Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks to Joey Wagner and Mike LaTulip about Kofi Cockburn's decision to leave Illinois for professional opportunities and what it means for Illinois. The guys discuss Cockburn's legacy at Illinois, the risk/rewards of his decision and how it impacts Illinois basketball moving forward, including how it will change style of play and what they need to add in his place in the frontcourt.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball landing a commitment from 2024 guard ZZ Clark, 2022 signee Skyy Clark's brother. The guys discuss what ZZ Clark adds to the Illini long-term, assistant coach Tim Anderson's impressive first year of recruiting, the Illini's great start in the Class of 2024, needs and targets for 2023 and a new outlook for Illinois basketball recruiting.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the latest with Illinois basketball's offseason, including Skyy Clark's signing, Brandin Podziemski enter the transfer portal, Kofi Cockburn's impending decision and transfer portal possibilities.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the latest transfer portal movement for Illinois basketball and football. The guys discuss LSU transfer Brandon Murray's commitment to Georgetown and what it means for Illinois' transfer pursuits, and the guys discuss the potential fits of transfers Terrence Shannon Jr., Courtney Ramey, Jarod Lucas, Nahiem Alleyne and Bryce Hopkins. Then the guys discuss Illinois football's new transfer commit: Vanderbilt defensive lineman Raashaan Wilkins. The guys then discuss the latest from spring football practice.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to 5-star guard Skyy Clark's commitment to Illinois basketball. The guys discuss how Illinois landed the former Kentucky commit, how he'll fit into the Illini's guard makeover with fellow 2022 recruits Jayden Epps and Sencire Harris and what's next for Illinois in building its 2022 roster, including the latest on potential transfer targets.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Mike LaTulip to put a bow on the 2021-22 Illini basketball season and preview an already eventful offseason. The guys start by discussing the aftermath of a 2021-22 season that saw Illinois win its first share of the Big Ten regular-season title in 17 years but also another disappointing second-round NCAA Tournament exit. The guys then discuss the transfer portal, and Mike shares stories from his transfer to Wright State. The guys then break down the current roster (or what they assume is left of it), big decisions for Kofi Cockburn and Jacob Grandison and potential offseason targets.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood's contract extension before chatting about Illinois football recruiting with 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu, who gives thoughts on Kaden Feagin, Antwon Hayden, Brandon Henderson, Pat Farrell, Roderick Pierce, Malik Elzy and Jyaire Hill.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss a busy week to start the college basketball and spring ball offseason, Illinois football's latest commitment and spring ball. The guys start by giving their thoughts on Andre Curbelo's transfer, the latest news on five-star 2022 guard Skyy Clark and the transfer portal. Then the guys discuss three-star East St. Louis linebacker Antwon Hayden's commitment to Illinois football and what it means for the Class of 2023. The guys then wrap up by giving their early impressions on Illinois football spring practice.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner look ahead to what could be a very busy Illinois basketball offseason of comings and goings for the program. The guys first break down the current roster and big decisions for some key players, including Kofi Cockburn. Then the guys break down potential offseason targets, including five-star guard Skyy Clark and transfer options, and what Illinois hopes to accomplish this offseason.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football landing 4-star Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond running back Kaden Feagin, how the Illini beat out Notre Dame and Iowa, what he brings to the program and what his commitment could mean for the rest of the Class of 2023. The guys then share some thoughts on new Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green.