Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with House of 'Paign GM/coach Mike LaTulip to preview the 2021 TBT Illinois Regional. LaTulip discusses the process of putting the team together and getting them ready for Saturday's first-round game. He also breaks down Andrés Feliz's status before breaking down the team's talented backcourt, including Illini greats Demetri McCamey, Brandon Paul and Rayvonte Rice as well as Northwestern great Juice Thompson. Then he breaks down the the frontcourt, including 2020 TBT star Mike Daum, Nnanna Egwu, Kipper Nichols and new addition Loudon Love, a Horizon League great. LaTulip finishes the conversation giving his thoughts on Kofi Cockburn's return to Illinois.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling break down the impact of Illinois football landing a commitment from top-500 prospect Shawn Miller. The guys discuss how Bret Bielema, George McDonald and the rest of the staff have quickly revamped the Illini wide receivers room and what Miller adds to it. Then Ryan weighs in on Illinois landing three-star Gibson City running back Aidan Laughery earlier in the week, and the guys evaluate Bielema's first recruiting class to this point as a whole.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Kofi Cockburn's return to Illinois for a junior season. The guys break down how he impacts both the short- and long-term of Brad Underwood's program, why he decided to return to Illinois, all the twists and turns of his decision-making process, what the Illini rotation will look like and how it stacks up with the other top Big Ten teams.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down what three-star running back Aidan Laughery's commitment means for Illinois, including in-state recruiting efforts, Bret Bielema's win over his alma mater (Iowa), what Laughery brings to the running back room and more. Then the guys chat about Kofi Cockburn's upcoming decision, including Kentucky reportedly being out of the recruitment, Florida State's involvement and what a Kofi Cockburn potential return means for Brad Underwood.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss top-100 guard Jayden Epps' commitment to Illinois, including how Chester Frazier and Brad Underwood landed him, why he was a top priority and how he fits. Then the guys talk about Kofi Cockburn's upcoming decision.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner has a long chat with Illinois punter Blake Hayes. The Australia native discusses his charitable cause, his long-awaited reunion with family, why he returned for his super senior season, Bret Bielema's coaching staff, 28-year-old Australian backup punter Hugh Robertson and much more.

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At long last, Illinois basketball announced its third assistant basketball coach: former DePaul assistant and Chicago native Tim Anderson. Jeremy Werner breaks down Anderson's DePaul background with WeAreDePaul.com's Steve Newhouse before breaking down how Anderson fits Brad Underwood's revamped Illini staff with Derek Piper, including what Anderson brings as a recruiter and as an assistant. Piper also weighs in on the latest with Kofi Cockburn.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the news that Kofi Cockburn is withdrawing from the NBA Draft but will remain in the transfer portal. The guys break down what this means for Illinois basketball's chances of keeping the All-American, Kentucky being a "serious option" for Cockburn and weighing the pros and cons of Cockburn's options. Then the guys discuss Marquette transfer Dawson Garcia's upcoming decision and the Illini's chances, as well as his potential impact. The guys end the podcast discussing what this hectic offseason has been like for Brad Underwood.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss a significantly important month ahead for Illinois basketball. The guys discusses the Illini's latest 2022 commitment, Sencire Harris, and how the four-star guard fits wha the Illini want in the backcourt. Then the guys chat about other top 2022 targets, including Jayden Epps, Cameron Corhen and Braden Huff. The guys then break down what's going into Kofi Cockburn's NBA Draft and transfer decisions before breaking down Marquette transfer Dawson Garcia's final four, which includes Illinois.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling discuss Illinois football's two latest commitments and a couple tough misses over the holiday weekend. The guys start by discussing what three-star New Jersey OL Matt Fries and three-star Illinois OLB Jared Badie add to the program and Class of 2022. Then the guys discuss the impact of missing out on four-star Illinois DB Austin Brown and three-star Georgia DL Felix Hixon before chatting about the next targets to watch.