Podcast appearances and mentions of Brad Underwood

(00:00-26:54) The penultimate show of 2025. The Braggin' Rights game was canceled last night according to Jackson. So lopsided it didn't even hurt that much. Coach Burkett gives us his take on the debacle last night. Terrible day for Missouri sports with Mizzou, the Blues, and the Chiefs moving out of Missouri. Don't say stadia.(27:02-59:08) Jim Montgomery talking about the two games in Florida. Justin Faulk on where the team is at. Can't get comfortable with losing. Chairman switched to shorts for Martin. Chairman's calves. Chairman trying to get Doug to go work out. The human thorax. Big backs. Navarre Beach. Mizzou won the cheerleading battle though. Audio of Dennis Gates talking about the historic loss last night. Brad Underwood talking about getting a group of europeans up for a non conference, neutral site game mid season. Doom & Gloom Doug.(59:18-1:14:08) Brody is here. Doug forgot we're not doing well. Doug's dunking on the guest. No doubt about those apples. Brody watches too much sports. Freak injuries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Illinois vs. Missouri in the 2025-26 college basketball season and share predictions for this highly anticipated non-conference matchup between Brad Underwood and Dennis Gates in St. Louis. YEARLY CO Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! #sec #collegebasketball #predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce joins me to recap men's basketball's performances against Ohio State (8:56) and Nebraska (12:12), examine Illinois' most concerning defensive stat (19:50), and discuss Illini fan overreactions (28:21). We scrutinize Brad Underwood's stubbornness (30:58) and more officiating nonsense (38:29) before previewing next week's matchup with Mizzou (50:09). We also revisit a Braggin' Rights win for women's hoops (55:11) and look ahead to their final games of 2025 (60:59). I end the show by reviewing the latest football roster moves ahead of the Music City bowl (66:33). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

J Leman is back in studio for a full hour on The Drive! The conversation starts with football and moves to basketball. We talk about the risk/reward of Luke Altmyer playing in the Music City Bowl. Plus, JC Davis and Gabe Jacas are sitting out of the game. The Tennessee Vols are currently sitting at 3 point favorites.  Plus, J gives his thoughts on Brad Underwood calling out David Mirkovic's poor practices ahead of the game against Nebraska. This caused the text lines to BLOW up! 

Another Balkan is coming to town! Croatian Forward Toni Bilic has committed to Illinois and is eligible to play. What does the 6'9" 20-year-old bring to Brad Underwood's team?  Also, reactions continue to pour in after the Illini's loss against Nebraska on Saturday. What's next for the Illini and what adjustments are in the immediate future? The Chicago Bears destroyed the Cleveland Browns yesterday at Soldier Field. Our intern Cooper O'Kelly was there and enjoyed wind-chills of up to -20!  Plus Philip Rivers almost wins, Bo Nix and the Broncos beat the Packers, we announce our next Tuesday Draft, and Kurtis heaves some Curveballs!

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#13 Illinois loses to #23 Nebraska on a snowy Saturday afternoon in Champaign. Jamarques Lawrence hit the tie-breaking buzzer beater with 0.2 seconds left, thwarting the Illini comeback bid. The main story? Brad Underwood's team looked lifeless, especially on defense where they gave up more than 1.3 points per possession. Strong offensive games from Kylan Boswell, Keaton Wagler, and Andrej Stojakovic weren't enough, as the Illinois frontcourt flat out stunk. Next up: Braggin' Rights vs. Missouri on December 22.

Illini football's Gabe Jacas has officially declared for the NFL Draft and will not play in the Music City Bowl. We look back on Gabe's career at Illinois and look at potential fits at the NFL level. Brad Underwood met with the media ahead of tomorrow's game against #23 Nebraska at State Farm Center. We have the full press conference this hour. The Sherrone Moore-Michigan story has another twist. We have the latest news and what's next for the Wolverines. And Kurtis throws them Curveballs!

#13 Illinois basketball kicks off their Big Ten season with an 88-80 road win at Ohio State. Mike Carpenter reacts during the second half as Brad Underwood's team, led on by a star performance from Keaton Wagler and productive games from David Mirkovic and Zvonimir Ivisic, withstood FORTY-EIGHT FOULS CALLED and a red-hot Bruce Thornton. The Illini improve to 8-2 with the win ahead of Saturday's matchup against #23 Nebraska at State Farm Center.

