Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss four-star 2025 guard Jeremiah Fears' decommitment, why it makes sense for Fears and why it makes sense for Illinois and what's next in the Illini's 2025 pursuits. The guys then overanalyze practice video released by Illinois basketball, what excites them the most, what they're skeptical of most and what they next want to see. The guys then discuss the five Illini who will play in the NBA Summer League. To learn more about listener data and ...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Minneapolis Star Tribune reporter Chris Hine joins Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves drafting Terrence Shannon Jr. with the No. 27 pick, how he fits in with the NBA Finals contender and superstar Anthony Edwards. Then Piper and Werner discuss Shannon's draft-night experience, his legacy at Illinois and future potential first-round draft picks for Illinois basketball. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify...
Jun 28, 2024•55 min
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois landing five-star wing Will Riley, what he brings to Illini for the 2024-25 season, how he impacts the rotation projection and what it means for Illinois recruiting moving forward. The guys also draft-rank the newcomers in order of who they're most excited to see during the 2024-25 season. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP fo...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss their takeaways from Illini AD Josh Whitman's media roundtable, including Terrence Shannon Jr's jersey going in the State Farm Center rafters and an Illini Hoops Thanksgiving day matchup. The guys also discuss the big-picture topics that could greatly impact college athletics and the future of Illini athletics. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Coleman Hawkins heading to Kansas State, five-star wing Will Riley's upcoming decision, summer workouts for Illinois basketball, Terrence Shannon Jr.'s acquittal and the 2024 NBA Draft. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min
247Sports scouting director Adam Finkelstein joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper to discuss five-star wing Will Riley's upcoming decision and his potential college impact next season. Finkelstein also gives his thoughts on Jeremiah Fears and Morez Johnson, the Illini offseason's roster overhaul and Terrence Shannon Jr.'s draft stock following a not-guilty verdict at his trial last week. Piper and Werner then discuss Shannon, Riley and offseason workout buzz. Follow the Illini I...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to former Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr.'s not-guilty verdict and what it means for his NBA future. The guys then discuss Illinois football landing Ole Miss transfer wide receiver and former UTSA star Zakhari Franklin and what he brings to the Illini, how the Illini did in the transfer portal this offseason and if recent additions change season expectations. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football landing three commitments following its first official visit weekend. The guys discuss what commitments from three-star DL Isaiah White, three-star DL Cameron Brooks and three-star WR Davion Chandler mean for the program and what's next in the Illini's Class of 2025 pursuits. Then the guys discuss the latest with the Illini's pursuit of Ole Miss transfer WR Zakhari Franklin and what he'd mean for the program. Follow the Il...
Jun 11, 2024•54 min
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's pursuit of five-star wing Will Riley, which is entering its final days. The guys discuss where the Illini stand with the Canadian wing, how he'd fit with the 2024-25 roster and what adding him would mean for the program. The guys then discuss top storylines of the start of Illini basketball summer workouts and Illini recruits Morez Johnson and Jeremiah Fears winning gold medals with USA Basketball at the FIBA U18 Ameri...
Jun 11, 2024•51 min
The 200 Level Podcast's Mike Carpenter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the state of Illini basketball and football. Carp discusses what this Illinois basketball season meant to him as a fan and his thoughts on the program, Brad Underwood, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins. Carp then discusses what the 2024 football season means after an underwhelming 2023 season, his favorite Illini football jerseys and the fan experience at Illinois. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner hit quickly on some Illini topics -- including Will Riley, Coleman Hawkins, Illini baseball and Illini golf -- before previewing a big month of official visits for Illinois football. The guys discuss the Class of 2025 so far, what would make a successful month, the biggest positions of need, the most intriguing Illini recruiter, in-state targets, potential big splashes and prospects fans shouldn't overlook. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Ap...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the latest with Illinois basketball. The guys discuss 2025 five-star wing Will Riley's visit and how he'd fit the 2024-25 Illinois roster if he reclassifies. The LaTulip breaks down what Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis brings to the team and expectations for his freshman season. Then LaTulip discusses Brad Underwood's offseason vision and the reasons for excitement and concern about this team. Follow the Illini I...
Jun 04, 2024•47 min
247Sports national college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Coleman Hawkins' decision to withdraw from the NBA Draft and transfer to another school. The guys then discuss Illinois hoops' roster reset and the addition of Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our ...
May 30, 2024•41 min
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball landing a commitment from Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis. The guys break down his game, what he brings to Illinois and how he fits the revamped roster. The guys then evaluate the offseason overhaul by Brad Underwood and discuss their expectations for the team. 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://...
May 28, 2024•58 min
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the latest in Illinois basketball recruiting. Piper discusses the Illini's push for Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis and what he could bring to Illinois. He then discusses 2025 commit Jeremiah Fears' improvement, Illinois big-game hunting in the Class of 2025 and a loaded in-state Class of 2027. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go ...
