Illinois Flips DE Erik Gayle from Cincinnati
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — College football can be unpredictable, much like the weather—hot one day and freezing cold the next. Recruits often commit to a program, only to reconsider after taking other visits, leading to unexpected changes in their decisions.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Florida's DB Updates His Recruitment After Visiting Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Robert Jones III, a defensive back who recently decommitted from North Carolina State, has provided an update on his recruitment following a visit to Illinois.
TSJ Headed to Twin Cities: Terrence Shannon Jr. Selected 27th Overall by Minnesota in 2024 NBA Draft
Former Illinois All-American ends 12-year drought of first round […]
Terrence Shannon Jr. Eagerly Waiting For Hearing Name Called on NBA Draft Night
Former Illinois All-American guard Terrence Shannon Jr. could be […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Bolingbrook Point Guard Eyes His Home State University
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 26, 2024
RIVERSIDE, IL. — Last September, Illinois assistant basketball coach Tim Anderson saw enough from Davion Thompson, a 6-foot-3, 170-pound point guard from Bolingbrook, to offer him a scholarship to play for Illinois.
Sturdy for 30 - June 26 Edition
Brad Sturdy, Illini Insider & Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio shows
June 26, 2024
We have now entered the dead period for watching sports. We have the WNBA and MLB regular season…just doesn’t get it done for me.
Congrats to the Celtics, but looking back do we appreciate how dominant they were? 64 wins, 7 more than anyone else, and 16-3 in the playoffs. They never had a game 6.
Insider Notebook: To the College Gurus that Promote Pre-Season Top 25 Teams, Ked Says They Left One Team Out
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 26, 2024
Champaign, IL – Monday, Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood met with the media to discuss Terrence Shannon Jr.'s jersey being hung from the rafters, the non-conference schedule, his new prize recruit 6-foot-8 Will Riley, and how the team has looked so far in a handful of workouts.
Kankakee Prep Lincoln Williams Keeping Close Tabs on Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 25, 2024
RIVERSIDE, IL. — Lincoln Williams, an outstanding 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Kankakee, showcased his talent at the Riverside Brookfield High School shootout, not disappointing those in attendance. The four-star 2026 recruit displayed his skills in a matchup against Lemont High School, with Illinois assistant coach Tim Anderson watching closely.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Most Recent Commitment & Two Who Could be Next
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
June 25, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the most recent commitment for the 2025 class and the latest on two who could be next.
Underwood & Illini Staff Showing No Concern Over Re-Classification of 5-Star Wing Will Riley
Will Riley, the newest, arguably most exciting and last member of the Illinois men’s basketball roster won’t be brought along slowly despite entering the college game a full year early.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 24, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Once he gets on the University of Illinois campus and inside the Ubben Basketball Complex this summer, Will Riley will likely be asked to compete with and against 22-year-old graduate transfer Ben Humrichous.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Will Riley, Illini Disruption & Binge-Worthy TV Shows
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Desmond Straughton
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
June 24, 2024
New Illinois defensive backs coach Corey Parker has only been on the job for a month, but one of the first things he did was to use his Detroit roots to get into the recruitment of Roseville, Michigan safety Desmond Straughton, who'd already been offered by most of the Big Ten yet remained uncommitted. Parker would not take no for an answer with Straughton and his persistence paid off when he convinced Straughton to visit and commit on the spot.
Sturdy's Quick Take - Illini Land 5-Star Will Riley Commitment
In Will Riley, the Illini add another talented player […]
Illinois Men's Basketball Team Adds Key Piece to Next Year's Roster with Will Riley Commitment
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 23, 2024 […]
Desmond Straughton, Athlete from Roseville, MI, Commits to Illinois Football
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 23, 2024
Champaign, IL– Today is a great day for Illinois sports fans. Desmond Straughton has just committed to Illinois via his X page.
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