Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss Illinois AD Josh Whitman's contract extension and Illini basketball summer recruiting. Then the guys play a game of "Buy or Sell" with the 2026-27 Illini basketball team, breaking down expectations for Illinois as a team, players, style of play and much more.
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss who could be breakout stars for Illinois football in 2026. The guys discuss offensive playmakers, like QB Katin Houser, RB Ca'Lil Valentine and more, and also break down some defenders who could break out in a new defensive scheme and bigger roles.
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CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illinois basketball offseason. The guys chat about early impressions of Keaton Wagler in the NBA Summer League, how Michigan's turmoil impacts Illinois and the Big Ten and the most intriguing things of Illini summer workouts. Trotter then discusses the Illini's top 2027 NBA Draft prospects.
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the biggest positives and question marks from Illinois football's summer recruiting. The guys discuss positions Illinois recruited well, positions left wanting, significant additions, tough misses and more.
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss the biggest storylines for Illinois men's basketball heading into the 2026-27 season. The guys discuss how returners improve, Stefan Vaaks adapting to a new program, the freshmen and potential schematic adjustments by the staff.
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