Cockburn Take Early Lead on League Player of the Year Outlook
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn and Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis showcase in classic tilt that may shape Big Ten Player of the Year race.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- At the halfway point of the Big Ten Conference season, Kofi Cockburn used a spotlight game to seemingly pull out in front of the proverbial horse race for league player of the year.
You've Been Kofi'd! Illini Make A Statement in Dominant Win Over Badgers
IlliniGuys Staff February 2, 2022 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Kofi […]
Bret Bielema Stresses Illinois Will Not “Go Wholesale” For Transfer Portal Players
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema continues to preach that “sustained success” will come from high school recruiting and not with several transfer portal players.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- If Illinois is going to have several consecutive years of successful seasons, Bret Bielema doesn’t believe the transfer portal is the route to get there.
Podziemski Showing “a much less heavier mind” in Freshman Season
The Illini-Wisconsin matchup Wednesday night of Brandin Podziemski and Johnny Davis will represent the last two Wisconsin Mr. Basketball selections.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The recruiting process for Brandin Podziemski could certainly be classified as a lesson in patience.
Illini Basketball Preview - Illini vs Wisconsin
Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer February 2, 2022 Essentials […]
“The hardest thing was just not knowing”: Cockburn Battles Through Concussion Symptoms
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- When it comes to his body and specifically, health above his large shoulders, it turns out Kofi Cockburn is like a lot of us: He hates surprises.
Following the 59-56 win at Northwestern in his first game back from concussion protocols on Saturday, the Illinois junior center said the head injury issues that sidelined him for the road loss at Maryland and the home win against Michigan State “didn’t scare him but was a different experience” he’s ever felt.
“The hardest thing was just not knowing what that feels like, just not knowing how to handle it, that was really tough for me,” Cockburn said on Saturday.
Spotlight on Naivyan Cargill
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 1, 2022
Illinois added Naivyan "the Spider" Cargill from Palm Beach Gardens High School
Cockburn Named to Wooden Award Late Season Top 20 Watch List
University of Illinois Athletics January 31, 2022 Champaign, ILL.– […]
Who will be the 2021-2022 Mr. Basketball in Illinois?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 28, 2022
Winning Mr. Basketball in the state of Illinois is a big deal.
First Place Illini Just Keep Winning
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
January 31, 2021
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
We have described it as winning ugly for a couple of games now, but the key is at the beginning of the phrase. The Illini just keep winning.
After they outlasted Michigan State without Kofi Cockburn or Andre Curbelo, they found a way to win at Northwestern with Cockburn returning but still no Curbelo. Against the Spoartans, the Illini led most of the way and held on. Against the Wildcats, they trailed late and had to take control with some stifling defense and big shots late.
Either way, they just win. The Illini are now 8-2 in Big Ten play and have won 22 of their last 25 games against Big Ten opponents. That’s a stretch they haven't had since the 2004 to 2005 era.
Some thoughts…..
Illini drop to a 4-seed in latest IlliniGuys Bracketology
IllinGuys Staff January 31, 2022 We offer a challenge […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois in a Great Position with 7-footer Adrame Diongue
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
January 27, 2022
No one knows what the future plans will be for Illinois with the All-American center Kofi Cockburn.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois football finds a hidden gem?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 30, 2022
Naivyan Cargill is a 6-6, 215-pound Tight End from Palm Beach Gardens (FL.), is now a member of the exciting class of 2023.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Winning Ugly is Beautiful
Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy January 30, 2022 Winning ugly was […]
Freshmen Frenzy: RJ & Podz Find Key Roles in Illini Road Win at Northwestern
Following the performance from freshman Luke Goode vs. No. 10 Michigan State, Illinois got a lift Saturday from first-year stars-in-waiting RJ Melendez and Brandin Podziemski at Northwestern.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 29, 2022
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Whether it’s a practice, pre-game shootaround or game warmup, the first person on the court getting shots up on this Illinois roster is Brandin Podziemski.
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