From Beyond Champaign

After two consecutive wins against mid-major schools, Illinois is set for another measuring stick test against No. 19 Arkansas. Can Brad Underwood and company take from what they learned against Alabama and use it to take a step forward against the Razorbacks on Thanksgiving Day? Tune in with Cody as he previews the game and other notes. Also, what is wrong with Ed Cooley and Hunter Dickinson? VOI...

We knew there would be a ton of points. It was truly a race to 100 in Alabama's 100-87 win over Illinois. There was good and obviously bad in Illinois' first true road game. What can they take away from this game and learn? Join postgame with Cody and Patrick on this edition of From Beyond Champaign. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kw5iClRMic

A major test for Illinois Basketball is tomorrow. Can the Illini pull off the upset against No. 8 Alabama? Join Cody for keys to the game and other news and notes. Voicemail number: 312-379-9256 WATCH ON YOUTUBE !

It was not pretty, but Illinois found a way to get it done as they won [score] at the State Farm Center. Illinois had 10 turnovers at halftime. In their first two games they averaged nine turnovers per game. Ben Humrichous and Tomislav Ivisic lead the way for the Illini as they were the only Illinois scorers in double figures. How do you feel after this game? Cody discusses his thoughts on this ed...

After a 2-0 week with wins over in state mid major schools, Eastern Illinois and SIUE, Illinois was left out of the Top 25 AP Poll in the first reranking after the first week of college hoops. The Big Ten schools in the ranking are Purdue, Indiana, Ohio State, and Rutgers. Illinois will have chances to increase their ranking as the season progresses, but are they being disrespected still? Cody dis...

WHAT A BOUNCE BACK! The exhibition didn't count but the Illini definitely instilled more confidence into Illini fans after their drubbing of Eastern Illinois in their season and home opener at the State Farm Center. Cody talks about the season debut and Ty Rodgers decision to redshirt this season in this edition of From Beyond Champaign. Share your thoughts, ask questions! Voicemail Number: 312-37...

It was hard to watch, but thankfully the game doesn't count unless you're counting the dollars for charity. Illinois was humbled in their exhibition game at Ole Miss on Sunday. What are the take aways? What is the good and the bad? Cody gives his take on the state of Illinois entering the 2024 season. Watch and subscribe on YouTube!

Illinois is a really young team entering the 2024-25 season, but one transfer is primed for a break out season in his home town. Kylan Boswell spent the last two years with Arizona and gained valuable experience, but what will he bring to the Illini in the Big Ten? This player preview might be the easiest to predict for this Illinois team. WATCH ON YOUTUBE

We are less than 20 days away from the first game of the season against Eastern Illinois. This week I read an article on ESPN about Kasparas Jakucionis. Is he getting overhyped or given too high expectations headed into this season? We'll talk about it and more on this player preview show. Tune in with Cody Delmendo for this edition of From Beyond Champaign. WATCH ON YOUTUBE

THE DISRESPECT! At least some are saying that after the preseason poll from The Associated Press dropped Monday that featured multiple teams from the Big Ten but not Illinois. Should we be upset or is it just bulletin board material? Tune in with Cody Delmendo and guest from CHGO Sports Patrick Norton as they discuss on this edition of From Beyond Champaign. WATCH ON YOUTUBE

We're back for episode two of season two of From Beyond Champaign. Tonight Sunny Verma, host of Locked On Illini and Illinicast joins me to break down the schedule for Illinois Basketball this winter. Just how tough is this schedule? Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9C1U8Jc4js

I'm back! Illini are back. Well, almost. Practice is underway and college hoops season is around the corner. Last week was Big Ten Media Days. I dive into my biggest takeaways from Brad Underwood, Kylan Boswell, and Ty Rodgers in Chicago and more. Tune into this edition of From Beyond Champaign. Subscribe to YouTube channel

Brad Underwood has been cooking this summer and he did it again landing Illinois best recruit since Dee Brown according to rankings. Five-star recruit Will Riley is headed to Illinois. Full reaction with Cody Delmendo a day after the news dropped is here on the From Beyond The Paign' Podcast. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umZYqNdFCgQ

It was a long road, around seven months to be exact, but the Terrence Shannon Jr rape case has come to a close. The Douglas County jury found the defendant not guilty on all charges. This closes a time period that was absolutely tough on TSJ but also Illini fans as many debated for months on the process of how it ent down, including the slander from other fan bases. Cody Delmendo comes to you with...

