Ep. 1107 - Bench sparks Illini in 77-67 win over Minnesota

CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter and Field of 68 content manager Trevor Vallese join Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview the Final Four. The University of Illinois alums break down the Illini's NCAA Tournament run so far, preview Saturday's semifinal matchup between Illinois and UConn and discuss the Illini's national title possibilities. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Gameday Spirit: Get 15% off your next purchase with them online at ⁠gamedayspirit.com⁠ when you use the code "Illini15" at checkout. Omaha Steaks: Go to ⁠https://OmahaSteaks.com⁠ to shop their Spring Savings Event. And use promo code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois clinching a spot in the Final Four and its matchup against UConn. LaTulip breaks down what this means for the program, Brad Underwood and the players. He then looks ahead to Saturday's semifinal between Illinois and UConn and why it is different than November's matchup in NYC. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Gameday Spirit: Get 15% off your next purchase with them online at gamedayspirit.com when you use the code "Illini15" at checkout. Omaha Steaks: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to shop their Spring Savings Event. And use promo code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 71-59 Elite Eight win over Iowa to advance to the Final Four. The guys discuss how Brad Underwood led the program here, what it means for his legacy, why this team was the one to break through and some highlights from the game. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Gameday Spirit: Get 15% off your next purchase with them online at gamedayspirit.com when you use the code "Illini15" at checkout. Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Factor: Head to ⁠factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to the Illini's Sweet Sixteen win over Houston and preview Saturday's Elite Eight game against Iowa. LaTulip discusses what led to the Illini's best defensive performance of the season, individual performances that stood out and what Illinois must do to knock off red-hot Iowa to make the Final Four. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Gameday Spirit: Get 15% off your next purchase with them online at ⁠gamedayspirit.com⁠ when you use the code "Illini15" at checkout. Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Factor: Head to ⁠factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3oMt0NP⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8⁠  Other: ⁠https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct⁠   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz⁠  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 65-55 win over Houston in the Sweet Sixteen to advance to the Elite Eight to play No. 9 seed Iowa. The guys discuss the Illini's best defensive performance and toughest performance of the season, improved offense in the second half and Saturday's matchup against Iowa for the chance at a Final Four. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS * Gameday Spirit: Get 15% off your next purchase with them online at gamedayspirit.com when you use the code "Illini15" at checkout. * Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. * Factor: Head to ⁠factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  * Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct  Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner picks the brains of Derek Piper and Kyle Tausk to preview Thursday's Sweet Sixteen game between Illinois and Houston. The guys break down the Illini's first-weekend performance, their biggest concerns about Houston, their biggest reasons for optimism about Illinois and the X-factor for Illinois. The guys end the show by making their game predictions. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Gameday Spirit: Get 15% off your next purchase with them online at gamedayspirit.com when you use the code "Illini15" at checkout. Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Factor: Head to ⁠factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

247Sports college basketball writer Kyle Tucker joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the top storylines of the NCAA Tournament so far, Illinois vs. Houston in the Sweet Sixteen and the Illini's ceiling in this tournament. Then Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner joins to recap Illinois women's basketball season, which ended with a Round of 32 loss to Vanderbilt, and looks ahead to the future of the program. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Gameday Spirit: Get 15% off your next purchase with them online at gamedayspirit.com when you use the code "Illini15" at checkout. Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Factor: Head to ⁠factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's advancement into the Sweet Sixteen and preview Thursday's matchup against Houston. LaTulip discusses what stood out about the Illini's dominance against Penn and VCU and then breaks down the keys to the Illini against Houston, which was the national runner-up last season. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Gameday Spirit: Get 15% off your next purchase with them online at gamedayspirit.com when you use the code "Illini15" at checkout. Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Factor: Head to factormeals.com/illini50off and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball defeating VCU 76-55 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. The guys discuss a well-rounded offensive performance, dominant defensive performance and some key individuals. The guys then look ahead to Thursday's matchup with No. 2 seed Houston. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Omaha Steaks: Go to ⁠⁠https://www.OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠ to get 50% off sitewide and an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI247 at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's dominant 105-70 first-round NCAA Tournament win over Penn. The guys react to David Mirkovic's historic performance, Keaton Wagler's impressive first NCAAT game, a red-hot shooting display in the second half, Kylan Boswell's strong defense and more. Then the guys look ahead to Saturday's Round of 32 game against No. 11 seed VCU. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Omaha Steaks: Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠⁠ to get 50% off sitewide and an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI247 at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3oMt0NP⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8⁠  Other: ⁠https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct⁠   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz⁠  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices