Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK 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 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/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.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 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 Francis. 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 official visitors for the Illini. 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 school 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 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK 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 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/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK 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 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 left Notre Dame to return to his alma mater, what he can bring to the Illini recruiting department and his pitch to recruits. 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: 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 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 the Illini's NFL Draft, including their experiences at Johnny Newton and Tip Reiman's NFL Draft parties, and what they think of the fits for the Illini's newest NFL players. 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of need in the transfer portal and vibes about the program. The guys then preview projections for the Illini in this weekend's NFL 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: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 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: 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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of Arizona guard Kylan Boswell and Notre Dame forward Carey Booth, other recent intriguing transfer portal entries and how all of this impacts the Illini's potential returners and prep recruiting moving forward. 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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's late-season emergence, the aftermath of the Terrence Shannon Jr. turmoil and the future of college athletics. 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices