Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with FTNBets.com's Brad Evans about the No. 1-seeded Illini's draw in the NCAA Tournament. Evans breaks down a potential matchup with Loyola-Chicago or Georgia Tech in the Round of 32 and a juicy matchup with Oklahoma State in the Sweet Sixteen. The guys then look at the rest of the bracket and who got tough draws and Evans makes some upset picks before saying how far he has Illini advancing in the 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 and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's Big Ten Tournament title win, NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed and their bracket draw. 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's 82-71 over Iowa to advance to the Big Ten Tournament title game. They guys praise the heck out of Kofi Cockburn's heavyweight win over Luka Garza, discuss big games from Ayo Dosunmu and Andre Curbelo and give a cap tip to the Illini-Hawkeyes rivalry over the last two seasons. Then the guys look ahead to the Big Ten title game against Ohio State. The guys end the podcast taking listener-submitted questions about this special team, the NCAA Tournament and the long-term future. 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 react live in Indianapolis to Illinois basketball's 90-68 rout of Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. The guys talk about how it felt to have thousands of fans at an Illini game for the first time this season and how it impacted the game before chatting about why the Illini dominated. Then the guys preview Saturday's semifinal showdown against rival Iowa. 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

Sean Evans, host of the YouTube show "Hot Ones" joins Illini Inquirer to talk about the basketball season and what it's meant to him as he watches the program from his home in New York. Evans is a 2009 Illinois graduate who has gone on to create a popular wing-eating talk show. 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 University of Illinois alum and ESPN.com writer John Gasaway about his new book, his beloved Illini, being on the ground floor of the analytics movement in college basketball, the top stories in college basketball heading into March and his proposal to change bracketology and Selection Sunday forever. 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 discusses Josh Whitman's open letter about the Big Ten denying Illinois basketball a share of the conference title, what it says about Kevin Warren's early commissioner tenure, why this matters so much for the Illini and the potential impact of his letter keeping alive this controversy. Then Joey dives into his Big Ten awards ballot before the guys end the podcast discussing Illinois wants wanting respect. 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 basketball player Sean Harrington about Illinois basketball heading into the postseason with great momentum. Harrington discusses what he saw from Illinois during the last week of the season, including three straight top-25 road victories, and what he saw from Ayo Dosunmu in his return to help lead Illinois to a win at No. 7 Ohio State. Harrington then discusses what he thinks of the Illini's chances in the Big Ten Tournament, the Big Ten Player of the Year debate and the feeling of playing in an NCAA Tournament as a player. 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 The 200 Level Podcast's Mike Carpenter react to one of the most memorable weeks of recent Illinois basketball memory with the Illini winning three straight top-25 road wins, including wins at No. 2 Michigan and No. 7 Ohio State. The guys then dive into the debate about whether Illinois basketball should earn a share of the Big Ten title and Tuesday's announcement of all-conference honors. The guys end their chat previewing the Big Ten 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 and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's 73-68 win at No. 7 Ohio State. The guys discuss Ayo Dosunmu's return and his (again) late-game heroics to add another chapter to his ever-growing Illini legacy as well as Andre Curbelo's continued emergence as a key playmaker. The guys discuss why Illini fans will be upset about their Big Ten Tournament projected winner but happy about their projection for the NCAA Tournament. The guys then end the podcast looking ahead to the Big Ten Tournament bracket and conference coaches on the hot seat. 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 associate athletics director Dr. Brian Russell about name, image and likeness and when and how it will impact Illini athletics. Who will gain from NIL, how will they gain from it and how much will they gain from it? How is Illinois preparing for this, what do they need to prepare for and how will they monitor it? And how will this change college athletics, for the better and potentially for the worse? Russell discusses all of that. 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's statement win at No. 2 Michigan and what it means moving forward. Piper sets the scene of what it was like watching an all-time dominant performance over one of college basketball's best teams without Ayo Dosunmu and some possible bad blood between Illinois and Michigan. Then the guys dive into what this 3-0 stretch without Ayo Dosunmu does for the Illini's March chances, if Ayo Dosunmu will return for Saturday's game at Ohio State, if Kofi Cockburn would return for a junior season and what it's like to cover a great team after covering so many losses. 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 Illinois basketball's shockingly dominant 76-53 win at No. 2 Michigan with former Illini guard Mike LaTulip. The guys discuss what this win says about the players, coaches and program and also dive into how Illinois dominated defensively. Then the guys talk about what happens when Ayo Dosunmu returns to a team that has won back-to-back road games at Top-15 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 chats with The 200 Level Podcast's Mike Carpenter about Illinois basketball entering March. The guys discuss a program win at Wisconsin, Ayo Dosunmu's status and competing for a No. 1 seed entering the final week of the season. Then Werner previews the Illini's trip to No. 2 Michigan with WTKA's Ira Weintraub. The guys discuss why Juwan Howard's program has taken such a huge step forward this season and the controversy about the Illinois-Michigan game getting postponed. 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 Illinois basketball's 74-69 win at No. 23 Wisconsin without Ayo Dosunmu. The guys discuss what this says about this team entering March as well as Brad Underwood's program before diving into details about the game, including Kofi Cockburn, Andre Curbelo and Da'Monte Williams stepping up as well as D'Mitrik Trice's late surge to put a scare into Illinois. Then the guys look ahead to Tuesday's game at Michigan as well as the rest of the Big TEn. 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 Illinois basketball's 86-70 win over Nebraska without star Ayo Dosunmu thanks to a strong overall team performance. The guys break down the freshmen guards, Adam Miller and Andre Curbelo, stepping up and what it means for the future. The guys also talk about Kofi Cockburn breaking through with a strong second half despite officiating frustration. The guys then talk about Brad Underwood's ambiguity about Ayo Dosunmu's injury and his potential return timeline, as well as Underwood's frustration with the Big Ten. The guys end the show talking about senior night and a season without fans at State Farm Center. 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 reacts to news of Ayo Dosunmu's facial injury and what it means for tonight's Nebraska game. Then he talks about Dosunmu's injury and Illinois basketball's NCAA Tournament hopes with with CBS Sports Kyle Boone, who also explains why he's so high on Dosunmu's NBA Draft stock and what Kofi Cockburn's fit is at the next level. 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 FTNFantasy.com's Brad Evans about the Illini's latest bracketology outlook. First, the guys talk about the loss at Michigan State and what returning to the top-10 has meant for Brad as an Illini fan. Then the guys dive into the nitty gritty of the Illini's chances at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, their floor seeding possibility and who the Illini will want to avoid as a potential Tournament matchup. Brad also discusses the Big Ten teams on the bubble. 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 Illinois basketball's 81-72 loss at Michigan State. The guys go over what went wrong with the Illini, including struggles for stars Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn, and what it means moving forward. The guys also highlight a big bright spot for the Illini during the last month. 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 starts the podcast chatting with Mike Carpenter about Illinois basketball's feel-good win at Minnesota to improve their win streak to seven. Then the guys chat about Ayo Dosunmu putting together one of the best seasons in Illini history, what the Ohio State-Michigan game means for Illinois and what this season means for the long-term of the program. Then Werner welcomes Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal to chat about Michigan State, who hosts Illinois on Tuesday. The guys chat about why the Spartans have struggled so much this season and whether this is just a one-off for Tom Izzo's program. 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 Illinois basketball's dominant 94-63 win at Minnesota, one of the team's most complete performances of the season. The guys discuss how the supporting cast stepped up and what Ayo Dosunmu's second triple-double in four games means for his National Player of Year odds. The guys also talk about Trent Frazier's defensive dominance of Marcus Carr before chatting about the rest of the Big Ten and the five-game stretch to finish the conference season for the Illini. 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 Illinois basketball's 73-66 win over Northwestern. The guys talk about the mixed feelings of a sixth straight win and more Ayo Dosunmu heroics but the struggles to put away a bottom-two team in the Big Ten. Then the guys look ahead with what's next on the schedule but also zoom out on what this season has been so far. 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 new Illinois basketball commit RJ Melendez and what he brings to the program. Piper breaks down his game, why Illinois pushed for him and how he fits the future roster. The guys also break down the latest on Nimari Burnett, Jaylen Blakes, Brandin Podziemski and the search for a transfer big. The guys also discuss Orlando Antigua's efforts with Caribbean-born players, how the 2021 class stacks up right now and Tuesday's game against Northwestern. 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 Ayo Dosunmu's late-game heroics at Nebraska and what it means for the Illini and Dosunmu's growing legacy and player of the year hopes. Then the guys chat about the rest of the Big Ten, including Michigan's impressive return to play, Ohio State's recent dominance, criticism of Greg Gard, Indiana's struggles to get over the hump, Maryland's still-alive NCAA hopes, Michigan State's really bad year and Penn State's fall. 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 77-72 overtime win over Nebraska, which arguably was one of the Illini's worst performances of the season. But the guys discuss how Ayo Dosunmu's historic heroics again helped the Illini overcome their issues, as well as Kofi Cockburn's dominant stretch. The guys discuss what the win means in the Big Ten title race and look ahead to what's 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 Joey Wagner chats with new Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters about building the Illini defense and what goes into it. He also chats about his background and learning about being a head coach and building a program from 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 chats with 247Sports Midwest recruiting analyst Allen Trieu about Illinois football coach Bret Bielema renewing the Illini's Midwestern recruiting efforts. The guys chat about what Bielema needs to do to improve in-state efforts and what he can accomplish in nearby states like Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan. Trieu also gives his thoughts on the Illini's first 2022 commit, Joey Okla, and some other junior prospects to watch for the Illini. 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 the Illini's four-game win streak, the adjusted schedule, Michigan's postponement and trying to live in the moment of a potential special season. Carp also breaks down where Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn rank among the Illini players during his Illinois fandom. The guys end the podcast discussing the state of the Chicago Bears and their search for a new quarterback. 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