Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast episodes

June 05, 2025Ep. 995 - J Leman's thoughts on Illini football's offseason
All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down his thoughts on Illinois football's offseason and expectations for the 2025 season. The guys discuss the Illini's strong retention of its star players, transfer portal additions, strengths and concerns, the schedule and continuity at the coordinator positions.
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58 min
June 02, 2025Ep. 994 - Illini football's biggest X-factors for 2025 season
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois men's basketball playing UConn at Madison Square Garden on Black Friday, a big recruiting month ahead for Illinois football and Illini baseball stay Vytas Valincius entering the transfer portal. The guys then break down the biggest X-factor players for Illinois football during the 2025 season.
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1 hr 9 min
May 30, 2025Ep. 993 - Revisiting Illini basketball's greatest 'What ifs' of the 21st century
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Terrence Shannon Jr.'s impact in the Western Conference Finals, Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis staying in the NBA Draft and Dame Sarr to Duke. The guys then dive into the greatest Illini basketball 'What ifs" of the 21st century, including if Bill Self never departed for Kansas, if Bruce Weber and John Groce had NIL, if Jalen Brunson chose Illinois, if Illinois beat Loyola, if Terrence Shannon Jr. went to Michigan and many more.
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1 hr 23 min
May 26, 2025Ep. 992 - Ryan Easterling on how Illini are building special 2026 recruiting class
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses the non-compete clauses in Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood's contract extensions, Illini golf's disappointing weekend at the NCAA Championships and Terrence Shannon Jr.'s NBA impact. Then Ryan Easterling joins to discuss how Bret Bielema is building the Illini's highest-ranked recruiting class in more than a decade and a half, what he thinks of in-state commits Nasir Rankin and King Liggins and upcoming official visitors.
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53 min
May 22, 2025Ep. 991 - Illini land Chicago stars Nasir Rankin & King Liggins
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's big day in Chicago, landing four-star Morgan Park WR Nasir Rankin and three-star Brother Rice DL King Liggins, and what it says about the program. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu also joins the guys to discuss what each prospect brings and what's next for the Illini.
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1 hr 5 min
May 20, 2025Ep. 990 - 2025-26 Illini basketball player impact rankings
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner break down the 2025-26 Illinois basketball roster by ranking the players by their expected impact on the season. The guys discuss how the new additions fit in and what impact the returners are expected to have.

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1 hr 2 min
May 19, 2025Ep. 989 - 2025 Illini football position rankings
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illinois football 2025 roster by ranking position groups. The guys discuss the positions they have most confidence and why and some positions where they still have question marks.
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59 min
May 16, 2025Ep. 988 - Ryan Easterling on Nasir Rankin decision, Illini football's summer recruiting efforts
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling discuss the latest in Illinois football recruiting. The guys discuss three-star DL Parker Crim's commitment and four-star Morgan Park prospect Nasir Rankin's upcoming decision and what landing him would mean for the Illini program. The guys then discuss JC Anderson's visit schedule, upcoming official visitors and the overall outlook on the Class of 2026.
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49 min
May 15, 2025Ep. 987 - Piper on Illini hiring Camryn Crocker assistant, Brad Underwood extension
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's expected hire of Colgate assistant Camryn Crocker and how he fits on the staff, Illinois extending head coach Brad Underwood, the NBA Draft Combine for Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley and the addition of 2025 guard Blake Fagbemi.
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59 min
May 14, 2025Ep. 986 - Illini lock in Bret Bielema & Brad Underwood for the long-term
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman making dual announcements of contract extensions for football coach Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood. The guys discuss what it means for the programs and athletic programs and the potential legacies of both coaches.
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30 min

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