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Locked on Illini podcast is your daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Locked On Illini podcast will provide your daily Illinois Fighting Illini fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Illini. From the orange and blue buzz at Memorial Stadium to the exhilarating atmosphere of the State Farm Center, and everywhe ...
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Locked On Big 10 podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for one of the deepest, most prestigious conferences in the country. Hosted by Craig Shemon, the Locked On Big 10 podcast provides your daily Big Ten fix with expert opinions, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage from all around the Big 10 and it’s communities. From the powerhouse programs like Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State to the ...
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Locked On College Basketball

Locked On Podcast Network, Isaac Schade, Andy Patton

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Locked On College Basketball podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of all the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info in college hoops. Hosted by Isaac Schade and Andy Patton, the Locked On College Basketball podcast provides your daily college basketball fix with big-name expert opinions, player and coach interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things college basketball. You’ll get all the heart-pounding action, buzzer-beating shot ...
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A podcast discussing all University of Illinois sports with a focus on football and men’s basketball. We typically have four people on the podcast but are in the process of adding guests and interview audio to our dynamic. We react to breaking news like transfers and draft options as well as provide sports news and updates from Illini and professional sports.
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Set your sails for the JAVAMEN FIGHTING ILLINI PODCAST, the official Illini Basketball podcast of the BIG BANTER Network. We are a group of University of Illinois 2010 alumni that love talking Fighting Illini basketball. Our podcast focuses primarily on Illini basketball with a little football sprinkled in. We share our thoughts on the Fighting Illini, the class of the Big Ten, from a fan perspective. Weekly segments will typically include the following: - Weekly Recap - Weekly Preview - Set ...
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Hersh on Hoops

Eli Hershkovich

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Eli Hershkovich breaks down college basketball programs in Illinois every week, including Loyola, the Illini, Northwestern, ISU, SIU, DePaul and UIC. He's also a college hoops writer. Follow him on Twitter: @EliHershkovich.
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Welcome to The Party! Andy Hopper brings you The Brew Party, a podcast featuring Sports, Comedy, Interviews, Gambling Picks, and more! Tune in for hot takes and good laughs. Cheers!
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Liberty was rated the top high school basketball player in the nation. A member of the famed Flyin Illini at the University of Illinois. He was later drafted by the Denver Nuggets and also played for the Detroit Pistons. Liberty will be talking about Illini basketball, life lessons, sports in general, the life of an NBA player. And also talking about how he adapted to playing basketball in Europe. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/give-me-liberty/support
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Painless Podcast

Painless Network

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Home of TWO terrific podcasts: 1) PAINLESS PODCAST Connect with Interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Featuring Painless Networking (https://www.Painless.Network) members, hosted by Chris Hartweg. 2) THE FADEAWAY WITH DEON & ERIC Join former Illinois Fighting Illini basketball star Deon Thomas and Xfinity Game of the Week reporter Eric Schmidt for their podcast focusing on the Illini, hoops, and life. Painless on... Lin ...
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Looking for a podcast that fills you in on all things Illini? Look no further. A podcast about University of Illinois basketball hosted by ex-players and alumni. From practices to the games, to the locker room, to the coach's office — we take you into every corner of the program and tell you what goes on.
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Zoomer Sports Radio

Andrew Moody, Patrick Adduci

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Andrew Moody hosts Zoomer Sports Radio a podcast discussing ongoing sports news and stories from the perspective of the Gen-Z Generation. We go in depth and breakdown everything you need to know on the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and College Sports.
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Three Star DB Robert Jones from Florida has announced his commitment to the Fighting Illlini! Once again, Justin Adams from the @Bigtenshow & the Nebraska - Voice of College football channel joins to break down the film, and to be frank, we both really liked what we saw. JOIN OUR BRAND NEW DISCORD! Follow us on X at @Illinicast! Follow Justin at: @…
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On Sunday afternoon, Will Riley, an elite 2025 SF committed to Illinois. Best news for Brad Underwood? The Canadian, who’s draft-eligible for 2025, also re-classified and will be playing for the Illini this season. Riley is a high-level, walking bucket who recently dropped 42 points on 15-16 shooting in an EYBL game. The question is – is he ready n…
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RB Cedric Wyche is the latest commitment to Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini. Once again, Justin Adams from the @Bigtenshow & the Nebraska - Voice of College football channel joins to break down the film, and to be frank, we both really liked what we saw. JOIN OUR BRAND NEW DISCORD! Follow us on X at @Illinicast! Follow Justin at: @The_HtownHus…
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Minneapolis Star Tribune reporter Chris Hine joins Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves drafting Terrence Shannon Jr. with the No. 27 pick, how he fits in with the NBA Finals contender and superstar Anthony Edwards. Then Piper and Werner discuss Shannon's draft-night experience, his legacy at Illinoi…
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As we zero in on whether Florida State eventually joins an expanded Big Ten Conference in the constantly changing college football environment, we must ponder whether the Seminoles have a better option. SHOW US THE MONEY! One thing is certain, according to Trustee Chair Peter Collins, Florida State is woefully underpaid for its media rights revenue…
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Bronny James was selected 55th in the 2024 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, who are now expected to reunite with superstar LeBron James in free agency. James' agent Rich Paul reportedly told teams in the second round not to draft Bronny or else he'd play in Australia, but do we really believe that to be true? And will Bronny carve out a role wi…
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Marcus Domask and Quincy Guerrier both signed Exhibit 10 NBA contracts after the draft. Marcus signed with the Chicago Bulls and we discuss what it means and what he would need to work on in order to make the actual Chicago Bulls. Follow us on X at @Illinicast! Armchair Illini article referenced: https://armchairillini.com/illinois-basketball-guard…
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Here is the latest college football expansion and realignment chatter: Florida State and Clemson continue with their lawsuits vs the ACC with an eye toward jumping to a more lucrative conference like the Big Ten. We believe a settlement is the only way out of this college football mess. However, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is not going to sit by …
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Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft took place on Wednesday evening. One of the key story lines was the sheer number of collegiate centers taken in the first round, started off by Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey in the top 10. While Dalton Knecht didn’t go in the lottery as expected, his ascension from JUCO to Northern Colorado to Tennessee to the Lakers i…
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Terrence Shannon Jr has been drafted at 27 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. I think this is the perfect set up for Terrence and an opportunity for him to maximize his skillset and have a long NBA career. JOIN OUR BRAND NEW DISCORD! Follow us on X at @Illinicast! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can f…
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As if Ohio State football coach Ryan Day was not already under enough pressure going into the 2024 college football season. But a strong compliment from his predecessor Urban Meyer turned the pressure up a notch. As we discussed last week on Locked on Big 10, Meyer, who is now an analyst for FOX Sports, says the Ohio State football roster is the be…
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The 2024 NBA Draft starts tonight (Wednesday, June 26) with the 1st Round and carries into the 2nd Round on Thursday. We have a higher volume of college bigs expected to be drafted in the 1st round than we have seen lately – Donovan Clingan, Zach Edey, Yves Missi, Kyle Filipowski, Kel’el Ware, DaRon Holmes II. Who of that group will have a better N…
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Looks like the Illini have finalized their roster next year. Greg Waddell from @sleepersmedia joins us to discuss the ceiling of the 2024 basketball season. Sunny think its a solid top 4 team, what does Greg think? Can they win the Big Ten? Lots of talent in that locker room, but Greg argues whether that statement is true. We also discuss the NBA D…
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Is USC football coach Lincoln Riley on the Hot Seat in 2024? Or is it just lukewarm? Some are suggesting this is a make or break year for Riley and USC football. He just got there and his QB won a Heisman! CRAZY TALK, RIGHT? It sounds crazy but crazier things have happened in college football. We will explore the pros and cons of where Lincoln Rile…
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College Basketball is in a brand new era with the transfer portal and NIL, and Evan Miyakawa compiled three years of data to determine the best way to construct a roster these days. From retaining key talent, to prioritizing multi-year guys, Miyakawa's data highlights why teams like UConn, Kansas, Marquette, Gonzaga, and Alabama have had success an…
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Brad Underwood had a media session with local reporters where he recapped the roller coaster ride that has been over the last couple months. In it, he talked about how he felt walking off the court in that Elite Eight loss to UConn and Sunny talks about why that in itself is why Brad Underwood is the perfect coach to lead the Illinois program. Also…
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Is the NCAA punishment for the Michigan football Spy-Gate scandal coming soon? Reading the college football tea leaves would suggest something is coming within a couple weeks. However, if the punishment is anything like the slap on the wrist the Wolverines agreed to for Burger-Gate, then this could be a light sentence as well. Of course, former hea…
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Big, big weekend for the Fighting Illini! Today's episode is a combined episode with the @LockedOnCollegeBasketball national show as we talk about Will Riley committing to the Illini and what that means for the program moving forward. JOIN OUR BRAND NEW DISCORD! Follow us on X at @Illinicast! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These da…
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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois landing five-star wing Will Riley, what he brings to Illini for the 2024-25 season, how he impacts the rotation projection and what it means for Illinois recruiting moving forward. The guys also draft-rank the newcomers in order of who they're most excited to see during the 2024-25 se…
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BREAKING NEWS! Five star wing Will Riley has decided to commit to the University of Illinois! Sunny provides a quick reaction to the news and what it means for the basketball team moving forward! JOIN OUR BRAND NEW DISCORD! Follow us on X at @Illinicast! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel li…
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DB Desmond Straughton commits to the Illini! We go over what it means and also take a look at Desmond's game tape. JOIN OUR BRAND NEW DISCORD! Follow us on X at @Illinicast! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps fi…
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We will explore the top 4 most vital Big Ten football hires heading into the 2024 college football season. They are all coordinators. Sure, head coaches, quarterbacks, transfer portal kids and recruits are all a big deal. But offensive and defensive coordinators are the hands-on guys that make everything go on Saturdays. TOP 4 Our list includes Ohi…
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While Illini nation waits to hear where Will Riley will choose to commit on Sunday, we discuss another 5 star who will be visiting Champaign on Monday. What kind of player is Jasper Johnson and how would his game fit on the Illini? Also, it's fun Friday with Kent from @CasualBigTen and we have random conversations about TSJ getting his jersey raise…
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The NCAA is preparing to expand the NCAA Tournament to either 72 or 76 teams, altering the current play-in format which includes a 68-team field. Specific details were not disclosed, but the expansion could happen as soon as the 2025-26 college basketball season. Despite public pushback, the idea of expanding the tournament keeps coming up thanks t…
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss their takeaways from Illini AD Josh Whitman's media roundtable, including Terrence Shannon Jr's jersey going in the State Farm Center rafters and an Illini Hoops Thanksgiving day matchup. The guys also discuss the big-picture topics that could greatly impact college athletics and the future of…
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Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Coleman Hawkins heading to Kansas State, five-star wing Will Riley's upcoming decision, summer workouts for Illinois basketball, Terrence Shannon Jr.'s acquittal and the 2024 NBA Draft. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https…
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Michigan football coordinator Kirk Campbell says the Wolverines offense will be explosive in 2024. The college football hype machine is underway. We have used a lot of impressive words to describe Michigan football recently. But "explosive" is not one of them. They like more of a dominating ground and pound approach to winning football games. So wh…
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Bronny James' agent, Rich Paul, discussed the interest in his client ahead of the 2024 NBA draft. James has only worked out for two teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, but Paul indicated the Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, and Minnesota Timberwolves all have interest, even implying Toronto might take Bronny at No. 31 overall. Do we b…
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It's notable that Tomislav Ivisic has not yet reached campus, is there any cause for concern? If he doesn't make it in time, how will the Illini adjust their roster and is Morez Johnson ready to potentially be a starter as a freshman? We also bring on Haize from @LockedonBulls and @ChicagoBullsCentral to discuss Shannon visiting the Bulls and wheth…
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247Sports scouting director Adam Finkelstein joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper to discuss five-star wing Will Riley's upcoming decision and his potential college impact next season. Finkelstein also gives his thoughts on Jeremiah Fears and Morez Johnson, the Illini offseason's roster overhaul and Terrence Shannon Jr.'s draft sto…
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Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers have big plans for the 2024 college football season and for the second straight year he will rely on a transfer portal quarterback. Last year it was Tanner Mordecai and this year it will be Tyler Van Dyke from the Miami Hurricanes. RECRUIT A QUARTERBACK PLEASE! What about recruiting a quarterback suited for Fi…
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The new 24/7 Basketball recruiting rankings are out and it's good for two future Illini, Jeremiah Fears and Will Riley. Also we discuss Illinois and Arkansas potentially meeting on Thanksgiving and all the fun storylines that would come with that matchup. JOIN OUR BRAND NEW DISCORD! Follow us on X at @Illinicast! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponso…
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Kevin Young and the BYU Cougars landed another one-and-done caliber talent in Kanon Catchings, a former Purdue commit who is ranked No. 35 in the 2024 recruiting class. BYU now has two high level incoming freshmen, as Catchings joins Russian guard Egor Demin in an electric class. Is it enough for the Cougars to compete in the loaded Big 12? Gonzaga…
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The Boston Celtics are the 2024 NBA Champions. In light of that, it’s time to take a look back the college version of this roster that just won. Other than Porzingis, they all went to an American college. Who had the highest single-season scoring average among the group? (Hint: He wore green). Did any of the Celtics win national championships (What…
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The time has come for Notre Dame to join the Big Ten and step in line with the rest of college football. Stop pretending there is something special about remaining a college football Independent. The Notre Dame NBC TV deal pales in comparison to what other Big Ten football schools are getting and the fact that both Notre Dame and Big Ten football h…
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While Illini nation rejoices in Terrence Shannon JR's NOT GUILTY verdict during his trial last week, there is growing momentum for the Illini to discard their rules and raise Shannon's number to the rafters. Also, Bret Bielema gives us an update on how the summer is going through injuries and the Zakhari Franklin commitment. JOIN OUR BRAND NEW DISC…
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Coleman Hawkins has selected his landing spot – Kansas State. It’s unlikely where he, or anyone else, thought he would wind up, but here we are. Jerome Tang’s Wildcats now have eight transfers, two incoming freshmen, and three returners – utilizing all 13 available scholarships. The frontcourt might be overloaded as Hawkins adds to a group that alr…
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Zakhari Franklin committed to the Illinois Fighting Illini for his last year of college football and I discuss why I think this move may have elevated the Illini to one of the top offenses in the Big Ten Conference. Also, we can officially close off the Coleman Hawkins chapter as he signs with the Kansas State Wildcats. JOIN OUR BRAND NEW DISCORD! …
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Terrence Shannon Jr. is found not guilty on the charges he faced in Lawrence, KS. Mike Carpenter reacts to the verdict and the trial itself, including a dearth of evidence from the prosecution and a strong defense from TSJ's attorneys. Also, he discusses Coleman Hawkins' huge NIL deal with Kansas State and Zakhari Franklin's commitment to Bielema's…
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History says the Oregon Ducks football team has the best chance out of every Big Ten team to win the college football national championship. What about Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, or USC just to name a few? Well, according to history from the last ten college football national champions those schools are lacking some important metrics. But no…
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Terrence Shannon Jr is Not guilty! On this Friday episode, Sunny discusses what happened on the last day of the court case along with ramifications moving forward. Kent ( @CasualBigTen ) joins for Casual Fridays as they discuss whether TSJ should have his number retired, where he should go in the upcoming NBA draft and also thoughts on Will Riley a…
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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is working on securing a $1B investment from a private equity firm, who would then own a 20% stake in the conference. This deal would ensure Big 12 programs are earning similar amounts of money to the Big Ten, but it's a wild step in the ever changing college athletics landscape. The Big 12 is also looking for a ti…
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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 tra…
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The Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback room is the deepest in the Big Ten and possibly college football. So what is going on? 5 star freshman QB Air Noland reportedly left the program briefly. Or just left campus. Did the Buckeye's QB room get too crowded? Did he consider transferring elsewhere? Was he homesick? What ever the reason for his departure …
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The Terrence Shannon Jr trial is underway. In this very difficult episode, I try to do my best to recap the coverage of the first three days. JOIN OUR BRAND NEW DISCORD! Follow us on X at @Illinicast! Follow Mitch at: https://x.com/mitchgilfillan Articles referenced: https://lawrencekstimes.com/2024/06/11/shannon-trial-day-2/ https://lawrencekstime…
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ESPN, on Wednesday, announced the pairings for the second annual ACC/SEC Challenge. With the expansion of both conferences, the event, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4, will feature 16 matchups between a team from each conference, with Stanford and SMU the lone teams left out. The featured games include North C…
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Will the 2024 Michigan football team be better than the 2023 team that went undefeated and won the college football national championship? Without Jim Harbaugh? Without JJ McCarthy? Maybe. There seems to be a lot of excitement in Ann Arbor these days. MICHIGAN FOOTBALL BETTER? Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is bullish on this year's Wolveri…
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For the 2024-25 college basketball season, we will have five returning AP All-Americans: Johni Broome (Auburn), RJ Davis (North Carolina), Hunter Dickinson (Kansas), Caleb Love (Arizona), and Mark Sears (Alabama). This is the highest number of returnees in the last five years (3 in 2023-24; 2 in 2022-23; 3 in 2021-22; 2 in 2020-21; 2 in 2019-20). W…
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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.…
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