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By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst

November 9, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Amani Hansberry Twitter page)

(Editor's note:  This is a compilation of today's official signing of National Letters of Intent by future Illinois men's basketball student-athletes.  Check back in throughout the day as we will update this as other players submit their signed NLIs.)

The Illini have been on a recruiting roll over the past few seasons and the class of 2023 has done nothing to diminish the expectation that this program will continue to recruit at a high level both in the high school ranks and in the portal. On Wednesday, the Illini are expected to add to their roster with 3 talented prospects.

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 9, 2022

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

The Illinois program is being aggressive with 2023 prospects to capitalize on their success on the field this season.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 8, 2022

The Illinois coaching staff has now entered Penn State's recruiting area for football recruits, and it was met with great feedback.

Following the 23-15 loss to Michigan State last weekend, Illinois (7-2, 4-2) nearly falls out of College Football Top 25 rankings. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 8, 2022

Following its disappointing home loss to Michigan State last weekend, Illinois took a tumble down the College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings. 

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst

November 8, 2022

The Illini took care of business against EIU in their opener on Monday night by an 87-57 score behind 23 points and 12 rebounds from Coleman Hawkins and 24 points and 8 rebounds from Terrence Shannon. The Illini also got 17 and 10 from Dain Dainja, as they led by 15 at the break and by as many as 35 in the second stanza. 

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular November 8, 2022 […]

Illinois freshman Ty Rodgers is finding a key role as Underwood's favorite player on a night where he only scored one point in 23 minutes of action. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 8, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Kaijah Weller/Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Of all the new pieces on this Illinois roster, we’re very close to learning who Illinois head coach Brad Underwood loves the most - if we haven’t already figured that out already. 

The Illinois head coach, who began his sixth season in Champaign Monday night with a easily dominating 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois, has already pointed to a freshman wing as the player he wants on the playing floor in crunchtime situations. 

The 23rd ranked Illini open the season with a […]

By IlliniGuys Staff November 7, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy […]

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema will not change punters following Hugh Robertson’s struggles with the windy conditions Saturday.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

November 7, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Ron Johnson/USA Today Sports)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- For the first nine games of this season, Hugh Robertson has been the punter for Illinois and the program’s head coach sees no reason to change that going into game number 10. 

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirmed Monday in his media conference at Memorial Stadium that “Hugh Robertson is our starting punter” despite the 29-year-old Australian’s struggles on Saturday in the 23-15 loss to Michigan State. 

Illini football coach Bret Bielema looks ahead to Saturday's […]

By Larry Smith – IlliniGuys Staff

November 7, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy EIU Athletics)

Illinois…you’ve come a long way, baby!

Remember that day five years ago this month?  The Illini made the unprecedented trip south to Charleston to play Eastern Illinois in an exhibition with the proceeds going to hurricane relief.  It was Brad Underwood’s first time coaching his new program in a game-like setting and an experience he may still have nightmares about.  The Panthers schooled Illinois in front of a sold-out Lantz Arena crowd to the tune of 80-67.

Luckily it was only an exhibition, but it showed Underwood just how far he needed to go to resurrect the once-proud Illini program to national status.

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 7, 2022

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

A tough and unexpected loss to Michigan State is a major setback for the Illini this season but recruiting remains solid.

Mike Cagley, Co-host of IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular November 6, […]

Illinois, a 17-point home favorite suffers costly mistakes, turnovers, penalties and special teams gaffes in deflating loss to Michigan State

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 5, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois players, coaches, staff members and fans have experienced approximately 21 months of ‘Football 101’ led by head coach Bret Bielema.