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Brad Sturdy
In this episode of Sturdy for 30 Mike Cagley and Sturdy talk the Illini, the Big Ten and a crazy first week of college hoops.
The newest men's basketball assistant coach talks about his new title as well as summer workouts, the Spain trip and even his golf game in this edition of Sturdy for 30
Kedric Prince and Mike Cagley from IlliniGuys.com join Sturdy to discuss the Riverside Brookfield Shootout, some in state guys in the classes of 2024-2027, and what this Illinois team will look like next season.
Fansided's Brandon Simberg joins Sturdy to discuss, the portal, NBA Draft possibilities, the Illinois roster additions and who's coming and going for Illinois.
Cagley, Ked and Sturdy talk Justin Harmon, Marcus Domask and the rest of the portal options for the Illini on this edition of Sturdy for 30
Mike Cagley, Kedric Prince and Sturdy discuss the transfer portal and the Final Four in this edition of Sturdy for 30
Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green joins Sturdy and Mike Cagley to discuss her season and looks ahead to the NCAA tournament. She also learns about pizza from Mike.
Illiniguys Mike Cagley and Sturdy talk about the Illini men's 3 signees for 2023 and the Illini women's program 2 signees. Brad Underwood and Shauna Green are on a recruiting roll in this edition of Sturdy for 30
IlliniGuy Mike Cagley joins Sturdy to breakdown the Illini exhibition opener against Quincy in this episode. Sturdy talks about the Illinois v Kansas secret scrimmage, the Luke Goode injury and what to expect from each player in this edition of Sturdyfor30
Illini Guys Mike Cagley, Kedric Prince and Sturdy break down the commitment of Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn and talk Tim Anderson and Illini recruiting.
Sturdy also apologizes to Brad Underwood! You don't want to miss this episode of Sturdyfor30
The Illini added 6'8 Forward Amani Hansberry on Sunday as their first commitment in 2023. IlliniGuys Mike Cagley and Kedric Prince join sturdy to break it all down in this I on the Illini simulcast
Mike Cagley, Kedric Prince and Sturdy discuss the Zacharie Perrin commitment as well as the latest offer to 2025 Guard Phoenix Gill.
Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood joins Sturdy to talk about the season, NIL, the Portal, winning the Big Ten title and his goals for the program in this edition of Sturdyfor30.
The 'IlliniGuys' join Sturdy to talk about the Michigan v Wisconsin melee and what will happen to Juwan Howard and Greg Gard moving forward.
The Illini fall in West Lafayette 84-68 to the Purdue Boilermakers. Kedric Prince, Mike Cagley and Sturdy break it all down in this post game edition of Sturdyfor30
Clayton Safie from the Wolverine joins Sturdy to preview the Illini game on Friday night. Find out who's playing for Michigan and what to expect from the Wolverines.
Ked, Cags and Sturdy break down the Illini beat down of the Gophers and a 3-0 start to Big Ten play
Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou joins Sturdy to break down the McBride Homes Braggin' Rights Game on Wednes day night in St. Louis.
Illini Assistant Coach Tim Anderson joins Sturdy to talk about his first 5 months with Illinois, the current season, working with the staff, Ty Rodgers, and the excitement of the Arizona game in this edition of Sturdyfor30.
Rochester star and Illini commit Hank Beatty joins Sturdy to talk about winning Gatorade Player of the Year for Illinois, his season, battling through the pandemic during High School, basketball, and track in this edition of Sturdy for 30.
Kedric Prince, Mike Cagley, and Matt Stevens join Sturdy to break down the Illinois win at Iowa and the 2-0 start to Big Ten play.
The IlliniGuys break down the Illinois win over Notre Dame in this edition of Sturdyfor30. Mike Cagley, Kedric Prince and Matt Stevens joins Sturdy in this postgame edition of Sturdyfor30.
Sturdy, Kedric Prince, and Mike Cagley talk about Dain Dainja committing to Illinois, watching Ty Rodgers and Morez Johnson and other recruiting tidbits in this edition of Sturdyfor30.
Former Illinois basketball assistant coach Jay Price now lives in Kansas City and he got a chance to watch the Illini in person. He joined me to talk about the current Illini, his memories of Illinois and college basketball changes over the years in this edition of Sturdyfor30
The Illini are in Kansas City for the Hall Fame Classic getting ready to play the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats on Monday night. Sturdy breaks down the game and what to expect from the Bearcats and the Illini.
Sturdy breaks down the Ty Rodgers commitment and what it means for the Illini in this quick hitter podcast.
IlliniGuys Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy break down the Illinois game at Marquette on Monday evening in this edition of Sturdy for 30.
Sturdy discusses the Arkansas State game on Friday night along with the Illinois basketball signing day on Wednesday
Cagley and Sturdy talk about the Illini opener with Jackson State, what to look for, an injury update and we touch on the opening of college basketball. We also touch on Ayo Dosunmu and his great start for the Chicago Bulls.
Chicago St. Rita coach Roshawn Russell joins Sturdy to talk about new Illini commitment Morez Johnson as well as his upcoming HS season. Russell talks about his other star 2024 players as well, James Brown and Jaedin Reyna. Then Kedric Prince joins to talk about what it means for the Illini.
Illinguys Cagley and Sturdy break down the 3 game Kofi Cockburn suspension, why it isn't fair and what Illinois can learn from it.
The Illini host their second exhibition game Friday night when the Crimson Hawks of Division II Powerhouse Indiana Pennsylvania come to the State Farm Center. The Illini will also honor the 2021 Big Ten (Tournament) Champions.
Stadium college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman joins Sturdy to discuss the Illini, Big Ten and NCAA Hoops. Goody talks about how much he loves Andre Curbelo, the big men in the Big Ten and why 15 teams could be #1.
The former Boilermaker star and current college basketball analyst joins Sturdy to discuss the big 3 in the Big Ten, surprises, why he hates Andre Curbelo (he doesn't), how the game has changed in 10 years, playing against Illinois and being guarded by Chester Frazier, and why he didn't pick Illinois despite being a fan growing up.
Illinois Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Geoff Alexander joins Sturdy and Mike Cagley to talk recruiting, the upcoming season, the start of practice and a myriad of other topics in this edition of Sturdy for 30.
Brian Neubert from GoldandBlack.com joins Sturdy to talk about the football game between Purdue and Illinois as well as the hype around the two basketball programs heading into the fall.
Illinois hosts Maryland on Friday night and Scott Greene from Terrapin Sports Report joins us to preview this Big Ten matchup.
Damon Dillman from Cavscorner.com joins Sturdy to discuss the upcoming game between the Illini and the Cavaliers on Saturday. Get the inside scoop on UVA as the Illini try to bounce back.
JJ Perez from InsideRunnersSports.com joins us to preview the undefeated Illini football game with the Roadrunners from UTSA on Saturday night in this Sturdyfor30 short powered by Illiniguys.com.
Orange Krush Vice President Lauren McMillan joins Sturdy to talk about her own cattle show experience, the fundraising the Krush does and how much she is looking forward to basketball season. Then Brandon Wildman and Sturdy breakdown the roster that has everyone excited in this edition of Sturdy for 30.
Rivals,com Huskeronline writer Robin Washut joins us to give Sturdy the skinny on the Nebraska Cornhuskers and what to expect from Scott Frost's squad on Saturday in Champaign.
Former Illini player and current Illinois staffer Tyler Underwood joins Sturdy and special guest Brandon Wildman, to talk his playing career, playing for his father, guarding and coaching Andre Curbelo, and his golf game in this edition of Sturdyfor30.
Illinois Assistant Coach Chester Frazier joins Sturdy to talk about his time at Illi ois, his new gig, and a great July. Frazier dishes on Eric Gordon, Dee Brown pranks and much more in this edition of Sturdyfor30
In this I on the Illini simulcast, Sturdy, Ked and Mike discuss Ayo falling to the Bulls, the good the bad and the ugly of that drop, how much Ked hates the NBA and what is wrong with NBA GMs.
You need to calm down!! Sturdy goes solo and talks about Kofi's return to Illinois. What it means for the season, what it means for the future and what's next for Illini hoops. We also touch on the tragic passing of Illini football player Bobby Roundtree #97strong
'IlliniGuys' Kedric Prince, Mike Cagley and Brandon Wildman join Sturdy to talk about the Jaden Epps commitment, evaluate what they saw during the First Live Period and make some fearless predictions on Kofi Cockburn and the next 2022 commitment.
It's a Sturdy for 30 simulcast with I on the Illini. Sturdy, Mike, Ked, Matt and Connor talk Tim Anderson, Kofi and NIL.
Meet new Illiniguys.com contributor Matt Stevens as he and Sturdy talk football roster moves, basketball assistant coaching moves and some hoops recruiting.
Brandon Wildman and Sturdy break down the departures of Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman to Kentucky, the potential replacements, the current roster, transfer targets and a bit about the Bill Hensley Memorial Run n Slam. All in this edition of Sturdyfor30
Was it just a Super Saturday or a Wild Weekend? Basketball commitments, football commitments, a Gymnastics national title and two basketball commitments in 2022 show out this weekend. Sturdy also welcomes Hank Beatty and Derek Leonard this week to talk Illinois football and his commitment.
The Illini added 6'6 scoring machine Brandin Podziemski to their recruiting class on Tuesday. Brandon Wildman and Sturdy break it down and talk about the AJ Storr commitment, Reggie Bass, Luke Goode and RJ Melendez among other things.
The Illinois men's basketball coach joins Sturdy to discuss the season, Ayo, Kofi, the transfer portal, coaching his son and a myriad of other topics in this edition of Sturdyfor30
Meet Illini Guys - Illini Larry, Illini Mike, Illini Karl, and Illini Chris in this edition of Sturdyfor30.
Why they started Illiniguys.com and what they are looking forward to in the future.
Brandon and Sturdy recap the NY2LA Swish and Dish, talk about Gonzaga/Baylor and discuss the Illini roster in this edition of Sturdyfor30.
Gavin Sullivan of the Mid Pro Academy joins Sturdy to talk about the upcoming AAU season, his talented 2023 group, college basketball, and some AAU memories.
Brandon Wildman and Sturdy breakdown the Illini roster and the state of the program and Illini athletics in general as we hit the post season. Who's coming next? Who's returning?
Mike and Sturdy talk about the devastating Illini loss to Loyola. What happened? What's the future look like?
Sturdy and Connor Cagley talk Loyola and Illinois, the expectations of heartbreak for Illini fans, the Keys to the Game and a pair of predictions you will like.
Mike and Sturdy break down what Illinois is getting in 2022 commitment Reggie Bass, the first in the class for Illinois. The 6'5 combo guard chose the Illini over Florida, Texas Tech, Providence, Oregon State and Kansas State, among others.
Mike and Sturdy break down the Illini win in the round of 64, what it meant, and look at the Ohio State loss.
Sturdy breaks down Drexel and what to expect from the dragons along with keys to the game and a prediction.
Mike and Sturdy break down the Illinois win over Ohio State and celebrate the Big Ten Champion Illini!!!
Illinois beat Iowa 82-71, won the moneyline, beat the spread and hit the under as they moved to the Big Ten title game. Mike and Sturdy break it down and determine why they are now winning big. (Hint: IlliniGuys and Sturdyfor30) and a promise from Brad Underwood to Sturdy
Mike and Sturdy break down the dominating Illinois win over Rutgers and their first trip to the Big Ten tournament semifinals since 2010.
Tom Kakert from Iowa Rivals site, Adam Jardy from Ohio State and the Columbus Dispatch, Clayton Sayfie from the Michigan Rivals site and Brian Neubert from the Purdue Rivals site join Sturdy to preview the Big Ten tourney.
Sturdy breaks down the Big ten Men's Basketball Awards. Who got snubbed? What did they get right?
The Illini inched closer to clinching a #1 seed with another road win at Ohio State. The best closer in college basketball, mask or not, Ayo Dosunmu scored the final 5 points to give the Illini their 20th win of the season. Mike and Sturdy break it down in this edition of Sturdy for 30.
Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch joins Sturdyfor30 to preview the Illini game with the Buckeyes. We talk EJ Liddell, Ohio State losing 3 in a row and the legendary Big Ten.
Mike and Sturdy talk about the best regular performance in college basketball this season, and perhaps in program history.
Clayton Sayfie from the Michigan Rivals site 'The wolverine' joins Sturdyfor30 to discuss the big game Tuesday night between #2 Michigan and #4 Illinois.
Mike and Sturdy break down the Illini win in Madison. Their first sweep of Wisconsin since 2005.
The Illini win 86-70 on Senior Night for Trent Frazier, DaMonte Williams and Zach Griffith, as well as Ayo Dosunmu who sat out with his broken nose in his last game at the State Farm Center.
Illini softball pitching coach Lance McMahon joins Sturdy to talk about the upcoming season, his pitching staff, local recruiting, getting rid of his Mizzou gear and heading to the warmth of Florida this weekend in this edition of #Sturdyfor30
SturdyFor30 host Brad Sturdy and Illini Guy Mike Cagley talk about the 31 point Illini win at Minnesota.
Illini Football Coach Bret Bielema talks football, food, his new house in Champaign and what he has learned from winning, losing and the NFL in this edition of #Sturdyfor30.
Mike and Sturdy discuss what Melendez brings, how he fits, and what that means for any other recruitments moving forward.
Loren talks to Sturdy about his USBWAA Hall of Fame induction, the Fighting Illini and some Lou Henson memories.
Brad Sturdy and Illini Guy Mike Cagley discuss the Illini's huge victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes Friday night at the State Farm Center.
Former Illini basketball (star) Lucas Johnson joins Sturdy for 30 to talk Robert Archibald, Illini hoops, Bill Self halftime speeches and a myriad of other topics.
Illini Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters Joins Sturdyfor30 to talk defense, house hunting, recruiting and new colors.
Brad Sturdy and Illini Guy Mike Cagley talk over what they saw in tonight's 79-65 victory over Penn State at the State Farm Center. Tune in for all the dirt on the game and what is next for the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team.
The Illini are back in action Tuesday night against Penn State from the State Farm Center as they try to avoid a 3 game home losing streak. Illini Guy Mike Cagley joins us to preview the game.
Illini signee Luke Goode joins Sturdyfor30 to talk about his 14-0 start at Homestead, a big upcoming game, his favorite fast food and how he is better than Illinois Frosh Coleman Hawkins at FortNite.
High school athletes join us to discuss the lack of high school sports in Illinois.
Sofie Lowis (SHG), Hallie Mitchell (Maroa-Forsyth), Caroline Kerr (St. Thomas More) and Claire Campbell (Warrensburg Latham) are all headed to play college athletics, but want a chance to play for their schools.
Adam Jardy from the Columbus Dispatch joins us to talk about the Buckeyes game against the Illini on Saturday.
Rochester 2022 star WR/QB Hank Beatty joins us to talk about his Illinois offer, his upcoming season, and being a 'precious angel' while also a tough football player.
The former Illini player and TBT coach joins us to talk shooting confidence, AAU memories and college hoops transfers.
Scott Greene from Terrapin Nation of the Rivals.com network joins us to talk Maryland as the Illini prepare to host them Sunday evening.
The Illini put together a dominant second half performance as Illinois outscores Northwestern 53-13 after the break. Illini Guy Mike Cagley and Sturdy break it down.
Louie Vaccher from the Wildcat Report of the Rivals.com network joins us to discuss the upcoming Illini game at Northwestern
Brad Sturdy sits down with Illinois Assistant Coach Orlando Antigua to talk golf, being seasoned, and a little Illini basketball and recruiting.
Larry Smith and Brad Sturdy talk Illini hoops, the Big Ten and gelato with former Illini guard and coach Sean Harrington
Brian Neubert from Black and Gold Illustrated joins us to talk college basketball, the Big Ten and Preview the Purdue v Illinois game.