Recruiting: Standout Marques Easley Checks Out The Illini
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 22, 2022
When Marques Easley walked out of the recruiting area at Memorial Stadium last Saturday, he looked the part of a college senior already. He is a 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle from Kankakee with a very bright football career ahead of him.
Recruiting: Illini Commit Morez Johnson Recaps His Official Visit
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 21, 2022
St. Rita's All-State forward Morez Johnson was on campus for an official visit last weekend.
The Class of 2024 Illinois commit now stands 6-foot-9, weighs 230 pounds, and is getting stronger each day. Illinois invited him to practice last year and that is all it took. He wanted to commit on the spot, but waited until he got home to deliver the news to head coach Brad Underwood that he was going to be an Illini.
The Farrell Report - Illini Recruiting is White Hot
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
October 21, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Things are starting to heat up for Illini football recruiting in the 2023 class with three big pieces of news this week.
Recruiting: New Illini Coach Shauna Green Lands Another Big Time Commit in 2023 4-Star Cori Allen
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 15, 2022
Just six months on the job, it's clear that new Illini women's basketball coach Shauna Green is already putting her stamp on the program. The former Dayton coach is infusing new energy and a fresh attitude into an Illinois team that's gone nearly 20 years without an NCAA tournament appearance.
Today Green and her marvelous coaching staff received some great news, landing a commitment from 4-star Nashville native Cori Allen.
Recruiting: 2023 Cori Allen's Illini Commitment Could Be Just The Beginning
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Basketball Insider/Analyst
October 15, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Nashville Tennessean)
New Illinois Head Coach Shauna Green hit her first 2023 high school recruit on Saturday and it was a big one, when 4-star guard Cori Allen picked the Illini.
From Everywhere: My Gameday Experience
By Zain Bando - IlliniGuys Student Correspondent October 20, […]
Recruiting: Illinois Receives Big News Today With Commitment From JUCO OL Schuster
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 20th, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Dez'Mond Schuster's Twitter account)
Illinois has been courting junior college offensive linemen all across the country, today the Illinois staff landed a big-time prospect in Dez'Mond Schuster.
Illinois has enough confidence in its abilities to see the talent and develop talent. That's the most popular buzz around the classes of 2023 and 2024. Illinois doesn't care about rankings, they see talent in players that others don't.
Recruiting: 2025 4-Star Guard Melvin Bell & Family Enjoy Illinois Visit
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 20, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Melvin Bell's Twitter account)
Illinois football is hot right now: they are sitting at the top of the West Division in first place. Recruits are coming to Memorial Stadium in record numbers.
But let us not forget about Brad Underwood and his staff as they just continue to reload. The success Illinois experienced over the last four years makes recruiting "sexy" as Underwood phrased it.
Watch: Illini running back Chase Brown talks about both his personal and the team's success
Illini running back Chase Brown is on nearly every […]
Recruiting: State's Top Wide Receiver Elzy Decommits From Cincinnati
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 19, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Chicago Sun-Times)
The Illinois coaching staff was hoping for the news they got late last night. Malik Elzy, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound All-Starter from Chicago Simeon, is once again a big target after decommitting from Cincinnati.
Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema gives an update during the team's bye week
Illini coach Bret Bielema has his team at 6-1, […]
Illinois Basketball Practice Observation
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 19, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
Illinois landed in the 23rd spot in the preseason Associated Press poll released earlier this week. A Big Ten network analyst and NCAA basketball contributor said, "Frankly I think Illinois should be in the high teens."
Here's a brief outlook on the recent play of the men's basketball team, in no ranking order:
The Farrell Report - Bye Week Rumors
A few Illinois nuggets on the recruiting trail as they offer new JUCO prospects and are recruiting teammates of ’23 priority Jyaire Hill.
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
October 18, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
JUCO Offers
Following a hot start to the season, Illini football has a growing issue on their hands.
Five Illini nab midseason All-America Honors
(From the University of Illinois Sports Information Department) […]
Recruiting: 2024 PG ZZ Clark Decommits From Illinois
y Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 18, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Kedric Prince/IlliniGuys)
ZZ Clark, the brother of current Illini point guard Skyy Clark, decided it was in his best interest to re-open his recruitment.
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