Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss who could be breakout stars for Illinois football in 2026. The guys discuss offensive playmakers, like QB Katin Houser, RB Ca'Lil Valentine and more, and also break down some defenders who could break out in a new defensive scheme and bigger roles.

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CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illinois basketball offseason. The guys chat about early impressions of Keaton Wagler in the NBA Summer League, how Michigan's turmoil impacts Illinois and the Big Ten and the most intriguing things of Illini summer workouts. Trotter then discusses the Illini's top 2027 NBA Draft prospects.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the biggest positives and question marks from Illinois football's summer recruiting. The guys discuss positions Illinois recruited well, positions left wanting, significant additions, tough misses and more.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss the biggest storylines for Illinois men's basketball heading into the 2026-27 season. The guys discuss how returners improve, Stefan Vaaks adapting to a new program, the freshmen and potential schematic adjustments by the staff.

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Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman sits down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner in his office to reflect on the 2025-26 year for the Illini and what's ahead. Whitman also discusses the state of college athletics and facilities upgrades.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois one-and-done guard Keaton Wagler going No. 5 overall in the NBA Draft, how he fits with the Clippers and what this means for the Illini program. The guys then discuss the other Illini fallout from a busy start to the NBA week, including Ayo Dosunmu signing a nine-figure deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Kasparas Jakucionis getting dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat.

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Live from New York for the NBA Draft, Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner chats about Keaton Wagler's journey to Tuesday's big moment in Brooklyn, three-star Texas WR Brody Knowles' commitment to Illinois and the Illini's addition of in-state kicker Ulysses Morales. Illini legend Kendall Gill then joins Werner to discuss his NBA Draft moment, Wagler's NBA potential, Kylan Boswell's NBA path and what the Chicago Bulls should do.

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Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip and CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter join Jeremy Werner to preview the 2026 NBA Draft. The guys discuss how Illinois guards Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell fit into the NBA and then conduct a first-round mock draft, slating prospects with specific teams.

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