ve got to figure it out with this group”: Illini Search for Plan Without Shoup-Hill & Oden
Illinois will likely have a limited timeframe to figure out how to play its best basketball at the most important time of the season without two key players.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Shauna Green says she’ll be in the office at the Ubben Basketball Facility beginning a game plan for the season finale against Rutgers.
Short-Handed Illini Fall Short to Hot-Shooting Huskers on Senior Night
By IlliniGuys Staff
February 22, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois said goodbye to two seniors on Senior Night, but it was the absence of a pair of underclassmen that made the difference as the 25th ranked Illini suffered a 90-57 to Nebraska Wednesday night at State Farm Center.
The Cornhuskers (15-13, 7-10 in Big Ten) shot lights out all night, hitting 59% from the field and 42% from three-point range to avenge a 72-64 loss on their home court 13 days earlier.
Recruiting: South Dakota Linebacker Receives Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 22, 2023
The Fighting Illini football staff has kept a close eye on Thomas Heiberger
The Farrell Files - Potential Visitors & Big Ten OL Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 22, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a couple of key 2024 targets and continue breaking down the Big Ten 2023 recruiting classes by position. This time it will be the offensive line.
Nari Powers Showing Major Interest in Illinois Women's Program
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 21, 2023
Warren High School in Gurnee, Illinois, has an intriguing basketball recruit who has several, actually 38, DI schools showing major interest in her including Illinois
“I felt all their energy”: How RJ Melendez Finally Found Basketball Joy Again
The first career double-double from Illinois sophomore RJ Melendez in the 78-69 win over Minnesota was an emotional night for him, his coaches, his teammates and the 15,544 in attendance.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- For the first time in a few months, Illinois guard RJ Melendez emotionally felt the meaning of the word joy.
Illini Enjoy Best Big Ten Shooting Night In Win Over Gophers
By IlliniGuys Staff
February 20, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- RJ Melendez posted his first career double-double and was one of five Illini scoring in double figures as Illinois held off a pesky Minnesota squad for the 78-69 victory Monday night.
The game was a makeup from February 7th, when Minnesota had to postpone due to health and safety concerns within the team.
It was the second game in a row that Illinois played without its leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr., who suffered a concussion in the Penn State game last Tuesday. But unlike the loss at then-#14 Indiana on Saturday, the Illini were in charge throughout.
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