Illinois Adds Record-Setting Recruits

Illinois Adds Record-Setting Recruits

Illini softball has its new head coach (2:25), Illini baseball has an All-American (5:00), and track & field is well represented at the NCAA outdoor championships (7:02). Illinois' basketball teams find out their Big Ten draw (11:36) and men's hoops adds another freshman guard (19:47). Illinois football secures a record-setting recruit (27:22) and lands a trio of 2027 commitments (34:23). Finally, I share my thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby saga and what it could mean for the Illini (46:31). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drej Day: Stojakovic Returns to Illinois

On this episode I discuss how Andrej Stojakovic's return impacts the Fighting Illini's bid for another Final Four (3:51) as well as incoming freshman Quentin Coleman earning a spot on Team USA (17:02). I also introduce Illinois' newest women's basketball recruits (23:15) and criticize the NCAA's new international eligibility rules (30:20). Finally, I provide updates on Illinois' football schedule (43:25) and the program's newest signees (51:43). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Offseason So Far: Illini Isaac Joins the Show

It's a crossover episode with The Champaign Room's [https://www.thechampaignroom.com/] Isaac Ambrose! We chat about Andrej Stojakovic's looming NBA draft decision (3:54), Keaton Wagler's potential new team (9:49), men's basketball's non-conference clash with Duke [https://www.thechampaignroom.com/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball-news/53976/what-illinois-matchup-vs-duke-says-about-illinis-non-conference-slate-fighting-ncaa-big-ten-brad-underwood] (15:46), and the benefit of playing so many top-tier opponents (24:42). We also break down Brad Underwood's contract extension (27:19) and what it signals for the future of Illini hoops (31:53). We also discuss Illinois football's new-look roster (35:29), examine where the leadership will come from this season (41:40) as well as the chance for the program to stand out from the crowd in the B1G (45:56) and how this season's bye week could be well-timed (48:49). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spring Sports Summary

I recap last week's results from Illini tennis, track & field, and men's & women's golf (2:58) as well as the dismissal of Illinois softball coach Tyra Perry (15:39). I also discuss fresh starts for a pair of former Illini hoopers (21:36), Illinois' next rematch with UConn (31:09), the looming decision of Andrej Stojakovic (34:04), and the latest news from the NBA Draft Combine & lottery (36:27). Finally, I examine NCAA Tournament expansion (43:07), share the latest football scheduling updates (51:00), and reveal the 2026 Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame inductees (59:31). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Illinois NFL Draft Recap

In this episode I recap Illinois' 2026 NFL Draft class. (2:49) - Gabe Jacas (5:20) - Jacas' stellar senior season (10:05) - J.C. Davis (14:47) - Miles Scott (20:15) - Luke Altmyer (24:10) - Altmyer's performance in Illini wins (32:04) - Hank Beatty Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.