Christian Nitu Thrilled to Receive an Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 4, 2023
There are 9 regular season games left. Illinois, like most DI schools, find it hard trying to go see recruits and get them on campus with their rigorous schedule of games and practice.
Illinois at Iowa: Goode's Return - Preview, Keys and a Pick
#25 Illinois (16-6, 7-4) at Iowa (14-8, 6-5) Feb. […]
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mac Resetich
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 4, 2023
Just like last year with the late addition of Mathew Bailey
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Malik Elzy
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 3, 2023
Malik Elzy became the highest rated Illinois signee in several years when he announced his signing at the Under Armour All American Bowl.
The Farrell Files - Defensive Backs
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 3, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a Signing Day surprise and finish my 2023 positional breakdown with the defensive backs.
No. 18 Wolverines Dominate Illini 74-57 Despite Missing Leading Scorer
After a slow first half, Illinois cut No. 18 Michigan’s lead to as low as eight points in the fourth quarter but couldn’t withstand a final run to lose its third conference game in its last five tries.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
For the second time in seven days, the offense of the Illinois women’s basketball team struggled to find consistency leading to a conference loss.
Illinois Adds Another Strong PWO to Their Football Roster
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
February 2, 2023
Henry Engel, a 6-foot-3, 260-pound lineman
‘We recruit toughness’: The Moment Genesis Bryant Made Shauna Green Realize Her Culture at Illinois Was Forming
On Dec. 8, Genesis Bryant tried to practice being able to see out of only one eye and while pulling her from the day’s activities, Illinois coach Shauna Green realized her ‘one way’ culture was forming.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- If there’s a moment where Shauna Green knew she had the correct culture buy-in in her first season as the Illinois head coach, it occurred seven days into December.
Illini Football Taking Chance Adding 2023 Multi-Sport Athlete Mac Resetich During February Signing Period
Mac Resetich, a converted baseball prospect, has been signed by Bret Bielema’s Illini program as the 23rd member of the Illini's 2023 signing class
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois wasn’t going to let the first day of the February signing period without announcing the addition of an unknown project player to its 2023 recruiting class.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Denzel Daxon
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 1, 2023
The Illini made a "big" addition via the transfer portal when Ohio University's 6'2, 318-pound Denzel Daxon left the Bobcats to come to Champaign for the remainder of his college football career.
Illinois Adds Late 2023 Football Addition
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 1, 2023
Every day the Fighting Illini football staff continues to find players to add to their roster.
Sturdy's Takeaways - Nebraska Edition
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 1, 2023
These 4 Takeaways
The Farrell Files - Looking at the New Assistant Coaches
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 1, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
With no real new recruiting news since my last one, I’ll dig into the new assistant coaching hires.
Ty Them Down: Rodgers Finishes Win Over Nebraska With Dominating Defense & Rebounding Performance
Illinois freshman wing Ty Rodgers has carved out a role in his freshman season as the “invaluable” complimentary part to Brad Underwood’s rotation.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Being a complimentary part isn’t something new in the basketball life of Ty Rodgers, but the freshman cites his current mindset toward what was a breakout performance.
Illini Defense Downs Nebraska, Climb Into Sole Possession of 2nd Place
By IlliniGuys Staff
January 31, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Matthew Mayer scored a team-high 16 points and the Illinois defense completely locked down Nebraska down the stretch to put together a convincing 72-56 win Tuesday night at State Farm Center.
It's the seventh win in eight games for the Illini (16-6, 7-4), who become just the second team to win seven games in Big Ten play after Purdue.
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