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By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 8th, 2024

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One of the most sought-after transfers in the NCAA portal this year is Wisconsin sophomore - and Rockford native - AJ Storr. IlliniGuys recently had an exclusive interview with AJ's mother, Annette Brandy, to shed some light on the latest developments in his recruitment.

Storr is a 6-foot-7 shooting guard who averaged an impressive 16.8 points per game and 3.9 rebounds for the Badgers last year and as a result he's a highly sought-after player in this spring's transfer portal and is being pursued by several major programs.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April x, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, highly touted freshman guard Jase Butler has decided to decommit from Illinois, signaling a shift in the team's recruitment strategy.

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

April 8, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at an example of Illinois staying in on an elite recruit and a couple TEs who could decide soon.

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 7, 2024

Illinois football fans, remember the name Jack Brown, he has strong ties to the University of Illinois: Brown, a standout tight end prospect from Francis Howell Central High School in St. Charles, Missouri (2027).

Jacas, a Freshman All-American in 2022, is gaining comfort in his third positional coach in as many seasons in Champaign. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 7, 2024

CHAMPAIGN --- Gabe Jacas needed just three words to assess his 2023 season and he’s a tough grader on himself. 

(Editor's note: IlliniGal Adalia McKenzie appears each week on […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 6, 2024

Dante Maddox Jr., a transfer from Toledo, has recently emerged as a top prospect for several prominent programs. The scoring guard is 6-foot-2, 195-pounds. Originally from Bloom Township High School, his name has garnered attention in collegiate basketball circles.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 4, 2024

Nasir Rankin, a multifaceted 6-1, 177-pound athlete hailing from Chicago, IL, has recently found himself getting the wish he wanted. As a standout talent from Whitney Young High School, this young prodigy has captured the eyes of recruiters with his prowess not just in one sport, but two.

By IlliniGuys Staff April 5, 2024 (Photo courtesy Illinois […]

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

April 5, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I have notes on a few 2025 prospects.

By IlliniGuys Staff

April 4, 2024

(Cover photo courtesy Wisconsin Athletics)

It's that time of year.  The season is over, postseason conversations are had, and players and coaches are already looking  toward the future even as the uniforms from the final game of the season are still in the dryer.  It's what we like to call...

Portal Kombat!  Illini edition

IlliniGuys members get access to the very latest insider information on who is in and who may be out of Brad Underwood's locker room.  The only thing for certain is Terrence Shannon Jr, Quincy Guerrier, and Justin Harmon are out of eligibility.  Otherwise, there are a countless number of options being weighed by everyone involved.

Our Brad Sturdy and Kedric Prince are keeping us in the loop several times a day with what they are hearing from their sources.  Here's a taste of what they've learned over the past couple of days:

On a night where Adalia McKenzie had one point offensively, she proved the point Illinois head coach Shauna Green and her staff have been preaching to the talented, athletic junior wing. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 4, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS --- For the entire 2023-24 season, Illinois head coach Shauna Green has constantly tried to tell Adalia McKenzie that she’s one of the most important pieces of the basketball team and nothing about her value involves scoring points. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 4, 2024

Illini fans are adjusting to the fact that Dain Dainja will not be back next season. Dainja, standing at 6-foot-9 and weighing in at 255 pounds, has left many fans wondering about the future of the Illini frontcourt.

Here at IlliniGuys, we have learned of a few possibilities and current players who could play a pivotal role for next year's Illini.

The five straight Illinois wins for a 2024 WBIT championship saw the return of a confident Makira Cook to the court where she proved she’s one of the nation’s best perimeter players. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 3, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS --- Postseason play saw the return of a healthy, confident and rejuvenated Makira Cook. 

The Illinois guard effectively put away all anxiety and frustrations from early and midseason struggles related to a severe concussion in non-conference play. The recent play of the 5-foot-6 guard in March and the two games in Hinkle Fieldhouse in April more resembled the star perimeter who led Illinois to the 2023 NCAA Tournament. 

By IlliniGuys Staff April 3, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - […]