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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Inside Scoop on Illinois' Newest Commitment: Kasparas Jakucionis

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Inside Scoop on Illinois' Newest Commitment: Kasparas Jakucionis

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 28, 2024

 When IlliniGuys learned there was significant traction regarding Kasparas Jakucionis committing to Illinois, we sought insights from people familiar with his game over the past few years.

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Georgia Tech Knocks Out Illini in Quarterfinals of the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships

Georgia Tech Knocks Out Illini in Quarterfinals of the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships

Georgia Tech used a furious back nine run to […]

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The Illini Get Their Man in Kasparas Jakucionis

The Illini Get Their Man in Kasparas Jakucionis

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting May 28, 2024 […]

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Illini Likely Avoid World Amateur No. 1 in NCAA Quarterfinal Matchup vs. Georgia Tech

Illini Likely Avoid World Amateur No. 1 in NCAA Quarterfinal Matchup vs. Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech will likely not have the services of […]

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No Mystery for Illini’s Opening Game Opponent in Lexington Regional

No Mystery for Illini’s Opening Game Opponent in Lexington Regional

Illinois split a mid-week home-and-home series this season and have played Indiana State six times over the last three seasons. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 28, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Scouting secrets aren’t likely to exist before Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb exchanges lineup cards at home plate this weekend in the opening game of the 2024 NCAA Lexington Regional. They’ve both done this before. 

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Illini Dominate Stroke Play Portion of NCAA Championships; Illinois Earn No. 1 seed in NCAA Match Play Bracket

Illini Dominate Stroke Play Portion of NCAA Championships; Illinois Earn No. 1 seed in NCAA Match Play Bracket

Illinois won four-day stroke portion of NCAA Championships by 16 shots and will play No. 8 seed Georgia Tech in the quarterfinal round on Tuesday afternoon. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 27, 2024

Don’t make the mistake of asking Illinois men’s golf head coach Mike Small if he’s surprised his players produced one of the more dominant four-round stroke play performances in the NCAA Championships. In the view of the Illini’s 24-year head coach, the last four days were the excellent execution of a long-term plan.

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Illinois Adds More Depth at Tight End

Illinois Adds More Depth at Tight End

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 27, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois received a commitment on Labor Day from Carson Goda, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound tight end from Bradenton, FL. Goda, who has one season of eligibility remaining, is a Division II transfer from Saint Anselm College in Goffstown, NH.

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Illinois Baseball Selected to NCAA Lexington Regional; Illini Will Play Indiana State

Illinois Baseball Selected to NCAA Lexington Regional; Illini Will Play Indiana State

For the first time since 2019, Illinois baseball will be participating in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini will be a 3-seed in NCAA Lexington Regional with the opening game being against Indiana State.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

March 27, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — For the first time in five years, Illinois baseball will be participating in the NCAA Tournament. 

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Headline: Illini Baseball Nervously Watching NCAA Selection Show on Memorial Day

Headline: Illini Baseball Nervously Watching NCAA Selection Show on Memorial Day

After winning the Big Ten Conference regular season by two games, Illinois must patiently be viewers of the NCAA selection show today to learn their postseason fate. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 27, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois baseball team is currently scheduled to have a 2 p.m. practice on its home field and in a few hours Dan Hartleb’s club will soon learn if that workout is necessary or not. 

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Torrie Cox, Jr.

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Torrie Cox, Jr.

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

May 27, 2024

Illinois has continued to hit the portal hard in the third (and last) recruiting season of 2024 with the addition of Torrie, Cox, Jr. from Ohio U.

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Brilliant Third Round Pushes Illini into Stroke Play Lead at NCAA Championships

Brilliant Third Round Pushes Illini into Stroke Play Lead at NCAA Championships

An underdog Illini squad uses an extraordinary Sunday round to announce its itself as NCAA Championship favorite with one day remaining until the match play knockout stage. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 26, 2024

Days before the 2024 NCAA Championships began, Illinois was playing an uniquely different underdog card but that distinction ended abruptly Sunday after they concluded their third round of stroke play. 

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New Faces Shine in Early Workouts for Illinois Men’s Basketball

New Faces Shine in Early Workouts for Illinois Men’s Basketball

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 26, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As the Illinois men’s basketball roster continues to take shape, some new players have already made their way onto campus, offering a glimpse of the potential for the upcoming season.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Brayden Trimble

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Brayden Trimble

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

May 26, 2024

Brett Bielema has made recruiting his home territory a priority and he has been especially strong in recruiting high major players who are close to Champaign.

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Herendeen Leading Illini Charge Toward Match Play Bracket in NCAA Championships

Herendeen Leading Illini Charge Toward Match Play Bracket in NCAA Championships

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 25, 2024

Max Herendeen now has an answer to how his game will be affected by being a tournament winner in the previous week. And the 19-year-old, along with everybody else close to the Illinois men’s golf program, should like the response. 

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Illinois Receives Commitment from JUCO Offensive Lineman

Illinois Receives Commitment from JUCO Offensive Lineman

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 25, 2024

Kellen Francis, a former Illinois prep standout and junior college transfer from Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, has committed to the University of Illinois this afternoon. The 6-foot-6, 320-pound offensive lineman made his decision following an official visit this week.

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