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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Kayden Bennett by Steve Sturm

“Illinois' early summer recruiting blitz continued when Suffield (CT) Academy's rusher Kayden Bennett pledged to the Illini to become the 20th member of the Class of 2026.”

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Kayden Bennett - IlliniGuys.com
By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst June 22, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy player's Instagram page) Illinois' early summer recruiting blitz continued when Suffield (Connecticut) Academy's Edge r...
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June 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
IlliniGuys Report-Summer Basketball Update by @kedprince4.bsky.social

“As for Andrej Stojakovic, he’s as good as advertised. A dynamic scorer, he can fill it up from all areas of the court. Coaches expect him to draw plenty of fouls and live at the free-throw line.”

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Ked's IlliniGuys Report: Summer Basketball Update - IlliniGuys.com
Ked's Recruiting By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 22, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – It’s that time of year again when IlliniGuys offers subs...
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June 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
@kedprince4.bsky.social’s IlliniGuys Report: Summer Basketball Update

“As for Andrej Stojakovic, he’s as good as advertised. A dynamic scorer, he can fill it up from all areas of the court. Coaches expect him to draw plenty of fouls and live at the free-throw line.”

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Ked's IlliniGuys Report: Summer Basketball Update - IlliniGuys.com
Ked's Recruiting By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 22, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – It’s that time of year again when IlliniGuys offers subs...
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June 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
@mikecagley.bsky.social’s Heat Checks & Hail Marys – The Illini Football Return to Greatness Movie & How NIL Has (and Could’ve) Changed the NBA Draft

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Heat Checks & Hail Marys – The Illini Football Return to Greatness Movie & How NIL Has (and Could’ve) Changed the NBA Draft - IlliniGuys.com
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular
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June 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Matthew Stevens: How Did Cameron Wagner Get Used to Nationwide Recruiting Interest?

4-star prospect Cameron Wagner is still mentally balancing being the No. 1 Illinois offensive lineman in the 2027 class while still maintaining small-town roots and values.

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Stevens: How Did Cameron Wagner Get Used to Nationwide Recruiting Interest? - ‘I still haven’t’ - IlliniGuys.com
4-star prospect Cameron Wagner is still mentally balancing being the No. 1 Illinois offensive lineman in the 2027 class while still maintaining small-town roots and values. By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuy...
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June 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Matthew Stevens: One-and-Done Moments For Jakucionis & Riley Represent ‘source of achievement’ for Illini Program

Underwood and several members of the coaching staff will be in New York to view 2 one-year talents get drafted for the first time in program history.

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Stevens: One-and-Done Moments For Jakucionis & Riley Represent ‘source of achievement’ for Illini Program - IlliniGuys.com
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and several members of the Illini coaching staff will be in New York City to view two one-year talents get drafted for the first time in program history. By Matt Ste...
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June 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
@kedprince4.bsky.social: 'Go to the Green Room' - Brad Underwood's About to Reach A Goal As Illini Coach

“Brad Underwood, Orlando Antigua, Geoff Alexander, and Adam Fletcher, will all be in attendance at the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.”

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Kedric Prince: 'Go to the Green Room' - Brad Underwood's About to Reach A Goal As Illini Coach - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 24, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – In March 2017, Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman hired Brad Under...
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June 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Illinois Football Not Only Dominating in Recruiting, It's Who They're Beating That's Turning Heads

@kedprince4.bsky.social: “Rivals currently ranks Illinois’ 2026 recruiting class 7th in the country, trailing only USC and Ohio State in the Big Ten.”

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Not Only Dominating in Recruiting, It's Who They're Beating That's Turning Heads - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 24, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy Matt Stevens/IlliniGuys) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Just a few short weeks ago, the Guy Memorial Golf Outing, a friendly...
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June 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
High School, Prep School, AAU Basketball, Can It Compete With Transfer Portal Now?

@kedprince4.bsky.social: “If high school basketball wants to remain relevant, it will need to find a way to outshine portal dominance. What that move might be remains to be seen.”

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: High School, Prep School, AAU Basketball, Can It Compete With the Transfer Portal Now? - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting May 24, 2025 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Just think: in today’s world, people can pay bills through cell phones, drive cars that help them stay in lanes if t...
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May 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Parker Crim

Steve Sturm: “Parker Crim is a 6'3, 235 pound end who put up video game numbers last year …. He also had at least four high major offers (Iowa State, Boston College and Kentucky). ”

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Parker Crim - IlliniGuys.com
By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst May 24, 2025 The Illini defense added a playmaker last week with the commitment of Elida, Ohio defensive lineman Parker Crim.  Crim is a 6'3, 235 pound end...
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May 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Illini Maintain Top 8 Spot Following Day 1 of NCAA Men’s Golf Championships

Matthew Stevens: The trio of Ryan Voois, Max Herendeen and Jackson Buchanan managed to combine to post 2-under-par 286 to lead the Illini to a three-way tie for fifth place.”

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Illini Maintain Top 8 Spot Following Day 1 of 2025 NCAA Men’s Golf Championships - IlliniGuys.com
Despite collectively falling off in the final holes once again, Illinois found itself inside the top eight after the first day of the 2025 NCAA Championships. By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer...
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May 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Could the Peoria Pipeline Reopen for Illinois Men’s Basketball?

@kedprince4.bsky.social: “Quinton Kitt, a 6-foot-6, 205-pound wing, received an offer from Illinois. It could potentially reignite the long-dormant Peoria-to-Champaign recruiting pipeline.”

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Could the Peoria Pipeline Reopen for Illinois Men’s Basketball? - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting May 23rd, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy player's Hudl page) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Nike EYBL basketball event took place in Memphis, Tenn., this past w...
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May 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
IlliniGuys NCAA Golf Tournament Feature - Matthew Stevens

Illinois head coach Mike Small has elected to go with a pair of freshmen, Jake Birdwell and Trey Marrion, in his opening round lineup for the NCAA Championships starting Friday.

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Stevens: Illini Counting On Freshmen Impact in NCAA Championships - IlliniGuys.com
Illinois head coach Mike Small has elected to go with a pair of freshmen, Jake Birdwell and Trey Marrion, in his opening round lineup for the NCAA Championships starting Friday. By Matt Stevens - Illi...
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May 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
IlliniGuys Feature by Matt Stevens

As new long-term contracts for the football and men’s basketball head coaches were approved today, Illinois athletics director has completed his gamble on betting the coaches he trusts the most.

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COLUMN: Josh Whitman’s Gamble On Bielema & Underwood is a Bet Illini Fans Have Wanted - IlliniGuys.com
As new long-term contracts for the football and men’s basketball head coaches were approved today, Illinois athletics director has completed his gamble on betting the coaches he trusts the most. By Ma...
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May 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - EYBL Memphis - Dylan Mingo

@mikecagley.bsky.social: “Mingo displays many of the traits fans enjoyed from former Illini Ayo Dosunmu. Both are leaders on their teams. Both have wiry strength. Mingo is fast. Mingo is not afraid to compete.”

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Heat Checks & Hail Marys - EYBL Memphis - Dylan Mingo - IlliniGuys.com
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
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May 23, 2025 at 4:56 AM
@kedprince4.bsky.social on football recruiting resurgence under @BretBielema

“Under Bielema, Illinois is consistently going head-to-head with traditional powers in college football and winning.”

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Prince: Illinois Football Recruiting Outdueling Big-Time Programs Proves It's Headed in the Right Direction - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting May 19, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Last Tuesday, Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman announced a major co...
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May 23, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - EYBL Memphis - Lincoln Williams

@mikecagley.bsky.social: “2026 Top 150 guard Lincoln Williams. Williams is a 6'5" guard who has the ability to wing, off guard and point guard.”

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Heat Checks & Hail Marys - EYBL Memphis - Lincoln Williams - IlliniGuys.com
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
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May 23, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The Illinois women’s basketball team has added another veteran presence to its backcourt with the commitment of Long Island transfer Gisela Segura, @kedprince4.bsky.social
reports.

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Illinois Women's Basketball Adds Another Piece to Their Roster - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting May 20, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy Franklin Pierce University) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois women’s basketball team has added another veteran pre...
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May 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
IlliniGuys NCAA Golf Tournament Feature by Matthew Stevens

“Illinois sophomore Max Herendeen knows his golf swing is in good form but his mental game needs a reboot before the Illini head to the NCAA Championships.”

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Stevens: It’s “back to the drawing board” Before NCAAs For Illini Star Sophomore Max Herendeen - IlliniGuys.com
Illinois sophomore Max Herendeen knows his golf swing is in good form but his mental game needs a reboot before the Illini head to the NCAA Championships in California. By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys St...
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May 23, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Bret Bielema Continues to Stay Hot With Commitment From Chicago’s King Liggins

@kedprince4.bsky.social: “Liggins, a three-star defensive lineman from Brother Rice High School became the fifth 2026 in-state recruit to pledge to the Illini.”

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois’ Bret Bielema Continues to Stay Hot With Commitment From Chicago’s King Liggins - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting May 21, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy player's X page) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The state of Illinois continues to be a fertile recruiting ground for Bret Bi...
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May 23, 2025 at 4:34 AM
IlliniGuys Feature by Matthew Stevens

Illinois completes a week-long recruitment of junior college defensive back Donovan Turner as a late addition to the 2025 roster.

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Illini Complete Speed Dating Recruitment of JUCO DB Donovan Turner - IlliniGuys.com
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst May 22, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy player's X page) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The idea of ‘speed dating’ has been used by several power conference coaching...
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May 23, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Ked's Recruiting Roundup: 2026 Morgan Park WR Nasir Rankin Commits To Illini

@kedprince4.bsky.social: “The 6-foot-1, 160-pound four-star recruit from Morgan Park High School is staying home.”

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: 2026 Morgan Park WR Nasir Rankin Commits To Illini - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting May 21, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy player's X page) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There's an old saying: "Strike while the iron is hot." The Illinois football ...
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May 22, 2025 at 3:17 AM
NCAA Urbana Regional Notebook: Illini Subbing in Freshman Trey Marrion For Second Round - @matthewcstevens

Marrion responds with a one-under 70.

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NCAA Urbana Regional Notebook: Illini Subbing in Freshman Trey Marrion For Second Round - IlliniGuys.com
Illinois sophomore Max Herendeen angered over double-bogey finish; Several top ranked players and teams find conditions difficult in opening round stumbles.
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May 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Carter Hewitt

Steve Sturm: “No sooner had Alex Bray put his name in the transfer portal than University of Northern Iowa's defensive lineman Carter Hewitt committed to the Illini for his last year of college football.“

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Carter Hewitt - IlliniGuys.com
By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst May 9, 2025 No sooner had Alex Bray put his name in the transfer portal than University of Northern Iowa's defensive lineman Carter Hewitt committed to the...
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May 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Illini’s Multi-year Project of Hosting an NCAA Regional at Atkins Golf Club - Matt Stevens

Hosting an NCAA regional event in Central Illinois for the first time became a reality on Monday when the Illini welcomed some of the top teams in the country.

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‘It was always the plan’ - Inside Illini’s Multi-year Project of Hosting an NCAA Regional at Atkins Golf Club - IlliniGuys.com
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer May 9, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) URBANA, Ill. — The initial application paperwork sent to NCAA offices by the University of Illinois offi...
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May 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM