The Farrell Files: Bielema and the Games Coaches Play
By Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 13, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
It’s been kind of quiet on the portal front since ECU OL transfer Avery Jones flipped his commitment from Illinois to Auburn and Bret Bielema flipped out on social media. Could this mean less work in the portal? And a couple more names have emerged as visitors this weekend.
How Coleman Hawkins Acts Like a Point Forward Even Without the Basketball
In the spread offense with two inexperienced, freshman guards, Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins is serving as the traffic cop of where the basketball should go.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In the early and middle parts of what turned into a blowout win at Nebraska this week, it became seemingly obvious the Illinois true freshman point guard duo of Jayden Epps and Sencire Harris were seeing different things for the first time on the road.
Instead of panicking and guessing about what to run, where the basketball should go in its halfcourt offense and breaking off plays for 1-on-1 action, Coleman Hawkins reacted in the way a veteran was needed at that moment.
Move-In Week for David Olano
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 13, 2023
David Olano, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound kicker from Naperville, Illinois, committed to Illinois in June of 2022.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Nicario Harper
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 12, 2023
Illinois made its first 2023 addition via the transfer portal when safety Nicario Harper decided to transfer from Louisville to Illinois for his last year of eligibility.
Illinois' Kendall Bostic is the Glue to the Team's Recent Success
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 12, 2023
The Fighting Illini women's basketball team is ranked for the first time in 23 years.
New Illinois Point Guard Commit Niccolo Moretti - How Does He Help The Illini?
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
January 11, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy FIBA)
The morning after they beat Nebraska the Illini added another piece to the puzzle in Italian point guard Niccolo Moretti, who trained at the NBA Global Academy and DME Academy, announced that he would be joining the Fighting Illini for the spring semester. First reported by Tipton Edits and On3 Sports.
Recruiting: Illini land PG Niccolò Moretti
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
January 11th, 2023
The Fighting Illini men's basketball program received some good news today, point-guard Niccolò Moretti committed early this morning via his Twitter page.
Moretti's commit date was a surprise, but not a shock of his interest in Illinois. Assistant basketball coach Geoff Alexander had seen Moretti on several occasions, and felt he would be a staple to add to the 2023 roster.
The Farrell Files - WRs and Transfer Portal Hijinks
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 11, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The Illini continue to stalk the portal quietly and I continue to break down the 2023 class with the wide receivers in this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois.
Shannon, Illini Dominate Huskers For 1st Road Win On Season
By IlliniGuys Staff January 10, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Avery Jones Renounces Verbal Pledge to Illinois to Attend Auburn
Former East Carolina center Avery Jones has renounced his verbal pledge to Illinois to attend Auburn. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema tweets “College football is changing everyday. #NIL”.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover Photo Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2023
Seven days from being scheduled to attend his first class at the University of Illinois, Avery Jones has decided to be at another place other than Champaign for the 2023 season.
Illinois Women Making a Big Impression on Potential Recruits
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 10, 2023
It is glaringly obvious that the Illinois women's basketball program is the talk of the conference this year due to its instant success.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Malik Elzy Updates His Decision with the IlliniGuys
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 10, 2023
Saturday on national television (NBC), the Fighting Illini received some great news in regard to their continued recruiting success.
The Trench Report: Mississippi State
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 9, 2022
I'm sure Illinois fans would have liked to finish the season with a win
Underwood Hints Luke Goode Could Soon Return to Practice
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood confirms sophomore wing Luke Goode (foot/ankle) has a doctor’s appointment that could get the 6-foot-7 guard/forward cleared to return to practice.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 9, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The next step toward Luke Goode returning to the practice floor could potentially hinge on a doctor's appointment scheduled for later this week.
The sophomore wing, who suffered a bone fracture in his left foot in the preseason dark scrimmage at Lindenwood University against Kansas in October, has missed each of Illinois’ first 15 games with the injury but the Fort Wayne, Ind. native has been walking without a protective boot for the last weeks.
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