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The Field of 68 Media Network has partnered with Deon Thomas, the leading scorer in the history of the Illinois program, to launch Champaign On Ice, a podcast on your favorite team, the Fighting Illini. Thomas played four seasons at Illinois and finished his career with 2,129 points, making him the lone Illini player to surpass the 2,000-point mark. He was selected in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks, and is now a studio analyst for the Big Ten Network, part of the Illini radio network and an associate AD at the university.

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    SEASON PREVIEW! | Breaking down the roster, new additions and schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 72:44


    University of Illinois media students Kyle Tausk (@ktausk13) and Mike Farmer (@mikefarmz) kick off the first episode of the brand-new Champaign on Ice podcast with an Illini basketball season preview! The guys break down the Illini's roster from top to bottom, take a look at some of the new faces Brad Underwood and co. brought in during the offseason, and take an early look at the schedule. FOLLOW us on Twitter: Champaign on Ice Kyle Tausk Mike Farmer   LISTEN to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify   Purchase The Almanac here Download the VLTED app here SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily here Check out our merch store here   FOLLOW The Field of 68! Twitter Instagram TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CAN THE ILLINI MAKE THE SWEET 16? Illinois second round preview vs. Arkansas! CHAMPAIGN ON ICE NCAA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 45:01


    Deon and producer Dane Richardson have you covered with an NCAA preview for Illinois! Matchup with Arkansas

    CHAMPAIGN ON ICE POSTSEASON PREVIEW WITH FLYING ILLINI STAR STEPHEN BARDO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 29:30


    IT'S MARCH ILLINI NATION!!!  Flying Illini Star Stephen Bardo joins the pod to discuss... -Ups and downs of Illinois through the season

    ARE THE ILLINI BUILT FOR MARCH? CHAMPAIGN ON ICE WITH ASSISTANT COACH GEOFF ALEXANDER

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 56:46


    Champaign On Ice with Illini Assistant Coach Geoff Alexander!!! Deon sits down with Coach Alexander to discuss the current state of the team, his coaching journey, the culture Illinois has built, and the development of individual players SUBSCRIBE to Champaign On ICE: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35... Check out our merch store: http://fieldof68.shop POWERED by BetRivers SportsBook: https://betrivers.com/ FOLLOW US! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefieldof68 POWERED BY BETRIVERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    DID A 3 AM TEAM MEETING CHANGE THE ILLINI'S TRAJECTORY THIS SEASON?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 28:28


    CHAMPAIGN ON ICE with Illinois assistant coach Tim Anderson! Deon chats with Illini assistant coach Tim Anderson about his upbringing, a wild team meeting that turned the tide of the season, and what's ahead for February and March! Tim Anderson's Non-profit leadership program in Chicago! https://www.thereignproject.org thereignproject7@gmail.com 708-858-3818 SUBSCRIBE to Champaign On ICE: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35... Check out our merch store: http://fieldof68.shop POWERED by BetRivers SportsBook: https://betrivers.com/ FOLLOW US! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefieldof68 POWERED BY BETRIVERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CHAMPAIGN ON ICE WEEKLY RECAP #2! ILLINI-BADGERS PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 40:01


    Deon and producer Dane Richardson break down the most recent Illini action including the win vs Ohio State, the loss vs Indiana and a preview of round two of Illinois vs Wisconsin!!! Plus, who can challenge the Illini the rest of the way?...and some Deon Thomas trivia time! SUBSCRIBE to Champaign On ICE: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35... Check out our merch store: http://fieldof68.shop POWERED by BetRivers SportsBook: https://betrivers.com/ FOLLOW US! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefieldof68 POWERED BY BETRIVERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CHAMPAIGN ON ICE WITH P.J. BOWMAN! CAN ANYONE STOP THE ILLINI RIGHT NOW???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 49:50


    Deon chats with former Illini teammate P.J. Bowman about his basketball days through Illini and his journey to becoming a doctor And of course...some Illinois basketball breakdown on the recent hot streak! SUBSCRIBE to Champaign On ICE: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35... Check out our merch store: http://fieldof68.shop POWERED by BetRivers SportsBook: https://betrivers.com/ FOLLOW US! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefieldof68 POWERED BY BETRIVERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    DID THE ILLINI RIGHT THE SHIP ON SATURDAY?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 28:02


    CHAMPAIGN ON ICE WEEKLY RECAP! Deon chats with Champaign on Ice producer Dane Richardson to recap Illinois two matchups against Northwestern and Wisconsin this week. They also preview the week ahead as the Illini move forward visiting Nebraska and hosting Michigan State later this week. Stay tuned for another special guest later this week Illini fans! POWERED BY BETRIVERS SUBSCRIBE to Champaign On ICE: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35... Check out our merch store: http://fieldof68.shop POWERED by BetRivers SportsBook: https://betrivers.com/ FOLLOW US! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CHAMPAIGN ON ICE SEASON 3 EP. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 65:25


    Deon sits down with former Illini teammate and Knicks scout Gene Cross to reminisce about their playing days, coaching, and the current state of basketball SUBSCRIBE to Champaign On ICE: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94?si=hlZRuIbmQ6a8jeSeg5WUvw Check out our merch store: http://fieldof68.shop POWERED by BetRivers SportsBook: https://betrivers.com/ FOLLOW US! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ARE THE ILLINI IN TROUBLE??? CHAMPAIGN ON ICE SEASON 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 37:33


    Deon sits down with the voice of the Illini Brian Barnhart to talk about the Illini's recent struggles Plus a braggin' rights preivew of Illinois-Missouri, and some Illini football talk ahead of their bowl game SUBSCRIBE to Champaign On ICE: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94?si=hlZRuIbmQ6a8jeSeg5WUvw Check out our merch store: http://fieldof68.shop POWERED by BetRivers SportsBook: https://betrivers.com/ FOLLOW US! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldof68/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefieldof68 POWERED BY BETRIVERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CHAMPAIGN ON ICE SEASON 3: Deon and Illini expert Scott Richey break down the great start to the season for Illinois

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 44:21


    THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Champaign On Ice Season 3: Just how good can Illinois be this year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 33:32


    THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ILLINOIS a DISAPPOINTMENT this SEASON??? Brian Barnhart and Deon discuss the Houston loss and season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 61:05


    From the start of the season with Kofi's suspension, to Curbelo's concussion, to Frazier's eye, to COVID, Illinois had a rough year with so many expectations on the teams back. The Fighting Illini bowed out in the round of 32 to the Houston Cougars but with national title aspirations to start the season, how will this season be viewed in the future? Listen into Brian and Deon's discussion on everything Illinois went through this season and the teams premature end of the season. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Today's episode is sponsored by HONEY, the best way to save money while shopping online. Go to http://JoinHoney.com/MARCHMADNESS -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    ILLINOIS to the SWEET 16??? Sean Harrington and Deon talk Big Ten and NCAA tourney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 54:54


    Illinois lost to Indiana in the Big Ten tournament in a surprise upset, but now its a whole new season. Former Illinois player, coach and ESPN broadcaster Sean Harrington talks with Deon to recap the Big Ten tournament and how far Illinois and other Big Ten teams go in the NCAA. Should Illinois worry about Chattanooga? -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    Can ILLINOIS RUN the TABLE?? NBA legend Eddie Johnson joins Deon to talk Illinois hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 77:53


    Before Deon was the highest scorer at Illinois, Eddie Johnson held that record. Johnson an NBA legend, former sixth man of the year, talks about his career and what he took away from Illinois. Plus his thoughts on the Juwan Howard situation. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    OHIO STATE V. ILLINOIS! WHO TAKES IT? Listen before tip as Deon talks with former Illini Brian Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 60:11


    Tonight's a big night game for the Buckeyes and Fighting Illini as both are fighting for the top of Big Ten. Listen into today's episode of Champaign on Ice as host and birthday boy Deon Thomas is joined with former Illini great and NBA player Brian Cook talk about Cook's career from high school, to college, to the NBA and some predictions for tonight! -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    ILLINOIS on UPSET ALERT?? Doug Buchshon joins Deon to talk Illinois basketball before Rutgers tip

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 44:52


    After a big loss to Purdue and then a bounce back against Northwestern, is Illinois in trouble against Rutgers tonight. Tune into Doug Buchson of Rivals.com and Deon Thomas talk about the team so far throughout the season and their thoughts heading into tonights tip against the Scarlet Knights. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.

