Podcast appearances and mentions of Brad Underwood

Welcome to the I on the Illini from IlliniGuys.com, your home for in-depth coverage of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sports! In this episode, Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy break down the latest in Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball, including: Bret Bielema's confidence, Big Ten positioning, and roster-building strategy Illinois football's defensive changes, NIL challenges, and recruiting momentum Kayton Hauser, Luke Altmyer, and expectations for the upcoming Illini football season The impact of the Busey Bank partnership and the future of college athletics Brad Underwood's loaded Illinois basketball roster and why expectations are rising Illini basketball recruiting updates, including Quentin Coleman and Ethan Brown Big Ten, SEC, NIL, transfer portal, and super conference discussion If you love Illini football, Illini basketball, Big Ten sports, and honest analysis from people who follow the program closely, this is the show for you. Subscribe to IlliniGuys at your favorite podcast distributor for more Illinois Fighting Illini coverage, recruiting updates, interviews, analysis, and game breakdowns. Visit IlliniGuys.com for premium Illini coverage, message boards, and insider discussion. Like this podcast, comment your thoughts, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of I on the Illini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's Summer Shootaround, Matt Norlander and Cover 3's Tom Fornelli talk Illinois after Brad Underwood's team broke through to the Final Four. How do the Illini replace Keaton Wagler? How good can this team be for an encore? Do they have a case to be the preseason No. 1 team? All that and more!(0:00) Intro (1:00) Tom Fornelli of Cover 3 fame joins the show to talk Illinois hoops!(6:30) The 2026 Final Four run + the Illinois fan experience(12:15) Roster Breakdown: big backcourt shoes to fill, lots of size coming back & more(14:00) Do Illinois teams usually deliver on this type of expectation?(16:00) Replacing Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell + all the size coming back(24:00) Is Brad Underwood already the second best coach in program history?(28:00) Non-conference schedule and predictions(32:30) Bears corner!Auction Links (Bookmark these! Auctions will go live in August)1 - https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr12 - https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTP3 - https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Hour 1 featured a loaded conversation with Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer, who joined the show to discuss one of Illinois basketball's biggest recruiting targets, five-star prospect NaVorro Bowman Jr. Tausk explained what makes Bowman one of the nation's elite recruits, where Illinois stands in his recruitment, and how he could fit into Brad Underwood's system if he commits. The discussion also expanded into the Illini's roster construction for both the 2026 and 2027 seasons, highlighting returning talent, incoming recruits, transfer possibilities, and why Illinois appears well-positioned to remain among the nation's top contenders. The optimism surrounding the program comes as national analysts continue to project Illinois as one of college basketball's top teams entering the 2026-27 season. Later in the hour, the NBA world was shaken by LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, reportedly agreeing to a two-year deal for what is expected to be the final chapter of his legendary career. Chris Hightower joined the show to evaluate how LeBron transforms Philadelphia's championship outlook, what the fit looks like alongside the Sixers' current core, and whether this move gives the franchise its best opportunity to capture an NBA title. The crew also discussed how the signing reshapes the balance of power in the Eastern Conference and what expectations should be for LeBron's final NBA run.

Illinois basketball great and Illini Radio Network analyst Deon Thomas joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss all things Illini basketball. Thomas discusses his vantage point of the Illini's Final Four run and Brad Underwood's success at Illinois. Thomas then breaks down the Illini's strong frontcourt of David Mirkovic, Tomislav Ivisic and Zvonimir Ivisic before discusses expectations for the 2026-27 Illini and what it will take for the team to reach its ceiling.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

Carson Gourdie of FOX Illinois joins The Drive to discuss Illinois basketball's preseason ranking, national championship expectations, Michigan's place atop the Big Ten, and we reveal the winners of our 2026 MLB All-Star Tuesday Draft. Hour 2 of The Drive features FOX Illinois sports anchor Carson Gourdie breaking down the early outlook for Illinois basketball entering the 2026-27 season. With the Illini coming off a Final Four appearance and returning one of the nation's most talented rosters, expectations are soaring. Carson discusses where Illinois belongs in the preseason rankings, the biggest questions facing Brad Underwood's team, and why Michigan remains one of the Illini's biggest challengers in the Big Ten despite offseason changes. National projections continue to place Illinois among the country's elite heading into the season. The hour wraps up with another edition of Tuesday Draft, as we reveal and debate our selections for the best players from the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Which roster came out on top, who had the biggest steal of the draft, and which All-Stars are poised for huge second halves? Tune in for plenty of baseball talk and friendly competition.