The dream season continued for Illinois last night as they defeated Iowa State 72-69. Can they shock the world against No. 1 seed Connecticut? It's a tall task. Join Cody Delmendo as he relives the win and what he expects Saturday against the Huskies. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ7LREF5Dc0&t=9s

It happened! Illinois demolished Duquesne 89-63 to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005 Saturday night in Omaha. Terrence Shannon Jr and Marcus Domask paced Illinois again combining for 52 points in the blow out win. The Illini will now face off against Iowa State net Thursday in Boston. Can Illinois keep dancing? Tune in with Cody Delmendo for this edition of From Beyond The &#39...

It was close at halftime but Illinois flexed it's muscles in the second half to pull away from OVC's Morehead State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, winning 85-69 to advance to the second round. Illinois will now take on 11-seed Duquesne from the Atlantic 10. Tune in with Cody Delmendo for this winning edition of From Beyond The 'Paign. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/l...

Illinois prepares for Morehead State tomorrow afternoon. Leading up to this game many Illini fans are upset Terrence Shannon Jr's wasn't at least part of the AP All American Second Team. Many opposing fans continue to feel he shouldn't be able to play. Will all of this start to effect Illinois on the court? Tune in with Cody Delmendo for this edition of From Beyond The 'Paign. WATC...

Illinois trailed by double digits AGAIN in the second half and made the another comeback to eventually defeat Wisconsin 93-87 behind 34 points from Terrence Shannon Jr and 26 points from Marcus Domask to win their second Big Ten Tournament Championship. Three titles in four years. The Illini secured a three seed in the NCAA Tournament as well. There's a lot to discuss. Tune into this champions...

Where were you for the Dain Dainja Game? That's what many Illini fans might be asking themselves years down the road. Dainja and Terrence Shannon Jr helped propel the Illini to the next round of the Big Ten Tournament winning 77-74. They will play either Nebraska or Indiana tomorrow. Join Cody Delmendo for this edition of From Beyond The 'Paign. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

It was my favorite bounce back win of the year for the Illini as they go to Carver-Hawkeye Arena and cook the Hawkeyes 73-61. Terrence Shannon Jr responded to Brad Underwood's criticism after the Purdue game leading Illinois with 25 points. Illinois now prepares for the Big Ten Tournament and what everyone has talked about all year: the NCAA Tournament. Join Cody Delmendo for this edition of F...

Illinois controlled it for 20 minutes but Purdue answered the call in the second half en route to a 77-71 win behind Zach Edey's 28 points. Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer added 29 points combined to be the difference for the Boilermakers. Marcus Domask led Illinois with 20 points, and hit big shots late but an off night from Terrence Shannon Jr was the difference for Illinois. Join the therap...

Marcus Domask returned home and did not disappoint in his home state, dropping 31 points in Illinois' 91-83 win over Wisconsin. Illinois has now won seven straight against the Badgers including four straight at the Kohl Center. Tune into this celebratory From Beyond The 'Paign postgame with Cody Delmendo. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_a2FlmduPI

I'M BACK from Arizona just in time to watch a track meet from Illinois and Minnesota. The Illini beat the Gophers 105-97 behind 29 points from Terrence Shannon Jr, 22 points from Marcus Domask, and 20 points from Coleman Hawkins. Dain Dainja had his best game of the season off the bench scoring 11 points as well. Will get my two cents of trolling Iowa, too. Don't worry. Tune in with Cody D...

Illinois lead by double digits for a significant portion of the second half but failed to close out the game at Penn State Wednesday night, falling 90-89. Bad execution, important missed free throws, and a terrible foul in the final seconds by Coleman Hawkins lead to Illinois' downfall in Penn State's upset of the Illini. Join Cody Delmendo for this therapy session on the From Beyond The &...