Brandt Dolce of The Champaign Room rejoins me to recap Illinois' men's basketball win over Tennessee in Nashville (3:42), discuss Brad Underwood's offensive template (23:02) and the challenging schedule ahead (34:21), and preview this week's Big Ten matchups versus Ohio State (41:11) and Nebraska (48:39). We also break women's basketball's dominant win against Indiana (61:09), the Illini's "magic number" (64:35), and preview their upcoming matchup with Mizzou (69:14). Finally, we look ahead to the Music City Bowl (74:25) and discuss this season's CFP controversy (88:28) and why nobody seems to want outcomes decided on the field (96:33). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Illinois revenue sports have invaded the city of Nashville! Mike Carpenter discusses #14 Illini basketball's huge 75-62 win over #13 Tennessee, in which Brad Underwood's team turned in their best performance of the year (at least in the second half) Tomislav Ivisic and Keaton Wagler led the way, while Big Z hit two crucial late 3's to help seal the win. Meanwhile, Bret Bielema's squad gets an invite to the Music City Bowl on December 30 to face (who else!) Tennessee.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Tennessee vs. Illinois in the 2025-26 college basketball season and share predictions for this highly anticipated non-conference matchup between Rick Barnes and Brad Underwood in Nashville. YEARLY CO Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brad Underwood met with the media before the Music City Madness game against Tennessee. We've got the full press conference for you.  Chris Kwiecinski from Fox32 Chicago joins the show with great insight ahead of Bears vs Packers. Rome Odunze is out, Christian Watson is in, and the Bears defense is getting healthy while the Packers have lost some key pieces. Who wins? Our friend Ravi Lulla covers The Big Ten for Hurrdat Sports. He joins the show to talk about Matt Campbell to Penn State, and the B1G TEN Championship game between Ohio State & Indiana.

The Illini men's basketball team competed, but ultimately fell to UConn at Madison Square Garden. What went right and what went wrong? Where will Brad Underwood & Co do ahead of their trip to Nashville before playing Tennessee? Da Bears are Da Number 1 team in da NFC! The Chicago Bears handled the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday in Philly. Ben Johnson's team has won 9 of their last 10 games and are in the driver's seat the rest of the way. Next up? The Packers in Green Bay.  A handful of texts start this conversation: Why are some Illini fans still unhappy with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood? 

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Illinois basketball struggled offensively in a 74-61 loss to UConn at Madison Square Garden. Mike Carpenter reacts during the second half as Kylan Boswell balled out, but the rest of the team struggled to score, especially from three-point range (6/29 as a team). With comments from viewers of the stream, a conversation was had about the state of the program under Brad Underwood, and what expectations are going forward. Next up: Tennessee in Nashville on Saturday, December 6. 

Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a special episode of "The Drive" exclusive to podcast subscribers. Brad Underwood and the Illini Men's Basketball team head to Madison Square Garden to take on the #5 ranked UConn Huskies. Tip-off is scheduled for Friday morning at 11:30am. We preview the game and give our predictions. Friday afternoon features the Chicago Bears against the Philadelphia Eagles. Is this the biggest test for Da Bears so far? Are the Eagles vulnerable or is this a "get right" game for Philly?  Bret Bielema leads the Illini football team into their final regular season game for Senior Night on Saturday. Snow, rain, and wind are in the forecast for the game. How will it impact Barry Lunney's offense? Will it help or hinder Aaron Henry's defense? We preview and give our score predictions. We hope you have a great holiday weekend and thanks for listening! - The Drive  

Illinois Men's basketball beat UT Rio Grande Valley 87-73 last night. Why did Brad Underwood call the performance "Doo Doo?"  Our guy The Great Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joins us to break down the game and preview Friday's match-up with UCONN at Madison Square Garden. Plus Kurtis has a check of the other Illini headlines and throws some serious Curveballs!

The Illini Men's basketball team took care of business on Saturday against Long Island University. Brad Underwood was candid in his post-game presser about the performances of Kylan Boswell and a returning Brandon Lee. Plus, Underwood's comments about what he expects out of Andrej Stojackovic and we preview tonight's game against UT Rio Grande Valley. Also, Da Bears did it again! Chicago now sits at 8-3 after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday. Are they really no longer "the same ol' Bears?" Kurtis announces our next Tuesday draft and throws CURVEBALLS right at Evan.

