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(From Illinois Sports Information Office) CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois forward Will Riley is […]

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 10, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After months of effort, Illinois assistant coaches Geoff Alexander and Orlando Antigua’s work overseas is paying off.

Starting today, Luigi Suigo, a 7-foot-3, 240-pound center from Italy, is making an official visit to Champaign. Both coaches, along with head coach Brad Underwood, have made Suigo a priority for the upcoming roster.

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Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

February 10, 2025

Illinois continued its early season recruiting haul of 4-star players when Lakota West (West Chester, OH) linebacker Cam Thomas committed to the Illini to join recent Class of 2025 signee Grant Beerman.

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 10, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois basketball has been highly successful in recent years when it comes to recruiting, landing nationally ranked prospects, adding players to All-Big Ten teams, producing All-Americans, and sending talent to the NBA.

Illinois associate head coach Orlando Antigua has established himself as one of the best recruiters in the game today. Everywhere he has been, his teams have won, and he has consistently proven he can compete with powerhouse programs and succeed when it comes to landing players. A prime example is current freshman Will Riley from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Although only 18 years old, Riley is already projected as a first-round NBA 2025 draft prospect.

Illinois suffers another injury scare during the 74-51 win at Wisconsin on Sunday as Genesis Bryant severely sprains her right ankle late in the third quarter.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 9, 2025

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

MADISON, Wis. — Just three days earlier, Shauna Green was asked after a home win over Northwestern why Genesis Bryant plays so many minutes and the Illinois third-year head coach sheepishly responded with “I don’t have another point guard”.

Green may need to find one for at least the next few days of practice if not longer.

By IlliniGuys Staff February 9, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy […]

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Insider & Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

February 9, 2025

The Illini dominated Minnesota on Saturday evening in Minneapolis behind a dominant performance from Freshmen Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis, and a spirited effort from big man Tomislav Ivisic, who was not expected to play.

(From Illinois Sports Information Office)   Illinois at Wisconsin […]

Injuries and illness didn't slow No. 23 Illinois as […]

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

February 8, 2025

(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)

The Illini are headed to the North when they are in Minneapolis to take on Minnesota Saturday night in a game that is a must win. The Illini are still battling injuries and illness as Brad Underwood continues to search for the right lineup combinations and system tweak to get this squad clicking on all cylinders. The Golden Gophers are trying to get into the Big Ten tournament and have a daunting schedule coming up.

Here’s a look at the matchup.

Setting the Stage

#23 Illinois (15-8, 7-6) at Minnesota (12-11, 4-8)
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 // 5 p.m. CT // Minneapolis, Minn. // Williams Arena
TV: BTN – Cory Provus (Play-by-Play) & Shon Morris (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play) & Deon Thomas

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*Head coach Brad Underwood is

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 8, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Last weekend, Illinois hosted one of the nation's top recruits, Jaylan Mitchell. A five-star prospect per ESPN. Mitchell is ranked fifth in the country in the class of 2027, and Illinois is a program he has a strong connection and ties with.

By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst

February 7, 2025

Under Bret Bielema, Illinois has always been ready to make a late addition and this year fits that pattern as Oak Park Fenwick linebacker Jack Paris committed to the Illini after decommitting from the Air Force Academy just a few days before the late signing day.  Paris had no high major offers but after compiling 91 tackles, two sacks, and an impressive 17.5 tackles for loss in his senior year, Illinois took a chance on the up and comer just as they have for Matthew Bailey, Mac Resetich and Tanner Heckel in recent years.

What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 7, 2025

(Cover photo courtesy player's page on X)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois added to its 2026 football recruiting class, which now stands at nine commitments, with the addition of Kaedyn Cobbs, a 6-foot-0, 195-pound defensive back. Cobbs plays safety and has occasionally lined up as a linebacker.

Illinois has four veteran presences in the starting lineup that are coaching and finding plays to be made on their own without being dictated to by third-year head coach Shauna Green.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 7, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — If you’ve noticed Illinois be more relaxed, calm and even less vocal on the sideline this season, there’s a logical reason.

This Illini squad which still features a starting lineup of two fifth-year players and two four-year players has long officially gotten to the point where they don’t need play-to-play coaching. And even Shauna Green is starting to admit its most beautiful basketball is being played when this team can go off the script and just play by feel.

By IlliniGuys Staff February 6, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy […]