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Don't Sleep on High School Phenom Amani Hansberry

Don't Sleep on High School Phenom Amani Hansberry

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Could the Illini be Closing the Gap with WR Carlos Orr

Could the Illini be Closing the Gap with WR Carlos Orr

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Transfer Portal Long Snapper

The Farrell Files Illinois - Transfer Portal Long Snapper

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Illinois Football Receives Commitment from NC State Transfer Alex McLaughlin

Illinois Football Receives Commitment from NC State Transfer Alex McLaughlin

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

April 25th., 2023

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Alex McLaughlin decided on Tuesday to gamble on himself.

The redshirt sophomore left North Carolina State - where he was a teammate of Devin Leary, the brother of Illini QB Donovan Leary - via the transfer portal and will land at Illinois this fall.

The 5-foot-10, 225 pound long snapper visited the Champaign-Urbana campus last Thursday and told us here at IlliniGuys why he committed.

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Illinois Women Land Top 35 Transfer Prospect Shay Bollin

Illinois Women Land Top 35 Transfer Prospect Shay Bollin

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

April 25, 2023

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Illinois women's head coach Shauna Green and her staff continue to make waves this offseason, getting a commitment Tuesday afternoon from Duke transfer Shay Bollin.

The 6'3" wing/center provides another badly needed front court piece for a program coming off its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2013.  In talking with Big Ten television analyst Meghan McKeown, she said, "Illinois is a good team, but they could use some depth in the front court."

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EYBL Girls Update in Hampton, Virginia

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Sophomore Jeremiah Fears Earning National Attention

Sophomore Jeremiah Fears Earning National Attention

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The Third Time's a Charm for Brad Underwood, as Quincy Guerrier Commits

The Third Time's a Charm for Brad Underwood, as Quincy Guerrier Commits

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

April 24, 2023

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Finally, after three tries, Illinois men's coach Brad Underwood landed Quebec City, Quebec (Canada) wing Quincy Guerrier. He has been recruited hard by the Illinois staff; this should show fans what Underwood thinks of Guerrier.

Guerrier committed to Syracuse, then transferred to Oregon, and, now as a graduate student, Underwood finally landed his guy with the help of assistant coach Tim Anderson.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Spring Game Headliners

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Illinois Men’s Golf Increased Dominating Margin of Victory in Illini Spring Collegiate

Illinois Men’s Golf Increased Dominating Margin of Victory in Illini Spring Collegiate

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Illini Women’s Golf Win First Ever Big Ten Title; Crystal Wang Breaks Big Ten & Illini Records In Route To Dominating Individual Medalist Championship

Illini Women’s Golf Win First Ever Big Ten Title; Crystal Wang Breaks Big Ten & Illini Records In Route To Dominating Individual Medalist Championship

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Illinois Prep Kennyan Chandler Updates His Visit to Champaign

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Play Angry: Dumont de Chassart’s Attitude Change Leads to Elite Round at Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate

Play Angry: Dumont de Chassart’s Attitude Change Leads to Elite Round at Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate

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Why Friday Night Wasn’t the Final Practice Session For Illini Spring Football

Why Friday Night Wasn’t the Final Practice Session For Illini Spring Football

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Sturdy's Portal Kombat Notes for April 22nd: A Change Will Do You Good?

Sturdy's Portal Kombat Notes for April 22nd: A Change Will Do You Good?

April 22, 2023

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IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy had his ear to the ground bright and early this morning, delivering the latest info to members on our premium message boards.

How did Thursday's campus visit with 5th year player Quincy Guerrier go?  What's different about Brad Underwood these days?  And how did some prep targets play in Friday events?  The answers - some may surprise you - are below.  Subscribe today for immediate access to the latest on Illini sports programs!

From Sturdy Saturday morning:

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