Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner react to No. 13 Illinois basketball's 84-68 loss at No. 3 Purdue. The guys discuss Jaden Ivey's monster performance in the second half and what went so wrong for the Illini after halftime. The guys then discuss whether Illinois can elevate to compete with the elite teams in the country and some bright spots from Andre Curbelo and RJ Melendez. The guys then discuss what Illinois needs to do to win the current three-way tie for first place in the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 408 - 'Purdue has another gear'; can Illini reach it?

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with 247Sports' Isaac Trotter to discuss Lovie Smith likely getting another NFL head coaching job, Alex Palczewski's return to Illinois for a sixth season and the red-hot Illinois basketball team. Trotter and Werner then break down the Big Ten landscape heading into the home stretch of conference play. The guys also discuss the races for Big Ten Coach of the Year, Big Ten Player of the Year and All-Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 407 - Isaac Trotter's B1G breakdown

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois basketball's 74-57 road rout of Indiana. The guys discuss what was behind the Illini's monster second half, Trent Frazier's big performance, Kofi Cockburn's second-half rebound and signs of a dominant defense. The guys look back at a season-changing two weeks, which include three Quad 1 wins, and look ahead to the Big Ten game of the year on Tuesday at Purdue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 406 - The Illini's Better Half

Former Illinois basketball player Mike LaTulip joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down the Illini's 80-67 win over No. 11 Wisconsin. The guys discuss Kofi Cockburn's legendary night, how the Illini slowed down Johnny Davis and Brad Davison, Andre Curbelo's return and two massive road games ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 405 - 'The Win of the Year'

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner and Derek Piper break down Illinois basketball's 80-67 win over No. 11 Wisconsin. The guys discuss Kofi Cockburn's huge night, which made his case for Big Ten Player of the Year, and then the guys discuss how Illinois slowed down the Badgers' National Player of the Year candidate, Johnny Davis, and Brad Davison. The guys also discuss Jacob Grandison breaking out of his slump, the return of Andre Curbelo and two huge road games ahead at Indiana and Purdue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 404 - Illini blanket the Badgers

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football's Class of 2022 and what it says about Bret Bielema's plan. The guys discuss going prep-prospect heavy and how that could impact the 2022 season, how the Illini still could approach the transfer market and the keys to recruiting into the summer and the Class of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 403 - Bret Bielema's first recruiting class

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats a ton of Illinois hoops with two great guests. First, BTN's Trent Meacham chats about his transition to a broadcasting career and then breaks down Illinois basketball's great start to Big Ten play and keys to staying atop the conference. Then Badger247's Michael Hogan joins the podcast to preview Wednesday's matchup vs. No. 11 Wisconsin and discuss why the Badgers and star Johnny Davis have been such a big surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 402 - BTN's Trent Meacham on Illini; Michael Hogan on Badgers

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss No. 24 Illinois basketball's 59-56 win at Northwestern. The guys discuss Kofi Cockburn's big return, Da'Monte Williams' heroics and true freshmen Brandin Podziemski and RJ Melendez stepping up in relief of struggling veterans. The guys then discuss the much more difficult stretch ahead for an Illini team that sits atop the Big Ten standings at 8-2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 401 - Just Keep Winning

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illini basketball player Mike LaTulip about short-handed Illinois basketball's 56-55 win over No. 10 Michigan State. The guys discuss the importance of Trent Frazier, the backup big men stepping up in relief of Kofi Cockburn and Luke Goode's big game. LaTulip also breaks down why the defense was so good during the first half and why the offense failed to score during the final six minutes. The guys then look ahead to Saturday's game at Northwestern and discuss the top of the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 400 - Mike LaTulip on MSU win

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 56-55 nail-biting win over No. 10 Michigan State without Kofi Cockburn and Andre Curbelo. The guys discuss how Illinois was in position to win and how they (barely) held on for its first true marquee win of the season so short-handed. The guys discuss big contributions from Trent Frazier, Luke Goode, Omar Payne and Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk before discussing big-picture takeaways including the Big Ten title race and how Brad Underwood's team is starting to mirror another great Big Ten program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 399 - 'Culture Win'

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats Illini football to start the episode, including transfers out and Bret Bielema following through on his in-state recruiting pledge. Then Jeremy previews No. 24 Illinois vs. No. 10 Michigan State with Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal, who breaks down the Spartans and the matchup against the Illini, with or without Kofi Cockburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 398 - This is Sparty

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's 81-65 loss at Maryland and why Illinois struggled so much without star center Kofi Cockburn, the frontcourt issues, the defensive issues and what it means moving forward after back-to-back Big Ten losses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 397 - A Team Without its King

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner starts the podcast discussing the comings and goings for Illinois football so far this offseason. Then he chats with Mike LaTulip about Illinois basketball's loss to Purdue. The guys discuss the Boilermakers and Kofi Cockburn's relative struggles against marquee/B1G opponents. Then the guys discuss what Andre Curbelo's fantastic return to the court means for the team moving forward, Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk's big day and Andre Curbelo shooting out of a slump. The guys then look ahead to games at Maryland and against Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 396 - Mike LaTulip on the positives, concerns of Purdue loss

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss No. 17-ranked Illinois basketball's 96-88 double-overtime loss to No. 4 Purdue. The guys discuss whether they are encouraged or discouraged in the showing, especially given Kofi Cockburn's struggled. The guys discuss surprise performances from Andre Curbelo (welcome back!) and Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk and what they mean for the team moving forward. The guys then look ahead to the next stretch of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 395 - Illini lose but find reinforcements

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's 68-53 over Michigan, which was without Hunter Dickinson and Brandon Johns, to set up a huge Monday matchup against No. 7 Purdue. The guys discuss how Illinois won ugly again and what that means moving forward against tougher competition. The guys also break down player performances, including Trent Frazier's latest takeover, before discussing this budding rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 394 - Missing Hunter

Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Isaac Trotter discuss all things Illini athletics.

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