Illinois basketball's marquee non-conference matchup with UCONN is locked in for December 4th at the United Center in Chicago. We break down what the high-profile showdown means for Brad Underwood's team, how it strengthens Illinois' schedule, and why it could be one of the most anticipated games of the season. Plus, we preview the Cardinals vs. Brewers matchup, recap the Cubs' loss to the Orioles, and Kurtis Allen gets back in the studio to cover the latest Illini Headlines.

Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer joins the show to break down the latest from Illinois basketball summer workouts, what the newly announced Illinois vs. UConn matchup on December 4th at the United Center means for the Illini, and which freshmen are already generating buzz heading into the season. We dive into where Brad Underwood's roster stands this summer, what early takeaways matter most from offseason practices, and which young players could make an impact sooner than expected. Plus, the crew wraps up the hour with another edition of “Draft Day,” this time building the ultimate list of summer blockbusters. Be sure to vote for who you think won! Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Illinois basketball continues to generate recruiting buzz as the Illini host a highly touted 5-star prospect for an unofficial visit. Kurtis and Evan break down what the visit could mean for Brad Underwood's program and recap the latest headlines surrounding Illinois athletics. Later, Chris Hightower returns to the studio for another entertaining showdown, challenging Pierce the Intern in a spirited edition of "Name That Coach." Sports talk, recruiting updates, and plenty of laughs fill Hour 1 of The Drive.

The Fighting Illini continue to build one of the nation's toughest non-conference schedules as Illinois and Texas Tech officially move forward with a marquee home-and-home basketball series. The grumbles of Big Ten schools NOT playing Texas Tech, post-Brendan Sorsby, amounts to nothing. Illinois hosted the first matchup in Champaign, with a return trip to Lubbock set for the 2026-27 season, giving Brad Underwood another high-profile test against a perennial Big 12 contender. On the international stage, Team USA delivered an impressive World Cup performance, defeating Australia 2-0 in Group D action. The Americans improved their position in the group standings with a dominant defensive effort and continued momentum after their strong tournament-opening victory over Paraguay. The win sets up a crucial stretch run as the United States looks to advance to the knockout stage. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals endured one of their roughest losses of the season, falling 14-6 to the Kansas City Royals. Matthew Liberatore struggled early, allowing the Royals to erupt for a six-run second inning. Kansas City finished with 17 hits and three home runs, while Bobby Witt Jr. homered before leaving with knee discomfort. Salvador Perez added a historic blast at Kauffman Stadium, and despite collecting 13 hits of their own, the Cardinals stranded 15 runners in the lopsided defeat.  

Illinois basketball's non-conference schedule continued to take shape as the Fighting Illini added matchups against in-state foe Eastern Illinois and Ivy League contender Penn. The games provide Brad Underwood's squad with opportunities to build its résumé while giving fans a closer look at another highly anticipated Illinois roster. In Major League Baseball, trade deadline speculation heats up as the Cardinals weigh whether starting pitcher Dustin May could become one of the most coveted arms on the market. After another dominant outing against San Diego, the question becomes whether St. Louis views May as a key piece of a playoff push or a valuable trade asset. Meanwhile, the Cubs face a similar dilemma with Seiya Suzuki. Despite Chicago's recent surge, Suzuki's bat could attract significant interest from contenders if the front office decides to capitalize on his value before the deadline. The hour wrapped up with a spirited Tuesday Draft as the crew selected The Best Smells of All Time, featuring favorites ranging from fresh-cut grass and movie theater popcorn to bacon, campfires, and the smell of rain after a summer storm. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini joins the show to discuss why former Illinois star Keaton Wagler potentially landing with the Chicago Bulls could be an ideal situation for both sides.  The conversation also turns to the latest Illinois football and basketball recruiting developments as Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood continue building momentum on the recruiting trail. From quarterback commitments to basketball targets, we discuss the names Illini fans need to know. Later, we take a trip down memory lane and draft our Top 10 Players of the Tim Beckman Era at Illinois. Despite the struggles of those teams, several standout players emerged and left lasting marks on the program. Plus, listeners get introduced to the newest member of The Drive team as we welcome intern Quinn Flavin to the show! Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer breaks down why the addition of Lincoln Williams was perfect timing for Brad Underwood and Illinois Basketball after the late recruiting cycle. Williams finished his high school career with 1,853 points and gives the Illini another talented in-state guard with scoring ability and defensive upside. Plus, Kyle reviews the impressive start by Illinois signee Quentin Coleman with Team USA at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup, where the freshman forward opened tournament play with an 11-point, 15-rebound double-double and showcased the athleticism that has Illini fans excited. Also, the guys discuss Tolono Unity quarterback Dane Eisenmenger committing to Illinois Football and what the local standout brings to Bret Bielema's quarterback room moving forward.

