Sturdy's Portal Watch: Monday AM Edition
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
March 27, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Georgetown University Athletics)
As the college basketball season enters its final week, nearly every team is already hip-deep into the offseason and the decision-making required to transition into next fall.
Farrell Files Illinois - Where will the Illini Go Next
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
March 27, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, we look at a couple of losses in the 2024 class and where they may go next.
In-state Lineman in Awe of his Visit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
March 26, 2023
Once again, the Fighting Illini football staff has put on their X-Ray vision glasses seeing talent when others miss.
Illini to Utilize Running Back-by-Committee Approach Post Chase Brown
In his first year back as running backs coach Thad Ward wants to split the workload of his position room among some big and experienced options.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
March 26, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The 2012 Big Ten Conference Championship Game still serves as not only his finale at Wisconsin but also the peak of success of the running game of a Bret Bielema program.
Elite Eight Notes
(EDITOR'S NOTE: IlliniGuys co-founder Larry Smith has covered sports from the local to the international level for 35 years, including 12 Final Fours and six NBA Finals. He is the creator of the Dirty Dozen, an office pool selection matrix that is 12-0 in its existence.)
By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
March 25, 2023
--If you feel like there's a little extra drama sprinkled into this weekend's Elite Eight games, you're right. At least one program (Creighton or San Diego State) will earn a trip to their first-ever Final Four and two others (Florida Atlantic, Miami) could join them.
This is another sign of the growing parity in college basketball.
Illini Football 2023 Spring Practice Report #2 (Practice No. 3) - Illini Offensive Line Pieces Coming Together
Illinois conducted its first spring practice in full pads on Saturday afternoon.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
March 25, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Good afternoon and welcome to the third of 15 allotted spring football practices for the University of Illinois program as we are months away from the third year of the tenure of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
It was approximately a 40-minute viewing period of the first day in full pads so here’s a few quick notes:
The Saturday afternoon session (or at least the media viewing portion of the practice was moved from Memorial Stadium to inside the Irwin Indoor Facility due to looming weather conditions in the central Illinois area.
Illini Legends Speak Out on NIL & Recruiting
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
March 25, 2023
If you are a college basketball fan and the team you root for is out of the tournament, the next exciting thing on the agenda should be recruiting.
Illinois Women's Basketball Guard Jayla Oden Transfers from the Program
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
March 24, 2023
Sophomore guard Jayla Oden has made it official that she intends to enter the NCAA Transfer portal.
The Skinny on Possible Transfer for Women's Program
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
March 23, 2023
Meg Newman is a sharpshooter who is currently on the Arizona State roster but is looking to move to a different location.
Updated Spring Football Visitors
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
March 23, 2023
March 20 was the first official day of spring, which means it is Bret Bielema time at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois Reaches Out To Key Portal Prospects
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
March 22, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy UNC Athletics)
We told you here at IlliniGuys that we would try to keep you up to date when we find players interested in Illinois and with Illinois showing interest in them.
These updates are happening daily, actually hourly. The most recent is North Carolina wing Dontrez Styles, a 6-foot-6 wing who has great athletic ability but has not been a good fit at UNC.
Jack Lesher Q & A with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting, Kedric Prince
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
March 22, 2023
Jack Lesher is a linebacker from Marmion Academy, class of 2024.
Illinois Preparing For Immediate Changes For Next Season
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
March 21, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Matt Krohn/USA Today Sports)
The Illini basketball season has barely been put away for the year and already the offseason has been sizzling.
Monday brought a flurry of chatter amidst internet rumors and a game of telephone that would rank among the best of them!
Was Brad Underwood in Champaign or Austin? Were those recruits he was contacting for the Orange and Blue or the Texas Longhorns?
Illini Football 2023 Spring Practice Report #1 (Practice No. 1) - Illini RB Room Physically Looks Different
Illinois offensive line coach Bart Miller has returning starter Jordyn Slaughter working with a football in individual drills suggesting he might be an option at center in 2023.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
(Cover photo courtesy Matt Stevens/IlliniGuys)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Good morning and welcome to the first of 15 allotted spring football practices for the University of Illinois program as we are months away from the third year of the tenure of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
It was simply a 20 to 25-minute viewing period but here’s a few quick notes:
Be Careful What You Wish for with Coleman Hawkins
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
March 21, 2023
Illinois starting player Coleman Hawkins at 6-foot-11 and now 225 pounds is arguably Illinois' most important player on the roster.
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