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Our not-quite-as-early top 25: Illini at No. 12
Jul. 20—College basketball writer Scott Richey dropped his way-too-early top 10 the night Connecticut won its second straight national championship. Three months later, things have changed across the sport. Dramatically. But with rosters mostly settled, our AP Top 25 voter updates what could be his preseason ballot in three more months: Bill Self apparently learned his lesson in 2023-24. Not ...
‘They can turn anybody into a freak’: Transfer TE talks leveling up at Illinois
(WCIA) — Transfer tight end Carson Goda will make his Division I debut under the lights at Memorial Stadium. Goda played three seasons at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire before entering the portal and landing at Illinois. “Coach Tank and this strength conditioning group is unbelieveable and they’re doing great things every day and […]
Midkiff Charges to Champaign County MARA Win
Urbana, Illinois (July 19, 2024) – Alex Midkiff scored his second MARA victory of the 2024 season, on Friday, at the Champaign County Speedway Fair race in Urbana, IL. Midkiff charged from his sixth-place starting position to win. Fair races have been a staple of motorsports since auto racing...
Illinois just offered 2028 prospect — before he plays a high school game
I’m trying to do a lot of research here on his birthday, because I want to know if he’s potentially the first prospect born in the 2010s to receive an offer from Illinois. Anywho, Illinois reportedly offered 6-foot-6 prospect Cole Kelly on Saturday — before he even plays a high school game.
Altmyer calls 2024 offense ‘explosive’ in preseason
(WCIA) — Luke Altmyer is gearing up to play his second season at Illinois, excited for another year under Barry Lunney’s offense. “I think we got a really good chance to put up some really cool numbers and be really explosive to win a lot of games because of the pieces that Coach Bielema has […]
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Will to win
Jul. 21—Tre White didn't do much winning last season at Louisville. The Cardinals finished the year 8-24 overall and just 3-17 in the ACC. Eight straight losses closed out their 2023-24 campaign. So, it stands to reason, White arrived at Illinois this spring with winning on his mind. "I feel like I'm a goofy guy off the court, a fun guy, but the main thing I want to bring to Champaign is ...
Bob Asmussen | Former Illini standouts Davis, Mitchell joining radio network as analysts [The News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill.]
Jul. 19—CHAMPAIGN — They were integral players of the two best football teams at Illinois during the past 25 years. Now, Carey Davis and Kevin Mitchell are again a part of the squad. Davis, a former Illini fullback, and Mitchell, a former Illini safety, are the new radio...
Brown-Hagger circles back to Illini [The News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill.]
Jul. 19—CHAMPAIGN — Jasmine Brown-Hagger had not really kept any tabs on the other schools that recruited her out of high school after starting her women's college basketball career at Mississippi State. It was all part of having no regrets about her decision. The Shorewood native wanted 100...
‘A critical piece’: Shauna Green hopeful for transfers’ big impact
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Much of the story heading into Shauna Green’s third season at Illinois surrounds continuity — in the form of a plethora of returners and experience. Four of five starters from Green’s first two Illini teams — Makira Cook, Genesis Bryant, Kendall Bostic and Adalia McKenzie — are set to begin their fifth year or true senior seasons, hoping to build on the momentum gained from an NCAA Tournament appearance and WBIT championship.
Karley Yergler joining Illini Softball
(WCIA) — Karley Yergler was convinced she wanted to move away for her final two years of college softball. Then she became an aunt, giving her a better idea of what she values most. “I realized I didn’t want to be away from my family,” said Yergler. “After spending so much time with them and […]
Return home a '180 degree culture change' for Boswell
Jul. 20—CHAMPAIGN — Kylan Boswell could have had his pick of college basketball destinations when he opted to enter the transfer portal in early April. There was a lot to like about his résumé. Five-star pedigree as a recruit. USA Basketball experience, including a gold medal at the 2021 FIBA Americas U16 Championship. Two seasons at Arizona, including one as a starter during the 2023-24 ...
For Little League all-stars from Champaign, it's time 'to lock in'
Jul. 19—That Champaign East Little League's 12U team is back in the state tournament isn't a surprise to its players. It's the group's third state appearance in a row following trips to the 10U and 11U tournaments in 2022 and 2023. "We're couldn't be more excited for these guys," coach John Phillips said. "They've earned it. They've worked together for four years. Our guys have been working ...
SCHUETT STRIKES FOR FIRST CAREER MOWA WIN
Saturday’s Tom Knowles Memorial at Spoon River Speedway produced another first time winner with the Morrow Brothers Ford MOWA Sprint Car Series. Philo, Illinois racer Kyle Schuett started the race in the ninth position and found himself in victory lane at the end of the 25-lap affair. Luke Verardi...
Big Ten Basketball: 2024 offseason grades for each team
It's been a "big" offseason for the Big Ten these past few months, for multiple reasons. One if the many somewhat surprising results from the transfer portal/NBA Draft process, along with the addition of four notable programs from the Pac-12. With 99% of the rosters confirmed for the 2024-25 campaign,...
Illinois Football: Legendary Moments and Historic Successes Revealed
Illinois' football history highlights its greatest moments, including controversial game selections and past successes under legendary coaches. Illinois went 8-0 in its most recent perfect season in 1923. The team also had unbeaten and untied seasons in 1914 and 1910. In 1951, Illinois went 9-0-1, narrowly missing another perfect season...
Brad Underwood changed everything — except himself — to transform Illinois
We’re a little more than 100 days away from the newest edition of Illinois men’s basketball taking the floor for a regular season game. Brad Underwood is entering his eighth year at the helm. With the Illini not only getting to the vaunted Second Weekend last year —...
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