Ep. 1212 - Ranking Illini's nonconference slate; Four 5-stars slated to visit this fall

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down Illinois basketball's 2026-27 nonconference schedule and the latest in recruiting. The guys discuss four 5-star prospects slated for fall official visits and the most intriguing parts of the Illini's pursuit. The guys then discuss Illinois playing three exhibition games, including a home game against Baylor, and a tougher-than-usual slate against mid-majors, before Tausk ranks the five marquee nonconference games.(0:00) - Intro(5:20) - Four 5-star prospects visiting Illinois this fall(12:30) - Pursuits of Brady Pettigrew & NaVorro Bowman Jr.(17:15) - Pursuits of Moussa Kamissoko & Darius Wabbington(28:35) - Breaking down three exhibition games(34:00) - Illini's tougher-than-usual mid-major slate(37:00) - Ranking Illini's five marquee nonconference gamesFollow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 60% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz