Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 2024 Illini Men's Basketball Recruiting Class
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 8, 2023
Meet the Fighting Illini men's 2024 basketball recruiting class. IlliniGuys caught up with all three prospects on National Signing Day 2023.
Double The Post, Double The Fun - Bostic & Hobby Learning New Roles
A bigger, stronger Illinois is slowly trying to get a double post working early in non-conference play with returning forward Kendall Bostic and transfer portal addition center Camille Hobby.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — In her second season at Illinois, Shauna Green is trying to speed up the progression while also turning back the clock to showcase an old-school double post basketball.
Bryant Leads #23 Illini To Opening Night Win
November 7, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) CHAMPAIGN, […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Opposing Teams Trying to Lure Valentine Away from Illini
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 7, 2023
The Fighting Illini are down to their last running back, although the season started with six on the depth chart. All were injured but true freshman Kaden Feagin; from all indications, the only backfield mate who could join Feagin again this season might be Reggie Love.
Sturdy's EIU Review
By Brad Sturdy - Illini Analyst/Insider & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
November 7, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Pickrell/IlliniGuys)
It was a win for Illinois on Monday night as the Illini defeated EIU by an 80-52 score. The Ilini got 18 points from Freshman Guard Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn and 16 from Terrence Shannon as they turned a slow start into a second half rout against a game EIU squad. It wasn’t always pretty, but it was a game to get a lot of people minutes and experience as they move into a tougher stretch beginning on Friday.
Here’s a look back.
These Three Things:
Illini Guard Sencire Harris Executing Redshirt Option During 2023-24 Season
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer November 7, […]
#25 Illini Overcome Cold Shooting From Arc, Line To Whip EIU In Season Opener
By IlliniGuys Staff November 6, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Bielema Expects Luke Altmyer “to be involved” in Illini’s Next Game vs. Indiana
While Illinois head coach Bret Bielema wouldn’t confirm if quarterback Luke Altmyer was medically cleared for contact, Bielema was encouraged Altmyer would be active Saturday versus Indiana.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
November 6, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema has been encouraged by what he’s seen in the progress regarding the health of his starting quarterback.
Luke Altmyer, who has started all of the previous nine games this season for Illinois, has given the football training staff and his head football coach preliminary indications he’ll be active Saturday to make the start against Indiana.
Marcus Domask Talks About The Opener Vs. EIU, Presented By HX Home Solutions
(Editor's Note: Illini swingman Marcus Domask appears on the […]
Eastern Illinois at Illinois - MBB Preview
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Big Sports Radio and Sports Spectacular
Joe Clark, IlliniGuys Cover Photo
November 6, 2023
The 25th ranked Fighting Illini will finally play an official game on Monday evening when the EIU Panthers come to town to take on the Fighting Illini. The Illini have had a few days to get over their high from beating #1 Kansas and are now set to open a season with a ton of optimism and a loaded, veteran squad.
Here’s a look at what we expect to see.
Setting the Stage
#25 Illinois (0-0) vs. Eastern Illinois (0-0)
Nov. 6, 2023 // 7 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
Stream: B1G+ – George Khouri (Play-by-Play), Spencer Nelson (Analyst), Peter Hanson
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Deon Thomas
Inside Trey Petty’s Attendance at Ole Miss and MSU Summer Camps While Being Committed to Illinois
Two months after verbally committing to Illinois, Trey Petty and his mother give IlliniGuys.com their perspective to his attendance at Ole Miss and Mississippi State summer football prospect camps.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Trey Petty knew he was likely to garner attention this past July with his attendance at recruiting events at the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State. And in most instances, the 18-year-old didn’t particularly care too much.
DL Jer'Zhan Newton’s Second-Half Energy Powers Illini to Key Victory
Not many defensive linemen can affect just one half the way Illinois’ Jer'Zhan Newton accomplished on Saturday, but he was able to flip the momentum in Illinois’ 27-26 victory at Minnesota.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 5, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS — And here’s Johnny.
After 30 minutes of play at Huntington Bank Stadium, arguably the best defensive player in college football was unleashed from his first-half penalty. The most pleasant thing for Illinois head coach Bret Bielema to watch in the halftime locker room was watching Jer'Zhan “Johnny” Newton put his shoulder pads and helmet on to begin to go to work and make an impact on this college football game in a way no other player Saturday could do.
The Trench Report: Minnesota
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 5, 2023
Illinois' win on Saturday is going to be one that Illini fans recount for generations to come. John Paddock put his name on the same list as David Reisner (PSU 2014) and Johnny Johnson (Michigan 1993) as players who put their best foot forward at the best possible time.
Ked's Recruiting Ratings - WBB State of Illinois - Top 5
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 5, 2023
Let us take a look at the top prospects in the state of Illinois for girls in 2025. The class of 2024 top five players are already committed to schools.
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