CBS Sports just dropped its Top 101 Players in College Basketball — and Illinois fans have every reason to be fired up. 
Sunny Verma breaks down where the Illini stand in the rankings and why Tomislav Ivišić, Andrej Stojaković, and Kylan Boswell were all ranked way too low. Plus, a full player breakdown of what makes this trio one of the most complete cores in the Big Ten — and who might be next to crack the list. 🏀 In this episode: Why Ivišić deserves All-American consideration this season Stojaković’s role mystery — will he be a star or an elite role player? Boswell’s leadership, defense, and why he’s locked in for his final year Why Sunny believes David Mirković could be Illinois’ breakout star Full scouting look at Stojaković’s strengths, defensive upside, and pro potential Illinois women’s basketball injury updates: Manuela Elvis and Erica Finney Why Sunny still believes in Shauna Green’s long-term vision for the program  ---------------------------------- Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Verma as he brings you in-depth analysis, game previews, post-game breakdowns, and exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and insiders. Whether you're a die-hard Illini fan or just looking to stay updated on the latest in college sports, this is the podcast for you. Tune in on YouTube and your favorite audio platforms for fresh episodes and all the insights you need to stay ahead of the game. Get ready to be Locked On Illini! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of Illini basketball and football! 

 

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