Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

28-8 - 2nd in Big Ten
SVPod: SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. SVPod: SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. It was heartbreak for Steve in DC (but the list stayed accurate) as Duke fell to UConn. The guys discuss the all-timer from all angles, including Braylon Mullins' final shot and how the results impact the discourse around Dan Hurley and Jon Scheyer. Additionally, will Arizona-Michigan be one of the best games in recent memory? And why Illinois has a REAL shot to win it all. Plus, Gary Woodland's win was SPECIAL, when Jeremiyah Love should go in the NFL Draft, Steve's upcoming road trip to Phoenix and a full breakdown of the Tiger Woods situation from SVP. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:46) Gary Woodland’s win was special (9:15) UConn Duke reax (17:00) UConn’s road (18:15) UConn kept poise (21:25) Is the Jon Scheyer criticism fair? (27:25) UConn-Duke fallout (39:11) What to expect in Arizona-Michigan (48:10) Final thoughts from second weekend (52:40) Can Illinois reach the promised land? (57:10) Who wins it all? (59:46) The shocking truth about the UNC job (1:02:20) Will Wade back to LSU?!? (1:05:00) Steve is headed to Phoenix! (1:10:20) Handling the LSU WBB loss (1:11:45) Are tip times too late? (1:13:00) The problems with the NCAA Tournament (1:18:57) Where should Jeremiyah Love go in the draft? (1:25:00) NFL Draft thoughts (1:28:00) About the Tiger situation (1:34:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 UConn game preview No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 UConn game preview

Check out some stats on the matchup between Illinois and UConn in the NCAA men's tournament.

The plays that helped Illinois and UConn make the Final Four The plays that helped Illinois and UConn make the Final Four

Check out the best NCAA tournament plays from Illinois and UConn ahead of their Final Four matchup.

The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index

Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

Hour 4: Best of the Rest Hour 4: Best of the Rest

Freddie Coleman and David Dennis Jr. decipher who is the best team left on the Men's side of the NCAA Tournament. Freddie gives DDJ his Inconvenient Truths. Plus what was the most unreal play you have ever seen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Presidential Energy Hour 1: Presidential Energy

Freddie Coleman along with David Dennis Jr. are still in awe with the finish of Duke and UCONN yesterday. Myron Medcalf stops by the program. Plus the hour includes plenty of Kris Jenkins mentions, an elected school president and laundry impacting viewership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illinois coach Underwood on Karaban: 'He's one of the best players in the country' Illinois coach Underwood on Karaban: 'He's one of the best players in the country'

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood praises UConn's Alex Karaban ahead of their Final Four matchup.

Arizona, Michigan co-favorites as bettors back UConn Arizona, Michigan co-favorites as bettors back UConn

Arizona and Michigan will head into the Final Four deadlocked as the favorites to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament and at nearly a pick 'em for their head-to-head showdown, with Illinois and UConn battling it out as the underdogs.

Men's tournament odds: Arizona, Michigan co-title favorites, Wolverines a slight matchup fave Men's tournament odds: Arizona, Michigan co-title favorites, Wolverines a slight matchup fave

The four remaining teams' odds to play for and win the men's college basketball national championship.

Hour 4: Birds Were Flying Everywhere Hour 4: Birds Were Flying Everywhere

Canty and Michelle debate if Duke is still a "blue blood" and take calls on who the biggest "big game coach" in sports is if it's not Dan Hurley. Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to break down the women's NCAA Tournament. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Brad Underwood is getting Michelle tickets to the Final Four! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan 87.7 - 3 35
Nebraska 77.0 5.5 7 28
Illinois 83.8 6 8 28
Michigan State 78.8 6.5 8 27
Wisconsin 83.0 9.5 11 24
Purdue 81.6 5.5 9 30
UCLA 77.1 10 12 24
Ohio State 79.3 12 13 21
Iowa 74.5 10.5 13 24
Indiana 78.2 14 14 18
Minnesota 70.0 17 17 15
USC 78.6 14 14 18
Washington 77.1 16.5 17 16
Rutgers 70.6 18.5 19 14
Northwestern 73.1 18 19 15
Oregon 70.8 20 20 12
Maryland 69.7 20.5 21 12
Penn State 73.7 20 20 12
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Assists Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Keaton Wagler

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    David Mirkovic
  • Steals Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Blocks Per Game

    Zvonimir Ivisic