    Did PURDUE EXPOSE ILLINOIS?? Quinn Richardson joins Deon to talk about past and present Illini hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 64:12


    It was a battle of the top Big Ten teams last night in Purdue and Illinois, with Purdue coming out on top. Listen into a talk with former Illini great and now VP of Bank of America Quinn Richardson talk about his time at Illinois, being a vice president of a major bank and the current fighting Illini team. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    Bryce Weiler tells his STORY with Deon on Champaign on Ice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 34:04


    Bryce Weiler has had an incredible story. Four months after birth, he had an experience that led to him becoming blind. However, Bryce has wanted to be more than his diagnosis and has overcome all obstacles, worked two times harder and made a career out of being a sports broadcaster. Listen into his story with Deon and how Deon's partner, Brian Barnheart, was Bryce's inspiration into broadcasting. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

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    MEYERS LEONARD JOINS CHAMPAIGN ON ICE! Listen into the Illinois legends talk about Illini hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 89:40


    Another Illinois basketball great joins Champaign on Ice. This time around it is Meyers Leonard who had a successful career playing high school basketball in Robinson, then at Illinois and having an accomplished NBA career. He talks with Deon now with his life outside of basketball and how he has handled the situation that caused the end of his career as of now. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    GAME OF THE YEAR?? Loren Tate joins Deon to talk about the history of Illinois hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 71:33


    Purdue vs Illinois a few days ago was a thriller - coming down to double OT with Purdue coming away victorious. Long time Illinois journalist Loren Tate joins Deon to talk about how good this current Illinois basketball team is plus some insight on a lot of history of Illinois hoops and comparing some of the all time great Fighting Illini teams. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    COVID IMPACT on the NBA! Malcolm Hill talks about time at Illinois, overseas and call up to then NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 58:51


    Malcolm Hill is the third all-time leading scorer at Illinois. He got tons of recognition across the state prior to his recruitment, got all the accolades, but did not make it to the NBA right away. Hill spent some time overseas till going to the G-league and getting a 10 day contract for the Atlanta Hawks this season. Listen in to hear his whole story about his time at Illinois, career in tons of countries across the world and getting the experience in the NBA. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    Is ILLINOIS a SLEEPER in the BIG TEN??? Sergio McClain talks about his career and the current team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 66:17


    Sergio McClain has had a huge impact on basketball in Illinois, but seems to not be talked about like the top guys in Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker. McClain talks about his time at Peoria Manual High School, playing under Bill Self at Illinois, and how good the current Illinois team is. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    ILLINOIS STILL NOT TOP 25??? Deon and Tyler Repking talk about Illinois hoops and prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 70:34


    Prior to the COVID-19 cancelation against Florida A&M, Illinois had really started to look like one of the top teams in the Big-10. Tyler Repking, founder of his own "Repking Media", joins Deon to talk about the current team and the recruits Illinois has started to bring into the program in Ty Rodgers, Jayden Epps and Sincere Harris, as well as other prospects in the Illinois area. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    COVID DERAILING COLLEGE HOOPS??? Derek Piper and Deon talk what's to come in college basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 56:30


    A lot has been going on with COVID and college basketball. Although Illinois hasn't been directly affected yet, Derek Piper from 247 sports joins Deon to talk about the impacts of COVID, the current Illinois team and expectations for the rest of the season. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    IS ILLINOIS FINAL FOUR BOUND JUST LIKE '89??? Ervin Small comes on to talk Illinois hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 71:28


    Ervin Small was the one who got Deon Thomas to being who became to be at Illinois. Small was Deon's mentor, and the two go back and rehash their history at Simeon, Illinois and current Illinois men's basketball -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    WHO'S THE BEST TEAM IN THE BIG TEN??? Deon and Jon discuss Illinois basketball with a Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 74:25


    Deon and his producer, Jon Surratt talk all things Illinois basketball on this episode of Champaign on Ice. They talk about the blowout victory against Rutgers, upcoming game today against Iowa, plus a Q&A from fans who submitted questions on Twitter -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    IS ILLINOIS STILL A BIG TEN CONTENDER? Kendric Price from Illini Guys joins Deon to talk the team

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 51:24


    Illinois is 5-2 so far to begin the season, but with players like Andre Curbelo sidelined as of right now, did they seem to figure things out over their three game winning streak? Kendric Prince from the Illini Guys joins Deon to talk about what's going right and what's going wrong so far this season. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    How GOOD is ILLINOIS REALLY??? Trent Meachem joins Deon to break down Illinois basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 54:22


    Big Ten Network analysts Trent Meachem, former Illinois men's basketball player, joins Deon Thomas to talk all things related to Illinois currently, as well as Trent's past career at Illinois and new path working in the media. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    CHAMPAIGN ON ICE: Tal Brody joins the show to talk some REAL hoops history

