3-in-1 Podcast

It's the final Sunday Fast Break of the 2020-21 season, after the Illini get knocked out of the NCAA Tournament following a 71-58 loss to Loyola. Marlee Wierda and former Illini Trent Meacham break down the loss, and the season as a whole. They delve into Ayo Dosunmu's career, and where he's headed at the NBA level, including what Kofi Cockburn might decide for his pro career. With one season in t...

In episode 70 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 91-88 overtime win over Ohio State to win the Big Ten tournament championship Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

In episode 69 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Trent Meacham break down Illinois basketball's first Big Ten tournament championship since 2005 beating Ohio State 91-88 in overtime on Sunday. They also look ahead to the bracket, where the Illini are No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

In episode 68 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson reacp Illinois basketball's 81-72 win over Iowa in the Big Ten tournament semifinals, advancing the Illini to the finals for the first time since 2008. They also look ahead to Sunday's game against Ohio State.

In episode 67 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson react to Illinois basketball's 90-68 win over Rutgers in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament on Friday night. It's the first time the Illini are playing on the weekend of the event since 2010.

(WCIA) -- Should Illinois win a share of the Big Ten title? The debate continues on the Sunday Fast Break, after Michigan ends the regular season with 14 wins, while Illinois reaches a new program-high 16 conference wins. Marlee Wierda and former Illini Trent Meacham break down the end of the regular season for Illinois, including two top-10 wins against Ohio State and Michigan. They also look ahe...

In episode 65 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson, Bret Beherns, and Marlee Wierda break down the Illini's season finale win over Ohio State. The crew discusses where Saturday's victory leaves the Illini in their chase for a National Championship, freshman Andre Curbelo's career night, and the uncanny resemblance between "Mask Dos" and Batman.

It’s not only a statement win, but a historic win. Marlee Wierda and Bret Beherns break down a defining moment in Illinois history, as the Illini defeat No. 2 Michigan at the Crisler Center, making it the first time in program history Illinois has beat a Top-2 opponent on the road. Hear from head coach Brad Underwood, and how Trent Frazier stepped up with 22 points with Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu on...

(WCIA) -- Marlee Wierda and Trent Mecham are breaking down three games in one week, following a busy stretch for Illinois basketball. They discus the Illini loss to Michigan State, plus how the team was able to bounce back and beat both Wisconsin and Nebraska after losing their star player Ayo Dosunmu. Hint, hint--it turned into a big week for Andre Curbelo. They also preview the tough week ahead,...

The Illini pick up another win without their star Ayo Dosunmu, which bodes well for the present and future of Illinois Basketball. Marlee Wierda and Bret Beherns break down a 74-69 Illini win, after they defeated No. 23 Wisconsin at the Kohl Center in back-to-back years. Between turnovers, free throw shooting, and a D'Mitrik Trice bender--it was a close one, but the Illini found a way to win. Also...

In episode 61 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball 86-70 win over Nebraska on senior night, without Ayo Dosunmu. He was ruled out before the game with a facial injury, after going down at Michigan State on Tuesday. Trent Frazier, Da'Monte Williams, Zach Griffith and even Ayo were all recognized before the game.

In episode 60 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda discuss Illinois basketball's 81-72 loss at Michigan State. The Illini struggled at the free throw line going 19-for-34 (11-24 in the second half), went 0-for-12 on layups in the first half and shot just 40 percent for the game, snapping a seven-game win streak.

Dosunmu has dos! Ayo Dosunmu earned his second triple-double of the season, becoming the first Illini in program history to do so. Marlee Wierda and Trent Meacham break down Dosunmu's role as a closer/leader, and the defensive performance against the Gophers. Plus, the Illini are finally starting to take shape as a Final Four team. They break down what the road ahead looks like as the Illini look...

On the Sunday Fast Break, Marlee Wierda and Trent Meacham talk Ayo Dosunmu's dazzling performance in Lincoln, plus some of his best moments from the game. They also break down the Dosunmu-Kofi Cockburn duo, but also where the Illini can improve especially when playing against physical teams. They also share their thoughts on a potential Michigan-Illinois matchup, which is still up in the air for t...

In episode 57 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown Illinois basketball's 77-72 overtime win at Nebraska with Andy Olson, who was in Lincoln to see the Illini move into a tie for first place with No. 3 Michigan in the Big Ten standings with the victory.

In episode 55 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Trent Meacham breakdown Ayo Dosunmu's triple-double against Wisconsin, plus Illinois' road win at Indiana, in the Sunday Fast Break.

In episode 55 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Andy Olson breakdown No. 12 Illinois basketball's 75-71 overtime win at Indiana.

In this week's Sunday Fast Break, Andy Olson and Trent Meacham break down 19th-ranked Illinois basketball's 80-75 win over No. 7 Iowa Friday night. What went right? What can the Illini work on moving forward, as they get back to regular play following a 10-day hiatus between games.

In episode 53 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Andy Olson and Bret Beherns breakdown Illinois' 80-75 win over No. 7 Iowa in the only meeting between the two rival schools in the regular season. 

In episode 52 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson breakdown the IHSA's announcement of sports timelines for the rest of the school year. Winter sports, including basketball, can start playing games immediately, if they've met the seven-day practice minimum. Other sports such as football are starting in five weeks. 

In another addition of the Sunday Fast Break, Marlee Wierda and former Illini Trent Mecham talk positives following the 79-65 Penn State victory, and break down why Illinois was able to succeed. With the Hawkeyes coming to town next, they preview one of the most anticipated matchups of the season, and where the Illini stack up against the dominant big man Luka Garza.

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) In episode 50 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown Friday's big news that all sports in Illinois are now able to compete. Gov. Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike made the surprise announcement after putting all sports on pause due to COVID-19 on Nov. 20.

Illinois Basketball hasn't beaten a ranked team since early-December, and after suffered two straight upsets in Big Ten play, it begs the question -- 'are the Illini really all that?' Marlee Wierda welcomes in analyst and former Illini Trent Meacham to the studio to break down the 87-81 loss to Ohio State. Between a lackluster performance from Illinois' veterans, and domination from Buckeye's forw...

In episode 48 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson breakdown and try to explain Gov. Pritzker and the IDPH's new COVID-19 mitigation and guidance, pertaining to youth and high school sports.

In episode 47 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Illinois basketball suffered their first loss at the State Farm Center after getting upset by Maryland in a 66-63 loss. WCIA 3's Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson react to the loss, and break down where it all went wrong. Hear from Brad Underwood and Ayo Dosunmu, plus reaction from our analyst and former Illini Trent Meacham. The Illini now fall to 5-2 in Big Ten p...