Sturdy's Riverside Brookfield 2026s & 2027s Recap
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
June 22, 2023
The Riverside Brookfield Shootout continues to be one of the best events in the Midwest and this past weekend was no different.
Illini AD Josh Whitman Pleading For “Perspective” Toward Underwood’s Disappointments in March
Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman expresses high level of support for men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood and sees the program’s regular season numbers as his barometer of success.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 22, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In his annual media roundtable discussion, Josh Whitman made it clear that his barometer of success with the men’s basketball program and head coach Brad Underwood will not be dictated by NCAA Tournament success or failure.
In his three-hour discussion that included a 70-minute introduction and a substantial Q&A on numerous topics, Whitman stressed that his assessment of the program and the record of the Illini’s X-year head coach will always be measured by performance from November to March and not just the final postseason tournament.
Illinois, under Underwood’s leadership, has been selected for three straight NCAA Tournament appearances but has failed to make it out of the first weekend of the postseason event since 2005 but Whitman made it very clear Wednesday afternoon that his assessment of the program’s health is a very high grade and expressed confidence in Underwood’s leadership going forward for future seasons.
Florida Flip: Three-star 2024 CB Vernon Woodward Flips Commit From Wisconsin to Illinois
Illinois successfully flips the verbal pledge of three-star CB Vernon Woodward from Wisconsin as the Florida native switches to Bielema’s Illini.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
June 21, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Vernon Woodward's Twitter page)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois has flipped the verbal pledge of its first 2024 prospect away from a Big Ten Conference rival and away from Bret Bielema’s former employer.
Vernon Woodward, a three-star defensive back who will be attending Winter Park (Fla.) High School this fall, has been swayed to change his college destination to Illinois after giving a verbal commitment to Wisconsin in the first week of June just two days after arriving on the Madison, Wisconsin campus.
Sturdy's Riverside Brookfield 2025s Recap
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
June 21, 2023
The Riverside Brookfield Shootout continues to be one of the best events in the Midwest and this past weekend was no different.
Recruiting: Karsten Konkel Becomes 4th In-State to Illini’s 2024 Recruiting Class
Konkel joins athlete Tysean Griffin, offensive lineman Eddie Tuerk and offensive lineman Brandon Hansen as the verbals from inside the state in this current recruiting class.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
June 21, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Karsen Konkel's Twitter page)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The new Illinois special teams and tight ends coach has put his first touches in the 2024 recruiting class for Bret Bielema’s Illini program.
Karsten Konkel became the 10th verbal pledge to Illinois’ 2024 recruiting class when the tight end from Pinckneyville, Ill. announced his decision on Wednesday morning via a social media post.
Nicholas Randall Picks Up an Illinois Offer, Hoping to Visit Campus
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 21, 2023
Illinois assistant coach Chester Frazier continues to pound the high school courts, looking to keep a roster mixed with high schoolers and veteran transfers.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Visitors and a Big Official Underway
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
June 21, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down another of the “big six” commitments and a look at some of the upcoming visitors as well as a big official underway.
Sturdy's Riverside Brookfield 2024s Recap
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
June 20, 2023
The Riverside Brookfield Shootout continues to be one of the best events in the Midwest and this past weekend was no different.
Illini 2025 OL Target Griffin Rousseau Seeking an Honest Assessment from Recruiting Coaches
Wisconsin 2025 prospect Griffin Rousseau left Illini’s ‘Big Man’ camp last week with a clear indication of how to get better as he continues to progress as a offensive lineman.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 20, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The cliche about high-profile prospects being recruited is they want to be told everything great about them and what they’re best at.
Davion Hannah - Riverside Brookfield Shootout - Ked's Recruiting Roundup Spotlight
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 19, 2023
Riverside, Ill. --- Illinois basketball fans, get to know this name quickly: Davion Hannah from Chicago Kenwood.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Is There a Flip Coming?
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
June 19, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look at another commitment from the big haul weekend and talk about a potential flip in the 2024 class.
Illini Legend Dana Howard Talks With the IlliniGuys
June 18, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) (Editor's […]
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Zafir Stewart
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
June 18, 2023
What if you could take Vedarian Lowe and give him Alex Paczewski's attitude?
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Carlos Orr
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
June 17, 2023
Illinois continued to check off boxes on their recruiting shopping list when Carlos Orr committed to the Illini as a result of the huge Illini recruiting haul last weekend.
Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn the Forgotten Guard
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 17, 2023
Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn courtesy Illinois Athletics
The NCAA transfer portal has been very generous to the University of Illinois as of late.
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