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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley going back-to-back in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Piper discusses his experience in Brooklyn, what he thinks of the fit for Jakucionis in Miami and Riley in Washington, what this means for Illini basketball and who could be the next Illini draft picks. 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

Matt Pauley continues to dive into a rough two day stretch for the Cardinals as they split their series with the Cubs, he's joined by Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa and Apple TV+ MLS analyst Warren Barton talks about CITY's chances in Houston. A jam-packed interview-only 2nd hour as Matt is joined by Apple TV broadcaster Wayne Randazzo to preview Cardinals-Guardians, the Blues remix & future with Barrett Jackman, a little racing with NASCAR driver Kyle Larson & some CFB talk with a hometown kid--the Illini's Brandon Henderson.

A jam-packed interview-only 2nd hour as Matt is joined by Apple TV broadcaster Wayne Randazzo to preview Cardinals-Guardians, the Blues remix & future with Barrett Jackman, a little racing with NASCAR driver Kyle Larson & some CFB talk with a hometown kid--the Illini's Brandon Henderson.

Matt talks some Illini football with Metro East native Brandon Henderson

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley going back-to-back in the 2025 NBA Draft and then discuss some news items and their top takeaways from Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman's annual media roundtable, including a change to the Mizzou football series and the impact of the House settlement on Illinois and college athletics. 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

Dave Biddle of Bucknuts updates Ohio State.Chuck and Heath discuss surprising info on how teams that have been top 25 in transfer and HS recruiting the last three years have done on the field. Bill Bender of Sporting News looks at the national scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a huge day for Illini Nation! The NBA Draft is tonight and KJ & Will are expected to go in the First Round. Derek Piper is LIVE from Brooklyn, with the latest. Plus, our good friend Kyle Tausk joins the show to talk Cardinals vs Cubs. The Redbirds have a 2-0 lead in this week's series. 

Pipes is in Brooklyn covering tonight's NBA Draft. He's got the details on everything happening and expectations for where KJ & Will Riley could be drafted.  Speaking of which, the Illini Men's Basketball team did an incredible tribute to both players. We'll have that for you as well. It's a big day for the Illini and The Drive!

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pipes quizzes Lon and Kurtis on the toughest places to play in the B1G TEN. How will things play out after Illinois plays Ohio State? Plus, where are the best bars for live music in Illini Country?

The Illini have announced the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Take a trip down memory lane with us and find out who's going in this year. Also, things get a little HEATED when we discuss this week's Cardinals vs Cubs series. Guess who got fired up? 

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the NBA Champs! And they have two First Round Picks in the NBA Draft. Could Kasparas Jakucionis or Will Riley be headed to OKC?  Ryen Rusillo LOVES KC and Will. Where does he think they'll land? Find out in Hour 1! Plus, who didn't get invited to Lon's big party on Friday?

Our friend Matt Silich joins the show to chat about the Illini, KC, Will, the NBA finals, and more! Plus, our predictions for the Cubs vs Cardinals 4 game series.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Sun-Times reporter Joe Cowley joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the Bulls giving contract extensions to executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley; Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini's outlook entering the 2025 season; Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss manager Craig Counsell's steady hand, the trade market and more; and veteran sports journalist Christine Brennan joined Mully & Haugh to discuss how Fever star Caitlin Clark is mistreated by other WNBA players.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Sun-Times reporter Joe Cowley joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the Bulls giving contract extensions to executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley; Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini's outlook entering the 2025 season; Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss manager Craig Counsell's steady hand, the trade market and more; and veteran sports journalist Christine Brennan joined Mully & Haugh to discuss how Fever star Caitlin Clark is mistreated by other WNBA players.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Sun-Times reporter Joe Cowley joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the Bulls giving contract extensions to executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley; Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini's outlook entering the 2025 season; Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss manager Craig Counsell's steady hand, the trade market and more; and veteran sports journalist Christine Brennan joined Mully & Haugh to discuss how Fever star Caitlin Clark is mistreated by other WNBA players.

In the Best of Mully & Haugh this week, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the Bulls giving contract extensions to executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley; Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the show to discuss his Illini's outlook entering the 2025 season; Mully and Haugh pondered if the Bulls will trade veteran center Nikola Vucevic in the coming weeks; and Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the show to discuss his rise to stardom and much more.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down Illinois football's recruiting roll of five commitments in five days this week. The guys break down what four-star DB Nick Hankins, four-star OL Kai Pritchard, three-star DB Isaiah Williams, three-star EDGE Jaylen Stewart and three-star EDGE Kayden Bennett bring to the Illini. The guys then discuss the Illini's narrow Class of 2026 focus moving forward, including their pursuits of four-star tight ends JC Anderson and Mack Sutter, four-star DB Jacob Eberhart and three-star WR Owen Cabell. 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

Joey Wagner is in the studio today with a TON of info on the new Illini football recruits. Four star recruits, the markets where Illinois is having success, and more. Plus - a clip from Paul Finebaum's show made the rounds today about Bret Bielema being the "new villain" on college football. And why that's a good thing!

Who has the best food in Illini country? How about the best bars? What are some underrated spots? Plus, more on Bielema being the "villain" that college football needs. We chat about Juice Williams' legacy for Illini football. We have a game 7 for the NBA Finals! Get ready for Pacers vs Thunder. And our Friday Toasts! Cheers!

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@JeffreyTheGreek is joined by his ol' buddy @B1GKurt. First, we have some fun with our SEC neighbors down south...but maybe not as much fun as Bret Bielema is having?! Speaking of Beatle, it's onto his squad as Kurt gives us the details on the Illini and the HUGE opportunity this year for Illinois Football Program. Take a Listen! #AskForAmador

Illini alum and Cubs beat writer for the Chicago Tribune Meghan Montemurro joins the fellas. We chat about PCA, Cubs playoff moves, and more. Plus, the Illini landed a 4-star recruit for football! Find out who will be joining Bret Bielema's squad this year.

Will the Fighting Illini land one of the top TE's in the nation? How about two of them? Plus, how did the Illini represent at Wrigley Field last night? We break it down!

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

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to discuss manager Craig Counsell's impact on the club, how the trade market is shaping up and more. After that, Illinois offensive lineman Josh Kreutz, offensive lineman Josh Gesky and linebacker Gabe Jacas joined the show to discuss the Illini's expectations for the 2025 season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Illinois offensive lineman Josh Kreutz, offensive lineman Josh Gesky and linebacker Gabe Jacas to discuss the Illini's expectations for the 2025 season.

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Illinois football coach Bret Bielema to discuss his team's outlook ahead of the 2025 season and what it will be like to sing the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field. Later, Mully and Haugh previewed the upcoming series for the Cubs and White Sox.

The Thunder lead the Pacers 3-2 and Tyrese Haliburton is playing hurt. Are the Pacers doomed? Plus, is Piper about to be an author? He's an Illini historian and we think it should happen!

Derek Piper is headed to the green room of the NBA Draft in Brooklyn! Pipes will be there live next week. And he's not going alone - breaking Illini news! Will Riley is officially invited to the Green Room too. And more breaking news - Ty Rodgers suffered a knee injury and it will require surgery. Hear the latest from Brad Underwood.

Brad Underwood held his first press conference of the summer and we were there. Find out the latest news on Ty Rodgers' injury. Plus, more on KC and Will at the NBA Draft. Oh, and Uncle Lon is ready to talk Swayze Movies!

Illini Basketball start their summer workouts soon. What news do you want to know coming out of camp?  Also, we do a NBA Draft NEXT QUESTION and some Father's Day Fun.

Illini Football Recruiting is White Hot House Settlement Implications on Collegiate Sports & the Illini Michael LeRoy on House Settlement Cousins, Judge & NBA Draft Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming. Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Thanks for listening!

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the latest with Illinois basketball, including marquee nonconference matchups with UConn and Texas Tech, Kasparas Jakucionis getting invited to the NBA Draft and a few prep prospects to watch. The guys then dive into their top storylines to watch for Illinois summer workouts. 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 Pacers have found themselves up 2-1 in the NBA Finals. What would a championship win mean from a historic perspective? Plus we have a few Illini nuggets for football and basketball. And which Duke basketball players are the most punchable? We give our list!

Uncle Lon vs. Cherokee Parks - who ya got? Probably Cherokee, but how could Lon win? Plus, who are the most famous people in our phones? We go down a Tim Beckman / Illini rabbit hole, and more Illini nuggets.

Four-star Ohio linebacker and Illinois commit Cam Thomas joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss his official visit to Illinois and why he committed to Illinois. Then Werner and Wagner break down the Illini's two latest commitments, TE Will Vala and RB Nelsyn Wheeler, and the latest in their pursuits of other targets, including TE JC Anderson, TE Mack Sutter, DB Nick Hankins, DB Jacob Eberhart, WR Owen Cabell, OL Owen Fors and others. 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

Brad, Ked & Mike talk: Illini Football Recruiting How Does Bielema Do It? Importance of Illini AD Josh Whitman Guest: 3-Star Illini WR Commit Kenyon Alston Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming. Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Thanks for listening!

247Sports college football writer Chris Hummer joins Jeremy Werner to break down the impact of the approval of the House settlement. The guys discuss the official death of college sports amateurism and potential impact of revenue sharing but the lingering questions around enforcement, Title IX, Congressional involvement and other potential legal challenges. Hummer also discusses the biggest storylines of the 2025 college football season and the Illini football program under Bret Bielema. Werner wraps up the show discussing the remaining questions about Illini athletics in the new era of college sports. 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

We discuss the local athletes currently playing in Major League Baseball and some of the local legends that made it to the majors. Did we miss anyone? Also, what should the Cubs and Cards do RIGHT NOW to compete for the post season? And which Illini basketball players deserve to be in the Hall of Fame?

Eddie Johnson's Tweet about teammate Mark Smith continues our conversation about which former Illini basketball players need to be in the Hall of Fame. Also, find about the new NCAA Basketball Rules and what it has to do with GROIN SHOTS?!

We now know how much NIL Money is available for the Illini. Find out how much and how it might be spent. Plus, will players from 10 years ago get back-pay? Plus the Cardinals trolled Clayton Kershaw. Was it "bush league?" And shoutout to the wonderful woman that brought us ice cream!

Jeremy Woo from ESPN tells us how the NBA Draft will shake out and what it means for SJ & Will. Plus, he breaks down the Pacers incredible Game 1 victory over the Thunder in the NBA Finals.

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down his thoughts on Illinois football's offseason and expectations for the 2025 season. The guys discuss the Illini's strong retention of its star players, transfer portal additions, strengths and concerns, the schedule and continuity at the coordinator positions. 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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois men's basketball playing UConn at Madison Square Garden on Black Friday, a big recruiting month ahead for Illinois football and Illini baseball stay Vytas Valincius entering the transfer portal. The guys then break down the biggest X-factor players for Illinois football during the 2025 season. 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