Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to former Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr.'s not-guilty verdict and what it means for his NBA future. The guys then discuss Illinois football landing Ole Miss transfer wide receiver and former UTSA star Zakhari Franklin and what he brings to the Illini, how the Illini did in the transfer portal this offseason and if recent addition...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football landing three commitments following its first official visit weekend. The guys discuss what commitments from three-star DL Isaiah White, three-star DL Cameron Brooks and three-star WR Davion Chandler mean for the program and what's next in the Illini's Class of 2025 pursuits. Then the guys discuss the latest with the Illini'...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's pursuit of five-star wing Will Riley, which is entering its final days. The guys discuss where the Illini stand with the Canadian wing, how he'd fit with the 2024-25 roster and what adding him would mean for the program. The guys then discuss top storylines of the start of Illini basketball summer workouts and Illini rec...

The 200 Level Podcast's Mike Carpenter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the state of Illini basketball and football. Carp discusses what this Illinois basketball season meant to him as a fan and his thoughts on the program, Brad Underwood, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins. Carp then discusses what the 2024 football season means after an underwhelming 2023 season, his favori...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner hit quickly on some Illini topics -- including Will Riley, Coleman Hawkins, Illini baseball and Illini golf -- before previewing a big month of official visits for Illinois football. The guys discuss the Class of 2025 so far, what would make a successful month, the biggest positions of need, the most intriguing Illini recruiter, in-state targets, pot...

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the latest with Illinois basketball. The guys discuss 2025 five-star wing Will Riley's visit and how he'd fit the 2024-25 Illinois roster if he reclassifies. The LaTulip breaks down what Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis brings to the team and expectations for his freshman season. Then LaTulip discusses Brad Underwoo...

247Sports national college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Coleman Hawkins' decision to withdraw from the NBA Draft and transfer to another school. The guys then discuss Illinois hoops' roster reset and the addition of Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple:  https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify:  https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Oth...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball landing a commitment from Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis. The guys break down his game, what he brings to Illinois and how he fits the revamped roster. The guys then evaluate the offseason overhaul by Brad Underwood and discuss their expectations for the team.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the latest in Illinois basketball recruiting. Piper discusses the Illini's push for Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis and what he could bring to Illinois. He then discusses 2025 commit Jeremiah Fears' improvement, Illinois big-game hunting in the Class of 2025 and a loaded in-state Class of 2027. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner talk with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman about the impact of the House settlement on the future of college athletics. Dochterman discusses the impact of the monumental settlement on NIL, Title IX, rosters, program finances and more and the remaining big questions before the settlement is finalized. Werner and Wagner then discuss how the settlement c...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the latest in Illinois football and recruiting. The guys discuss three-star 2025 Mount Zion WR Brayden Trimble committing to Illinois and Ohio transfer DB Torrie Cox Jr. committing to Illinois and what each brings to the team. The guys also discuss their impressions from DBs coach Corey Parker's introductory press conference as well as the la...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses three-star Mount Zion wide receiver Brayden Trimble committing to Illinois and what it means for the Illini's Class of 2025. Werner then catches up with Illinois golf coach Mike Small about an NCAA Regional win and next week's NCAA Championships. Werner then chats with Illinois baseball play-by-play man Scott Beatty about Illini baseball's outright Big Ten...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois football landing a commitment from Florida A&M transfer defensive lineman Gentle Hunt and the impact of Illini AD Josh Whitman being named the chair of the NCAA Division I council. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu joins Werner to discuss Illinois football hiring Toledo assistant Corey Parker as defensive backs coach, how the t...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the NBA Draft Combine, including Terrence Shannon Jr. speaking to the media for the first time in six months and Coleman Hawkins' stay-or-go decision. Piper then discusses the Illini's pursuit for another wing to add to the 2024-25 roster and potential options. The guys then discuss Illinois added Alabama and Duke to the 2024-25 schedule...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football landing four-star Texas transfer CB Terrance Brooks and how he impacts the 2024 Illini defense. Horns247's Jeff Howe then joins the guys to discuss Brooks' Texas tenure and what he brings on the field. The guys then discuss who else Illinois is targeting in the portal, including WR Zakhari Franklin and some defensive line t...

Illini Radio Network baseball play-by-play man Scott Beatty breaks down Illinois baseball's Big Ten title pursuit. Beatty discusses how Illinois baseball has overcome a slow start to win 23 of its last 29 games and take a one-game lead in the Big Ten race with two conference series remaining. Beatty breaks down what makes a powerful lineup so good and how the pitching has contributed to winning. H...

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip discusses what Croatian big man Tomislav Ivišić brings to Illinois basketball. LaTulip shares why he's high on the Ivišić addition and breaks down his skill set and how he fits with the revamped Illini roster. LaTulip also discusses Illini's increased European recruiting and potential wing transfer targets to round out the rotation. Follow the Illini...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball landing Croatian big man Tomislav Ivišić. The guys discuss what skill set he brings to the team, his potential impact and what's next in the Illini's offseason ahead. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct    Go VIP for 30% O...

Illini football great and Big Ten Network analyst J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss what he saw from the spring game and what he thinks of the Illini roster. He discusses the bright spots and concerns about the team, remembers former teammate Vontae Davis and discusses the Illini's NFL draftees. Werner and Joey Wagner catch up with former Illinois running back Dre Brown abou...

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball landing Ben Humrichous, what he brings and how he fits the current roster. The guys then discuss what the Illini will target next in the transfer portal. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct    Go VIP...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Coleman Hawkins reportedly planning to enter the transfer portal and the Illini's quiet last few weeks of transfer portal pursuits and what could be next as Illinois looks to fill five scholarship spots. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   ...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to a busy weekend of Illini news, including the NFL Draft, two WBB transfer commits and more portal entries. The guys discuss the impact of Illini basketball guard Niccolò Moretti and Illinois football offensive lineman A.J. Dennis entering the transfer portal before discussing Illinois women's basketball landing two transfer commitments: Rhode...

247Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's offseason so far. Trotter discusses the impact hiring of assistant Orlando Antigua, Luke Goode's departure, transfer possibilities, Coleman Hawkins declaring for the draft and the Big Ten's winners and losers so far in the transfer portal. Werner then chats with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner abou...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to news that Orlando Antigua is returning to Illinois basketball as associate head coach/assistant coach under Brad Underwood. The guys break down what it means and how it can impact their transfer portal recruiting. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple:  https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify:  https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other:  https://bit....

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner recap the Illini football spring game. The guys then discuss what they learned from spring practice, breaking down every position group and the remaining questions for the team, including what positions the team could look to add via the transfer portal. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple:  https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify:  https://spoti.f...