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Why nearly all of Ben Humrichous’ current teammates had never heard of him before they arrived on the Champaign-Urbana campus for offseason training for the 2024-25 season. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 12, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With smartphones, easy access to worldwide internet and recruiting services becoming a billion-dollar industry in 2024, the world of elite youth basketball talent is a small place to navigate. And yet there is always a Ben Humrichous around to point that basketball players can emerge from the most little-known places in the United States of America. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 11, 2024

Champaign, IL – Early in Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood's tenure, practices, and workout sessions were occasionally open to fans and media. But that’s a thing of the past. 

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

October 11, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a huge recruiting weekend and the Illini’s chances with each.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting October 10, 2024 […]

September 12, 2024 The Illini dropped to 4-1 after […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 10, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — On March 18, 2017, Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman introduced Brad Underwood as the new head coach of the Fighting Illini men's basketball team. This hire felt different. Underwood said at the introductory press conference, where Underwood spoke about the rich history of Illinois basketball, even mentioning a Brian Cook jersey he purchased demonstrating he knew the history and was a fan of the program.

Illinois Athletics October 9, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The […]

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Co-Host and Illini Insider

October 9, 2024

I wanted to share an interview from the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular. If you like this interview, you'll love the show!

You can find out where to listen right here:  https://illiniguys.com/radio/ or you can go to your favorite podcast distributor to find the show (don't forget to subscribe).   

IlliniGuys Staff October 9, 2024 The Illinois Men's Basketball […]

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer October 9, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, […]

After a 14-point loss at Penn State, it’s just too easy for Illinois to chalk up this loss to being undermanned and out-talented on the line-of-scrimmage.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 8, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Allow Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. to give Captain Morgan rum some free advertisement and be the Illini’s version of “Captain Obvious” when evaluating this 21-7 loss at Penn State on Sept. 28.

An open date week usually means a massive amount of recruiting for assistant coaches. Illinois was no different…except for the two coordinators. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema detailed why. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 8, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Immediately following the loss at Penn State, all of the Illinois coaches planned to see several players & games in multiple states representing a currently ranked 4-1 football team. 

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

October 8, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a huge decommitment from another Big Ten program and how it impacts Illinois and what this weekend’s game can mean to recruiting.

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 7, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, IL. – Trophy games might seem like a thing of the past, but don’t tell that to the Illinois football coaches. When the Purdue Boilermakers visit Memorial Stadium this Saturday, the coveted Cannon Trophy will be on the line.

Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]