Zachary Draves

Joined: Jun 29, 2024

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema shakes hands with head coach Jim McElwain (right) after a game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Quinton Newsome (6) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

April 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA: Texas Orange team defensive back Terrance Brooks (8) signs autographs for fans while visiting for the Longhorns' spring Orange and White game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins-USA Today Sports via American Statesman

Oct 21, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

After a season plagued by injuries and the transferring of Reggie Love III to Purdue, the Fighting Illini still have depth in the running back position entering the 2024 season

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Five former Illini players will get a chance to make their professional debut in the 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League

Cathedral Jake Davis (15) poses for a photo Thursday, Nov 10, 2022 at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis.

High School Basketball Superteam

Sophomore transfer Jake Davis is taking his talents from Mercer University to Illinois in the hope that he will be the Illini's sharp shooter

Clearwater Central Catholic's Quarterback Jershaun Newton (1) finds running room during early first quarter action. The Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders traveled to Jacksonville, FL to take on the University Christian Christians in the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1M starts football semifinal match Friday, December 2, 2022. The Marauders came away with a 29 to 34 win over the Christians.

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Quarterback Jershaun Newton of Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater, Florida brings a depth of passing and running excellence to the Fighting Illini

Zachary Draves

Joined: Jun 29, 2024

Illini's Bret Bielema Has Quite The Admiration For Penn State Venue

Illini's Bret Bielema Thinks D-Line Starts With Florida State transfer Dennis Briggs

2024 Fighting Illini Position Breakdowns: Wide Receivers

DB Terrance Brooks Gives Three Reasons For Choosing To Transfer To Illinois

2024 Fighting Illini Position Breakdowns: Running Backs

Here Are The Five Former Illini Players To Watch During The NBA Las Vegas Summer League

Can Jake Davis Become Next Shooting Star For The Illini?

Three-Star Quarterback With Strong Family Bloodlines Commits To Illinois