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 51:48


    Illinois basketball, world history, Wilt Chamberlain. Illinois and worldwide legend Tal Brody joins Deon to talk Brody's college and career legacy. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    BRAD UNDERWOOD EXCLUSIVE: Is Illinois still the BEST TEAM IN THE BIG TEN with all those injuries?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 43:36


    Injuries, suspensions, protocols. The start of Illinois' season has not been the smoothest, but Coach Underwood is here to talk about it with the Man In The Middle. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35... Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    CHAMPAIGN ON ICE: Deon Thomas and Jeremy Werner breakdown the Fighting Illini going into the season plus the Kofi Cockburn news

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 48:41


    CHAMPAIGN ON ICE: Jeremy Werner and Deon Thomas give a preview of Illinois basketball and the Kofi Cockburn news and suspension. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com

    Previewing the Illini season with Scott Richey of the News-Gazette!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 36:37


    Illinois legend Deon Thomas is joined by Illini beat writer Scott Richey to preview the upcoming season the Illinois men's basketball team. THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas Twitter Instagram Youtube TheFieldof68.com

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    Deon Thomas talks with Illinois play-by-play man Brian Barnhart about the upcoming season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 44:38


    Illinois legend Deon Thomas is joined by Illini play-by-play Brian Barnhart to preview the upcoming season the Illinois men's basketball team. -- THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS: BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to Champaign on Ice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRwN35vRyAN7USQHavD94 Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champaign-on-ice-illinois-basketball-with-deon-thomas/id1540208209 -- FOLLOW: Host Deon Thomas: https://twitter.com/deonthomas25 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: https://youtube.com/ TheFieldOf68 https://thefieldof68.com -- Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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    Illinois Forward Coleman Hawkins Talks Joining the Illini, His Freshman Season and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 31:09


    Illinois legend Deon Thomas is joined by rising sophomore forward Coleman Hawkins. The guys discuss Hawkins's freshman season with Illinois and his path to Champaign. Plus, the lessons he learned as a young guy on a veteran and star led squad. Also, what is his potential with the Fighting Illini? Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Mike LaTulip on The Basketball Tournament and His Time With Illinois

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 51:05


    Illinois legend Deon Thomas is joined by former Illini guard and the Coach/GM of House of Paign Mike LaTulip. The guys discuss his strategy for The Basketball Tournament and how he goes about constructing the roster. Plus, they discuss all things Illini hoops. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Omar Payne Talks Transferring to Illinois, What He Brings to the Illini and Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 30:38


    Florida transfer Omar Payne joins Illinois legend Deon Thomas to talk about making the move to the Illini. They discuss his game, the physicality of the Big Ten and what it will be like playing with Andre Curbelo. Plus, we get to know Omar off the court and his love for video games. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Trent Meacham on Why This Year's Illinois Team Was a Success and Being the Local Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 66:46


    Former Illini guard Trent Meacham joins the program's all-time leading scorer Deon Thomas to talk about how he ended up at Illinois and what it was like being a local product on the Illini. Plus, the guys get into their respective overseas careers and deliver the postseason recap on the Illini. They explain why even though this season was cut shorter than expected, it should still be viewed as a success and the future is bright in Champaign. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Stephen Bardo and Sean Harrington Preview the NCAA Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 54:43


    Illinois legends Deon Thomas, Stephen Bardo and Sean Harrington get together to preview this year's NCAA Tournament! The guys get into Illinois and their path to a national championship. Plus, they dive into the other regions and give you the picks you need to have a winning bracket. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Tony Wysinger Talks His Illini Career, Peoria Hoops and This Year's Illinois Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 53:18


    Illinois legend Deon Thomas is joined by former Illini star Tony Wysinger to discuss his Illini career and getting mistaken for a walk-on. Plus, the guys get into the legacy of Peoria basketball and how it pertains to current Illini guard Adam Miller. And they also talk about the potential for this year's Illinois team. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Dee Brown Talks Final Four Run, the Arizona Comeback and Can This Year's Illini Replicate the '05 Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 66:21


    The Illini's all-time leading scorer Deon Thomas is joined by fellow Illinois legend Dee Brown to talk about the 2005 Final Four Run, including a complete behind the scenes of the Arizona comeback. What was going on in the huddles and locker room during one of the greatest comebacks ever in tournament history? Plus, Dee reflects on his pro career and discusses the chances of this year's Illini team replicating the success of his 2005 Illinois squad. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Introducing: 68 Shining Moments, a new series from the Field of 68 Media Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 1:19


