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2026 NBA DRAFT HIGHLIGHTS: G Keaton Wagler | Illinois Men's Basketball
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BEST IN BIG TEN: MSU basketball, Illinois TOP TIER heading into next season? Michigan State podcast
Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan State Spartans ignite Big Ten basketball buzz as Sunny Verma and Matt Sheehan debate ...
CROSSOVER: Are Illinois & Michigan State the Big Ten’s BEST Teams? | Football Concerns?
Illinois and Michigan State are both entering the season with massive expectations… but which program actually had the better offseason? In this crossover episode of Locked On Illini and Locked On Spartans, Sunny Verma and Matt Sheehan break down the Big Ten title race, Illinois’ Final Four momentum, Michigan State’s roster questions, transfer portal spending, roster retention, and whether either fanbase should already be talking national championship expectations. Plus: Illinois’ loaded returning core Michigan State’s frontcourt rebuild Why NIL spending is changing roster construction Football expectations for Bret Bielema & Michigan State Why both fanbases might actually feel… optimistic? This one was FUN. #Illini #MichiganState #CollegeBasketball #Illini #IllinoisBasketball #IllinoisFootball ------------------------------- Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Verma as he brings you in-depth analysis, game previews, post-game breakdowns, and exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and insiders. Whether you're a die-hard Illini fan or just looking to stay updated on the latest in college sports, this is the podcast for you. Tune in on YouTube and your favorite audio platforms for fresh episodes and all the insights you need to stay ahead of the game. Get ready to be Locked On Illini! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of Illini basketball and football! Email us at: talkillini@gmail.com FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564192637267 TALK ILLINI DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TyUXX2r3E Follow Sunny's personal account: @theSunnyV Follow us on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedonillini.bsky.social Article Referenced: https://youtube.com/@ChillinoisBasketballPodcast?si=NqhfFxXELsz8W4_7 For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonillini.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
College Basketball Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25 Rankings
College basketball is already heating up, and these way-too-early rankings show which teams could be serious national championship contenders next season. In this video, we break down the best teams in college basketball heading into the 2026-27 season, including Florida, Duke, UConn, Michigan, Illinois, Texas, Arkansas, Louisville, Kansas, North Carolina, Houston, Purdue, Alabama, Tennessee, and more. We also look at the biggest offseason moves, transfer portal additions, NBA Draft decisions, returning stars, top freshmen, and which teams have the best chance to make a deep March Madness run. Who should be ranked No. 1 in college basketball right now? Let me know in the comments. #cbb #collegebasketball #transferportal #cbbtransferportal #basketball 0:00 Intro 0:24 #1 Florida Gators 1:35 #2 Illinois Fighting Illini 2:39 #3 Duke Blue Devils 3:46 #4 Michigan Wolverines 4:58 #5 UConn Huskies 6:12 #6 Michigan State Spartans 7:25 #7 Texas Longhorns 8:34 #8 Arkansas Razorbacks 9:33 #9 Arizona Wildcats 10:46 #10 Louisville Cardinals 12:04 #11 Gonzaga Bulldogs 13:15 #12 Tennessee Volunteers 14:30 #13 Houston Cougars 15:52 #14 Virginia Cavaliers 16:50 #15 Vanderbilt Commodores 18:12 #16 Iowa State Cyclones 19:27 #17 Miami Hurricanes 20:37 #18 Alabama Crimson Tide 22:00 #19 USC Trojans 22:58 #20 St. John's Red Storm 24:10 #21 Purdue Boilermakers 25:16 #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers 26:32 #23 Indiana Hoosiers 27:38 #24 North Carolina Tar Heels 28:42 #25 Kansas Jayhawks 29:41 Honorable Mentions 30:59 Outro Business Inquires: thebasketballnetworkbusiness@gmail.com Watch on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@thebasketballnetwork Follow us on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebasketballnetwork Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballnetwork/ Follow us on Twitter!: https://www.x.com/TheBballNetwork We DO NOT own any clips or videos that we post of basketball highlights. All clips are property of the NBA or NCAA including ESPN, TNT, ABC, CBS, Fox Sports, ACCN, SECN, BTN, etc… All videos are edited following the “fair use” guidelines of YouTube. Please contact us regarding any concerns with our videos. TheBasketballNetwork, Basketball, Highlights, College Basketball, CBB, NCAAM, NCAA Tournament, NCAA Tournament Predictions, March Madness, March Madness Predictions, College Basketball Transfer Portal, Transfer Portal, College Basketball Rankings, CBB Rankings, NBA, National Basketball Association, NBA News, NBA Draft, NBA Mock Draft, Mock Draft, NBA Free Agency, Free Agency, NBA OffseasonNBA Trades, NBA Trade Deadline, Trade Deadline, NBA Playoffs, NBA Finals, NBA Rankings
Illinois vs. UConn Round 4: Can the Illini FINALLY Get Revenge at the United Center?
Illinois is heading back to the United Center for a massive Final Four rematch! In this episode of the Armchair Illini podcast, Robbie Nardini and I break down the breaking news: Illinois basketball will take on the UConn Huskies on Friday, December 4, 2026, in Chicago. After three straight losses to the Huskies—including that tough Final Four exit—is the fourth time the charm for Brad Underwood and the Illini? In this episode, we discuss: The UConn Matchup: Breaking down the roster changes, including UConn losing key pieces like Alex Karaban and Solo Ball. Returning Stars: Why returners like Stojakovic and Mirkovic give Illinois the edge this time around. The Non-Conference Slate: Our thoughts on the road trip to Lubbock to face Texas Tech and the Braggin' Rights game vs. Mizzou. United Center Environment: Why a Friday night in Chicago will be a "Sea of Orange". Way-Too-Early Predictions: Who do we have winning the December 4th showdown? Campus Ink's Official NIL Store: Get your officially licensed merch for Jake Davis, Stovand Mirkovich, and more! Code: ARMCHAIRILLINI for 15% OFF your order! If you’re new here, hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more Illinois Basketball coverage! #illini #illinoisbasketball #uconn #collegebasketball #unitedcenter #NCAAB #ArmchairIllini #huskies #uconnhuskies
Big Ten Crossover: Michigan State Spartans with The Only Colors !
Illini Isaac chats with Oren Basse of The Only Colors about Illinois and Michigan State's relationship, Michigan State's outlook with Pat Fitzgerald, the current spartan fan relationship with Tom Izzo, and more! #illini #bigten #michiganstate #spartans #collegebasketball #collegefootball