The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

Kofi Cockburn is coming back to Illinois for his junior season, capping off a roller coaster of an offseason for Brad Underwood's program. Mike Carpenter reacts to the huge news, lofty expectations for the 2022 team, and how this bodes well for future recruiting in the NIL era.

Chester Frazier returns to Illini basketball as an assistant coach, while Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman head to Kentucky. Mike Carpenter reacts to the arrival and departures, reflects on the Adam Miller saga, and discusses Isaiah Williams move to wide receiver.

Illinois basketball fans wait with bated breath for Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman's next move. Mike Carpenter discusses the immediate concerns if they leave, but finds silver linings in Josh Whitman's aggressive counter-offer and possible replacements.

Mike Carpenter discusses the Illini spring game, including the QB battle between Brandon Peters and Isaiah Williams, and does a far-too-early breakdown of the 2021 schedule. Then, he discusses no-shows by Adam Miller and Orlando Antigua (and a surprising appearance by EJ Liddell).

Mike Carpenter discusses the Illini spring game, including the QB battle between Brandon Peters and Isaiah Williams, and does a far-too-early breakdown of the 2021 schedule. Then, he discusses no-shows by Adam Miller and Orlando Antigua (and a surprising appearance by EJ Liddell).

Trent Frazier announces his return for a fifth year, while Utah transfer Alfonso Plummer commits to Illinois. Mike Carpenter reacts to a great weekend for the Illini basketball backcourt and what's next for Brad Underwood's roster. Also, Bret Bielema lands two recruits ahead of Monday's spring game.

Trent Frazier announces his return for a fifth year, while Utah transfer Alfonso Plummer commits to Illinois. Mike Carpenter reacts to a great weekend for the Illini basketball backcourt and what's next for Brad Underwood's roster. Also, Bret Bielema lands two recruits ahead of Monday's spring game.