Kedric Prince
@kedprince4.bsky.social
Recruiting analyst for http://IlliniGuys.Com - Columnist WQAD-8 (http://WQAD.Com/Sports) Illinois Athletics Bball/Fball - Podcast Ked’s Recruiting Roundup.
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@kedprince4.bsky.social's Recruiting Roundup
@illinifball.bsky.social continues to build its 2026 recruiting class with another top in-state prospect, Casey Thomann, a 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle. Illinois now ranks 8th nationally according to Rivals.com.
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@illinifball.bsky.social continues to build its 2026 recruiting class with another top in-state prospect, Casey Thomann, a 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle. Illinois now ranks 8th nationally according to Rivals.com.
illiniguys.com/keds-recruit...
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Recruit Casey Thomann: "Bret Bielema is competitive, and to me he's just the type of guy a hungry recruit should want to play for." - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting March 8, 2025 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois football program continues to build its 2026 recruiting class with another top in-state prospect. Case...
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March 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
@kedprince4.bsky.social's Recruiting Roundup
@illinifball.bsky.social continues to build its 2026 recruiting class with another top in-state prospect, Casey Thomann, a 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle. Illinois now ranks 8th nationally according to Rivals.com.
illiniguys.com/keds-recruit...
@illinifball.bsky.social continues to build its 2026 recruiting class with another top in-state prospect, Casey Thomann, a 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle. Illinois now ranks 8th nationally according to Rivals.com.
illiniguys.com/keds-recruit...
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Illini Men's Basketball - Growing Up
Brad Sturdy: "@illinimbb.bsky.social finally won a close game by making plays down the stretch. They used a 13-1 run in the final 3 minutes to close out Purdue 88-80 as they continue to show growth.... So, what changed?"
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Brad Sturdy: "@illinimbb.bsky.social finally won a close game by making plays down the stretch. They used a 13-1 run in the final 3 minutes to close out Purdue 88-80 as they continue to show growth.... So, what changed?"
illiniguys.com/illini-mens-...
Illini Men's Basketball - Growing Up - IlliniGuys.com
Brad Sturdy, Illini Insider & Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular March 9, 2025 The Illini finally won a close game by making plays down the stretch. They used a 13-1 run in the final 3 minutes to c...
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March 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Illini Men's Basketball - Growing Up
Brad Sturdy: "@illinimbb.bsky.social finally won a close game by making plays down the stretch. They used a 13-1 run in the final 3 minutes to close out Purdue 88-80 as they continue to show growth.... So, what changed?"
illiniguys.com/illini-mens-...
Brad Sturdy: "@illinimbb.bsky.social finally won a close game by making plays down the stretch. They used a 13-1 run in the final 3 minutes to close out Purdue 88-80 as they continue to show growth.... So, what changed?"
illiniguys.com/illini-mens-...
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@kedprince4.bsky.social: Illinois in Strong Position for Wing Dame Sarr
"Dame Sarr, a 6-foot-5, 190-lb SG from Italy, named his top 3 schools: Illinois, Arizona, and Creighton. @PDTScouting has him as a 5-star who averaged 15.2 pts, 4.8 rebs and 3.2 assists."
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"Dame Sarr, a 6-foot-5, 190-lb SG from Italy, named his top 3 schools: Illinois, Arizona, and Creighton. @PDTScouting has him as a 5-star who averaged 15.2 pts, 4.8 rebs and 3.2 assists."
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois in Strong Position for Wing Dame Sarr - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting March 3, 2025 (Photo courtesy FIBA Basketball) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Late last week, talented shooting guard Dame Sarr, a 6-foot-5, 190-pound prospect...
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March 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
@kedprince4.bsky.social: Illinois in Strong Position for Wing Dame Sarr
"Dame Sarr, a 6-foot-5, 190-lb SG from Italy, named his top 3 schools: Illinois, Arizona, and Creighton. @PDTScouting has him as a 5-star who averaged 15.2 pts, 4.8 rebs and 3.2 assists."
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"Dame Sarr, a 6-foot-5, 190-lb SG from Italy, named his top 3 schools: Illinois, Arizona, and Creighton. @PDTScouting has him as a 5-star who averaged 15.2 pts, 4.8 rebs and 3.2 assists."
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#Illini Fball. - Rec. Casey Thomann 6’7” 300-pound OT from Olney, IL: "Bret Bielema is competitive, & to me he's just the type of guy a hungry recruit should want to play for."
According to one national recruiting service, Illinois ranks 10th in the country & 3rd in the #B1G, behind USC & Oregon.
According to one national recruiting service, Illinois ranks 10th in the country & 3rd in the #B1G, behind USC & Oregon.
March 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Cam Thomas 2026 4-Star Illini LB Commit
IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting, @kedprince4.bsky.social, interviews Cam Thomas, the Illini's 2026 4-star linebacker commit from Lakota West HS in West Chester OH.
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IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting, @kedprince4.bsky.social, interviews Cam Thomas, the Illini's 2026 4-star linebacker commit from Lakota West HS in West Chester OH.
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Cam Thomas 2026 4-Star Illini LB Commit - IlliniGuys.com
Ked interviews Cam Thomas, the Illini's 2026 4-star linebacker commit from Lakota West HS in West Chester OH.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Cam Thomas 2026 4-Star Illini LB Commit
IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting, @kedprince4.bsky.social, interviews Cam Thomas, the Illini's 2026 4-star linebacker commit from Lakota West HS in West Chester OH.
illiniguys.com/keds-recruit...
IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting, @kedprince4.bsky.social, interviews Cam Thomas, the Illini's 2026 4-star linebacker commit from Lakota West HS in West Chester OH.
illiniguys.com/keds-recruit...
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@kedprince4.bsky.social: Illinois Women's 4-Star Basketball Recruit Already on Campus Learning the Ropes
@illiniwbb.bsky.social boasts the 7th-ranked ESPNW recruiting class, and one key reason is forward Cearah Parchment, a 6-foot-2 wing from Fort Erie Int’l Academy.
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@illiniwbb.bsky.social boasts the 7th-ranked ESPNW recruiting class, and one key reason is forward Cearah Parchment, a 6-foot-2 wing from Fort Erie Int’l Academy.
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Women's 4-Star Basketball Recruit Already on Campus Learning the Ropes - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting February 12, 2025 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. —The Illinois women’s basketball program boasts the nation’s seventh-ranked recruiting class, according to ESPNW,...
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February 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
@kedprince4.bsky.social: Illinois Women's 4-Star Basketball Recruit Already on Campus Learning the Ropes
@illiniwbb.bsky.social boasts the 7th-ranked ESPNW recruiting class, and one key reason is forward Cearah Parchment, a 6-foot-2 wing from Fort Erie Int’l Academy.
illiniguys.com/keds-recruit...
@illiniwbb.bsky.social boasts the 7th-ranked ESPNW recruiting class, and one key reason is forward Cearah Parchment, a 6-foot-2 wing from Fort Erie Int’l Academy.
illiniguys.com/keds-recruit...
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@kedprince4.bsky.social’s Recruiting Roundup: 🔸Commitment 🔹from Linebacker Cam Thomas
“The 6-foot-2, 215-pound standout chose @IlliniFootball over Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana, Duke, NC State, Oregon, Purdue, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.“
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“The 6-foot-2, 215-pound standout chose @IlliniFootball over Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana, Duke, NC State, Oregon, Purdue, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.“
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Receives Commitment from West Chester Linebacker Cam Thomas - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting February 6, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy player's page on X) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ohio State may have won the 2025 college football national championshi...
