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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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Anthony Johnson Quits Illini Football Team; Will Re-Enter Transfer Portal on Tuesday

Anthony Johnson Quits Illini Football Team; Will Re-Enter Transfer Portal on Tuesday

One of the Illini’s early December additions from the transfer portal has informed Illinois head coach Bret Bielema that he’ll be leaving Champaign for another program. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 13, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Anthony Johnson’s tenure as a transfer portal addition at Illinois didn’t last five full months. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Basketball Hosts Key Transfer Portal Prospects

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Basketball Hosts Key Transfer Portal Prospects

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 13, 2024

This weekend, the Illinois men's basketball team is eagerly hosting pivotal transfer portal prospects, signaling the possibility of significant additions to their roster. Here's a breakdown of the prospects and predictions regarding their potential recruitment:

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Portal Kombat: Illini Edition, Vol. III

Portal Kombat: Illini Edition, Vol. III

April 13, 2024

Here are the very latest notes from IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy and IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince as Illinois enters a crucial weekend in the transfer portal!

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Chester Frazier Leaving Illinois for Assistant Coach Position at West Virginia

Chester Frazier Leaving Illinois for Assistant Coach Position at West Virginia

West Virginia first-year head coach Darian DeVries has hired away Illinois assistant coach Chester Frazier to his staff in Morgantown. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 12, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Chester Frazier is leaving the assistant coach position at his alma mater to join the first-year staff led by West Virginia’s new head coach Darian DeVries. 

IlliniGuys.com can confirm Frazier has agreed to end his tenure as an assistant coach to Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to become an assistant coach at West Virginia. The move comes nearly one month away from Frazier being in Champaign three full years after joining the staff in May 2021 of the program where he played from 2006-09. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visit Updates

The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visit Updates

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

April 12, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a surprising TE commit that hurts the Illini, an update on a key visitor and another visit coming that’s a surprise.

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Illinois Women's Basketball Pursues Top Recruit Taliyah Henderson

Illinois Women's Basketball Pursues Top Recruit Taliyah Henderson

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 12, 2024

All eyes are on the Illinois women’s program as they play host to Taliyah Henderson for an official visit, a coveted four-star wing hailing from Tucson, Arizona (Salpointe Catholic H.S.).

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IlliniGuys Staff Thoughts on Tre White

IlliniGuys Staff Thoughts on Tre White

April 11, 2024

Let's take a look at what the IlliniGuys Staff has to say about the newest Illini Tre White. 

Brad Sturdy

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Terrence Shannon Jr. & University of Illinois End Civil Court Fight Following Conclusion of 2023-24 Basketball Season

Terrence Shannon Jr. & University of Illinois End Civil Court Fight Following Conclusion of 2023-24 Basketball Season

With the conclusion of the 2023-24 season and Terrence Shannon Jr. declaring his intention to enter the 2024 NBA Draft, the former Illini player and university have ended their civil court fight. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 11, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Just three days following the national championship game to conclude the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season, both sides involved in Terrence Shannon’s civil court battle have agreed to move on from the situation.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Understanding the Tre White Addition, A Calculated Move for Illinois

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Understanding the Tre White Addition, A Calculated Move for Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 10, 2024

When IlliniGuys announced the commitment of Tre White, a 6-foot-7 transfer from Louisville, it sent ripples of surprise through Illini Nation.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - 5-Star Nathaniel Marshall Update

The Farrell Files Illinois - 5-Star Nathaniel Marshall Update

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

April 10, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look at the latest on in state 5-star EDGE Nathaniel Marshall and another young QB who likes the Illini.

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