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.).
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
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.
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.
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.
Illinois Boosts Its Basketball Lineup with Louisville Transfer Tre White
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting April 9, 2024 […]
Portal Kombat: Illini Edition, Vol. II
April 9, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Arizona Athletics)
If you've been hanging around with us these past few years, you know the transfer portal isn't for the faint of heart. Face-to-face conversations as you work on retaining your current players while holding Zoom or phone calls with interested transfers...who are also talking to other schools.
Two words:
Portal Kombat!
Two more words:
It's nuts!!!
But, we've got IlliniGuys Insider & Analyst Brad Sturdy and IlliniGuys.com's Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince having their own conversations. They post several times a day inside the IlliniGuys message forums with the latest updates. Here's a quick sample of some of the latest chatter:
(And by the way...we are just getting word of a potential major development. Stay with IlliniGuys.com for the very latest!)
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The NCAA Transfer Portal's Impact on High School Recruiting
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 9, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of college basketball, the NCAA Transfer Portal has become a pivotal factor in reshaping the dynamics of high school recruiting. The recent decision of Jase Butler, a highly touted four-star recruit, to open up his recruitment highlights the shifting tides in the recruitment process.
The 6-foot-4 180-pound Butler, a Combo Guard from Point Reyes Station, CA, has undeniable talent and potential. Regardless of where he ultimately lands, his future appears to be promising. However, his situation proves a trend coming: the transfer portal's influence on high school prospects.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: AJ Storr Update
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 8th, 2024
(Photo courtesy Wisconsin Athletics)
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.
Incoming Illini Freshman Guard Jase Butler Decommits
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.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Hanging with the Big Boys and TE Updates
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.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Potential Illinois Football Recruit Jack Brown Embraces Family Legacy eyes the Illini
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).
Illini Pass Rusher Gabe Jacas Demanding More of Himself in 2024
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.
Illini Guard Adalia McKenzie Talks WBIT Championship With The IlliniGuys, Presented by HX Home Solutions
(Editor's note: IlliniGal Adalia McKenzie appears each week on […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Ked Goes One-on-One with Potential Toledo Transfer Dante Maddox Jr.
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.
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