(00:00-19:24) Back engineering how we got onto the truck driving stuff. The South Dakota Paw. If it's black, fight back. Sharks are older than the rings of Saturn. Carbon dating, Doug. Former KSDK anchor doing some damage on Survivor. Is sucking out snake venom real? Dream talk. What role would you play in a bank robbery? What if it's gray?(19:33-36:40) Chairman has never seen Rocky or The Godfather. Over the top: Good or Bad. Rocky 4 Part 2. Blockbuster Video. Movie Boi throwbacks. Jackson reignited Chairman's love of the theatre experience.(36:50-52:49) Kenny Loggins. Is Dirty Dancing the best movie soundtrack ever? Audio of Brad Underwood talking about playing at the United Center and seeing all the navy and orange in the stands. More audio of Doug's favorite coach Dan Hurley after losing to Arizona saying it was "like a nightmare." We need villains in sports. Alabama coach Nate Oates talking about playing Illinois. Blues have the worst goal differential in the league. They got it bad and that ain't good. Bring back Gloria!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A messy second half performance finds the Illini on the wrong side of a 90-86 game against Alabama. Mike Carpenter reacts during the last twenty minutes of game time as the Crimson Tide hit a few too many timely shots, while Illinois struggles to find offensive consistency. Now 1-1 against ranked teams, Brad Underwood's squad has three more marquee non-conference games left: UConn at Madison Square Garden, Tennessee in Nashville, and Missouri in St. Louis.

Carson Gourdie from Fox Illinois & WICS joins us this hour to preview Illinois vs Alabama, give his insight, last-minute injury updates from Brad Underwood, and more. Plus, we talk Illini Football ahead of Saturday's showdown at Camp Randall. Who won our Denzel Movie Draft? It wasn't as close as some people thought! We give our final score predictions for tonight's Illinois vs Alabama game. Lets go!

Bret Bielema addressed the media and discussed OC Barry Lunney's potential as a head coaching candidate. We share your reactions. Brad Underwood also met with the media and gave an injury report update before tomorrow night's game against Alabama at the United Center. Who's in and who's out?  It was Field Trip Day at State Farm Center for Illini Women's Basketball and it was LOUD! How crazy did the kids get when the Illini scored "67?" It was over 110 decibels! And an interesting conversation takes off after a texter wants to know "Why don't the Illini practice at State Farm Center?"

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Coach Brad Underwood met with the media today ahead of Friday night's game against Colgate. Get the latest injury news and our reactions. We need some money! Evan gives us this week's Etched in Stone picks and is ready to go 5-0. But will he?  And what Evan's final predictions for this weekend's slate of Illinois football & basketball?

On this episode I recognize women's soccer's first NCAA Tournament berth since 2013 (2:47) before revisiting Illinois' thrilling victory over Texas Tech in Champaign (5:46), including a milestone win for Brad Underwood (9:05). I also spotlight standout performances from Tech's JT Toppin (13:38) and Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic (18:40) as well as the terrific starts for Kylan Boswell and Keaton Wagler (19:42) before looking ahead to Friday night's game versus Colgate (25:29) I wrap up by recapping the latest notes from Illinois football and previewing the Fighting Illini's matchup with Maryland (31:15). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bears pulled off another stunning win, this time at the expense of the New York Giants and Brian Daboll's job. Plus, how close are Ben Johnson & Caleb Williams to setting a few Chicago Bears records? Brad Underwood held his weekly presser ahead of tomorrow night's showdown with Texas Tech. Which players are in and out? How will the Illini handle the Red Raiders backcourt and Center JT Toppin? Kurtis throws dem Curveballs at poor Evan!

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Illini Basketball head coach Brad Underwood met with the media today before tomorrow night's game against Florida Gulf Coast. Coach Underwood gave the latest injury report, talked about defensive concerns, and who will be starting week to week.  Plus we check the other big Illini headlines for today and Kurtis throws a Curveball that hits himself!

In this episode I recap the season-opening win for Illini women's basketball (1:53) and discuss who can fill the leadership void in 2025 (8:06). I also break down men's basketball's blowout of Jackson State (10:39), review the Illini's perimeter prowess (16:20), and wonder if this year's roster is Brad Underwood's deepest team yet (18:05). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 4, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about Medicare Part D, Brad Underwood's visit to Decatur, and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature the real estate market, a holiday open house, and a breakfast for veterans. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wait is over! The Fighting Illini men's basketball team kicks off the season tonight against Jackson State. We'll hear from head coach Brad Underwood about who's in and who's out. Plus, details on how you can win tickets for an upcoming game. The Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals had one of the craziest games of the year yesterday & Da Bears won! What does this mean for Ben Johnson's team going forward? Will the Bears be buyers or sellers before tomorrow's trade deadline? And Kurtis throws some CURVEBALLS at you!

October 31, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the Brad Underwood event, autograph collecting, sports cards, and the love of books. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 29, 2025 - Kara Demirjian Huss of TCCI and DCC Marketing joined Byers & Co to talk about Brad Underwood coming to Decatur and her family's long standing support of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign athletics. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to discuss Illinois' 42-25 loss at Washington (4:03). We also offer our evaluations of where things stand with the program (12:57), what action can Bret Bielema take (20:46), and big picture thoughts entering the final month of the season (27:26). We also expand on Illinois' prolonged defensive struggles (32:11) and why it's particularly frustrating this season (40:51). We preview this weekend's #Illinutgers game (48:36) and give our score predictions (66:01). Finally, we look ahead to men's basketball (67:31), including Brandt's bold expectation for the Illini offense (80:08), players that need to pop (86:05), and Brad Underwood's latest signee (89:45). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Illinois vs Washington is the biggest game on the Big Ten slate this weekend. We check the latest injury report for you and discuss what the Illini need to do to win. Brad Underwood lands another one! Four-star recruit Lucas Morillo is coming to Champaign next season. We'll tell you what you need to know about the latest Illini. Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins the show to talk Big Ten football for this weekend and gives his predictions. And Kurtis throws you some serious CURVEBALLS!

Did the Bears exercise some demons against the Commanders last night? It was a stunning victory, followed by a fired up Ben Johnson.  Illini basketball is back! Who is the player Brad Underwood "wouldn't want to fight?" Kurtis runs through the early part of the schedule and why he thinks this team has an edge. Illini football is on a bye week, but the next home game is SOLD OUT! Find out how you can score tickets. Plus, are they still a 10 win team? And Kurtis gets spooky with today's Curveballs.

Norlander is back — and we're bringing a big B1G pod to start the week. It's 21 days until the season begins ... and so, will we see the Big Ten become the No. 1 league this season? With at least two strong title contender candidates in Michigan and Purdue, is this the year that the Big Ten can break the long title drought? GP and Norlander run down the five biggest storylines, make their 1-18 league predictions, give a forecast on the NCAAT teams and hand out their preseason awards in a fresh episode! 02:35 - Is this Matt Painter's best team? 06:51 - Trivia Time! 09:45 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 1 - Will Braden Smith live up to the hype this year? 13:30 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 2 - Brad Underwood's Baltic Gambit 20:00 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 4 - Which High End Transfer makes the biggest impact? 24:00 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 5 - No real coaching hot seat 31:53 - League Predictions 55:58 - How Many Big Ten Teams make the NCAA Tournament?

At Big Ten Media Day, University of Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood sat with Gary Parrish to discuss how his program has been able to remain consistent, the development of US players vs. international players, the culture of U of I and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:05 - Underwood on how he has been able to remain consistent 1:00 - Underwood on European players 2:15 - Underwood on development in US 3:15 - Underwood on changing the structure of youth basketball  4:34 - Underwood on Andrej Stojakovic's knee sprain 5:15 - Underwood on not having full team practice together 5:45 - Underwood on opposing player writing him a handwritten letter 9:00 - Underwood on being unplugged 10:13 - Underwood on culture at U of I 11:30 - Underwood on what success looks like for the Illini this season 12:50 - Underwood on rooting for other Big Ten schools in NCAA Tournament

Illini coach Brad Underwood met with the media today and had plenty of interesting nuggets. We talk with our guy Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer about his takeaways. Plus, the Cubs have a date with the Brewers in the NLDS. We preview the game and discuss the potential Game 1 pitching matchups. And have you ever been thrown out of a game? Turns out A LOT of people have and we share the numbers in today's "Kurtis' Curveballs!"

Illinois chief development officer Howard Milton joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the process of securing a $100 million gift from Larry Gies for the football program, the impact on the athletics program and the hope for Memorial Stadium upgrades. Kyle Tausk then joins Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's latest recruiting efforts, including 2026 official visitors Cameron Holmes and Sinan Huan and in-state prospects Jaxson Davis (2027) and Brady Pettigrew. The guys then discuss their questions entering the start of fall practices for Brad Underwood's team. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code ILLINI at https://hellotushy.com/ILLINI To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana athletics finds itself in a rare golden moment, prompting an unscripted celebration of everything going right in Bloomington. This edition of The Assembly Call brings together Coach Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, and Jerod Morris for a freewheeling conversation about the positive momentum across multiple sports and some exciting new developments in basketball.Going completely off-script without segments or a formal banner moment, we dive into what feels like the best time for Indiana athletics in decades. Soccer is ranked #1 nationally, football sits at 2-0 with genuine playoff aspirations, volleyball is thriving, and basketball is generating legitimate excitement under the new DeVries regime.Key Discussion Points Include:Hoosier the Bison's successful rollout - From the parachute entrance to Jeremy Gray's "outstanding" acting in promotional videos, the mascot has been a hit with fans young and oldCrimson Cast Live event recap - Ryan's experience on stage at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater discussing football with Mitchell Paige and Griffin GonzalezModern basketball philosophy - A deep dive into what "big vs. small ball" really means and how movement, not size, defines modern basketballRecruiting challenges and trust in DeVries - Whether Indiana's recent struggles have damaged the brand and why this coaching change feels differentCollege sports realignment concerns - Ohio State's potential push for unequal revenue sharing and what it means for programs like IndianaThe conversation's highlight comes with the announcement of Hoops on Kirkwood - replacing traditional Hoosier Hysteria with an outdoor event on Kirkwood Avenue from 8-10 PM on October 2nd. We're unanimously enthusiastic about this creative approach to connecting the basketball program with students and the community.Unscripted Tangents and PhilosophyThe show takes entertaining detours through topics ranging from favorite coaches to listen to (Shaka Smart, Matt Painter, and yes, even Brad Underwood), to speculation about future sports documentaries, to the importance of stepping away from social media when sports stop bringing joy.Throughout, there's an underlying theme of cautious optimism mixed with genuine excitement about the direction of Indiana athletics under Scott Dolson's leadership.Plus, as always, plenty of praise for the athletic department's creative thinking, excitement about connecting basketball to campus culture, and the recognition that this feels like the most positive moment for Indiana sports in anyone's recent memory. That's all in this unscripted edition of The Assembly Call.On the mics: Coach Brian Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, and Jerod MorrisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guy Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports calls in to talk B1G Ten Football. Ravi was one of the few analysts that had the Illini blowing out Duke last week. How does he feel things will go Saturday at Gies Memorial Stadium? Plus, we take a look at other games in the conference. Also, Jared White from the Prairieland Counsil BSA is in-studio with details on Brad Underwood being recognized with the "Distinguished Citizen Award." Brad will be honored on Monday night at State Farm Center and you can be a part of it.

247Sports national basketball director Eric Bossi joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball recruiting. Bossi discusses the Illini's two 2026 commits, Ethan Brown and Landon Davis, as well as several other 2026 targets, including Quentin Coleman, Alex Constanza, Cameron Holmes and Jasiah Jervis. Bossi then hits on 247Sports' process of building international rankings and transfer portal rankings and what he thinks of Brad Underwood's program. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Labor Day Sale. And use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nationals selected Tre Johnson No. 6 overall, then traded down to get Will Riley No. 21 overall in the first round of the NBA Draft, and finished with a selection of Jamir Watkins at No. 43. Listen as our hosts discuss the picks, hear from Monumental's Chris Miller and Chase Hughes about the haul, and get the skinny on Riley from his college coach, Brad Underwood, and Johnson from Wizards GM Will Dawkins!

The Nationals selected Tre Johnson No. 6 overall, then traded down to get Will Riley No. 21 overall in the first round of the NBA Draft, and finished with a selection of Jamir Watkins at No. 43. Listen as our hosts discuss the picks, hear from Monumental's Chris Miller and Chase Hughes about the haul, and get the skinny on Riley from his college coach, Brad Underwood, and Johnson from Wizards GM Will Dawkins!

The Nationals selected Tre Johnson No. 6 overall, then traded down to get Will Riley No. 21 overall in the first round of the NBA Draft, and finished with a selection of Jamir Watkins at No. 43. Listen as our hosts discuss the picks, hear from Monumental's Chris Miller and Chase Hughes about the haul, and get the skinny on Riley from his college coach, Brad Underwood, and Johnson from Wizards GM Will Dawkins!

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the latest with Illinois basketball, including a second NBA Draft green room invite for the Illini and the impact of Ty Rodgers' knee injury on the team. The guys then dive into other takeaways from Illinois coach Brad Underwood's summer update, including the status of David Mirkovic and Mihailo Petrovic, Camryn Crocker taking over as defensive coordinator, some more potential schedule additions and more. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just $1: https://tinyurl.com/ymnzkebb  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Tate Frazier talks about what he is hearing regarding NBA draft rumors and combine week (1:39), before talking with former Creighton and Utah State guard Steven Ashworth about playing in the new Big East, watching the college basketball landscape shift over the past five years, pitching his own NIL deals, his relationship with Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton's 2025 tournament run, experiencing the NBA draft process, and more (15:30). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including some great news from Dick Vitale, Brad Underwood's contract extension, and Will Wade grabbing headlines in Raleigh (37:25). Host: Tate FrazierGuest: Steven AshworthProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices