Heath Barn Hoopcast

Jon Heath
  • 4.1 (13)
  • Basketball
  • Updated Semiweekly

Heath Barn Hoopcast is a new podcast featuring former Illinois Men’s Basketball players, hosted by Jon Heath. This pod provides a great way for Illini nation to hear entertaining stories from their favorite players of the past. Whether it’s the all-time leader in scoring, assists and steals, or a walk-on that carved out an important role for 4 seasons, Heath Barn Hoopcast provides an outlet for these players to rehash some of their fondest memories while wearing the Orange and Blue. They cover their childhood all the way to what they’re doing now, with stories and advice that can range from hilarious to inspirational. It’s an honor to have these men on as guests, and I hope you’ll check out Heath Barn Hoopcast.

  1. Apr 4

    EP. 18 Former Illini Nate Mast from his sons baseball game

    Heath Barn Hoopcast

    19 min

  2. Apr 3

    EP. Marcus Griffin..former Illini center has been a GREAT guest every time.

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    30 min

  3. Apr 3

    EP. 16 TJ Wheeler..entertaining as always ahead of the Final 4

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    44 min

  4. Apr 3

    EP. 15 Deon Thomas..catching up with the Illini all time scoring leader ahead of the Final 4

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    25 min

  5. Apr 3

    EP. 14 Tom Michael..EIU Athletic Director and Former Illini

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    28 min

  6. Apr 3

    EP. 13 Rich McBride from Indianapolis

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    26 min

  7. 04/04/2025

    EP. 12 FORMER ILLINI AND CURRENT EASTERN ILLINOIS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR TOM MICHAEL

    Such a great episode with former Illini and current EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael. We discuss his AD duties, growing up in a small town, having his dad as a coach, playing at a high major college coming from a small town as opposed to a big city, his recruitment, his playing days at Illinois, his favorite places to play, his thoughts on Coach Lou Henson, and what he’s been up to since playing at Illinois (lotta commas there). THEN, we discuss how the game’s played today and how kids are today compared when he grew up. And last, but certainly not least, he gives AMAZING insight as to what it’s like being an Athletic Director at a Division 1 school during the craziness of NIL and the transfer portal. It’s GREAT. ENJOY.

    1h 26m

  8. 03/27/2025

    EP. 11 FORMER ILLINI RICHARD KEENE

    GREAT episode with former Illini RIchard Keene. We discuss him being inducted into the Collinsville Hall of Fame, growing up playing sports, and when he started hearing from colleges. He tells some TOP NOTCH recruiting stories, including getting his name chanted at a Duke home game his senior year in HS. He gives great thoughts on his time at Illinois and his relationship with Coach Henson. Finally, next year Rich will have 3 children participating in Div 1 athletics, so we discuss recruitment as a player and parent, with a healthy NIL conversation. Finally, my son Stevie asks a question about his favorite player of all time. Rich was awesome, and I’m very happy he was able to come on. ENJOY.

    1h 8m
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4.1
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About

Heath Barn Hoopcast is a new podcast featuring former Illinois Men’s Basketball players, hosted by Jon Heath. This pod provides a great way for Illini nation to hear entertaining stories from their favorite players of the past. Whether it’s the all-time leader in scoring, assists and steals, or a walk-on that carved out an important role for 4 seasons, Heath Barn Hoopcast provides an outlet for these players to rehash some of their fondest memories while wearing the Orange and Blue. They cover their childhood all the way to what they’re doing now, with stories and advice that can range from hilarious to inspirational. It’s an honor to have these men on as guests, and I hope you’ll check out Heath Barn Hoopcast.

Information

  • Creator
    Jon Heath
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Heath Barn Hoopcast