Oskee Talk
For fans of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.
Episodes
On this episode I help introduce my newest almost co-host, Isaac Ambrose of The Champaign Room (2:35). Isaac & I discuss the 2025 Illini Hall of Fame class (8:11), revisit last week's NBA Draft (12:54) as well as Illinois' newfound relevance in NBA circles (20:45) and we also review TCR's All-Quarter-Century Team (39:40). We also break down the latest in Illini football recruiting (49:31), the shortening of the Mizz...
This week I'm rejoined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood to recognize All-Americans in Track & Field (8:27). We also discuss basketball's summer workouts getting underway (20:35) and the ramifications of Ty Rodgers' injury (26:21). We also chat about Texas Tech and the degree of difficulty of Illinois' non-conference schedule (33:38) as well as break down the upcoming rule changes for men's basketb...
This week I'm joined by Pleas Honeywood and Said Bravo makes his Oskee Talk debut. Said shares his background as an Illinois student and offers a crash course on the Champaign social scene (2:45). We recognize history-making performances from Illini track & field (18:50), discuss the hoops' rematch with UConn (23:03), and review some of the latest NBA mock drafts (35:50). We also recap football's kickoff times and n...
I’m rejoined by Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to wrap up the men’s golf season (2:47) and discuss basketball’s enticing matchups against Alabama (9:18) & Tennessee (14:36) as well as scheduling the proper tier of teams (25:32). We also chat about the latest additions to Brad Underwood’s staff and Shauna Green’s roster (30:13). Finally, we unveil our list of desired hoops opponents (47:57).
I’m rejoined by Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to recap the end of baseball season and history-making performances for Illini track & field (2:41). We also discuss the commitments of King Liggins (15:37) and Nasir Rankin (24:27) as well as Illinois football’s major recruiting momentum (33:45). We also project Illinois’ season win total (40:36) and give predictions on who will lead the Illini in touchdowns (62:11).
On this episode I spotlight another postseason crown for men's golf (3:03) and preview a pivotal series for Illini baseball (9:01). I also recap this week's NBA Draft lottery (14:09), examine the ideal teams for Kasparas Jakucionis & Will Riley (21:41), and introduce the newest men's basketball signee (32:20). I wrap up the show by discussing the contract extensions of Bret Bielema & Brad Underwood (37:47) and c...
This week I'm joined by Pleas Honeywood to spotlight men's golf and recognize Illinois' standout athletes of 2024-25. We also take a closer look at the men's basketball roster following the Andrej Stojakovic signing, review the NBA Draft prospects for Kasparas Jakucionis & Will Riley and break down the Big Ten hoops schedules. Finally, we recap the latest football transfer news and check in on former Illini foll...
I’m joined by TCR's Pleas Honeywood to recap WrestleMania (4:18), break down the commitment of Mihailo Petrovic (11:29) and discuss Illinois’ international recruiting philosophy (17:23) and the program's global branding (22:35). We also recap the latest football transfer portal news (36:53) and react to Luke Altmyer’s return (51:36), Pat Bryant’s selection in the NFL Draft (64:40), Shedeur Sanders' slide (90:31) and Ker...
I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood to discuss Kasparas Jakucionis & Will Riley declaring for the NBA Draft (5:42). We also examine KJ's draft projections (11:31), and Riley's pro potential (19:16).
We also discuss DGL's new destination (30:20), the David Mirkovic commitment & Illinois' international approach (34:50), as well as the latest twist in the Morez Johnson saga (51:02).
We al...
** NOTE: This episode was produced prior to the commitment of David Mirkovic **
On this episode Pleas Honeywood joins me to recap the latest Illini basketball transfer portal transactions (3:31). We also examine the fallout of Morez Johnson’s departure (9:35), discuss ways to tweak the transfer process (26:34), and review who is returning to Champaign next season (45:21). We also check in on Illini football during spring practices &...
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 & Please Honeywood to discuss the resiliency of men’s basketball, the team’s three-point struggles, the long-term effects of Tomislav Ivisic’s absence & the ascent of Morez Johnson. We break down a successful week in women’s hoops and milestones for Kendall Bostic & Shauna Green as well as review the positive developments in the football program and make predictions for the upcoming Roya...
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.
I’m rejoined by The Champiagn Room's Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to revisit the ups and downs of men’s basketball’s recent homestand, discuss the emergence of Morez Johnson and the “simple” fix to help the Illini’s shooting woes, and preview the Hoosiers & Spartans. We also recap women’s hoops’ upset of Iowa, the immediate impact of Makira Cook’s and Gretchen Dolan’s injuries and discuss how Illinois can make up ground i...
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