Illini Basketball Podcast

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An "elite" Illini Basketball Podcast. Hosts: - Ethan Carter (@EthanCarterSW on Twitter)- Tyler Bramley (@tbramleyibp on Twitter)*NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS*

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Episode 314: Keaton Wagler Goes 5th Overall to Clippers, Major Big Ten News & Brad Underwood Latest Media Availability 01.07.2026 40:34

We discuss Wagler's draft night going to LA, some major B1G news, and much more. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcas...

Episode 313: Andrej Stojakovic OFFICIALLY Announces His Return 28.05.2026 1:00:08

They are officially running it back. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www. X.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www...

Episode 312: Illini Retain Ivisic Twins, Jake Davis, Andrej Stojakovic & Zavier Zens Commits in Class of 2026 23.04.2026 51:05

We discuss the return of 4 key players and the commitment of Zavier Zens. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://...

Episode 311: David Mirkovic Announces Return, Illini Land Providence Transfer Stefan Vaaks & John Blackwell Updates 16.04.2026 51:40

We discuss the importance of Mirkovic's return, the addition of Vaaks, the pursuit of John Blackwell, and more. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.yout...

Episode 310: Recapping a Final Four Season in 2025-26 & Looking Ahead to Key Offseason 10.04.2026 55:01

We discussed the 2025-26 season and the big offseason ahead as the Illini try to build off of a Final Four run. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube....

Episode 309: The Illini Are Headed to Their First Final Four Since 2005 01.04.2026 1:12:48

We discuss what this run means for the program as well as the Brad Underwood tenure and a bunch more. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illin...

Episode 308: Sweet 16 Preview vs. Houston 25.03.2026 58:48

The Illini are back in the Sweet 16 for the 2nd time in 3 years and we preview the matchup with Houston.

Episode 307: Bracket BREAKDOWN & Round of 64 vs. Penn 16.03.2026 1:16:14

We break the bracket down with our picks and preview the Round of 64 matchup against Penn. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketball...

Episode 306: Regular Season Finale Win Over Maryland, BTT Preview, Bracketology Talk & MORE 10.03.2026 54:08

We discuss the Illini's regular season finale win over Maryland, preview the BTT, discuss brackets, and more. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtub...

Episode 305: Win Over Oregon & Preview at Maryland 06.03.2026 36:13

We discuss the Illini's bounce back win over Oregon and preview their final regular season game at Maryland. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube...

Episode 304: Embarrassing Loss to Michigan, The Brad Underwood Discussion & Preview vs. Oregon 03.03.2026 58:10

We break down the Illini's troubling loss to Michigan, discuss Brad Underwood, preview the Oregon game, and more.

Episode 303: Preview vs. Michigan in The Worst Episode We've Ever Done 27.02.2026 36:55

We discuss the massive game against Michigan tomorrow night and audio issues to lead a terrible episode. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@il...

Episode 302: Illini Lose in Strange Fashion to UCLA & The Current Big Picture Look 25.02.2026 51:24

We discuss the wild OT loss at UCLA and view the big picture for this team. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http:...

Episode 301: Illini Beat USC in Blowout Fashion & Saturday Night Preview at UCLA 20.02.2026 37:15

We discuss the Illini's blowout win over USC and preview their Saturday night primetime matchup at UCLA.

Episode 300: Reflecting on 1K Free Throw Stream, Bounce Back Win Over Indiana & Preview at USC 18.02.2026 59:02

We reflect on the 1K free throw stream we did on Sunday, discuss the bounce back win over Indiana, and preview the game at USC. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - http...

Episode 299: OT Loss to Wisconsin, Preview vs. Indiana & Our 300th Episode Celebration Stream Preview 14.02.2026 1:19:06

We break down another rough overtime loss where the Illini had a lead, preview the game versus Indiana tomorrow, and get ready for our Sunday afternoon 300th Episode Celebration live stream. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-p...

Episode 298: Previewing the Home Matchup Against Wisconsin & Kylan Boswell is Practicing Again 09.02.2026 46:43

We preview the matchup against Wisconsin at home, discuss the potential return (soon?) of Kylan Boswell, and other topics. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://w...

Episode 297: Illini Lose in OT to #10 Michigan State 08.02.2026 46:38

Audio is bad. Sorry all. Will be fixed. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www. X.com/EthanCarterSW - http://...

Episode 296: Blowout Win Over Northwestern & Preview at Michigan State 06.02.2026 49:27

We discuss the Illini's blowout victory over Northwestern and preview the matchup against Michigan State. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.co...

Episode 295: Top-5 Win Over Nebraska, Our X Account Was Compromised (Follow New, hopefully temporary @IlliniBballPod) & Preview vs. Northwestern 03.02.2026 1:08:56

We discuss our X account being COMPROMISED, the win on the road over #5 Nebraska, and preview the Wednesday night game versus Northwestern. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpo...

Episode 294: Win Over Washington & Preview at Nebraska 30.01.2026 38:47

We discuss the Illini earning their 10th straight win in a victory over Washington and preview their huge top-10 matchup at Nebraska. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast...

Episode 293: Keaton Wagler Drops 46 Points in Massive Road Win Over Purdue & Preview vs. Washington 25.01.2026 55:15

We try to put into words the historic performance from freshman Keaton Wagler in a major road win at Purdue, and we preview Thursday night's game versus Washington. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.fa...

Episode 292: Win Over Maryland & Preview at Purdue 23.01.2026 54:02

We broke down the win over Maryland and preview the ranked matchup at Purdue on Saturday. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballp...

Episode 291: Kylan Boswell Injured, Win Over Minnesota & Preview vs. Maryland 21.01.2026 1:05:05

We discuss the injury to Kylan Boswell in practice, the win over Minnesota, and preview the matchup at home against Maryland. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https:...

Episode 290: Win Over Northwestern & Preview vs. Minnesota 16.01.2026 52:37

The Illini won their sixth straight game, so we discuss that and get ready for a home battle with Minnesota. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www. X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com...