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From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast

An Illinois Basketball Podcast hosted by Cody Delmendo. Tune in for reactions, analysis and more related to Illinois" basketball program and Big Ten basketball.

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00:46:31

Takeaways from Nebraska UPSETTING Illinois

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/12/18

SORRY I'M LATE ON UPLOADING THE AUDIO.Illinois went into the matchup as the favorite, but Nebraska had other plans. In a shocking Big Ten showdown, the Cornhuskers pulled off a huge upset over the Illini 83-80, flipping expectations and shaking up the conference picture.From clutch plays to momentum-shifting moments, this game had everything — and Illinois couldn’t recover when it mattered most. Was this Nebraska’s statement win, or a major missed opportunity for Illinois?Cody reacts to the loss

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00:37:07

Takeaways from Illinois first conference win at Ohio...

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/12/10

The Illinois Fighting Illini pull off a huge road win at the Ohio State Buckeyes — final score 88-80 — to kick off Big Ten play with a statement.Keaton Wagler leads Illinois with 23 points and big plays down the stretch. David Mirkovic steps up with 22 points and 8 rebounds, fueling the Illini starting lineup. Balanced scoring from the Illini — including Andrej Stojakovic and Zvonimir Ivisic — proves clutch in a hostile environment. Despite a monster night from Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (34

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00:35:16

Takeaways from Illinois win over Tennessee

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/12/09

What. A. Win. The Illinois Fighting Illini came through in a huge way, knocking off Tennessee Volunteers 75-62 in a physical, hard-fought battle at Music City Madness. Balanced scoring paced the Illini: Tomislav Ivisic and Keaton Wagler dropped 16 points each, while Kylan Boswell added 15 and David Mirkovic put up 10. The Illini’s defense stood firm — holding the Vols to just 62 points, the fewest allowed by Illinois in a top-25 nonconference win in nearly two decades.Ohio State will is the next

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00:39:05

Biggest takeaways from Illinois loss to UConn

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/12/01

The UConn Huskies dominated Illinois Fighting Illini in a wire-to-wire win, but Illinois showed flashes — here’s what stood out.The Huskies held the Illini to just 32.1% shooting overall and a brutal 20.7% from three. Illinois just couldn’t find rhythm or consistency from deep.Illinois’ offense lacked creativity & adjustments — Even when their big men (like Tomislav Ivišić) got opportunities inside, Illinois reverted back to low-percentage, stagnant three-point attempts instead of attacking the

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00:26:42

Bring on Alabama in Chicago!

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/11/19

Tomorrow, Illinois takes on Alabama at the United Center in Chicago in what promises to be one of the most electric non-conference showdowns of the season. The Illini bring their gritty defense and veteran leadership to the big stage, while the Crimson Tide roll in with high-powered scoring and up-tempo energy.We’ll break down the key players, matchups to watch, and what each team needs to do to walk out of Chicago with a statement win. Make sure to leave a five star rating and subscribe to this

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00:31:29

Andrej Stojakovic ARRIVED in Illinois' 81-77 win over...

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/11/12

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://x.com/cody_illiniA huge non-conference win for the Illini! No. 14 Illinois took down No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77 in a nail-biter. Andrej Stojaković exploded for 23 points and sealed the win with a block on a potential tying three-pointer in the final seconds. Kylan Boswell chipped in 22 points, helping take the momentum and push Illinois when it mattered most. Illinois jumped out early with a 45-32 halftime lead. Texas Tech stormed back in the second half, cutting it close,

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00:26:33

Can Illinois survive without Tomislav Ivisic against...

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/11/10

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERhttps://x.com/cody_illiniIn a dominant performance, the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini blitzed Florida Gulf Coast 113-70, marking their second straight 100-point outing to start the season. Guard Kylan Boswell exploded with a career-high 31 points plus 10 rebounds.Freshman stepped up AGAIN: David Mirkovic tallied 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Keaton Wagler added 22 points and 7 rebounds.Meanwhile, key center Tomislav Ivisic was out with a knee injury sustained in practice and

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00:25:44

Freshman David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler SHINE in...

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/11/05

SUBSCRIBE ON AUDIO: https://linktr.ee/cody_cubsFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://x.com/cody_illiniIn this edition of From Beyond Champaign, Cody dives into the season opener at the State Farm Center where freshman David Mirkovic wasted no time building off his exhibition performance against Illinois State. Mirkovic dropped 19 points, hauled in 14 rebounds, and added 4 assists in his Illinois debut. His two early 3-pointers helped spark Illinois’s early surge, and his double-double, which was recorded in

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00:29:32

Mihailo Petrovic approved by NCAA & Lucas Morillo...

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Eariler this week, international guard Mihailo Petrovic was officially cleared by the NCAA and will suit up for Illinois Basketball in 2025-26. Petrovic brings pro experience from Europe, having averaged 14.2 points and 7.3 assists last season overseas. With his eligibility now resolved, Illinois adds a seasoned, mature point guard to its roster. What should Illini fans expect from him to start the season? From the preset to the future. Four-star high-school prospect Lucas Morillo has committed to

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00:26:26

What are fair expectations for Kylan Boswell in Year...

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/10/23

The hometown guard is back and ready to lead. After transferring home and posting a breakout junior season, Kylan Boswell steps into his senior campaign with high expectations. Let’s dive into what to watch, what he needs to improve, and how his role can expand.Boswell averaged 12.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game last season (2024-25) after starting 34 of 35 games.

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00:32:46

Takeaways from Illinois' exhibition with over...

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/10/21

The Fighting Illini cruised to a 92‑65 win in their exhibition opener, but it wasn’t just about the score — this game offered a lot of insight into what this team might become in 2025‑26.Coach Brad Underwood’s system appeared to be clicking — or at least being exercised — even without some key players, including Tomislav Ivisic, Andrej Stojakovic, Mhailo Petrovic and Ty Rodgers.Freshman forward David Mirkovic exploded in his Illini debut: 19 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists. Unreal for a freshman in

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00:32:34

Brad Underwood says FOUR key contributors OUT for...

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/10/18

COLLEGE BASKETBALL IS BACK! Illinois takes on the Illinois State Redbirds in an exhibition matchup tomorrow! This in-state showdown will give fans a first look at the 2025-26 Illini squad before the regular season tips off.Head coach Brad Underwood confirmed that four players, including Ty Rodgers, Tomislav Ivišić, Andrej Stojaković, and Mihailo Petrović will be out for this exhibition, impacting the team’s rotation and giving others a chance to step up and shine.What will you be looking forward to

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00:35:45

How does Zvonimir Ivisic fit with Illinois next season?

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Over the weekend, Zvonimir Ivisic committed to Illinois in a not so shocking fashion. He will come and play in Champaign with his brother Tomislav. How can the two co-exist on the court and can Brad Underwood and his coaching staff unlock the potential everyone raved about headed into his first season at Kentucky? Zvonimir averaged 8.5 ppg, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game with Arkansas. Tune in with Cody Delmendo and Locked On Illini host Sunny Verma for this edition ofFrom Beyond

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00:52:01

Illini season ends in 84-75 loss to Kentucky

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/03/24

If you don't win the championship, the season always ends in a loss. That has once again happened to end another Illinois season as they fell 86-75 to the Wildcats. Kylan Boswell had one of his best games, Tomislav Ivisic did his part, Tre White had some moments but Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley together had off games and in the end didn't have enough to help Illinois get to the Sweet 16. Full reaction from Cody Delmendo on this edition of From Beyond Champaign and the future of the

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00:46:47

Will Riley and Illinois roll past Xavier 86-73,...

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/03/22

What a start to the dance! Illinois was scorching hot in the second half lead by Will Riley and Kylan Boswell earning a double digit lead and never looking back. Are you surprised? Can they repeat this against Kentucky on Sunday? There's so much to react to and Cody Delmendo and guest Sam Olbur have it for you on this edition of From Beyond Champaign. WATCH ON YOUTUBE

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00:41:19

Can Illinois beat Xavier?

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/03/20

The big dance is finally here. The NCAA Tournament starts today, but the Illini don't open play until Friday in Milwaukee against Xavier after a come from behind victory over Texas. Historically, 11-seeds have done well against 6-seeds in this tournament. Can the Illini change that? Tune in with Cody Delmendo for this first round preview on this edition of From Beyond Champaign.WATCH ON YOUTUBE

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00:30:41

Illinois blown out by Maryland AGAIN 88-65

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/03/15

Brad Underwood just will never figure out how to beat Maryland. One day after pounding Iowa, Illinois got pounded by Maryland 88-65. Tomislav Ivisic had his worst ga,e of the season, compiling three fouls in the first half basically taking him completely out of the game and a matchup that definitely needed him to be apart of if Illinois was ever going to have a chance to win. Illinois now waits until Selection Sunday for ftheir seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Where do you have them? Tune in with

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00:44:50

Illinois runs through Iowa 106-94!

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/03/14

As expected, Illinois took full advantage of a bad Iowa defense that was undersized in their Big Ten Tournament opener, winning 106-94 over the Hawkeyes. Tomislav Ivisic and Kylan Boswell lead Illinois on both ends of the floor and set the tone early with their scoring. Illinois will now play Maryland on Friday with a chance to play in a semifinal game on Saturday. Can the Illini get revenge against the Terps? Tune in with Cody Delmendo on From Beyond Champaign to get his take.WATCH ON YOUTUBE

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01:01:24

Can Illinois win the Big Ten Tournament?

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/03/13

The postseason is finally here. March is finally here. Illinois looks to win back to back Big Ten Tournaments but it will be a much tougher task this season compared to last as they enter as a seven seed and will open play Thursday instead of Friday. They opened as 10 point favorites against Iowa, who knocked off Ohio State earlier on Wednesday. Can they run the table of four wins in four days? Join Cody Delmendo as he breaks down the bracket headed into Thursday and other notes from the Illini this

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00:43:00

Illinois FINALLY beats Purdue! Illini win 88-80

From Beyond Champaign - A Illinois Basketball Podcast ·

2025/03/08

WHAT A GAME! In front of an electric crow at the State Farm Center, Illinois once trailed by double digits but never gave in. They always fought back. Illinois defeated Purdue for the first time since 2021 by a score of 88-80 at the State Farm Center. The Orange Krush was LIT! The crowd provided an incredible atmosphere and Illinois pulled it out. Reaction to this one from Cody Delmendo on this edition of From Beyond Champaign!WATCH ON YOUTUBE

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