Coleman Hawkins Defense Key to No. 14 Illini’s Overtime Win Over Upset-Minded Nebraska
On Sunday night, Coleman Hawkins finally got a matchup similar in stature and game and proved he was a more athletic, smarter and versatile center against Nebraska’s Rienk Mast.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Victory for Coleman Hawkins on Sunday night wasn’t so much a sight but a distinct sound.
14th Ranked Illini Survive In OT After Late Game Collapse
By IlliniGuys Staff February 4, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Sturdy's Illini Men's Basketball Preview - Nebraska
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio & Uber-Illini Insider
February 4, 2024
The Illini welcome the Nebraska Cornhuskers to the State Farm Center on Sunday night as they look to take advantage of a 4-day prep and an upcoming 5-day prep after a grind of a start to Big Ten play. The Illini will be in a tie for 2nd place in the league following this one if they can pull out the win, just 1 game behind the Purdue/Wisconsin winner. As the Illini attempt to improve their NCAA seeding and fight for a Big Ten title, they need to take care of business at home starting on Sunday evening.
Below are our keys and a pick.
Setting the Stage
#14 Illinois (16-5, 7-3 B1G) vs. Nebraska (16-6, 6-5 B1G)
Feb. 4, 2024 // 5:30 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
TV: BTN – Dave Revsine (Play-by-Play), Robbie Hummel (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Deon Thomas
Notables
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Taliyah Henderson
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 4, 2023
Fresh off their road win Wednesday night against the Michigan Wolverines the Fighting Illini 77-64 avenging a devastating loss at home 84-48. The very next day the staff went out looking for the next prospect.
Marcus Domask Talks With the IlliniGuys, Presented By HX Home Solutions
(Editor's note: Illini guard Marcus Domask appears each week […]
Expanding the Dainja Zone: Underwood Balancing More Minutes for Illini Backup Center
Illinois center Dain Dainja has been a little-used backup this season but Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is trying to find more ways for the Baylor transfer to contribute.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 4, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — The mission for Illinois head coach is as uncomplicated as you might think.
As the calendar has flipped to the final two months of the season, Brad Underwood is convinced he needs to find more minutes for reserve center Dain Dainja. However, in order to accomplish this task, the tradeoff is taking one of his favorite and most versatile bigs, Coleman Hawkins, off the floor.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Griffin Rousseau
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst February 3, 2024 Illinois […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Darrin Strey
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 3, 2024
Three-star lineman Darrin Strey, a 6-foot-7, 285-pound offensive tackle from Paw Paw, Michigan, recapped his visit with Illinois last weekend. The Illinois staff did a great job of bringing recruits on campus for junior day.
Recruiting Spotlight on Carson Boyd
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 2, 2024
Illinois has just shown that it has a type at quarterback, right? If you're a high three-star QB who's a good athlete but also has good but not great throwing ability, you should expect a call from the Illini because that is the type of player Barry Lunney, Jr. has targeted with all three of his quarterback choices so far.
The Farrell Files - Illini Big Game Hunting
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
February 2, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at some big-name guys that Bret Bielema is trying to hang in with.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - EJ Walker
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 2, 2024
While Illinois's assistant coach Chester Frazier is helping lead the 14th-ranked Fighting Illini to victories, he is also a masterful recruiter which is the livelihood of any successful program.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Andre Lovett
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 1, 2024
One of the most convenient prep football players in the state of Illinois in the class of 2025 is Andre Lovett, an athlete from Blue Island, Illinois. The Illinois native was once again on campus, giving Illinois the attention and the Illini returning the level of excitement.
Fouls But No Trouble: Freshmen Duo Impresses Underwood in Columbus
Illinois freshmen duo Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn and Amani Hansberry were both forced into action late in the first half of the win at Ohio State but performed more than adequately in emergency relief.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a critical conference game away from home, Illinois found itself in a situation where two of its most important players had two fouls in the first half and head coach Brad Underwood desperately looked down his bench.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Rousseau Commit & Another Commit Watch
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 31, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the new (and expected) commitment from OT Griffin Rousseau and another player on commit watch.
Sturdy's Rewind - Roadkill OSU
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio
January 31, 2024
The Illini did what they needed to do on Monday night when they thumped Ohio State 87-75 in Columbus to move to 16-5 and 7-3 halfway through the Big Ten slate. Perhaps an even bigger story is the return of the real Terrence Shannon. The star guard had his best performance since returning from suspension with 23 points to go along with 23 from Marcus Domask. Ty Rodgers had 13 points and 10 rebounds for his 2nd double-double as the Illini got their 3rd road win in Big Ten play.
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