Chicago St. Rita coach Roshawn Russell joins Sturdy to talk about new Illini commitment Morez Johnson as well as his upcoming HS season. Russell talks about his other star 2024 players as well, James Brown and Jaedin Reyna. Then Kedric Prince joins to talk about what it means for the Illini. 

Illinguys Cagley and Sturdy break down the 3 game Kofi Cockburn suspension, why it isn't fair and what Illinois can learn from it. 

The Illini host their second exhibition game Friday night when the Crimson Hawks of Division II Powerhouse Indiana Pennsylvania come to the State Farm Center. The Illini will also honor the 2021 Big Ten (Tournament) Champions. 

Stadium college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman joins Sturdy to discuss the Illini, Big Ten and NCAA Hoops. Goody talks about how much he loves Andre Curbelo, the big men in the Big Ten and why 15 teams could be #1. 

The former Boilermaker star and current college basketball analyst joins Sturdy to discuss the big 3 in the Big Ten, surprises, why he hates Andre Curbelo (he doesn't), how the game has changed in 10 years, playing against Illinois and being guarded by Chester Frazier, and why he didn't pick Illinois despite being a fan growing up. 

Illinois Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Geoff Alexander joins Sturdy and Mike Cagley to talk recruiting, the upcoming season, the start of practice and a myriad of other topics in this edition of Sturdy for 30. 

Brian Neubert from GoldandBlack.com joins Sturdy to talk about the football game between Purdue and Illinois as well as the hype around the two basketball programs heading into the fall. 

Illinois hosts Maryland on Friday night and  Scott Greene from Terrapin Sports Report joins us to preview this Big Ten matchup. 

Damon Dillman from Cavscorner.com joins Sturdy to discuss the upcoming game between the Illini and the Cavaliers on Saturday. Get the inside scoop on UVA as the Illini try to bounce back. 

JJ Perez from InsideRunnersSports.com joins us to preview the undefeated Illini football game with the Roadrunners from UTSA on Saturday night in this Sturdyfor30 short powered by Illiniguys.com.