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Illini Basketball Podcast
221 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago -Talking all things Illini Basketball every week!
What to expect...
- Game-by-game breakdowns
- News on recruiting + other things
- Team Analysis, and talking B1G Bball landscape!
- Occasional Special Guests
- So much more!
Hosts:
- Ethan Carter (@EthanCarterSW on Twitter)
- Tyler Bramley (@tbramleyibp on Twitter)
*NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS*
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Episodes
Episode 120: Previewing Season Opener vs. Eastern Illinois
November 06, 2022 17:59 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThe Illini basketball season begins TOMORROW! In this episode, we broke down the opening matchup, and more! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp
Episode 119: Exhibition vs. Quincy, Roster Talk, 2022-23 Season Preview and Predictions, and more!
October 31, 2022 22:43 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIt's time to make our 2022-23 season predictions! We also evaluated the exhibition against Quincy, talked about the roster, and more in this LOADED episode. Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp
Episode 118: Gibbs-Lawhorn commits, B1G Media Day, Preseason Media Predictions, and more!
October 14, 2022 15:30 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThe 2022-23 season starts in 25 days! We're back to discuss the latest news and notes in the world of Illini hoops. - Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn commits - BU Media Interviews - Various articles and predictions for the B1G - and more! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/...
Episode 117: Amani Hansberry Commits to ILL, Underwood comments, Recruiting notes (2023/2024), B1G schedule dates, and more!
September 21, 2022 15:31 - 1 hour - 59 MBWe discussed recent interview comments from HC Brad Underwood, Amani Hansberry committing, various recruiting notes/updates, the schedule dates for the B1G this season, and a bunch more! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramle...
Episode 116: Skyy Clark is CLEARED to play, Recruiting Updates, RJ Melendez Breakout, 2022-23 Non-Conference Schedule, and more!
August 19, 2022 14:36 - 37 minutes - 34 MBWe're back! We returned for another episode to discuss Skyy Clark being cleared, various recruiting updates, the breakout season to come for RJ Melendez, the FULL Non-Conference Schedule, and more! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter...
Episode 115: Zacharie Perrin Commits to ILL, Kofi Undrafted, Jimmy V Classic Invite, Schedule, "Mailbag," and more!
June 28, 2022 20:06 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBLots to cover in this episode as we return for Ep. 115! Illini land French big man Zacharie Perrin, Kofi goes undrafted and signs with Jazz, Invite to the Jimmy V Classic (12/6 vs Texas at MSG), Syracuse matchup in the B1G/ACC Challenge, a "Mailbag," and a bunch more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w...
Episode 114: Matthew Mayer Commits to ILL, 2022-23 Roster Outlook, Kofi NBA Draft Update, and more!
May 28, 2022 14:19 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWe are back as the Illini land Baylor transfer Matthew Mayer, we break down that move, the 2022-23 roster, Kofi's NBA Draft news, and more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp
Episode 113: Terrence Shannon Jr. Commits to ILL, Hawkins Comments, Current Roster, and more!
April 30, 2022 02:11 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWe discuss the big news with Texas Tech transfer Terrence Shannon Jr. coming to Illinois, plus the Coleman Hawkins comments, the future of the roster, and more! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 112: Kofi leaves for NBA Draft, ZZ Clark commits, Future of the Roster, and more
April 20, 2022 20:02 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe day has come for Kofi to depart Illinois for the NBA Draft (We wish him the absolute best!), Skyy's brother ZZ Clark commits to ILL for the 2024 class, the future of the roster, and a bunch more! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 111: Skyy Clark Commits (!), Looking back at Preseason Predictions, Player Grades/Awards, Transfer Portal, and more!
April 08, 2022 16:27 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThis was a LOADED episode. We went over how preseason predictions, plus our 2021-22 season grades and awards, SKYY CLARK is coming to ILL, Transfer Portal (Curbelo/Payne) targets, and a whole lot more! Follow our Social Media Accounts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 110: The 2021-22 Season is Over + What the Future May Hold
March 20, 2022 22:24 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe season is sadly over, the Illini lose 68-53 in the 2nd round to Houston. We break down the game and discuss the future of the program. Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 109: Reviewing the Round of 64 W over 13 Chattanooga + Previewing Round of 32 against 5 Houston
March 19, 2022 19:43 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWe reviewed the Illini's victory over 13 Chattanooga in the first round of the NCAA Tournament + previewed their Round of 32 Matchup with Houston! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 108: Recapping the B10 Tournament Loss to Indiana + Previewing the Round of 64 Matchup with Chattanooga
March 15, 2022 21:54 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWe discussed the Indiana game that the Illini lost in the B10 tournament as well as the Round of 64 Matchup in the NCAAT with Chattanooga! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 107: End of Season Awards + Previewing B1G Quarterfinal Tournament Matchup with Indiana
March 10, 2022 19:54 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, we went over Illini end of season awards for the B1G + previewed their matchup with Indiana! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 106: BIG TEN REGULAR SEASON CHAMPS!!!!!
