Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 89-63 win over Duquesne in the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament and discuss the Illini's matchup with No. 2 seed Iowa State in the Sweet 16. The guys break down the Illini dominating the Dukes including another 30 point game from Terrence Shannon Jr. to advance Illinois to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005.
 
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Ep. 782 - No sweat, the Illini are sweet again

Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper, Joey Wagner and others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois football landing a commitment from Florida A&M transfer defensive lineman Gentle Hunt and the impact of Illini AD Josh Whitman being named the chair of the NCAA Division I council. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu joins Werner to discuss Illinois football hiring Toledo assistant Corey Parker as defensive backs coach, how the transfer portal is affecting prep recruiting, the Illini Class of 2025 so far and important June official visitors for the Illini.
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Ep. 809 - Allen Trieu on Illini football; Josh Whitman's growing voice

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the NBA Draft Combine, including Terrence Shannon Jr. speaking to the media for the first time in six months and Coleman Hawkins' stay-or-go decision. Piper then discusses the Illini's pursuit for another wing to add to the 2024-25 roster and potential options. The guys then discuss Illinois added Alabama and Duke to the 2024-25 schedule and a future return to the United Center before wrapping up the conversation focusing on high school recruiting.
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Ep. 808 - Derek Piper on Illini wing pursuits, NBA Draft Combine & scheduling

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football landing four-star Texas transfer CB Terrance Brooks and how he impacts the 2024 Illini defense. Horns247's Jeff Howe then joins the guys to discuss Brooks' Texas tenure and what he brings on the field. The guys then discuss who else Illinois is targeting in the portal, including WR Zakhari Franklin and some defensive line targets.
 
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Ep. 807 - Texas transfer CB Terrance Brooks commits to Illini

Illini Radio Network baseball play-by-play man Scott Beatty breaks down Illinois baseball's Big Ten title pursuit. Beatty discusses how Illinois baseball has overcome a slow start to win 23 of its last 29 games and take a one-game lead in the Big Ten race with two conference series remaining. Beatty breaks down what makes a powerful lineup so good and how the pitching has contributed to winning. He then looks ahead to the final few series and the Illini's NCAA Tournament chances.
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Ep. 806 - Scott Beatty on Illini baseball's B1G finish

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip discusses what Croatian big man Tomislav Ivišić brings to Illinois basketball. LaTulip shares why he's high on the Ivišić addition and breaks down his skill set and how he fits with the revamped Illini roster. LaTulip also discusses Illini's increased European recruiting and potential wing transfer targets to round out the rotation.
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Ep. 782 - No sweat, the Illini are sweet again

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