May 25, 2024•43 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner talk with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman about the impact of the House settlement on the future of college athletics. Dochterman discusses the impact of the monumental settlement on NIL, Title IX, rosters, program finances and more and the remaining big questions before the settlement is finalized. Werner and Wagner then discuss how the settlement could impact Illinois athletics. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0...
May 24, 2024•56 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the latest in Illinois football and recruiting. The guys discuss three-star 2025 Mount Zion WR Brayden Trimble committing to Illinois and Ohio transfer DB Torrie Cox Jr. committing to Illinois and what each brings to the team. The guys also discuss their impressions from DBs coach Corey Parker's introductory press conference as well as the latest in their transfer pursuits, including Zakhari Franklin, Gavin Meyer, Anthony James and Kellen F...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses three-star Mount Zion wide receiver Brayden Trimble committing to Illinois and what it means for the Illini's Class of 2025. Werner then catches up with Illinois golf coach Mike Small about an NCAA Regional win and next week's NCAA Championships. Werner then chats with Illinois baseball play-by-play man Scott Beatty about Illini baseball's outright Big Ten Championship, the Big Ten Tournament and their NCAA Tournament chances. Follow the Illini Inquirer ...
May 20, 2024•52 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois football landing a commitment from Florida A&M transfer defensive lineman Gentle Hunt and the impact of Illini AD Josh Whitman being named the chair of the NCAA Division I council. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu joins Werner to discuss Illinois football hiring Toledo assistant Corey Parker as defensive backs coach, how the transfer portal is affecting prep recruiting, the Illini Class of 2025 so far and important June offi...
May 17, 2024•43 min
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the NBA Draft Combine, including Terrence Shannon Jr. speaking to the media for the first time in six months and Coleman Hawkins' stay-or-go decision. Piper then discusses the Illini's pursuit for another wing to add to the 2024-25 roster and potential options. The guys then discuss Illinois added Alabama and Duke to the 2024-25 schedule and a future return to the United Center before wrapping up the conversation focusing on high schoo...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football landing four-star Texas transfer CB Terrance Brooks and how he impacts the 2024 Illini defense. Horns247's Jeff Howe then joins the guys to discuss Brooks' Texas tenure and what he brings on the field. The guys then discuss who else Illinois is targeting in the portal, including WR Zakhari Franklin and some defensive line targets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...
May 13, 2024•58 min
Illini Radio Network baseball play-by-play man Scott Beatty breaks down Illinois baseball's Big Ten title pursuit. Beatty discusses how Illinois baseball has overcome a slow start to win 23 of its last 29 games and take a one-game lead in the Big Ten race with two conference series remaining. Beatty breaks down what makes a powerful lineup so good and how the pitching has contributed to winning. He then looks ahead to the final few series and the Illini's NCAA Tournament chances. Follow the Illi...
May 08, 2024•30 min
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip discusses what Croatian big man Tomislav Ivišić brings to Illinois basketball. LaTulip shares why he's high on the Ivišić addition and breaks down his skill set and how he fits with the revamped Illini roster. LaTulip also discusses Illini's increased European recruiting and potential wing transfer targets to round out the rotation. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https...
May 07, 2024•41 min
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball landing Croatian big man Tomislav Ivišić. The guys discuss what skill set he brings to the team, his potential impact and what's next in the Illini's offseason ahead. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Illini football great and Big Ten Network analyst J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss what he saw from the spring game and what he thinks of the Illini roster. He discusses the bright spots and concerns about the team, remembers former teammate Vontae Davis and discusses the Illini's NFL draftees. Werner and Joey Wagner catch up with former Illinois running back Dre Brown about his return to the Illini football program as Director of Player Personnel. Brown discusses why he ...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball landing Ben Humrichous, what he brings and how he fits the current roster. The guys then discuss what the Illini will target next in the transfer portal. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...
May 01, 2024•45 min
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Coleman Hawkins reportedly planning to enter the transfer portal and the Illini's quiet last few weeks of transfer portal pursuits and what could be next as Illinois looks to fill five scholarship spots. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...
Apr 30, 2024•53 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to a busy weekend of Illini news, including the NFL Draft, two WBB transfer commits and more portal entries. The guys discuss the impact of Illini basketball guard Niccolò Moretti and Illinois football offensive lineman A.J. Dennis entering the transfer portal before discussing Illinois women's basketball landing two transfer commitments: Rhode Island center Tenin Magassa and Mississippi State guard Jasmine Brown-Haggar. The guys then recap t...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 13 min
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 then chats with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner about Illini football's post-spring questions, including a dozen transfer exits, stock risers, positions...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 30 min
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: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 50% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min
