Illinois great and college basketball analyst Stephen Bardo joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illini's 85-69 first-round NCAA Tournament win over Morehead State, including Dain Dainja's big performance and Marcus Domask's triple-double. Stephen also discusses where Terrence Shannon Jr.'s season ranks in Illinois history before previewing Saturday's Round of 32 matchup against Duquesne and what this team is capable of if it reaches the Sweet 16.
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Ep 781 - Stephen Bardo on Illini's Round of 32 matchup vs. Duquesne

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball landing a commitment from Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis. The guys break down his game, what he brings to Illinois and how he fits the revamped roster. The guys then evaluate the offseason overhaul by Brad Underwood and discuss their expectations for the team.
 
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Ep. 814 - Kasparas Jakucionis commits to Illini basketball

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the latest in Illinois basketball recruiting. Piper discusses the Illini's push for Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis and what he could bring to Illinois. He then discusses 2025 commit Jeremiah Fears' improvement, Illinois big-game hunting in the Class of 2025 and a loaded in-state Class of 2027.
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Ep. 813 - Piper on Illini's push for Kasparas Jakucionis, latest in prep pursuits

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner talk with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman about the impact of the House settlement on the future of college athletics. Dochterman discusses the impact of the monumental settlement on NIL, Title IX, rosters, program finances and more and the remaining big questions before the settlement is finalized. Werner and Wagner then discuss how the settlement could impact Illinois athletics.
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Ep. 812 - Scott Dochterman on 'the most comprehensive reform in the history of collegiate athletics'

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the latest in Illinois football and recruiting. The guys discuss three-star 2025 Mount Zion WR Brayden Trimble committing to Illinois and Ohio transfer DB Torrie Cox Jr. committing to Illinois and what each brings to the team. The guys also discuss their impressions from DBs coach Corey Parker's introductory press conference as well as the latest in their transfer pursuits, including Zakhari Franklin, Gavin Meyer, Anthony James and Kellen Francis.
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Ep. 811 - Latest on Illini football transfer pursuits

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses three-star Mount Zion wide receiver Brayden Trimble committing to Illinois and what it means for the Illini's Class of 2025. Werner then catches up with Illinois golf coach Mike Small about an NCAA Regional win and next week's NCAA Championships. Werner then chats with Illinois baseball play-by-play man Scott Beatty about Illini baseball's outright Big Ten Championship, the Big Ten Tournament and their NCAA Tournament chances.
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Ep 781 - Stephen Bardo on Illini's Round of 32 matchup vs. Duquesne

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