Sturdy's Rewind: Illini Humbled by Trojans
Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Illini Insider & Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
January 12, 2025
The Illini were humbled on Saturday by the USC Trojans in Champaign, losing 82-72. The Illini shot poorly, which has become a common theme, and they didn’t rebound well enough, which was surprising. Desmond Claude scored at will in the second half, scoring 21 points after the break and 31 for the game, and Illinois struggled to do anything on offense.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Offers Florida Hidden Gem Defensive Back
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 12, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy player's Hudl page)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois head coach Bret Bielema discussed his unique recruiting strategy during a recent press conference, on how his staff identifies talent overlooked by other programs. The Illini carefully assess players before extending offers, knowing their evaluations often prompt other schools to follow suit within 24 hours.
‘They whipped us’: Underwood Upset Over USC Physically Manhandling No. 13 Illini
For just the second time this season, Illinois was outrebounded in a basketball game and Illini head coach Brad Underwood knows both of those times resulted in home losses.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 11, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois head coach Brad Underwood may have created a new routine for his basketball team after what he witnessed Saturday afternoon.
Following the 82-72 loss to Southern California inside its home arena, Underwood suggested as the eight-year head coach the possibility of a new plan for his team to be ready to play.
Visiting USC Stuns #13 Illini, 82-72
By IlliniGuys Staff January 11, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Sturdy's Preview - Trojan War on Tap
Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Illini Insider & Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
January 11, 2025
The Illini welcome the USC Trojans to the State Farm Center in the 10th all-time meeting between the two programs and the first as members of the Big Ten.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Why Illinois' Davon Grant? 'Bret Bielema doesn't lie.'
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 10, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy player's page on X)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Are you surprised that Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema landed one of the state’s top prospects from the Class of 2026? After an early-week meeting with Bielema, 6-foot-4, 200-pound junior wide receiver Davon Grant of DeKalb made his decision: he would stay home and play for his state university.
Smith: Illini Digital Display In Full Effect
By Larry Smith - Co-Host & Executive Producer, IlliniGuys […]
‘What do we do? How do we respond?’: Illini Relishing Recent Doubt After Major Injuries
After losing two starters this week for the rest of the season and having a six-player rotation, the Illinois women’s basketball program managed to still beat a Top 25 program.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 10, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — What’s left of this Illinois women’s basketball roster would very much prefer for the doubting outside of its locker room to continue.
Illini Women Shock #23 Iowa, 62-57
By IlliniGuys Staff January 9, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Gets Tight End Davin Stoffel from South Dakota State
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 9, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy South Dakota State Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has added more to next year's roster with the addition of tight end Davin Stoffel, a 6-foot-6, 250-pound sophomore from Mosinee, Wisconsin. Stoffel, who will have three years of eligibility remaining, comes to the Illini from South Dakota State.
Stoffel is set to join Tanner Arkin and Cole Rusk in Illinois’ tight end group next fall. His arrival adds much-needed depth to a position that saw the departure of Henry Boyer, who transferred to Kentucky earlier this year.
Game Preview: Illini Women Host #23 Iowa
(From Illinois Sports Information Office) Illinois vs. #23/23 […]
OL Ayden Knapik Transfers to Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 9, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois football program has been actively working to fine tune its offensive line with not just added depth but also high-caliber talent. Their efforts paid off with the addition of Idaho Vandals standout Ayden Knapik, a 6-foot-6, 295-pound senior from Kennewick, Washington.
Sturdy's Rewind - Lion Taming
Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Illini Insider & Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
January 9, 2025
Penn State has been a thorn in the side of Illinois for a while now, going back to the Rich McBride game winner that was waved off in 2006 and then 4 losses in a row, 3 in 2023 and a colossal meltdown a year ago. When Illinois found out about an hour before tipoff that star guard Kasparas Jakucionis was out with a left forearm injury, it seemed like the curse would continue.
No KJ, No Problem For Illini in 91-52 Rout of Penn State
Illinois gets a trio of 20-point scoring efforts to […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Coach Bret Bielema Cuts Off Big Ten Foes for WR Davon Grant
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting January […]
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