Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner, Mike LaTulip, J Leman and many others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.

PrepHoops.com's Scott Burgess joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's increased, intense recruiting push for state of Illinois prospects. Burgess breaks down the Illini's strategy and evaluations and discusses 2027 commits Quinton Kitt and Mason Martin and new 2027 offer Ed Stasys. Burgess then breaks down 2028 stars Brady Pettigrew and Cole Kelly and where the Illini stand in those high-level pursuits.
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Ep. 1196 - Scott Burgess on Illini's in-state recruiting push

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss Illinois AD Josh Whitman's contract extension and Illini basketball summer recruiting. Then the guys play a game of "Buy or Sell" with the 2026-27 Illini basketball team, breaking down expectations for Illinois as a team, players, style of play and much more.
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Ep. 1195 - Buy or sell: Illinois basketball 2026-27

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss who could be breakout stars for Illinois football in 2026. The guys discuss offensive playmakers, like QB Katin Houser, RB Ca'Lil Valentine and more, and also break down some defenders who could break out in a new defensive scheme and bigger roles.
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Ep. 1194 - Who could be Illini football's breakout stars in 2026?

CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illinois basketball offseason. The guys chat about early impressions of Keaton Wagler in the NBA Summer League, how Michigan's turmoil impacts Illinois and the Big Ten and the most intriguing things of Illini summer workouts. Trotter then discusses the Illini's top 2027 NBA Draft prospects.
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Ep. 1193 - Isaac Trotter's Illini basketball offseason outlook

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the biggest positives and question marks from Illinois football's summer recruiting. The guys discuss positions Illinois recruited well, positions left wanting, significant additions, tough misses and more.
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Ep. 1192 - Biggest positives & question marks from Illini football's summer recruiting

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss the biggest storylines for Illinois men's basketball heading into the 2026-27 season. The guys discuss how returners improve, Stefan Vaaks adapting to a new program, the freshmen and potential schematic adjustments by the staff.
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