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The Farrell Files Illinois - Massive Steal from Notre Dame & 2025 4-Star Update

The Farrell Files Illinois - Massive Steal from Notre Dame & 2025 4-Star Update

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

April 19, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about a massive personnel steal from Notre Dame and a couple four stars in the 2025 class.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Women in Fight to Land One of the Nation's Best Darianna Alexander

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Women in Fight to Land One of the Nation's Best Darianna Alexander

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 18, 2024

When Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman appointed Shauna Green as the 10th coach of the women's basketball program in March 2022, he voiced a clear vision. "We have a winner in Shauna, we believe she has everything we're looking for to take us to the next step, we want to win championships here." With those words, a new era began for Illinois women's basketball.

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Domask Earns First-Team Academic All-America Honors

Domask Earns First-Team Academic All-America Honors

AUSTIN, Texas – Fighting Illini basketball guard/forward Marcus Domask has been named to […]

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Illinois Football Faces Departures as Players Enter Transfer Portal

Illinois Football Faces Departures as Players Enter Transfer Portal

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting & Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 17, 2024

With the transfer portal window opening beginning Tuesday and ending April 30, the Illinois football program has seen necessary attrition in order for Bret Bielema’s program to be active in this offseason.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - What to Make of Illini Portal Entries

The Farrell Files Illinois - What to Make of Illini Portal Entries

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

April 17, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll let you know if you should be concerned about the portal entries and whether DB recruiting needs to take a step forward.

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Brad Underwood Addresses All Four Illini Transfer Portal Additions at Coaches vs. Cancer Event

Brad Underwood Addresses All Four Illini Transfer Portal Additions at Coaches vs. Cancer Event

Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood addressed all four of his program’s additions out of the portal and the Illini’s future in regard to recruiting prospects out of high school.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 17, 2024

GIFFORD, Ill. — Amidst currently recovering from what he called one of the worst flu bugs in recent memory, Brad Underwood has been leading his program into another very active transfer portal offseason. 

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Illinois Bolsters Frontcourt Depth with the Addition of Carey Booth

Illinois Bolsters Frontcourt Depth with the Addition of Carey Booth

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 16, 2024

In a move that caught some by surprise, Illinois has secured the commitment of 6-foot-10 forward Carey Booth, a transfer from Notre Dame. The former Colorado native spent just one year with the Fighting Irish before opting to join the Fighting Illini, adding significant depth to Illinois' frontcourt.

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Newton Showcases Just Positional Drills in Pro Day Workout in Champaign

Newton Showcases Just Positional Drills in Pro Day Workout in Champaign

Former Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan ‘Johnny’ Newton will be watching the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on the evening of April 25 in Orlando with nearly 100 friends and family. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 16, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Jer'Zhan Newton decided to use his pro day to prove to professional football personnel that quantity in the activity should be valued more than doing the quantity of skill work.

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Amani Hansberry Enters NCAA Transfer Portal Seeking New Horizons

Amani Hansberry Enters NCAA Transfer Portal Seeking New Horizons

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 15, 2024

Amani Hansberry, a promising 6-8, 225-pound power forward hailing from Silver Spring, Md., Hansberry has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, signaling his desire for a fresh start and increased playing time.

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Here’s Johnny: Newton Finally Conducting Pro Day Workout in Champaign This Morning

Here’s Johnny: Newton Finally Conducting Pro Day Workout in Champaign This Morning

Former Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan ‘Johnny’ Newton will have his closed pro day workout inside the Irwin Indoor Facility on the University of Illinois campus. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 16, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Jer'Zhan Newton has finally given himself the opportunity to solidify his status as a first-round selection in the 2024 National Football League draft. 

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Illinois Sophomore Guard Sencire Harris Enters the Transfer Portal

Illinois Sophomore Guard Sencire Harris Enters the Transfer Portal

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April xx, 2024

In a move that has caught some by surprise, Illinois sophomore guard Sencire Harris has decided to enter the transfer portal, looking to start a new chapter in his basketball journey. The 6-foot-4, 170-pound guard, from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Canton, Ohio, has opted to seek fresh opportunities elsewhere.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Upcoming Visits

The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Upcoming Visits

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

April 15, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a couple key upcoming visits for the 2025 and 2026 class and the positional needs in the portal.

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Bret Bielema on Northwestern’s 2024 & 2025 Stadium Announcement: ‘You can announce whatever you want’

Bret Bielema on Northwestern’s 2024 & 2025 Stadium Announcement: ‘You can announce whatever you want’

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema does not want his 2024 game at Northwestern to be played at Wrigley Field or any other venue that can't accommodate two working sidelines. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 14, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema has a message for the folks at Northwestern University: Don’t try to schedule our 2024 game at Wrigley Field. 

The Illinois fourth-year head coach said Saturday he didn’t pay much attention to the announcement by Northwestern administration that they intend to build a temporary football field on the Evanston, Ill. campus for football, soccer, lacrosse games.

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Illini Land Arizona Transfer - and Champaign Native - Kylan Boswell

Illini Land Arizona Transfer - and Champaign Native - Kylan Boswell

By Larry Smith - Co-Host & Executive Producer, IlliniGuys […]

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Bret Bielema Details Post-Spring Transfer Portal Plan

Bret Bielema Details Post-Spring Transfer Portal Plan

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema stresses his aggressiveness in this post-spring portal window will be dictated by his own roster numbers. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 14, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema’s acknowledged his own program’s scholarship crunch will likely dictate his ability to be aggressive in this post-spring transfer portal window will be determined by his own program’s scholarship numbers. 

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