    We at the Field of 68 media network are thrilled to announce the launch of a new series called 68 Shining Moments. We’ve spent the last four months amassing interviews with the people that lived the greatest, the most memorable moments in the history of the NCAA tournament. We went straight to the horse’s mouth to find out when T.J. Sorrentine realized that he had hit that shot from the parking lot, and if Ali Farohkmanesh was really serious with that shot. We talked to Kyle Guy and Ty Jerome from Virginia. We sat with Danny Manning, and Kris Jenkins, and Ryan Arcidiacono, and Keith Smart, and Dunk City. If there was a memorable moment in the NCAA tournament, chances are, we talked to them. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goins-in-detail-a-michigan-state-podcast/id1536601676 STREAMING LINKS: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOP74GK-ZAmkBz_5n2k65XgiB-OmOamKb Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/thefieldof68 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thefieldof68 Daily Motion: https://www.dailymotion.com/fieldof68

    Tracy Abrams Talks Playing in His Home State, His Illini Career and Transitioning to Life After Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 51:59


    Former Illini star guard Tracy Abrams joins Illinois legend Deon Thomas to discuss staying home in Illinois and playing for the Fighting Illini and the battles he faced throughout his college career, including injuries. Plus, the guys get into life after basketball for Tracy and how he is trying to make a positive impact on the city's youth with Chicago Positive Impact in his post-basketball career. Also, Tracy gives his thoughts on this year's Illini team. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Marcus Liberty Talks His Storied High School Career, Untold Stories From The Flyin' Illini and Life in the NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 61:43


    Illinois legend Deon Thomas is joined by Flyin' Illini star Marcus Liberty to talk about his high school career in Chicago and picking King over Simeon. They also get into how Marcus ended up at Illinois after nearly picking Syracuse and some of the untold stories of his time with the Illini program. Plus, what was life like in the NBA for Marcus and how his agent advised him against signing a longterm deal. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Chris Gandy Talks His Illinois Career, Stories From Playing in the Pros and Life After Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 61:05


    Illinois legend Deon Thomas is joined by former Illini standout and his roommate Chris Gandy to talk about picking Illinois, Deon adopting him as a little brother and the lessons he learned from playing in college. They also get into Chris's pro careers in the NBA and overseas as well as when he knew that life after basketball was going to be important. Plus, Chris gives his impressions of this year's Illini squad. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Andre Curbelo Talks His Journey From Puerto Rico, This Year's Team and Embracing Big Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 50:25


    Illinois legend Deon Thomas is joined by current Illini point guard Andre Curbelo to talk about his journey from Puerto Rico to picking Illinois and how the fanbase embraced him. Plus, the guys get into the prospects for this year's team and taking on the challenge of guarding star veterans in practice every single day. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Bruce Douglas Talks His Playing Days at Illinois, Importance of Roles and This Year's Illini Squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 49:19


    Illinois legend Deon Thomas is joined by Illini star and the program's all-time assist and steals leader Bruce Douglas. They talk about Douglas's early days in high school, how he came to pick Illinois and his success with the Illini. Plus, Douglas dives into the importance of fulfilling your role on a team and what he sees in this year's Illini squad. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Kenny Battle Talks Transferring to Illinois, the Flyin' Illini Experience, Lou Henson and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 69:25


    Illinois legend Deon Thomas is joined by Illini star and captain of the Flyin' Illini Kenny Battle. The guys discuss Battle leaving Northern Illinois to join the Illini, the intense practices and playing for Lou Henson. Plus, they dive into his life after Illinois in the NBA and his community outreach programs that he is currently involved in. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    DJ Richardson talks Choosing Illinois, Overseas Career and This Year's Illini Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 47:45


    The all-time leading scorer in Illinois basketball history is joined by former Illini star DJ Richardson to talk about how he ended up at Illinois, his overseas career and beginning a music career. Plus, they also dive into the current Illini squad on today's episode of Champaign On Ice. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Cory Bradford joins The Man In The Middle for today's show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 57:18


    The all-time leading scorer in Illinois basketball history is joined by the fifth-leading scorer in Illinois basketball history, so this podcast has all the points. Cory Bradford has a terrific story to tell, and he shares it with Deon Thomas on today's episode of Champaign On Ice. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Rapid Reaction: Breaking down Ayo Dosunmu's 30-burger and Illinois' win over Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 24:04


    Rob Dauster joined your man in the middle, Deon Thomas, to break down what was a terrific Illinois win over Indiana on Saturday. The Illini trailed for most of the game before Ayo Dosunmu decided to put an end to it in the second half. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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