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The Big "O" Orlando Antigua Returns to Champaign to Resume His Assistant Coach Role

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women's Basketball Staff Front and Center in Pennsylvania Under Armour Session

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.

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No QB Problem Leaving Spring - Altmyer & Leary Shine in Illini Spring Game

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. 

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Illini’s Spring Emphasis on Physical Old-School Football Will Not Be Represented in Orange-Blue Game

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.

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Portal Kombat: Illini Edition, Vol. IV

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:

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Mississippi State Transfer Jasmine Brown-Hagger Visits the Illini

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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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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