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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter is a podcast offering a fan’s perspective on Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball.
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter is a podcast offering a fan’s perspective on Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball.
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475 episodes
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

The European Pipeline continues to produce for Brad Underwood's Illini with the addition of Tomi's twin brother Zvonimir and 6'9" David Mirkovic. Mike Carpenter recaps the last week-plus of offseason craziness, including the returns of Kylan Boswell, Ty Rodgers, and Jake Davis. He also discusses some of the general stupidity with the portal era, including Morez Johnson's commitment to Michigan, and how the non-stop player movement impacts fandom.…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

Portal season begins inauspiciously for Brad Underwood's program as Morez Johnson Jr. and Tre White are leaving after just one year. Mike Carpenter discusses the importance of retention as evidenced by three of the Final Four team rosters, and how the lack of a returning core makes the offseason even more consequential. He also talks about the significance of losing Morez Johnson Jr., a highly-touted in-state prospect who stayed committed to the program for three years, and how it raises concerns beyond just the loss of a talented big.…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

1 Illinois vs. Arizona: 20 Years Later (03/26/25) 15:39
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*** This is an excerpt from The 200 Level: An Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball Fan's Journey by Mike Carpenter *** March 26, 2005 is a date etched into Illini basketball lore. Top-seeded Illinois took on a familiar foe in #2 seed Arizona at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Mike Carpenter reflects on the greatest comeback in program history, a 15-point deficit erased with just four minutes to play in regulation. Dee Brown's steal-and-score to bring it within three points, Deron Williams' game-tying shot, Luther Head's breakaway layup in overtime, Bill Murray's shocked reaction from the stands, James Augustine at church the next morning . . . relive it all with this excerpt from The 200 Level book. The 200 Level: An Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball Fan's Journey is available in CU at Gameday Spirit and Jane Addam's Book Shop, or online at the link below: https://a.co/d/ad3HTRu…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

1 Reflections on 2024-25 Illini Basketball (03/25/25) 1:02:52
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Brad Underwood's 8th season at Illinois was one of tantalizing highs and frustrating lows. Mike Carpenter recaps the season in the aftermath of a 2nd-round loss to Kentucky, as the Illini finish with a 22-13 overall record after a 12-3 start. He discusses the individual seasons of players, lessons to be learned as Underwood constructs his next roster, and other lingering questions going into the offseason.…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

1 Not With a Bang, But a Whimper (03/23/25) 1:35:09
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The 2024-25 Illini basketball season ends unceremoniously in the second round at the hands of #3 seed Kentucky. The 85-74 defeat saw the Wildcats in control for nearly all forty minutes, as sloppy starts to both halves doomed Brad Underwood's team. Mike Carpenter and Kenton Elmore spend much of the second half contextualizing the season, how it will be remembered, and what needs to happen entering the offseason.…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

Illini basketball not only survives and advances, but does so with style in an 86-73 win over Xavier. Mike Carpenter, Andrew Wilson, and Kenton Elmore react during the First Round victory, setting up a huge matchup against Kentucky on Sunday. Will Riley drops 22, Tomislav Ivisic grabs a 20-10 double double, Kasparas Jakucionis was one rebound away from a triple-double, and Kylan Boswell added another 15. Look out, Big Blue . . . the Illini are comin'.…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

Illinois basketball lands a #6 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, awaiting the winner of a play-in game between Xavier and Texas. Mike Carpenter reacts to the Illini's draw, favorable in many respects, and how two wins would completely change how this team is remembered. He discusses the potential matchups against the two #11 seeds and #3 seed Kentucky, and what advantages Brad Underwood's team has in each one.…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

Illinois basketball finishes the regular season with a 20-11 record (12-8 conference). Up next: the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Mike Carpenter discusses the weekend ahead and why the BTT is always one of his favorite parts of each season. He also opens up the listener mailbag to see what fans' expectations are as Brad Underwood's team enters the conference tourney as the #7 seed.…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

Illini basketball notches their 20th win of the season in epic fashion, riding a 13-1 closing run to take down Purdue 88-80 (their first win over the Boilers since 2021). Mike Carpenter reacts after attending the game at a raucous State Farm Center. For 30+ minutes, Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn got what they wanted offensively. But, Brad Underwood's team kept plugging away, got crucial stops, and started making shots. Will Riley drops 22, Tre White adds 20, Kylan Boswell with another 15, and Kasparas Jakucionis - despite an up-and-down night - nails a dagger three late in the game. Next up: the Big Ten Tournament.…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

1 Crossover Pod w/ The Board Room (03/04/25) 1:20:39
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Mike Carpenter and the hosts of The Board Room join up for a crossover podcast. They start by addressing their Twitter kerfuffle before delving into a conversation about this Illini basketball team, Brad Underwood's tenure, adjusting expectations, fan criticism, and much more! Special thanks to Josh, Jon, and Matty for taking the time to record this episode. You can subscribe to The Board Room wherever you get your podcasts!…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

A mere eight days after a blowout vs. Duke, Illinois basketball wins in emphatic fashion at Michigan 93-73, their ninth straight against the Wolverines. Mike Carpenter reacts after the surprising victory, made even more impressive by how Brad Underwood's team had been struggling the previous month. With two straight wins, the Illini look ahead to their Big Ten finale on Friday night against Purdue in what should be a fantastic home atmosphere. The orange-clad masses are left to ponder . . . are we back?…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

Illinois basketball bounces back against an old foe, beating Iowa 81-61 and all but assuring a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Mike Carpenter reacts to the impressive win, even against a subpar Hawkeyes team, and discusses if Brad Underwood's team can carry over some of the positives into games at Michigan and vs. Purdue. Also, he talks about Underwood's impressive feat of five straight tournaments (six if not for COVID), and how his success as a coach has led to higher expectations for the program.…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

Illinois basketball suffers its worst loss in program history, a 110-67 embarrassment against #3 Duke at Madison Square Garden. Mike Carpenter reacts the morning after, reflecting on just how this Illini team has fallen so sharply off a cliff. He discusses the fan base's reaction to the loss, and emerging questions about Brad Underwood. How can the coach address the myriad of issues facing his program entering this offseason?…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

Things just keep getting worse for Brad Underwood's Illini after a 95-74 beatdown at the hands of Greg Gard's Badgers. Mike Carpenter reacts during a thoroughly depressing second half, as a six-point deficit balloons and Illinois basketball looks downright bad. Game commentary aside, where is this thing going? Not just this team, but what is the plan going forward for Underwood's program? Sadly, there are more questions than answers, and the team is literally and figuratively limping to the finish line.…
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

1 Banner Night Blunder(wood) (02/16/25) 1:05:22
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A potentially special night at the State Farm Center turns into an outright disaster, as Brad Underwood's Illini lose to Michigan State 79-65. The upside-down banner for Terrence Shannon Jr. was a harbinger of things to come, as a 16-point Illinois lead evaporated and they went scoreless in the last eight minutes of the game. The fan base's concerns about Underwood's in-game coaching have reached a fever pitch, and with a ridiculously tough schedule ahead, it's hard to see how this team rights the ship.…
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