Inside Illini Basketball

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Episode 420: Illini are elite

October 19, 2026

Illinois officially staked its claim as one of the top teams in the country this week, landing at No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll. Brad Underwood's squad certainly looked like it in its 105-96 exhibition victory at Cincinnati that saw six players in double figures and freshman guard Quentin Coleman play like a potential lottery pick. Beat writer Scott Richey, who was on the ground in the Queen City, discusses Illinois' place in the preseason poll, the exhibition win and mo...

Episode 419: Exhibition season

October 12, 2026

Illinois will be in action for the first time this weekend with a Saturday date in Cincinnati with the Bearcats. The first of three exhibition games on the schedule might not count, but it will provide an opportunity to see what this team is all about — even if David Mirkovic likely won't be available. There are enough newcomers, however, to make the trip to the Queen City intriguing. Beat writer Scott Richey discusses the exhibition season and is recently-submitted AP Top 25 preseason ballot...

Episode 418: Preseason favorites

October 05, 2026

The results of the annual preseason Big Ten media poll came as expected Monday morning. Illinois is the projected favorite to cut down the nets in 2026-27. How many Big Ten titles that might mean — and if that act is repeated in Detroit in April — is what will be decided in the next seven months. Beat writer Scott Richey discusses that and more, including a heavy dose of recruiting, in this week's Inside Illini Basketball.

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Who is an ideal guest for Inside Illini Basketball?

Inside Illini Basketball typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Five-star or highly regarded basketball recruits, Illinois-connected players and coaches, and college basketball experts with direct knowledge of recruiting or the program. Common among recent guests: Five-star recruiting status; Direct involvement with Illinois basketball; Expertise in college basketball recruiting or program analysis. Recent guests include Dylan Betts, Bentley Lusakueno, and Moussa Kamissoko.

How hard is it to get booked on Inside Illini Basketball?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Sports, College Basketball, Illinois Basketball, Basketball Recruiting, and Ncaa Tournament. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.