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2021 Sharpshooter Brandin Podziemski commits to Illinois

2021 Sharpshooter Brandin Podziemski commits to Illinois

It is not often that Illinois goes head-to-head with the likes of Kentucky, Kansas and Wake Forest, and wins a key recruiting battle for a highly coveted recruit at a position of need.

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Brandin Podziemski Set to Decide Today

Brandin Podziemski Set to Decide Today

It’s decision day for Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Brandin Podziemski on Tuesday

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The Game Changer

The Game Changer

Fast-forward today and Underwood's vision is real...well, except for the fans.  Speaking to IlliniGuy Brad Sturdy on his popular "Sturdy For 30" podcast, Underwood admitted the toughest thing about this breakthrough season is that the fans - due to COVID restrictions - weren't able to witness it live and rock the house.

The two Brads talk candidly about the pain of the Loyola game, the most special moment of this season (this will surprise you), and how to sculpt the next edition of the Illini while wading through this unprecedented offseason. 

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2023 Intro - Ty Pence

2023 Intro - Ty Pence

2023 Intro - Ty Pence As the Illini navigate […]

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Numbers alone do not tell Omar Payne's worth

Numbers alone do not tell Omar Payne's worth

[AAU coach] Ricks said Illinois was not the only school with an eye for talented players because Ohio State, Texas A&M, LSU, Marquette, Miami, North Carolina State, Georgia, and Texas all pursued Payne as soon as he entered the transfer portal in late March.

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Brad Sturdy joins IlliniGuys full-time

Brad Sturdy joins IlliniGuys full-time

By Larry Smith/IlliniGuys.com Monday, April 5, 2021 Brad Sturdy […]

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Illinois' Nancy Fahey lands much needed size

Illinois' Nancy Fahey lands much needed size

By Kedric Prince – IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting April […]

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2022 SG Commit A.J. Storr speaks with IlliniGuys

2022 SG Commit A.J. Storr speaks with IlliniGuys

By Kedric Prince – IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting April […]

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Football Recruiting - Spotlight on Jack Badovinac

Football Recruiting - Spotlight on Jack Badovinac

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Giorgi makes it official

Giorgi makes it official

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2022 SG A.J. Storr commits to Illinois

2022 SG A.J. Storr commits to Illinois

IlliniGuys Staff April 7, 2021 The Fighting Illini basketball […]

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Ayo Dosunmu enters NBA draft, ends Illini career

Ayo Dosunmu enters NBA draft, ends Illini career

By Larry Smith/IlliniGuys.com We've been down this road before.  […]

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Omar Payne Analytics

Omar Payne Analytics

by Brad Sturdy for IlliniGuys.com The Illini added Florida […]

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Ayo Dosunmu wins Cousy Award

Ayo Dosunmu wins Cousy Award

By IlliniGuys.com staff Ayo Dosunmu is well on his […]

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Illini add Omar Payne to the Front Line

Illini add Omar Payne to the Front Line

Mike Cagley, IlliniGuys Omar Payne announced via Twitter he […]

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