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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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

February 1, 2023

These 4 Takeaways

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.

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. 

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.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 30, 2023

Arguably the best sophomore player in the state of Illinois in girls' basketball is Destiny Jackson from Whitney Young High School in Chicago.

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular January 31, 2023 […]

Illinois is 3-0 with freshman guard Jayden Epps in the starting lineup. The former four-star prospect had 13 points and held Wisconsin’s perimeter players to being a non-factor on Saturday. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 31, 2023

MADISON, Wis. -- Jayden Epps isn’t being treated by his coaching staff with the brand of a first-year player any longer.

According to ESPN.com’s college football senior writer Pete Thamel, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has an agreement to bring Thad Ward back for his second stint as RB coach in Champaign.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 30, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema has reportedly filled out his 2023 on-field coaching positions with a former assistant on Lovie Smith’s Illinois staff. 

Illinois sophomore wing Adalia McKenzie responded from one of her career worst performances earlier in the week to one of her best this season in a 10-point home win. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 30, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Sometimes when you have to fix something, you have to do it yourself.

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 30, 2023

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

In this Farrell Files Illinois, I look at a key 2024 target and some important NIL information.

By IlliniGuys Staff January 29, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - […]