Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Kofi Cockburn's return to Illinois for a junior season. The guys break down how he impacts both the short- and long-term of Brad Underwood's program, why he decided to return to Illinois, all the twists and turns of his decision-making process, what the Illini rotation will look like and how it stacks up with the other top Big Ten teams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down what three-star running back Aidan Laughery's commitment means for Illinois, including in-state recruiting efforts, Bret Bielema's win over his alma mater (Iowa), what Laughery brings to the running back room and more. Then the guys chat about Kofi Cockburn's upcoming decision, including Kentucky reportedly being out of the recruitment, Florida State's involvement and what a Kofi Cockburn potential return means for Brad Underwood. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss top-100 guard Jayden Epps' commitment to Illinois, including how Chester Frazier and Brad Underwood landed him, why he was a top priority and how he fits. Then the guys talk about Kofi Cockburn's upcoming decision. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner has a long chat with Illinois punter Blake Hayes. The Australia native discusses his charitable cause, his long-awaited reunion with family, why he returned for his super senior season, Bret Bielema's coaching staff, 28-year-old Australian backup punter Hugh Robertson and much more. To donate to Connor's Run, visit this link. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At long last, Illinois basketball announced its third assistant basketball coach: former DePaul assistant and Chicago native Tim Anderson. Jeremy Werner breaks down Anderson's DePaul background with WeAreDePaul.com's Steve Newhouse before breaking down how Anderson fits Brad Underwood's revamped Illini staff with Derek Piper, including what Anderson brings as a recruiter and as an assistant. Piper also weighs in on the latest with Kofi Cockburn. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the news that Kofi Cockburn is withdrawing from the NBA Draft but will remain in the transfer portal. The guys break down what this means for Illinois basketball's chances of keeping the All-American, Kentucky being a "serious option" for Cockburn and weighing the pros and cons of Cockburn's options. Then the guys discuss Marquette transfer Dawson Garcia's upcoming decision and the Illini's chances, as well as his potential impact. The guys end the podcast discussing what this hectic offseason has been like for Brad Underwood. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss a significantly important month ahead for Illinois basketball. The guys discusses the Illini's latest 2022 commitment, Sencire Harris, and how the four-star guard fits wha the Illini want in the backcourt. Then the guys chat about other top 2022 targets, including Jayden Epps, Cameron Corhen and Braden Huff. The guys then break down what's going into Kofi Cockburn's NBA Draft and transfer decisions before breaking down Marquette transfer Dawson Garcia's final four, which includes Illinois. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling discuss Illinois football's two latest commitments and a couple tough misses over the holiday weekend. The guys start by discussing what three-star New Jersey OL Matt Fries and three-star Illinois OLB Jared Badie add to the program and Class of 2022. Then the guys discuss the impact of missing out on four-star Illinois DB Austin Brown and three-star Georgia DL Felix Hixon before chatting about the next targets to watch. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner discuss Kofi Cockburn entering the transfer portal and what it means for Illinois basketball. The guys break down why Cockburn would enter the portal, his options and if it really makes sense for him to play college basketball elsewhere. Then the guys talk about the Illini's pursuit of Marquette star transfer Dawson Garcia, their competition for the former McDonald's All-American and what he'd potentially bring to Illinois. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss how the new era of NIL, which starts Thursday, will impact Illini and NCAA athletics. The guys discuss the background of name, image and likeness and why it is being implemented now. Then the guys discuss how it will be employed and how Illinois is embracing it before discusses the benefits and potential downsides of the new policy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses a wave of six transfers out of the Illini program and the impact of the departures of OL Brevyn Jones, OL Blaise Sparks, WR James Frenchie, RB/WR Kyron Cumby, DL Tre'von Riggins and DL Anthony Shipton. He discusses why this would happen now and how it impacts the 2021 season (if at all) and future roster construction for first-year coach Bret Bielema. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling discuss Illinois football's first month of in-person recruiting efforts. The guys break down the Illini's aggressive strategy with official visits and the early results. The guys then break down what's next, including decision for top Illini priorities, including Austin Brown, Jacob Bostick, Aidan Laughery, Jared Badie, Shawn Miller and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the Illinois basketball staff finally getting back on the recruiting trail. Piper discusses the prospect who impressed him most over the weekend, a slate of new offers and some new in-state targets, and he also discusses a new-look staff's approach and the latest on when a third assistant could be hired. The guys also discuss the finality of Kofi Cockburn sticking in the NBA Draft and what it means for Illinois next season, some offseason workout buzz and the House of 'Paign's TBT roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down Illinois AD Josh Whitman's two-hour, detailed 2021 media roundtable address. The guys break down Whitman's discussions about how the Illini were impacted by COVID, the future of the hockey project, huge changes happening for college athletics, gambling, basketball's offseason, Bret Bielema's first six months on the job and women's basketball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 200 Level Podcast's Mike Carpenter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss all the summer storylines for Illinois athletics. The guys discuss fans returning to the stands and the state of Illinois football and basketball, including impressions of Bret Bielema's first offseason and an offseason of change for Illini basketball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss their excitement about Illinois athletics announcing fans will be back in the stands at 100-percent capacity for the 2021-22 season, including football and basketball games, what the last year without fans was like and what no restrictions means for Bret Bielema's program. Then the guys discuss a theory about the Illini's long third assistant coach search, Illini football's follow through on in-state recruiting and College Football Playoff expansion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss their early impressions on Illinois football and basketball hosting recruits for the first time in a year. The guys break down feedback they've heard from Illini football recruiting targets, coaches and parents following the first official visit weekend and what it means moving forward. The guys also talk about a commitment from three-star Joliet Catholic linebacker Malachi Hood. Then the guys chat about Illinois basketball's early visitors and the still-open assistant coach position. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best way to bring back a program is to build from within its own state. For Bret Bielema, prioritizing Illinois is his mission! Back in college football after spending the last three seasons in the NFL, the former Wisconsin and Arkansas head coach is ready to take on the challenge of bringing back the Illini! Host: Trey Scott Guest: Bret Bielema Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss all things Illinois basketball with in-person recruiting re-opening. The guys start by diving into Kofi Cockburn's reported NBA Draft decision and the still-vacant assistant coaching position. Then the guys discuss how Illinois basketball will approach in-person recruiting and visits this month and some of the key targets who will visit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling discuss Illinois football's approach to a busy month of June recruiting. The guys break down what the end of the dead period means for the program and discuss many of the prospects who have scheduled visits, including in-state prospects Jared Badie, Eian Pugh, Aidan Laughery and Jacob Bostick, as well as out-of-state prospects Dallan Hayden, Patrick Kutas, Shawn Miller and Kody Jones. The guys break down what they've made of Bret Bielema's recruiting approach and expectations for June recruiting results. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner talk with newest Illini beat reporter James Boyd, who will cover Illinois athletics for Lee Enterprises newspapers, including for newspapers in St. Louis, Decatur, Bloomington, Mattoon and the Quad Cities. James discusses getting the gig, his time at the Northwest Indiana Times, how he approaches the job, being a Black sports reporter, his University of Illinois student experience and how he'll ingrain himself on the Illini beat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Brad Underwood's attempt to fill out his staff and the latest in recruiting. The guys discuss the wait to fill the final assistant spot, the roster seemingly stay in tact and what internal promotion Geoff Alexander brings as an assistant. Then the guys discuss the Illini's ongoing search for a four, whether they should try to add a transfer center and Chester Frazier's immediate impact in recruiting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the latest with Illinois basketball. The guys discuss Class of 2022 prospect AJ Storr's decommitment and what it means for Illinois. Then Derek weighs in on what Chester Frazier brings as a recruiter, and the guys chat about the latest buzz for the open assistant coaching position, the Big Ten opponents release, why the 2021-22 roster still has good potential and transfer target Quincy Guerrier. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Trent Meacham and Matt McCumber about what Chester Frazier brings to the Illinois basketball staff. Meacham was a teammate with Frazier from 2005-09 at Illinois and discusses how Frazier showed coaching tendencies as a player from the get-go but especially during his final two seasons, which included great adversity. McCumber served on the Kansas State with Frazier for four years and shares insight on how Frazier impacted Bruce Weber's program at K-State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner talk with Illinois football coach Bret Bielema about his first six months as head coach of the Illini. Bielema discusses running his own program again, what he's learned about the Illini, selling the program, his history under Hall of Fame coaches, how having kids has impacted him as a coach, recruiting this summer and his staff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the big Illinois basketball staff shakeup and what it means for Brad Underwood. The guys dive into the official news of Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman leaving Illinois for Kentucky and if it says anything about the Illini and what their losses mean for Underwood this offseason. Then the guys discusses Illinois reportedly hiring Illini alum Chester Frazier to join the staff and other candidates who could make sense for the Illini. The guys end the podcast sharing some ... Chicago Bears optimism? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Illinois golf coach Mike Small about his program claiming its 11th Big Ten Championship in 12 years with a one-stroke, comeback win over Iowa. Small breaks down how his team made the frantic comeback and what it showed about his team. Then Small looks forward to the NCAA Regional as Illinois tries to make its 13th straight NCAA Championships. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner start the podcast discussing Illinois basketball's reported coaching staff departures, what Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman leaving for Kentucky means for the program and how Brad Underwood rebounds. Then the guys discuss Isaiah Williams' move to wide receiver and what it means for both the quarterback and wide receiver rooms. The guys end the podcast with Wagner discussing his draft-night experience with Kendrick Green, while Wagner gives thoughts on his Packers' drama and Werner gives thoughts on his Bears excitement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with Illini men's tennis coach Brad Dancer about winning the 2021 Big Ten Tournament Championship, what makes his senior class special and what he thinks about his team's chances in the NCAA Tournament. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner breaks down the Illini's addition of QB transfer Artur Sitkowski with Bobby Deren of ScarletNation.com and Joey Wagner. First, Deren breaks down Sitkowski's freshman year struggles at Rutgers, his improvement the last two years and his potential with a change of scenery. Then Werner and Wagner break down why Illinois would add Sitkowski and what his addition means to the short-term and long-term futures of the Illini quarterback room under Bret Bielema and Tony Petersen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with CBS Sports draft expert Josh Edwards about the NFL Draft and the Illini's four draft hopefuls. Edwards breaks down the quarterback class, scouting during a pandemic and the draft's strengths and weaknesses by position. Then Edwards breaks down the draft stock of Illini prospects Kendrick Green, Josh Imatorbhebhe, Nate Hobbs and Milo Eifler. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with 247Sports' national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn about Illinois 2022 quarterback commit Donovan Leary. Dohn breaks down Leary's rise in recruiting, some questions around an unremarkable junior season and his offseason improvement, including a great performance at last weekend's Elite 11 regional. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Big Ten Network's J Leman about his takeaways from the Illini Spring Game. Leman discusses Bret Bielema's embrace of selling the program and making central Illinois a recruiting priority. Then Leman breaks down what he saw from Tony Petersen's offense scheme, QB Brandon Peters and TE Luke Ford. Then Leman gives thoughts on Ryan Walters' defense before saying what the Illini must accomplish during the offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down their biggest takeaways from the Illinois football spring game. The guys discuss what they saw out of the offensive and defensive schemes, how Brandon Peters asserted himself in the quarterback race, Luke Ford's big day, a dominant defensive front and more. Then the guys talk about Bret Bielema's embrace as program salesman and CEO. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling discuss Illinois football's trio of commits this week: OL Hunter Whitenack, WR Hank Beatty and OL Clayton Leonard. The guys discuss what this recent rush of commitments says about the Illini staff's approach, especially in-state. Then the guys break down what each prospect brings to Illinois. Then the guys talk about recent in-state offers Jordan Anderson and Henry Boyer as well as upcoming visitors and potential four-star targets to watch in the class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball adding to guards to its 2021-22 roster: Utah transfer Alfonso Plummer and super senior Trent Frazier. The guys discuss what the two smaller scoring guards bring to the Illini and how they will mix with Andre Curbelo on both ends of the court. Then the guys discuss what's next for Illini, including potential remaining positions of need and the latest on Adam Miller, Da'Monte Williams and Kofi Cockburn. Jeremy then chats with UteZone's Steve Bartle, who breaks down Plummer's game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner recap what they've learned from Illinois spring football so far and what they will learn in Monday's spring game. The guys go position-by-position and break down what they've learned about the players and staff and highlight some players to watch from each group. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper break down what four-star 2021 guard Brandin Podziemski, the Wisconsin Mr. Basketball, brings to the Illini program. The guys also discuss how he fits into the Class of 2021 and how that class was constructed. Then the guys talk about what could be next for Illinois, including the potential of returns for Kofi Cockburn, Trent Frazier and Adam Miller, and what else the Illini could be looking to add to the 2021-22 roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Giorgi Bezhanishvili leaving Illinois basketball for professional opportunities before chatting with City/Suburban Hoops Reports' Joe Henricksen about the state of in-state college basketball programs. The guys talk about how much Illinois basketball changed perception following the last two seasons and how Porter Moser found such great success at Loyola. The guys then discuss the path to success for another new coach at DePaul, and how Northwestern can get on track before discussing Bradley, Illinois State, Southern Illinois and other in-state programs. Henricksen then breaks down the in-state Classes of 2022 and 2023 before discussing the impact of mass transfers on college basketball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Scott Burgess and Derek Piper about the Illini's latest commitment from 2022 guard AJ Storr. Burgess breaks down Storr's rise from promising Illinois underclassman to national difference maker at Compass Prep in Arizona. He also looks ahead to other possible in-state targets for the Illini in the Classes of 2022 and 2023. Then Piper breaks down why the Illini pushed for Storr and how he fits into the Illini future roster, and then the guys talk about what's next in the Illini's offseason roster makeover, including the latest on transfer and prep targets like Armaan Franklin, TyTy Washington and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss how Adam Miller's transfer out affects the program and how Illinois will reshape its roster. Then the guys chat about what Florida transfer Omar Payne's commitment means for Illinois and what they could add next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to news that Illini freshman guard Adam Miller has entered the transfer portal. The guys discuss why Miller would want to leave, what it means for the 2021-22 roster and the impact of the transfer portal on college basketball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper preview all the moving parts of a big Illini basketball offseason. The guys start by discussing the fallout of an early NCAA Tournament exit before chatting about retention of the current roster. Then the guys focus on talent accrual, including potential prep and transfer recruiting targets before chatting about the development of returning players, especially the promising freshman class. The guys close the podcast discussing the Big Ten's bad NCAA Tournament and whether the league will be strong next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illinois quarterback competition between Brandon Peters and Isaiah Williams, The guys discuss how the two very different quarterbacks would fit a new scheme and why first-year offensive coordinator Tony Petersen's recent comments were so interesting. The guys also discuss the long-term future at the position. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about how he's processing the pain of the Illini's early exit from the NCAA Tournament. The guys talk about what went so wrong and how the disappointing loss impacts the legacy of this team and Ayo Dosunmu. Then the guys look ahead to the offseason and how Illinois responds to the disappointing finish to a great season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illini guard Mike LaTulip about Loyola Chicago upsetting No. 1 seed Illinois 71-58 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The guys chat about what Loyola did to knock the Illini off their game on both ends of the court, and what Illini didn't do to respond. Then the guys chat about Ayo Dosunmu's NBA Draft stock, Kofi Cockburn's NBA decision and what lies ahead for Brad Underwood's roster-building efforts this offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's 78-49 rout of No. 16 seed Drexel in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The guys discuss the Illini overcoming early jitters to dominate the Dragons and standout play from Ayo Dosunmu, Kofi Cockburn and Trent Frazier as well as good contributions from the rest of the supporting cast. Then the guys dive into potential Sunday matchups against either Loyola Chicago or Georgia Tech. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Bret Bielema's pre-spring press conference and preview the big storylines of spring ball, including offseason workouts under Tank Wright, the defensive scheme and the quarterback situation. The guys break down each of the position groups along the way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with former Illini guard Mike LaTulip about the No. 1-seeded Illini's chances in the NCAA Tournament. The guys discuss what actual "culture" means in college basketball and why it's important, as well as social-media interactions with fans. The guys also do a deep-dive on the impacts of Kofi Cockburn and Andre Curbelo before talking about the Illini's draw in the Midwest Region and what would need to happen for them to slip up before the Final Four. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Mike Carpenter about a special Selection Sunday. The guys talk about the Illini's Big Ten Tournament victory, earning a No. 1 seed, the path to a Final Four and national championship as well as coaching turnover in the Big Ten. Then UI professor of computer sciences Sheldon Jacobson discusses the analytics of picking a winning bracket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices