247Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's offseason so far. Trotter discusses the impact hiring of assistant Orlando Antigua, Luke Goode's departure, transfer possibilities, Coleman Hawkins declaring for the draft and the Big Ten's winners and losers so far in the transfer portal. Werner …

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to news that Orlando Antigua is returning to Illinois basketball as associate head coach/assistant coach under Brad Underwood. The guys break down what it means and how it can impact their transfer portal recruiting. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify:…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner recap the Illini football spring game. The guys then discuss what they learned from spring practice, breaking down every position group and the remaining questions for the team, including what positions the team could look to add via the transfer portal. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: h…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss all the latest happenings with Illinois basketball. LaTulip weighs in on Chester Frazier's departure and what Brad Underwood will look to add to fill the vacancy on his staff. He also discusses the departures of Amani Hansberry and Sencire Harris, the transfer additions …

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner plays clips from Brad Underwood on the latest Illinois basketball, including Chester Frazier's departure, four transfer additions (including Carey Booth) and other transfer needs. Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman then talks with Werner about men's basketball's extended March run and future, women's basketball…

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball landing a commitment from four-star Arizona transfer guard Kylan Boswell and what the Champaign-Urbana native brings to Brad Underwood's program. Wildcat Authority's Jason Scheer gives insight into Boswell's career at Arizona. The guys also discuss Sencire Harris entering …

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Tre White's commitment to Illinois and what the Louisville transfer forward brings to the Illini. LaTulip then breaks down the Illini's upcoming transfer official visitors and what they could bring to the program: Arizona guard Kylan Boswell, Notre Dame forward Carey Boo…

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball landing Louisville transfer Tre White and discuss what he brings to the program and how it shapes the Illini's roster-building plan this offseason. The guys then discuss Illinois' other top transfer targets, including Arizona guard Kylan Boswell, Toledo guard Dante Maddox …

247Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to react to UConn's second straight NCAA Tournament championship and whether Illinois fans should be concerned about Kentucky's job opening. Then Trotter breaks down the Illini's top transfer targets and puts together a dream (but realistic) transfer class for I…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses the Kentucky job opening and Jase Butler decommitting from Illinois basketball. Then Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green joins Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss Year Two, a WBIT title, her returning roster, transfer portal recruiting, incoming five-star recruit Berry Wallace and the Caitlin Clark…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Dain Dainja's transfer to Memphis before discussing Illinois women's basketball winning the WBIT title, what it means for the program and the offseason ahead. Then the guys focus on their top storylines so far from spring football, breaking down the team's biggest questions and forecasting the…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to put a bow on the Illini's 2023-24 season and looks ahead to a busy offseason for Brad Underwood. LaTulip discusses what went wrong in an Elite Eight blowout loss to UConn and what he'll remember most from a special Illini season. LaTulip then discusses Dain Dainja's departure fr…

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball losing Dain Dainja to the transfer portal and adding Mercer transfer Jake Davis. The guys then discuss what's next with the team during what will be a busy offseason, including retention and potential transfer portal targets. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: h…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 77-52 loss to UConn in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament. The guys react to the Huskies 30-0 run and the Illini attempting and failing to attack Donovan Clingan. The guys also discuss what's next for the Illini roster. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 72-69 win over Iowa State in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament and discuss the Illini's matchup with No. 1 seed UCONN in the Elite 8. The guys break down big games from Terrence Shannon Jr, Coleman Hawkins, and others as the Illini pick up the intensity on the defensiv…

Live from Boston, Illini Inquirer previews the Sweet 16! Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse, a University of Illinois graduate, previews Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup between Illinois and Iowa State. Then Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper break down five keys to the game for Illinois as well as an X-factor and their prediction. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip discusses Illinois basketball advancing to the Sweet 16 and previews Thursday's matchup vs. Iowa State. LaTulip discusses why this team is the first to make the Sweet 16 in 19 years, what stuck out from the first two games of the NCAA Tournament and why Terrence Shannon Jr. is having the best season i…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 89-63 win over Duquesne in the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament and discuss the Illini's matchup with No. 2 seed Iowa State in the Sweet 16. The guys break down the Illini dominating the Dukes including another 30 point game from Terrence Shannon Jr. to advance Illinoi…

Illinois great and college basketball analyst Stephen Bardo joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illini's 85-69 first-round NCAA Tournament win over Morehead State, including Dain Dainja's big performance and Marcus Domask's triple-double. Stephen also discusses where Terrence Shannon Jr.'s season ranks in Illinois history before pr…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 85-69 win over Morehead State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and discuss the Illini's matchup with No. 11 seed Duquesne in the round of 32. The guys break down another big second half for Illinois including a huge game from Dain Dainja and triple-double from M…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discusses Illinois basketball's Big Ten Tournament title run, Terrence Shannon Jr.'s epic performance and what encouraged him most about the three wins in three days. LaTulup then breaks down the Illini's NCAA Tournament draw, including a first-round matchup against No. 14 Moreh…

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Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner, Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner preview Illini basketball's NCAA Tournament appearance live on the road to Omaha. The guys discuss what they learned at the Big Ten Tournament, how they feel about the team entering March Madness and what they think about the Illini's first-weekend draw with No. 14 seed Morehead State and…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 93-87 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament title game and discuss the Illini's draw as a No. 3 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament, including a first-round matchup with Morehead State. 247Sports' Isaac Trotter then joins the guys to discuss the Illini'…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 98-87 win over Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament, including a record setting day for Terrence Shannon Jr. The guys break down strong performances from Luke Goode and others as the Illini come back from a fifteen point second half deficit as they prepare to face the Badg…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 77-74 win over Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament, including big performances from Terrence Shannon Jr., Dain Dainja and Coleman Hawkins in crunch time. The guys also look ahead to Saturday's matchup vs Nebraska/Indiana. To learn more about listener data and our privac…

Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner discusses the release of the Big Ten All-Big Ten honors and Illinois football landing a commitment from three-star in-state DB Andre Lovett. Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip then joins Werner to review Illinois basketball's 73-61 win at Iowa, including standout performances from Terrence Shanno…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 73-61 win at Iowa, including big performances from Terrence Shannon Jr., Dain Dainja and Quincy Guerrier. The guys also look ahead to the postseason and whether this team is built to succeed in March. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois basketball's 77-71 loss to No. 3 Purdue. LaTulip breaks down how Illinois competed with Purdue but what let them down in the second half, and he discusses the trouble in guarding Purdue, Terrence Shannon Jr.'s off night, the Illini's rotations, Marcus Domask's …

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to the Illini falling to Purdue on senior night in Champaign 77-71. The guys break down a huge night from Edey and how the Boilermakers were able to fend off Domask and the Illini down the stretch. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva…

Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner and Derek Piper react to the Illini earning their fourth straight victory at Kohl Center behind 31 points from Marcus Domask. The guys break down the quad one win for the Illini and another strong day from Illinois' big three. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks Illinois basketball bracketology with Brad Evans of TheGamingJuice.com. Evans breaks down the Illini's seeding spectrum heading into March, what he thinks of their capability in the tournament and draws Illinois will want to avoid. Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner then joins Werner to discuss a six-pack of Illini …

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to the Illini lighting up the scoreboard and defeating Minnesota 105-97 in Champaign. The guys break down another strong offensive showing from Illinois while the defensive struggles continue. The guys also discuss big games from Terrence Shannon Jr. Marcus Domask, Coleman Hawkins and Dain Dainj…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip breaks down Illinois basketball's 95-85 win over Iowa. LaTulip discusses Brad Underwood's line change and how Niccolò Moretti, Justin Harmon and Amani Hansberry influenced the game off the bench and what their roles could be moving forward. LaTulip also discusses a bounce-back performance by Coleman H…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to the Illini bouncing back against Iowa 95-85 in Champaign. The guys break down Coleman Hawkins' career day and major bench contributions from Niccolò Moretti, Dain Dainja, Amani Hansberry and Justin Harmon. The guys then look ahead to what's next and discuss the significance of Brad Underwood'…

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner reacts to the Illini collapsing at Penn State 90-89. The guys break down a career game from Terrence Shannon Jr. and late game issues that lead to Illinois giving up an 8-0 run in the final 35 seconds. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois basketball's 85-80 win at Maryland, including how Illinois closed out the Terrapins and Terrence Shannon Jr.'s elite play. LaTulip then discusses the Big Ten title race following Purdue's loss at Ohio State. LaTulip then ranks the Big Ten coaching jobs into tie…

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball finally winning in College Park with a 85-80 win at Maryland. The guys break down big games from Terrence Shannon Jr. and Marcus Domask as well as Brad Underwood winning his first game at Maryland. The guys talk about what the win means for the team moving forward and then…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to the Illini dominating Michigan 97-68 in Champaign. The guys break down Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins combining for 48 points as Juwan Howard moves to 0-8 all time vs Brad Underwood. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip reviews Illinois basketball's 88-80 loss at Michigan State. He breaks down the Illini's recent late-game issues, a slipping defense and some slumping seniors. He looks ahead to Tuesday's home game against Michigan and Saturday's trip to Maryland. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://a…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois basketball's 88-80 loss at Michigan State. The guys discuss the Illini's late-game issues as MSU outscored Illinois 24-8 during the final seven minutes. The guys also discuss the Illini's slipping defense of late and a big game by Terrence Shannon Jr. (28 points). The guys look ahead …

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football's staff shakeup, including Charlie Bullen's departure, the hiring of WRs coach Justin Stepp, the expected hiring of LBs coach Archie McDaniel and initial impressions of DBs coach David Gibbs. The guys also discuss the addition of three-star Kansas DB Tanner Heckel and review …

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's overtime win over Nebraska and previews Saturday's B1G matchup at Michigan State. LaTulip discusses what Illinois did to eke out a win over the Cornhuskers but also what led to the late collapse, as well as his thoughts on individual performances by…

City/Suburban Hoops Report's Joe Henricksen joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's in-state recruiting efforts. Henricksen discusses Illini signee Morez Johnson's improvement as a senior and what immediate impact he can make on the Illini during the 2024-25 season. Henricksen also discusses Illini Class of 2025 commi…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's 87-84 win over Nebraska. The guys break down what lead to the Illini almost blowing a late double digit lead but hanging on in overtime. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip reacts to Illinois basketball winning back-to-back Big Ten games against Indiana and Ohio State. He discusses Terrence Shannon Jr.'s breakout second half at OSU and what it could mean for the team moving forward, how Ty Rodgers has become an offensive weapon, whether Marcus Domask is the best transfer…

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 87-75 win at Ohio State. The guys discuss whether Terrence Shannon Jr. knocked off the rust with 18 of his 23 points in the second half, another big game for Marcus Domask (23 points), Ty Rodgers' second career double-double and some key performances from the bench. The …

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Joey Wagner and Ryan Easterling about three early Illini football commitments in the Class of 2025: OL Michael McDonough, OL Griffin Rousseau and QB Carson Boyd. The guys discuss how they fit, who could be next in the class and Bret Bielema's coaching staff turnover. Werner then chats with 247Sports nation…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 70-62 win over short-handed Indiana. The guys discuss concerns from an ugly game against a short-handed opponent and what the Illini did to avoid a Quad 3 loss. The guys then look ahead to Tuesday's game at Ohio State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr…

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 96-91 overtime loss at Northwestern. The guys discuss the Illini's defensive struggles, Terrence Shannon Jr.'s first road experience and what the loss means moving forward. The guys also preview Saturday's home game against Indiana. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:…