March 07, 2022 04:54 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBLETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BIG TEN REGULAR-SEASON CHAMPS! WE CELEBRATE! EXPLICIT WORDS MAY HAVE BEEN USED!
Episode 105: Recapping W over Penn State + Previewing Season Finale with Iowa
March 04, 2022 22:52 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWe discussed the win over Penn State, B1G Tournament Seeding Possibilities, and the season finale with Iowa on Sunday at SFC! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 104: Reviewing a ROADKILL W at Michigan + Previewing Matchup with Penn State
March 03, 2022 23:07 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this episode, we discussed the Illini's huge roadkill victory at Michigan, previewed their home matchup with Penn State, and went around the B1G! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 103: Recapping loss to Ohio State + Kylan Boswell likely to Arizona + Previewing matchup at Michigan
February 25, 2022 21:55 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWe discussed the loss to Ohio State, Kylan Boswell likely headed to Arizona, previewing the Michigan game, and more! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 102: Previewing the Thursday Night Matchup vs. Ohio State
February 24, 2022 22:48 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBA quick episode here as we get you set for the showdown from SFC versus #22 Ohio State! Also touched on the while National Player of the Year thing. Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 101: Recapping W over Michigan State + Going Around the B1G
February 20, 2022 19:47 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWe broke down a big road win at Michigan State for a season sweep of Sparty and going around the B1G! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 100: Recapping the loss to Rutgers + Previewing a Saturday Showdown with Michigan State
February 18, 2022 23:02 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn the century mark episode, we broke down the loss to Rutgers, talked about Ayo in the Rising Stars game, previewed the matchup with Michigan State, and more! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 99: Recapping W over Northwestern + Kylan Boswell visit + Preview at Rutgers
February 16, 2022 23:06 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBWe went over the Illini's sloppy win over Northwestern and previewed a matchup on the road at Rutgers, one of the hottest teams in college hoops! We also touched on some key recruiting news for the class of 2023. Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 98: Recapping Loss to Purdue + Preview vs. Northwestern
February 11, 2022 22:55 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWe went over the brutal second half and loss to Purdue + previewed a Saturday matchup with Northwestern! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 97: Recapping a Road W at Indiana + Previewing Ranked Showdown at Purdue
February 06, 2022 22:44 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode, we broke down the Illini's dominant win at Indiana and previewed their showdown on Tuesday at Purdue! Join us at 8 PM CST on Tuesday for our Watch Party for the game against Purdue! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 96: Recapping a W over Wisconsin + Preview for a Saturday Showdown at Indiana
February 04, 2022 22:50 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWe broke down the Illini's dominant victory at home against Wisconsin on Wednesday + previewed a Saturday Showdown at Indiana! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 95: W over Northwestern + Preview vs. Wisconsin + Around the B1G
February 01, 2022 23:12 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWe broke down the Illini's win over Northwestern, previewed a matchup with Wisconsin, and went around the B1G. Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcas
Episode 94: Recapping a huge W over Michigan State + Previewing a matchup with Northwestern
January 28, 2022 23:05 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn this episode, we broke down the Illini's stunning victory over #10 Michigan State and previewed a showdown with Northwestern.
Episode 93: Breakdown of the Loss to Maryland + Preview vs. #10 Michigan State
January 24, 2022 22:45 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWe broke down what went wrong in the Illini's embarrassing effort and loss to Maryland + a preview of a SFC showdown against #10 Michigan State. Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w
Episode 92: Loss to Purdue + Ayo's NBA Breakout + Preview at Maryland
January 21, 2022 22:02 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBWe discussed the Illini's valiant effort in a 2OT loss to Purdue, the NBA emergence for Ayo Dosunmu and the Bulls, and previewed a road test against Maryland! Follow our Social Media Accounts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIllini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniBasketballPodcast
Episode 91: W over Michigan + Preview vs. Purdue
January 17, 2022 00:26 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWe discussed the Illini W over Michigan and their historic start in B1G play + previewed an early holiday Monday game with Purdue!
Episode 90: Recapping W over Nebraska + Preview for Friday Night with Michigan
January 13, 2022 22:52 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWe broke down the Illini's 10-point win over Nebraska (now 5-0 in the B1G) + previewed the showdown with Michigan from SFC!
Episode 89: Win over Maryland + Preview at Nebraska
January 10, 2022 22:38 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWe broke down the Illini's victory over Maryland and previewed their road matchup with Nebraska.
Episode 88: Recapping Dominant Win over Minnesota + Preview vs. Maryland (Ayo Night)
January 06, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWe break down the Illini's DOMINANT victory over Minnesota and preview a special night at the SFC vs. Maryland.
Episode 87: COVID issues + Preview at Minnesota
January 04, 2022 22:43 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWe discussed the Illini's COVID issues that got their Minnesota game moved to Tuesday night, we previewed that matchup.
Episode 86: Blowout W over Mizzou (Braggin' Rights) + Previewing matchup w/FAMU
December 26, 2021 17:41 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBWe break down the EASY blowout win over Mizzou + preview the final game of the calendar year with FAMU!
Episode 85: Win over St. Francis (PA) + Braggin' Rights Preview vs. Mizzou
December 20, 2021 02:41 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWe break down the Illini's 58-point victory over SFPA and previewed their big Rivalry Braggin' Rights matchup with Mizzou!
Episode 84: Recapping Loss to Arizona + Previewing Matchup vs. St. Francis (PA)
December 14, 2021 22:40 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWe break down the Illini's home loss to Arizona, what went wrong and how they can be better from this. Previewing the bounce-back matchup with St. Francis (PA) on Saturday at the SFC.
Episode 83: Huge W over Iowa, Ayo's Impact on the Bulls, Preview vs. #11 Arizona
December 08, 2021 23:01 - 56 minutes - 52 MBBREAKING DOWN A MASSIVE B1G WIN OVER IOWA. Discussing the impact of Ayo as a rookie with the Bulls and previewing a big game with #11 Arizona in Champaign!
Episode 82: W over Rutgers, Injury Updates, Preview at Iowa, and more!
December 06, 2021 01:42 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode, we broke down the Illini's dominant win over Rutgers, updated on injury statuses, previewed a showdown at Iowa, and more!
Episode 81: W over Notre Dame, Fears Crystal Ball, Preview vs. Rutgers and more
December 03, 2021 23:34 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode, we broke down a B1G/ACC challenge win over Notre Dame, discussed Jeremy Fears' possible commitment to Illinois, previewed their matchup with Rutgers, and a bunch more!
Episode 80: W over UTRGV, Dain Dainja transfer, Preview vs. Notre Dame and B1G/ACC Challenge Preview
November 29, 2021 01:58 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBEpisode 80, we discussed a win over UTRGV, previewed the matchup with Notre Dame, Dain Dainja transferring to ILL, and a preview of the B1G/ACC Challenge!
Episode 79: Win over Kansas State, Preview vs. UTRGV, Around the B1G
November 25, 2021 16:46 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, we broke down the victory over Kansas State, previewed the matchup with UTRGV, and went around the B1G!
Episode 78: Brutal Loss to Cincinnati, What's Wrong with this Team, K-State preview
November 23, 2021 23:18 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe Illini lose another brutal game, this time to Cincinnati. We broke down what went wrong and got ready for a battle with K-State.
Episode 77: Ty Rodgers signs, B1G struggles in Gavitt Games, HOF Classic Preview vs. Cincinnati
November 19, 2021 22:33 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBEpisode 77 has arrived - we break down the Rodgers' signing and what he brings to the table...PLUS the B1G's struggles vs. the Big East and a preview of the Cincinnati matchup in the first game of the HOF Classic.
Episode 76: Recapping the Brutal 67-66 Loss to Marquette
November 16, 2021 20:44 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWe broke down the BRUTAL loss to Marquette, as the Illini are now 2-1*. Was Underwood there? Why was Curbelo so bad? Learning experience? Frazier's brilliance Turnovers Ref Show All of that and more.
Episode 75: Win over Arkansas State, Preview at Marquette, and more!
November 15, 2021 02:01 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode, we broke down the Illini's dominant win over Arkansas State + previewed the Gavitt Games showdown with Marquette!!
Episode 74: Recap of Jackson St. W, Harris/Epps Signing, Preview vs. Ark State and more!
November 12, 2021 21:42 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe Illini are 1-0! In this episode, we broke down the first game of the season, as well as discussing the Jayden Epps + Sencire Harris signings with ILL and a preview of their game with Ark State tonight!
Episode 73: Season is here, Preview vs. Jackson State, Kofi suspension, Recruiting, and more!
November 08, 2021 23:02 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThe season is FINALLY here! In this episode, we broke down the first game of the season with Jackson State + the Kofi suspension, and a whole lot more! We can't wait to cover the 2021-22 season! Join us for the Watch Party on Tuesday night!
Episode 72: Season Predictions, Rankings, Nov. Watch Party Schedule, and more!
October 26, 2021 21:58 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBSeason Predictions Episode is HERE! We take you through our Illini season predictions and preview the entire schedule. We also discussed the AP Poll, other rankings, our November Watch Party Schedule, and more!
Episode 71: Recruiting, B1G Media Day, Schedule (TV + Times) and more!
October 11, 2021 22:36 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBWelcome back to the podcast! We discussed a plethora of Illini topics, we also discussed the future of our podcast! Full-time episodes are coming back, the season begins in less than a month!