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February 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
@kedprince4.bsky.social’s Recruiting Roundup: 🔸Commitment 🔹from Linebacker Cam Thomas
“The 6-foot-2, 215-pound standout chose @IlliniFootball over Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana, Duke, NC State, Oregon, Purdue, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.“
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“The 6-foot-2, 215-pound standout chose @IlliniFootball over Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana, Duke, NC State, Oregon, Purdue, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.“
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Dad Not Surprised Illinois Freshman Morez Johnson Quickly Becoming Illini Fan Favorite
@kedprince4.bsky.social: “While some may be surprised by Johnson’s rapid development, his father, Morez Sr., is not.”
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@kedprince4.bsky.social: “While some may be surprised by Johnson’s rapid development, his father, Morez Sr., is not.”
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Dad Not Surprised Illinois Freshman Morez Johnson Quickly Becoming Illini Fan Favorite - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting February 5, 2025 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr. is living up to expectations and quickly becoming a fan and national media f...
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February 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Dad Not Surprised Illinois Freshman Morez Johnson Quickly Becoming Illini Fan Favorite
@kedprince4.bsky.social: “While some may be surprised by Johnson’s rapid development, his father, Morez Sr., is not.”
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@kedprince4.bsky.social: “While some may be surprised by Johnson’s rapid development, his father, Morez Sr., is not.”
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@kedprince4.bsky.social's Recruiting - State’s Top Three: No. 1 Nasir Rankin
“A major statement could be made across the college football landscape if @illinifball.bsky.social lands the state's top recruit, Morgan Park's 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver Nasir Rankin.”
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“A major statement could be made across the college football landscape if @illinifball.bsky.social lands the state's top recruit, Morgan Park's 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver Nasir Rankin.”
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Recruiting the State’s Top Three: No. 1 Nasir Rankin - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting January 31, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy player's page on X) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – A major statement could be made across the Big Ten, Midwest and the co...
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February 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
@kedprince4.bsky.social's Recruiting - State’s Top Three: No. 1 Nasir Rankin
“A major statement could be made across the college football landscape if @illinifball.bsky.social lands the state's top recruit, Morgan Park's 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver Nasir Rankin.”
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“A major statement could be made across the college football landscape if @illinifball.bsky.social lands the state's top recruit, Morgan Park's 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver Nasir Rankin.”
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@kedprince4.bsky.social: Recruiting the State's Top Three: No. 3 JC Anderson
"Notre Dame, Auburn, Penn State, and North Carolina have made @jcanderson34 a top target, along with Illinois. However, his frequent visits to campus make Illinois seem like a great fit."
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"Notre Dame, Auburn, Penn State, and North Carolina have made @jcanderson34 a top target, along with Illinois. However, his frequent visits to campus make Illinois seem like a great fit."
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Recruiting the State's Top Three: No. 3 JC Anderson - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting February 3, 2025 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois football is beginning to establish a trend in recruiting similar to what we saw in the 2019 season when...
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February 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
@kedprince4.bsky.social: Recruiting the State's Top Three: No. 3 JC Anderson
"Notre Dame, Auburn, Penn State, and North Carolina have made @jcanderson34 a top target, along with Illinois. However, his frequent visits to campus make Illinois seem like a great fit."
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"Notre Dame, Auburn, Penn State, and North Carolina have made @jcanderson34 a top target, along with Illinois. However, his frequent visits to campus make Illinois seem like a great fit."
illiniguys.com/keds-recruit...
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Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Adds 2025 LB Jake Paris
“The 6-foot-3, 210-lb linebacker is a player that Bret Bielema and LB coach Archie McDaniel identified through the eye test—seeing talent in him that others may have overlooked.”
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Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Adds 2025 LB Jake Paris
“The 6-foot-3, 210-lb linebacker is a player that Bret Bielema and LB coach Archie McDaniel identified through the eye test—seeing talent in him that others may have overlooked.”
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Adds to 2025 Class with LB Jake Paris - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting February 3rd, 2025 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – While much of the focus has been on Illinois' 2026 recruiting class, the work on 2025 continues. On Monday mor...
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February 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
@kedprince4.bsky.social’s
Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Adds 2025 LB Jake Paris
“The 6-foot-3, 210-lb linebacker is a player that Bret Bielema and LB coach Archie McDaniel identified through the eye test—seeing talent in him that others may have overlooked.”
illiniguys.com/45104-2/
Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Adds 2025 LB Jake Paris
“The 6-foot-3, 210-lb linebacker is a player that Bret Bielema and LB coach Archie McDaniel identified through the eye test—seeing talent in him that others may have overlooked.”
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@kedprince4.bsky.social: “Illinois assistant coach Orlando Antigua, known for his connections in the New York area, is leading the recruitment effort. Antigua landed Andre Curbelo from the same Long Island Lutheran High School program for which Mingo plays now.”
January 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
@kedprince4.bsky.social: “Illinois assistant coach Orlando Antigua, known for his connections in the New York area, is leading the recruitment effort. Antigua landed Andre Curbelo from the same Long Island Lutheran High School program for which Mingo plays now.”
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@kedprince4.bsky.social’s Recruiting Roundup: Illinois 🏈 Lands Another Big In-State Prep Jacob Alexander
“Alexander, a 6-foot-4, 245-pound junior, gives @illinifball.bsky.social its second top-15 in-state recruit, joining wide receiver Davon Grant from DeKalb.”
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“Alexander, a 6-foot-4, 245-pound junior, gives @illinifball.bsky.social its second top-15 in-state recruit, joining wide receiver Davon Grant from DeKalb.”
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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Lands Another Big In-State Prep Jacob Alexander - IlliniGuys.com
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting January 27, 2025 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After another visit to Champaign, edge rusher Jacob Alexander had seen enough. It was time to let the rest of th...
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January 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
@kedprince4.bsky.social’s Recruiting Roundup: Illinois 🏈 Lands Another Big In-State Prep Jacob Alexander
“Alexander, a 6-foot-4, 245-pound junior, gives @illinifball.bsky.social its second top-15 in-state recruit, joining wide receiver Davon Grant from DeKalb.”
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“Alexander, a 6-foot-4, 245-pound junior, gives @illinifball.bsky.social its second top-15 in-state recruit, joining wide receiver Davon Grant from DeKalb.”
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Thoughts on a 24 team playoff🤔
December 5, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Thoughts on a 24 team playoff🤔
My Column #Illini Football www.wqad.com/article/spor...
National Signing Day, Illinois Football Recruiting: The Secret Behind Bret Bielema's Success
This year, the Fighting Illini Football program exceeded expectations by finishing the season with a 9-3 record, securing fifth place in the Big Ten.
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December 5, 2024 at 6:49 PM
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Today is National Signing Day for college football! Join us at IlliniGuys.com as each recruit sends in their letter of intent.
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December 4, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Today is National Signing Day for college football! Join us at IlliniGuys.com as each recruit sends in their letter of intent.
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BS school huh Mr. Ed Cooley…ok ⤵️#Illini
November 24, 2024 at 5:53 PM
BS school huh Mr. Ed Cooley…ok ⤵️#Illini
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PFF grades are in for Illinois vs Rutgers
Here was the top-10 offensive players
Grading key:
90+ elite
80’s high quality
70’s above average
60’s average
50’s below average
Below 50 poor
Here was the top-10 offensive players
Grading key:
90+ elite
80’s high quality
70’s above average
60’s average
50’s below average
Below 50 poor
November 24, 2024 at 6:03 AM
PFF grades are in for Illinois vs Rutgers
Here was the top-10 offensive players
Grading key:
90+ elite
80’s high quality
70’s above average
60’s average
50’s below average
Below 50 poor
Here was the top-10 offensive players
Grading key:
90+ elite
80’s high quality
70’s above average
60’s average
50’s below average
Below 50 poor
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Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
November 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky: