Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illinois basketball player Mike LaTulip about Illinois' 87-83 road win at Iowa, the Illini's first road win at Iowa City since 2017 to give Illinois its first 2-0 Big Ten start since 2013-14. The guys discuss how Illinois absorbed Iowa's runs, including a 21-2 first-half run, as well as Kofi Cockburn's dominance on the interior and Alfonso Plummer and Jacob Grandison continuing to step up as shot-makers. Then the guys look ahead to Saturday's marquee home nonconference game against No. 11 Arizona.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's 86-51 rout of Rutgers in the Big Ten opener. The guys discuss a great defensive performance, especially Coleman Hawkins on Ron Harper Jr., and an offense clicking on all cylinders with knockdown shooters (Alfonso Plummer, Jacob Grandison, Trent Frazier, Luke Goode and Da'Monte Williams) surrounding a dominant center (Kofi Cockburn). The guys then discuss what this four-game win streak says about Illinois and what lies ahead with Monday's road trip to Iowa.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illinois basketball player Mike LaTulip about Illinois basketball's 82-72 win over Notre Dame in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Mike discusses Kofi Cockburn's dominance, the returns and impacts of Trent Frazier and Jacob Grandison, Coleman Hawkins' growing pains and the start of Big Ten play this week.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with All-American LB J Leman about the Illini's 47-14 win over Northwestern, the 2021 season and a big offseason ahead. Leman discusses what went so well for Illinois against Northwestern, what the win says about the program and what it can mean moving into the offseason. The guys then discuss the offseason ahead including what players could play in the NFL next season and the Illini's top offseason needs.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Derek Piper about Baylor transfer big man Dain Dainja and then breaks down Illinois football's two newest commits: Denmark offensive lineman Magnus Møller and Elijah Mc-Cantos. Piper breaks down how Dainja fits Illinois and why the Illini pushed for the former top-100 prospect. Then Werner breaks down what Møller and Mc-Cantos add to Bret Bielema's first full recruiting class, who could be next and what the Illini could do in the transfer portal.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 82-72 win over Notre Dame, including the returns of Trent Frazier and Jacob Grandison. The guys discuss why we must appreciate what Kofi Cockburn is doing right now, Coleman Hawkins' growing pains, freshmen contributions, Andre Curbelo's injury and if the team took a significant step forward.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football's 47-14 rout of Northwestern and what it means to wrap up Bret Bielema's first season. The guys discuss the Illini's most dominant Big Ten performance in years and what Bielema accomplished in Year One. The guys discuss which Illini players should earn All-Big Ten honors and the offseason keys for Bielema to build off a solid Year One.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's sweat-inducing 94-85 win over UTRGV. The guys discuss the impact of the absences of Andre Curbelo, Trent Frazier and Jacob Grandison, huge nights from Kofi Cockburn and Alfonso Plummer, defensive struggles, Austin Hutcherson's tough night and Luke Goode showing more positive signs. Then the guys discuss two big recruiting visitors, Baylor transfer Dain Dainja and top-30 Class of 2023 Jeremy Fears, and what that means for Illinois.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with basketball analyst Mike LaTulip about Illinois basketball's 72-64 win over Kansas State at the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City. The guys discuss huge games from Kofi Cockburn (23 points, 13 rebounds) and Alfonso Plummer (21 points, 7-9 three), a more explosive offense and a tougher response. The guys also discuss what a potential serious injury to Trent Frazier could mean for the team and how the Illini build off the win following back-to-back losses.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Joey Wagner talk about the Illini's disappointing 71-51 loss to Cincinnati and the path to fill the leadership void left by Ayo Dosunmu. Piper breaks down the offensive and defensive issues that have plagued Illinois through two games and if it's too early to sound the alarms for being concerned..