‘I have exhausted all my possible eligibility’: Marcus Domask Says Goodbye to College Basketball
Illinois wing Marcus Domask announces on social media that he’s no longer eligible to play college basketball and will be focusing on his professional career.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The nightly prayers of Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood were apparently not answered to his liking as Marcus Domask is done with the collegiate game.
The Farrell Files Illinois - What's Next After Top 100 DL Target Commits Elsewhere
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
April 24, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at what’s next for the Illini after the tough loss of DL Nathaniel Marshall.
How Brad Underwood Sold New Associate Head Coach Orlando Antigua on a Return to Champaign
With an opening on his coaching staff, the recruitment of Orlando Antigua back to an Illinois program started with a check-up phone call by Illini head coach Brad Underwood.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Not unlike the recruitment of a player, the acquisition of a well respected assistant coach back to the Illinois bench began with a simple question in a phone call from Brad Underwood.
“We’ve stayed in touch and I asked him. I reached out just to see what his interest level might be in terms of coming back to help an old friend,” Underwood said Tuesday morning in a media session from the Ubben Basketball Complex.
The seventh-year head coach at Illinois was pleasantly satisfied when Orlando Antigua didn’t immediately dismiss the notion of a return to Champaign-Urbana for a second stint on Underwood’s coaching staff.
Underwood Hopes & Prays Marcus Domask’s Medical Waiver Granted
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood confirmed last week at Gordyville that the athletics department has applied for a medical hardship waiver for Marcus Domask.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — Using his exact words, Brad Underwood may be resigned to the fact that the medical hardship waiver request by Illinois for Marcus Domask could be down to a hope and a prayer.
After confirming last week at the Coaches vs. Cancer charity event at Gordyville USA in Gifford that the Illinois athletics administration had filed the waiver request for Domask, who will turn 24 years old in June, Underwood remained hopeful but not certainly optimistic at the return of the 6-foot-6 guard for the 2024-25 season.
Illinois Elijah Mc-Cantos Enters Transfer Portal
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting April 23, 2024 […]
100% set on 2024 NBA Draft’: Hawkins Stands By Elite Eight Loss Declaration Ending His College Basketball Career
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood hinted Tuesday morning Illini […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Spring Football Recruits Take Notice of Program's Momentum
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 23, 2024
The Illinois football team is in a phase of growth, drawing the attention of potential recruits to Champaign ready to see the team firsthand. Illinois recently held its annual spring football game with several key recruits on campus.
Illinois Wing Luke Goode Enters the Transfer Portal
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 22, 2024
The Illinois men's basketball team is set to undergo significant changes for the upcoming season as another key player, Luke Goode, has announced his entry into the NCAA Transfer Portal. A senior hailing from Fort Wayne, Indiana, his 6-foot-7 frame, and sharpshooting abilities played a key role for the Illini this past season.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Illini in Top 4 for Elite 2025 Player
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
April 22, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the Illini in the top four for an elite 2025 but also losing out it appears on two big targets.
The Big "O" Orlando Antigua Returns to Champaign to Resume His Assistant Coach Role
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting April […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women's Basketball Staff Front and Center in Pennsylvania Under Armour Session
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 21, 2024
College basketball season has faded into the offseason, the coaching staff at Illinois wasted no time diving into recruiting. Illinois women's basketball head coach Shauna Green showing her loyalty to high school talent, she hit the road this weekend to find more talent to add to her roster.
No QB Problem Leaving Spring - Altmyer & Leary Shine in Illini Spring Game
After the development of projected starter Luke Altmyer and third-year sophomore Donovan Leary, Illinois won’t likely be in the transfer portal market at quarterback.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 20, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — For the first time in the Bret Bielema era, Illinois will leave its spring season not turning to the transfer portal to fill a top two spot on its quarterback depth chart.
Illini’s Spring Emphasis on Physical Old-School Football Will Not Be Represented in Orange-Blue Game
Illinois has tried to regain its physical line-of-scrimmage mentality in its 15 spring practices this season, but the Orange-Blue Spring game will be more of an exhibition of fun than ‘Bielema Ball’.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 20, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Don’t expect to see in the spring game the major emphasis of the Illinois coaching staff throughout the previous 14 spring practices.
Portal Kombat: Illini Edition, Vol. IV
April 20, 2024
IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy and IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince have been hard at work talking to sources and staying on top of the latest conversations as coach Brad Underwood and his staff work to round out their 2024-25 roster.
Here's the latest that has been posted in real time for IlliniGuys.com members on our message forums:
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Mississippi State Transfer Jasmine Brown-Hagger Visits the Illini
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 19, 2024
The Fighting Illini women's program is facing a crucial dilemma, a desperate need for depth in the guard position. Makira Cook and Genesis Bryant, the team's All-Big Ten performers, each averaging 34 minutes per game. The coaching staff is aware this was unsustainable for another grueling 35-game season ahead.
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