IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular - Debut Edition - 2nd Hour

This is the second hour of introductory show for the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular. The team that brings you IlliniGuys.com is now on the radio bringing Illini news and sports talk to Illini fans everywhere.
IlliniGuys Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy and Mike Cagley are in the house and welcome Illinois Head Football Coach Bret Bielema to the show. They to talk to Chester Frazier, Illinois Men's Basketball Assistant Basketball Coach, Kedric Prince and Brandon Wildman.
Launched January 12th, IlliniGuys.com is a one-stop destination to keep Illini fans “in the know” and up to date. Since launching, increasing numbers of Illini fans are joining this community to expand their enjoyment of everything Illini.
IlliniGuys.com was founded by former CNN and NBATV anchor Larry Smith, long time Illini sports journalist Brad Sturdy, and former AAU coach, voice of the common man and Illini Super Fan Mike Cagley. We started our coverage this basketball season and have been very successful early in our tenure. We produce a variety of Illini content including news stories, opinions, recruiting updates, game previews and analysis, and podcasts.
Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, for the best Illini information go to IlliniGuys.com. And look for the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular every weekend.

Podcasts

575 Sweet 16 - Illini Bust Up VCU 76-55

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3.20.26 March Madness and Matt Brown on NIL

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574 Mirk & the Illini Roll Over Penn 105-70

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573 The 2026 NCAA Tournament Show

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572 Illini Lose Big Lead vs Badgers

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3.13.26 Wagler All-B1G & All-American & Sturdy Fires Up Underwood

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571 Illini "Smash" the Terps

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3.6.26 Illini Hoops Update & March Madness Begins

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570 Illini Feast on Ducks

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2.27.26 - Reaction to Illini Loss to Michigan, Deon Thomas & More

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569 Illini Fall to B1G Champs 84-70

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568 Illini Hoops Update

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567 Illini Fall to Bruins 95-94 in OT

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2.20.26 - Illini Men's & Women's Hoops Update

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566 Illini Slay Trojans

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