Illini Basketball Preview vs Michigan
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
March 2, 2023
Illinois (19-10, 10-8) vs. Michigan (17-12, 11-7)
March 2, 2023 // 6 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
TV: ESPN – Kevin Brown (Play-by-Play), Seth Greenberg (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Deon Thomas (Analyst) // SiriusXM 382, SXM App 972
News & Notes
Illinois is expected to be
Recruiting: Illinois To Host 2025 Prospect For Michigan Game
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
March 2nd, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Max Preps)
Update on Illini Commit Brandon Hansen
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
March 2, 2023
This spring you should expect to see a lot of potential and committed football recruits on campus.
Illini Guard Jayden Epps Hospitalized and Released After Collapsing at Practice
Illinois guard Jayden Epps collapsed after physical contact at practice on Tuesday causing the freshman to be kept at Carle Hospital in Urbana overnight for testing and observation.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover Photo Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois guard Jayden Epps was hospitalized after collapsing during a practice session.
Could Former 5-Star Minnesota Decommit Be Illini's Gain?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
March 1, 2023
Dennis Evans, a 7-foot-1, 210-pound center from Riverside, California, started as a top 100, but not listed as a top 20 prospect in the 2023 class.
Exclusive 1-on-1 Interview With Illini All-Big Ten Guard Adalia McKenzie
(EDITOR's NOTE: Fighting Illini guard Adalia McKenzie is a member of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular radio show, giving her exclusive perspective each week. She was received honorable mention for the all-Big Ten team shortly after this interview.)
March 1, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Larry Smith: Adalia, 21st win to close out the regular season and doing it without two of your best players. What does that mean for you guys?
Adalia McKenzie: It means a lot. We know that this game was really huge for us and critical and really wanted this one and we definitely wanted to get the win for those who are out.
The Farrell Files - Recruiting News Update & Big O-Line Targets
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
March 1, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at some recruiting news for 2024 and break down a few of the big OL targets as well.
Illini Baseball Notebook: Dan Hartleb Cautiously Pleased With Illinois’ Plate Approach
Illinois nearly a strike away from sweeping a weekend series at then-No. 18 Southern Mississippi - a program that hosted a NCAA Regional, and an NCAA Super Regional last season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Ohio Tight End Jewett Hayes Eyes Illini
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 28, 2023
Illinois’ offense has showcased the running game for the past two years and the receiving core on next year's roster could be the best in 10 years.
Will Ty Rodgers See His First Career Start vs. Michigan?
Illinois freshman forward Ty Rodgers’ effort level on both ends of the floor
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joseph Maiorana/USA Today Sports)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Less than two weeks before the bracket is announced for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Illinois may be considering a starting lineup and rotation change.
Following the disappointing 72-60 loss at Ohio State, which had lost 14 of its last 15 games before arriving at Schottenstein Center on Sunday, Illinois must now decide if the one player the head coach thinks is playing with the proper effort and energy is worthy of a first career start and bigger role.
Xavier Porter has 31 Offers, but Liking the Illini
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 27, 2023
Back in the day, when Illinois recruited players with 31 DI offers and from the South, they did not have much of a chance.
Looking Ahead To The Illini's Future
February 27, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
This season is a LONG way from being over, but already there are so many questions from fans about next year!
Who's going?
Who's staying?
What is the staff looking for in the transfer portal?
Nobody has his ear to the ground like longtime IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy, who gave his expert take today on the moves we are likely to see come April and May...EXCLUSIVELY for IlliniGuys members!
The Farrell Files - 2024 TEs & 2023 Big Ten LB Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 27, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down the tight end situation for 2024 and review the 2023 linebacker haul versus the rest of the Big Ten.
Monday Morning Musings - Feb. 27th
(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
(Cover photo courtesy The Sporting News)
---I'm jumping off the Illini rollercoaster until March 16th. That's when Illinois will play its opening round NCAA tournament (or will be doing the usual pregame media/practice routine the day before their opener).
“We’re just playing with no nasty”: Hope From Northwestern Win Dissolves in Columbus
Another emotionless and energy-free first 20 minutes puts Illinois in a massive hole that they can’t dig out of in a disappointing 72-60 loss at Ohio State.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 26, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After experiencing another first half where Illinois showed little energy and arguably even less execution on either end, the program’s sixth-year head coach simply shook his head and uttered the honest three-word nobody wanted to hear.
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