Alex Kyi from Armchair Illini joins the show to break down what Illinois is getting in newly-committed quarterback Sladen Shack, why the coaching staff made him a priority, and what stands out most about his game. We also discuss four-star basketball recruit Lincoln Williams, how his recruitment unfolded, and what his commitment means for Brad Underwood's future roster plans. Plus, it's Tuesday Draft Day as we build our lists of the Best Sports Video Games of All Time. From NCAA Football and Madden to NBA Jam, MVP Baseball, and more, which classics make the cut? And we wrap things up with another edition of World Cup Tweets, featuring the funniest posts from the international fans experiencing America for the first time. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the show to break down the latest developments in the Bears stadium saga and explains why he believes the franchise ultimately won't be relocating to Indiana despite recent headlines and speculation. What hurdles remain, and what could keep the Bears rooted in Illinois? The Illini continue to build for the future with the commitment of Kankakee star Lincoln Williams. The highly regarded prospect adds another talented in-state piece to Brad Underwood's recruiting efforts and gives Illinois fans plenty to be excited about moving forward. Plus, we discuss another impressive performance from Quentin Coleman while representing Team USA at the U18 level. The rising Illini standout continues to showcase his talent on the international stage, further fueling expectations for his future in Champaign. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

Isaac Ambrose joins the show to break down Bret Bielema's recent comments directed toward Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua and what they reveal about college football scheduling, playoff access, and the changing power structure of the sport. The conversation then shifts to Illinois basketball and a debate that continues to gain steam in Champaign: has Brad Underwood already become the greatest coach in Illini history? With multiple Big Ten titles, deep NCAA Tournament runs, and the program's sustained success, the case for Underwood is stronger than ever. How does he stack up against Illinois legends such as Lou Henson and Harry Combes? Plus, the NBA Finals opened with a surprise as the New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1, stealing home-court advantage behind a strong fourth-quarter performance and putting early pressure on the Western Conference champions.

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner for an exclusive 40-minute interview, in which he hits on the Illini's Final Four run, Keaton Wagler's epic season, an offseason focused on retention, the new additions to the 2026-27 roster and big-picture topics in college basketball.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORCheers Health: For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code ILLINI at CheersHealth.com. Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code ILLINI for 20% Off. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

Illini Headlines - Andrej Stojakovic is officially BACK with the Illini after withdrawing from the NBA Draft, giving Brad Underwood and Illinois another huge piece for a potential national title contender! Cubs vs Cardinals rivalry renewed with a big weekend series at Busch Stadium. Pierce the Intern will have live updates for us. MLB owners propose the league's first salary cap since the 1994-95 strike — which teams and players would be impacted the most? Plus, Evan Stone ranks the Illini football schedule from least exciting to most exciting. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Hour 1: Michael McGreevy, "Tarps Off" guys, and Josh SchertzHour 2: Jeremy Rutherford, Brad Underwood, and Doug's laughing fits Hour 3: Gabe DeArmond, Chris Naegel, and "Where Were Things"Hour 4: Jeff Suppan, Chaim Bloom, and EMOTD See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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It's a crossover episode with The Champaign Room's Isaac Ambrose! We chat about Andrej Stojakovic's looming NBA draft decision (3:54), Keaton Wagler's potential new team (9:49), men's basketball's non-conference clash with Duke (15:46), and the benefit of playing so many top-tier opponents (24:42). We also break down Brad Underwood's contract extension (27:19) and what it signals for the future of Illini hoops (31:53). We also discuss Illinois football's new-look roster (35:29), examine where the leadership will come from this season (41:40) as well as the chance for the program to stand out from the crowd in the B1G (45:56) and how this season's bye week could be well-timed (48:49). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys joins the show to break down the latest with Illinois basketball's offseason, the buzz around Andrej Stojaković, and Brad Underwood's new contract extension, plus updates on the Illinois football roster. We also recap the Chicago White Sox taking down the Chicago Cubs, while the St. Louis Cardinals pick up another win.        

Tristan Thomas from WCIA 3 joins the show to break down the latest on Brad Underwood's contract update and what it means for Illinois basketball moving forward. The guys also take the “Irritable Sports Fan Test” and see just how fired up fans really get during games. Plus, all of today's biggest Illini headlines and updates from around Champaign-Urbana. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

(00:00-17:11) Doug's journalistic chops won't permit it. Cards get another road win. Best road record in MLB. Andre Pallante, bend not break. MC Lyte. Brad Underwood going to join the show at 9. Doug's a little thin on exposure right now. The dancing girls are future nurses. Herb's well hung and Martin's a size queen. Size Queen is a compliment. The audience is divided on having Brad Underwood on.(17:19-36:45) Thanks for the geography lesson, Lisa. Are the stepdads cuter in Chicago or St. Louis? Audio of Oli Marmol talking about putting up four runs in the first. What are the odds McGreevy makes it to The Dotem? It's like when you ask the waitress for a massage. High on Dirty Dan The Garbage Man. Dodgers lookin' up at the Cardinals in the wild card standings.(36:55-54:16) Pusha T. Iconic piano. The word iconic is getting thrown around too loosely lately. Tim's iconic order. Hoosier bonding. Audio of Eli Drinkwitz giving an update on Ahmad Hardy's condition. According to reports Hardy asked his doctors if he could start playing "mid-season." Quarter inch from something much more serious.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-27:30) Don't say antebellum. The veal is the best in the city. Pocket chicken tenders. Gen Z's hyperbolization. Don't say dude to Doug. Chairman Steve knows the pizza culprits. Jackson and Steve are at loggerheads over when the theft happen. Chairman gets to the bottom of it. What a response from Wemby. Jackson's big misremember Wednesday. Everybody is a woke loser. Best of three for the Sabres and Canadiens.(27:38-45:59) The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired Craig Berube. Twitter reply guy. Dan Janson with an update from Glen Echo number 8. The Olympic torch still burns brightly. Be below the cup. Aim at the birdhouse. Which sport recycles coaches the most? Sybians in the driver seat.(46:09-1:13:14) Jackson likes to show off for the guests before they join us. People want Tim's pick for the PGA Championship. Joined by head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini, Brad Underwood. What's life like in mid May for the Final 4 coach? The whirlwind of a Final Four run. Talking the future of the program and how the timeline works for him following a season. Keaton Wagler preparing for the NBA Draft. Coach's thoughts on the expanded NCAA tournament field. His thoughts on scheduling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-15:18) And they're already not happy about the Brad Underwood interview. Would love to see an Illinois/SLU matchup. The 2004 Cardinals and the shell of themselves in the postseason. Audio from the To The Majors podcast and Chris Carpenter talking about begging to throw in the '04 World Series. Another clip of Carpenter talking about holding everyone in the rotation accountable during his time on the staff. Could Martin beat Carpenter in an arm wrestling match?(15:26-19:40) Doug and Iggy couldn't do their golf picks because of Iggy's internet situation.(19:50-29:51) The Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Illinois Basketball Head Coach, Brad Underwood, joins the show to talk all things Illini hoops following their Final Four run. We ask Coach Underwood to reflect on that run and some things that stood out to him. We also talk the future of the program and how the timeline works for him following a season. Coach then talks Keaton Wagler as he prepares for the NBA Draft. We also talk NCAA tournament expansion, transfer portal and recruiting, possible matchups with Mid-Majors like SLU, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doug's journalistic chops won't permit it. Cards get another road win. Best road record in MLB. Andre Pallante, bend not break. MC Lyte. Brad Underwood going to join the show at 9. Doug's a little thin on exposure right now. The dancing girls are future nurses. Herb's well hung and Martin's a size queen. Size Queen is a compliment. The audience is divided on having Brad Underwood on.Thanks for the geography lesson, Lisa. Are the stepdads cuter in Chicago or St. Louis? Audio of Oli Marmol talking about putting up four runs in the first. What are the odds McGreevy makes it to The Dotem? It's like when you ask the waitress for a massage. High on Dirty Dan The Garbage Man. Dodgers lookin' up at the Cardinals in the wild card standings.Pusha T. Iconic piano. The word iconic is getting thrown around too loosely lately. Tim's iconic order. Hoosier bonding. Audio of Eli Drinkwitz giving an update on Ahmad Hardy's condition. According to reports Hardy asked his doctors if he could start playing "mid-season." Quarter inch from something much more serious.Don't say antebellum. The veal is the best in the city. Pocket chicken tenders. Gen Z's hyperbolization. Don't say dude to Doug. Chairman Steve knows the pizza culprits. Jackson and Steve are at loggerheads over when the theft happen. Chairman gets to the bottom of it. What a response from Wemby. Jackson's big misremember Wednesday. Everybody is a woke loser. Best of three for the Sabres and Canadiens.The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired Craig Berube. Twitter reply guy. Dan Janson with an update from Glen Echo number 8. The Olympic torch still burns brightly. Be below the cup. Aim at the birdhouse. Which sport recycles coaches the most? Sybians in the driver seat.Jackson likes to show off for the guests before they join us. People want Tim's pick for the PGA Championship. Joined by head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini, Brad Underwood. What's life like in mid May for the Final 4 coach? The whirlwind of a Final Four run. Talking the future of the program and how the timeline works for him following a season. Keaton Wagler preparing for the NBA Draft. Coach's thoughts on the expanded NCAA tournament field. His thoughts on scheduling.And they're already not happy about the Brad Underwood interview. Would love to see an Illinois/SLU matchup. The 2004 Cardinals and the shell of themselves in the postseason. Audio from the To The Majors podcast and Chris Carpenter talking about begging to throw in the '04 World Series. Another clip of Carpenter talking about holding everyone in the rotation accountable during his time on the staff. Could Martin beat Carpenter in an arm wrestling match?Doug and Iggy couldn't do their golf picks because of Iggy's internet situation.The Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDHey, Jeff Suppan is back!! Have the days apart impacted us? Talk to Supp about the Chris Carpenter audio from earlier. Normal Carp vs. On The Mound Carp. Doug having troubled naming the 2004 rotation. The 04 guys watching each others' sessions. Supp's typical throwing regimen. Momentum in baseball. The momentum is strong on this show. Kevin Millar kept people in line. Trying to keep our filth away from Supp.Why does Jackson hate Jeff Suppan? Enya's Return To Innocence. Encyclopedias have gone by the wayside. Rory's blister issue. Bomber's Paradise at the PGA. ToeGate.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The University of Illinois and Duke University officially announced a marquee home-and-home basketball series, giving Illini fans a massive non-conference matchup to look forward to over the next two seasons. The guys break down what the series means nationally for Illinois and how it could impact the program's growing reputation under Brad Underwood. Plus, the latest from the NBA Draft Combine on Andrej Stojaković and his future as scouts continue to evaluate his stock heading into the draft process. Chris Kwiecinski from FOX 32 Chicago joins the show to react to the Chicago Bears schedule release and break down the biggest matchups, toughest stretches, and prime-time storylines for the 2026 season. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

Illinois basketball capitalizes on a Final Four appearance by retaining their core. David Mirkovic, Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic, Andrej Stojakovic, and Jake Davis announced their return during the weekend, setting up Brad Underwood's 2026-27 team with high aspirations.

Big news for Illinois as the Ivisic twins and Jake Davis are officially returning, giving Brad Underwood a strong core heading into next season. The announcement came last night at Underwood's “Kickin' Cancer” event. The trio join a returning David Mirkovic, but what will Andrej Stojakovic do? How could John Blackwell fit into the equation?  Meanwhile, Ty Rodgers has entered the transfer portal, adding an interesting wrinkle to the Illini's offseason outlook. We break it all down this hour. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!

Carson Gourdie joined the show to preview Brad Underwood's “Coaches vs. Cancer” event, highlighting its importance to the community and the continued support from the Illinois basketball program. Gourdie also shared the latest football recruiting nuggets, offering insight into prospects and the direction of the Illini's future roster. The hour also features additional discussion on David Mirkovic's return to Illinois and how his presence strengthens the team heading into the 2026 season.

What's the lede, Vaughn? Doug goes with the Blues and being 3 points out and still not likely to get into the ‘Yoffs. Stat padding. Robert Thomas and his future. Discussion about show notes that I'm now putting in the show notes (Meta AF). Gilman, so powerful. Talking Final Four as Illinois falls to UConn. Dan Hurley getting boo'ed. Chainsmokers. Tough shooting night for the Fighting Illini. Brad Underwood very emotional following the loss. Coaching moves. Michigan-Arizona was a bloodbath. Talking Redbirds. Lost a series, now 2-1 on the year. Rough lineup Friday. Dustin May, rough. Jordan Walker hitting though. What's going on in Memphis? Cardinals postgame sound tough to find sometimes. Chris Kerber joins the program to talk all things Blues as we head down the stretch. Talking Robert Thomas' hat trick last night and his future with the team. Talking about some of the recent close losses that really stung given the Blues place in the standings. Mike Francesa loves talking about who he see's at the horse races. And now it's on to Augusta. Masters on Thursday. Who do the fellas like for the tournament? Outkast. Michigan-UConn tonight. Jon Hamm on New Heights pod talking about his Chiefs fandom. Martin asks a Masters quiz questions. People are upset we are talking golf. Merle Haggard on what would have been his 89th birthday. Blues recap. Casino Kurt joins the program to ask us about his bet. Red hot call. Movies with ape co-stars. New Chairman Kurt beat. The new Michael Jackson biopic. Revisiting the Tiger Woods Story film from 1998. Jackson doesn't like music biopics. Elvis. EMOTD. Jason Kelce and his stock. What's the future of him and ESPN? Mt. Rushmore of podcasts. Podcast ranking questions.Return of the Mack. Jim Montgomery on Robert Thomas' hat trick. Breaking down the Blues and some of the close losses that are costing them a playoff spot. Shakira discussion. What happened with her and her soccer star husband? On the range at the Masters. Worst rules in sports discussions.A discussion on "man's men. " EMOTD winner revealed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the lede, Vaughn? Doug goes with the Blues and being 3 points out and still not likely to get into the ‘Yoffs. Stat padding. Robert Thomas and his future. Discussion about show notes that I'm now putting in the show notes (Meta AF). Gilman, so powerful. Talking Final Four as Illinois falls to UConn. Dan Hurley getting boo'ed. Chainsmokers. Tough shooting night for the Fighting Illini. Brad Underwood very emotional following the loss. Coaching moves. Michigan-Arizona was a bloodbath. Talking Redbirds. Lost a series, now 2-1 on the year. Rough lineup Friday. Dustin May, rough. Jordan Walker hitting though. What's going on in Memphis? Cardinals postgame sound tough to find sometimes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-25:30) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Final Four matchups with UConn and Michigan advancing to tonight’s national championship game. Jake also admits that he finds it odd that so many media members are complimenting Indianapolis on the job its done with the Final Four because we all knew Indianapolis is a great host city for big sporting events. (25:30-36:06) – With Michigan being the overwhelming favorite in tonight’s national championship game over UConn, Jake reminds people about previous matchups where it felt like the game was decided before it was even played. (36:06-45:55) – The first hour of Query & Company concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison giving their thoughts on tonight’s national championship game. (45:55-1:10:17) – Dave Revsine from the Big Ten Network joins Jake Query to preview tonight’s NCAA Tournament Championship Game between UConn and Michigan. Jake also asks Dave about the relationship he has with Brad Underwood after him showing his emotions following their loss to UConn on Saturday, and comments on UCLA winning the Women’s National Championship yesterday in dominating fashion over South Carolina. (1:10:17-1:28:30) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman joins Query & Company to discuss the piece he wrote yesterday about Indiana basketball fans being upset that the program missed out on Dusty May and Braylon Mullins in the last couple years. Zach states that Indiana fans should celebrate the success of football more right now over the historic struggles of the basketball program and comments on the likelihood of Indiana landing any of the former Indiana high school basketball players that are in the portal. (1:28:30-1:36:27) – Jake and producer Eddie conclude the second hour of the show by providing an update on their MLB Beer bet and providing some clarifications on location of the games this weekend for the NCAA. (1:36:27-2:02:15) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 makes a brief appearance on Query & Company to discuss the comments made by Eric Ebron and Shaq Leonard on a podcast last week and the statement from Andrew Luck about the situation. Ralph Reiff from Reiff Performance Executive Solutions joins Jake Query to address the potential limitations for Yaxel Lendeborg and Solo Ball in tonight’s national championship game. Plus, Jake asks him about the communication that will go on between the training and coaching staffs in postseason games. (2:02:15-2:14:36) – Former Michigan Wolverine Stu Douglass joins Query & Company to give the former player perspective on what it is like playing in the NCAA Tournament, breaks down tonight’s national championship game between his alma mater and UConn, highlights what it was like playing for John Beilein in the tournament, identifies who the hardest player to guard and player that talked the most trash during his time at Michigan, and his experience playing overseas. (2:14:36-2:20:39) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query from the Hyatt Place to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SEC Championship Game appears to be on life support. Alabama AD Greg Byrne and Georgia Bulldogs HC Kirby Smart, in separate interviews, both discussed ending the game. What do we believe is the future of the game and will we miss it? How many Auburn and Alabama players do you expect back next year? Auburn has long been known for their 1,000 yard receiver drought, Alabama has now started a much smaller version. The Final Four starts Saturday on TBS: Illinois Illini (-1.5) vs. UConn Huskies 5:09 CT & Michigan Wolverines (-1.5) vs. Arizona Wildcats 7:49 CT Chris Low joins the show! Brad Underwood gets asked to explain the difference in the type of pro ball that his international players have played vs. the G-League SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00-33:55) Awaiting response from Joe. Looking at next week for 'Navy Caps on the Road' on The Point and The Arch. Three hour QFTA yesterday. Live swiping. Take that, Gary Cohen. Response rate on the apps. Standing up for the shorts. Weeble Wobbles. Michigan/Arizona over under. Brad Underwood talking about his matchup with UConn. Big enough to eat hay and pull a wagon. Most overplayed song of the last year. How do Mizzou fans feel about Illinois in the Final 4? Load up the hate lines.(34:03-56:09) The song that's taking over the St. Louis area. Chairman is David Harbour and Jackson is Jason Bateman. The cheery outlook on Reddit. Borscht. What would Jackson give up for a Mizzou FInal Four. Craig Carton's not happy on WFAN. Buh bye Francisco Lindor. Frank The Tank from Barstool lost it when the Cards walked off the Mets on Wednesday. Todd Zeile taking some shrapnel. Live from Martin's hotel room in Queens. Sup, doubters?(56:19-1:03:52) Pozo starting makes us randy. See, we're just like Queens. Lil Astoria. Tell me again what a PAWG is.