Lowly Buckeyes Snap 9-Game Slide, Eliminate Illini From Big Ten Title Race
By IlliniGuys Staff February 26, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Lowly Buckeyes Snap 9-Game Slide, Eliminate Illini From Big Ten Title Race
By IlliniGuys Staff February 26, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
March Means March Madness, but it also Means Transfer Portal
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 26, 2023
I think it is pretty safe to say that the University of Illinois men's basketball team did very well for itself in the transfer portal last season.
Illini Basketball Preview at Ohio State
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 26, 2023
Illinois (19-9, 10-7) at Ohio State (11-17, 3-14)
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.
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