Oskee Talk

We sound off about Kasparas Jakucionis' critics during this extended episode. We also list potential Illini transfer portal targets. We wrap up by discussing women's basketball's long-awaited NCAA Tournament win!

On this special extended episode I’m joined by Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood of The Champaign Room to wrap up the men’s basketball season, examine Illinois’ offensive efficiency, review some weird-but-true stats, and reflect on two of the most memorable Illini March Madness moments.

This week I review Selection Sunday and look ahead to men's basketball's matchup versus either Xavier or Texas, as well as examine the possibilities of another second-weekend run. I also preview women's basketball's first-round game against Creighton.

On this episode I recap men's basketball's victories against Iowa & Michigan, discuss some of the rarities surrounding the Illini's winning streak over the Wolverines, and look ahead to Purdue. I also recap the end of the women's basketball regular season & preview the Big Ten Tournament. Finally, I discuss the latest Illini football updates.

I’m joined by Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to revisit the Duke debacle and examine the roster to identify the type of player the “Illinois Guy” should look like. We also preview Tuesday’s matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes & discuss the NCAA Tournament outlook. Finally, we review women’s basketball’s west coast swing and look ahead to the regular season finale.

I review men's basketball's week of improbable endings, including Saturday's debacle against Michigan State. I also discuss how Brad Underwood needs to pivot in order to save the season. I also recap women's hoops record-setting win streak, discuss Shauna Green maximizing her roster, and look ahead to the team's west coast swing.

I'm joined by Brandt Dolce to recap the Royal Rumble, revisit another up-and-down week for men's hoops and preview UCLA. We also discuss the women continuing their winning ways and look ahead to Penn State.

I'm joined by TCR's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to revisit Illinois' blowout win over Indiana, Hoosier delusion, and the state of IU basketball. We also discuss Sunday's loss to Michigan State, including Kasparas Jakucionis' foulout, Brad Underwood's timeout strategy, and the Big Ten outlook. We also recap women's basketball's roster attrition and Big Ten prospects.

Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood rejoin me to summarize Illinois’ successful west coast swing and project the rest of the Big Ten hoops season. We also discuss how the returns of JC Davis & Xavier Scott impact the 2025 football season, Bret Bielema’s retention model, and why fans should expect — not just wish — for long-term success.

Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce join me to celebrate Illinois' victory in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, revel in Bret Bielema's pettiness and Shane Beamer's bitterness, and consider whether the Illini can finally be seated at the "high table". We also recap the past week in men's and women's hoops and look ahead to the "official" start of Big Ten play.

This week I review multiple milestones for Illini women's basketball (3:33) and recap Saturday's heartbreaking loss to #1 Tennessee (10:24) before previewing Braggin' Rights (38:11). I also discuss the latest Illini transfer portal news (47:07) and Luke Altmyer's return to Champaign (62:25).

I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to recap the College Football Tournament selections and discuss the SEC's temper tantrum. We also preview the Illini's Citrus Bowl matchup with South Carolina and how the game can help be a springboard for 2025 success. We close the show by reviewing tough losses by Illinois hoops and look ahead to Saturday's game with #1 Tennessee.