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Awaiting response from Joe. Looking at next week for 'Navy Caps on the Road' on The Point and The Arch. Three hour QFTA yesterday. Live swiping. Take that, Gary Cohen. Response rate on the apps. Standing up for the shorts. Weeble Wobbles. Michigan/Arizona over under. Brad Underwood talking about his matchup with UConn. Big enough to eat hay and pull a wagon. Most overplayed song of the last year. How do Mizzou fans feel about Illinois in the Final 4? Load up the hate lines.The song that's taking over the St. Louis area. Chairman is David Harbour and Jackson is Jason Bateman. The cheery outlook on Reddit. Borscht. What would Jackson give up for a Mizzou FInal Four. Craig Carton's not happy on WFAN. Buh bye Francisco Lindor. Frank The Tank from Barstool lost it when the Cards walked off the Mets on Wednesday. Todd Zeile taking some shrapnel. Live from Martin's hotel room in Queens. Sup, doubters?Pozo starting makes us randy. See, we're just like Queens. Lil Astoria. Tell me again what a PAWG is.Jackson released when Martin showed him a picture of Augusta. Blues broadcaster, Joey Vitale checking in with us from the West Coast and he's not interested. Joey likes grounding. Shoes are the enemy. It's a fish fry, not a fish bake, Doug. Flasher people. Joey declared the playoff push dead on the Kerbside Podcast. Should we expect the team to try and add some offensive punch? Whose names are in pencil and whose are in pen?Blow, Johnny, Blow. Dangly earrings. Still trying to define mogging. 1.5 car carports. Drops of the Week. Bill Black (The Hair Barber) sounds like he might be calling in. The Cardinal lineup is out and Tim's not happy about it. Kinda takes the air out of Pozo starting. Ok, Derek, whatever you say. Down on the farm. Pooh Sheisty.Tell me this isn't the jam. Mt. Rushmore of sports vessels. Jackson thinks the Lombardi Trophy should be bigger. Alabama AD talking about doing away with the SEC Championship game.Former Blues defenseman Chris Pronger joins us. Jackson isn't on a Papers level with Chris Pronger. Not impressed with Jackson's puck knowledge. Fireside chat with Pronger and Chris Kerber at Stifel. His new book. What are people willing to do to be great? Getting traded for Brendan Shanahan. Taking questions from the listeners. His interest in working in a front office. The pressure in Toronto. His thoughts on the Blues and their long term future. What has he enjoyed most in his post-playing days? Sugar Ray playing at this Stanley Cup party.Some Sugar Ray for you, Doug. Why doesn't Pronger have a statue at Enterprise Center? E-Mail of the DayJackson still hasn't announced where he will be watching the Final Four this weekend. Are there any public residences? Audio of Danny Hurley talking about making the Final Four.Free Sheisty. Tough video of the Tiger Woods arrest. Talking to the President. Hard to say when we'll see Tiger on the golf course again. The blue curtain statement from 16 years ago.Stanford Steve believes in the Illini. Preemptive copium from Illinois fans.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-2:25) Apparently The Poor Film Student is actually a film student. We don't know if he's poor. We just did a 47 minute segment so we gotta catch up a bit.(2:33-16:52) Blues Moneypuck odds are getting a little slim. Jim Montgomery talking about the loss in LA last night. A rail of addy. Artemis 2 having some toilet issues. Jackson disappearing a little today. Passover. Framemogging.(17:02-30:32) Chairman is a vibe curator. Progress getting made to get this played on The Arch. Gooey texting in. Audio of Brad Underwood talking about his team and their matchup with UConn in the Final Four. Audio of the Mets broadcast team taking some shots at downtown St. Louis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Illinois HC Brad Underwood joins the show yet again to talk about his team making the Final Four, and Michelle going to the game. Then, Former NFL Player Shaq Lawson stops by to discuss the latest with the Eagles, and much more. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illinois HC Brad Underwood joins the show yet again to talk about his team making the Final Four, and Michelle going to the game. Then, Former NFL Player Shaq Lawson stops by to discuss the latest with the Eagles, and much more. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness delivered with an all time loss and choke by Duke. We talk about the improbable Uconn comeback and Braylon Mullins big three. Where does Duke go from here and Big Cat takes accountability for being wrong about this Duke team being the best team in the country (00:00:00-00:37:36). We talk Final Four as Michigan and Arizona cruise to victory and Illinois holds off Iowa to give us a fantastic weekend in Indy (00:37:36-00:59:11). Who's back of the week including ABS, QB's winning jobs and more (00:59:11-01:17:10). Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood joins the show to talk about his teams first Final Four trip since 2005, when he knew this team was different, toughness and Pizza Hut parking lots, super soakers and more (01:17:10-01:50:18). We finish talking about Tiger Woods getting arrested after yet another car crash (01:50:18-02:04:28).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

ESPN's Andraya Carter and Rich break down the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament including UCLA's return to the Final Four with a comeback win over Duke, what UConn proved in earning their Final Four berth, why Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma is 100% right in criticizing the NCAA's tournament scheduling hours, previews Texas vs Michigan and South Carolina vs TCU, and pays off a bet by singing the Wolverines' fight song to UM alum Rich.   Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood and Rich discuss the Fighting Illini's trip to the Final Four to cap off his wild ride of a coaching career, his penchant for luring top European players to Champaign, what's in store for the Fighting Illini vs UConn in the Final Four, and more.    Rich reacts to the Browns rescinding their proposed rule change that would have allowed NFL teams to trade draft picks five years out, and to the possibility of Cleveland trading NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois clinching a spot in the Final Four and its matchup against UConn. LaTulip breaks down what this means for the program, Brad Underwood and the players. He then looks ahead to Saturday's semifinal between Illinois and UConn and why it is different than November's matchup in NYC. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Gameday Spirit: Get 15% off your next purchase with them online at gamedayspirit.com when you use the code "Illini15" at checkout. Omaha Steaks: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to shop their Spring Savings Event. And use promo code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. 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 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 71-59 Elite Eight win over Iowa to advance to the Final Four. The guys discuss how Brad Underwood led the program here, what it means for his legacy, why this team was the one to break through and some highlights from the game. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Gameday Spirit: Get 15% off your next purchase with them online at gamedayspirit.com when you use the code "Illini15" at checkout. Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Factor: Head to ⁠factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. 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 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  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 Royals played a terrific game and bailed out the organization's leadership team after two absolutely awful pre-determined roster roles before spring training even started.  The good news, I double we will see Charlie Sheen attempt to close another game in Royals blue.  Now it's opening day and the Royals are big faves against the Twins... Let's go!    Topeka native Gary Woodland could be the best sports story in the world this year after recovering from brain surgery, publicly dealing with PTSD and winning a tourney for the first time in almost 7 years.  This is a great American sports story.    The Final 4 is set and Illinois coach Brad Underwood and his star freshman from KC are living the dream.    A new report indicates Tiger Woods was told by Trump's Secret Service that he could not operate a motor vehicle with any of Trump's grandchildren in the car or he'd be arrested.  This was BEFORE his fourth crash since 2009.    The No Kings rallies are filled with liberal gaffes, Trump wants to control and rename the Strait of Hormuz and we have a tasty Final Final if you like candy bars.

Canty and Evan are putting seeds in Michelle's head that Brad Underwood could leave Illinois for Kansas if Bill Self steps down. She is not happy about it. Did Michael Kay call us out yesterday? Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk about Myles Garrett's contract and the difference between QB1 and QB2 in the draft. I'm Over It: Pat wants more respect for chocolate pudding! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty and Evan are putting seeds in Michelle's head that Brad Underwood could leave Illinois for Kansas if Bill Self steps down. She is not happy about it. Did Michael Kay call us out yesterday? Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk about Myles Garrett's contract and the difference between QB1 and QB2 in the draft. I'm Over It: Pat wants more respect for chocolate pudding! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Brad Underwood to the show to discuss Illinois' run to the Sweet 16 and their upcoming game against Houston. Nuno tell us he played Jesus Christ in his 4th grade play. Sterling K. Brown joins us in studio to discuss Paradise and his historic career. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Brad Underwood to the show to discuss Illinois' run to the Sweet 16 and their upcoming game against Houston. Nuno tell us he played Jesus Christ in his 4th grade play. Sterling K. Brown joins us in studio to discuss Paradise and his historic career. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices