Orange & Blue News Podcast

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with women's recruit Genesis Bryant, just committed to the Univ of Illinois, Bryant is a transfer from NC State. Bryant told us why she picked the Illini and what the fans expect to see from her on the court.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with 4-star #Illini commit Ty Rodgers. We discussed how Rodgers became in contact with Illinois. How important Coach Tim Anderson is to this staff. The direction of the program now and the relationship with the newest Illini Skky Clark.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with Missouri S&T Miners Assist Coach Darren Bizarri.  We discussed How much recruiting has changed in the last five years, and how difficult it is for high school basketball and football players to get recruited now that the transfer portal comes into play. Also what Illinois fans missed when Coach Brad Underwood's Illini lost to the Houston Cougars in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with 2024 Jaydon Wright, one of the nations top RB in the county had an unofficial to the University of Illinois today. Wright came away impressed with everything the #Illini had to offer. 

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with FB recruit Antwon Hayden, this East St. Louis native told Illinois fans to be ready for some good news this week when it comes to recruiting for the Illini. Hayden said he's looking forward to his couple visits coming up, and the Illini should be in great shape.

This episode, we talked with CB Xavier Scott from Florida; joining the show was Davenport Assumption football coach Chris McIntosh. Scott talked about why Illinois was special to him and what fans can expect from him.

Illinois fans, this is a can't miss Podcast; former Illinois legend basketball player Deon Thomas talks about recruiting back when he played versus today the pressure of the student-athletes and coaches to win. Thomas knows Illinois has one rivalry, that's Iowa, and he was a part of that. 

Ked's Recruiting Roundup, this episode is committed football recruits WR's Shawn and Chase Miller, they discuss the recruiting process, personal and team goals for the Illini. Also how well the coaching staff did to get them to commit. 

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with Peoria Great David Williams. Great inside information on the success of Illini wing Da'Monte Williams who David has trained sine 8th grade years the ups and downs. The next Peoria great Cooper Koch, along with Jeremiah and Jeremy Fears Jr., David broke down each players game plus more.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with Football Recruit Trevor Burnett who hales from Glenbard South RB. Burnett rushed for 2,113 yards and 20 TD's as a senior in high school, listen to the latest on his verbal to the Illini.

The Fighting Illini had two big-time basketball recruits on campus last night. Baylor Transfer Dain Dainja and La Lumiere Prep Jeremy Fears Jr. 2023. Both came away impressed with their visit. Both talked about what they liked about the Illini.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup (Ty Rodgers Episode) - Illinois pick up top 50 basketball recruit. IlliniGuys.com staff Brad Sturdy and Connor Cagley discuss what this means for Illinois and the next group 2023.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with TJ Griffin, he's the latest football commit for the class of 2022. Griffin’s story is truly amazing how he received his scholarship from Illinois.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with Prep Hoops Scott Burgess

Ked's Recruiting Roundup Jeremy Fears Sr. and Brandon Boswell

Ked's Recruiting Roundup with Gavin Sullivan from MidPro Academy

Ked's Recruiting Round up with Hunter Whitenack and Malachi Hood

Ked's Recruiting Roundup Jeremy Fears Sr. and Jr.

Review of Wisconsin game, future of the program.