Armchair Illini Podcast

Austin Burklund
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All Episodes of the Armchair Illini Podcast!

  1. 3h ago

    Illini Freshman Quentin Coleman Is DOMINATING Team USA | Future Illinois Basketball Star?

    Illinois basketball fans have plenty to be excited about as incoming freshman Quentin Coleman continues to shine with Team USA U19. In this episode of the Armchair Illini Podcast, we break down Coleman's impressive performances, his rapid rise to five-star status, and why some projections already view him as one of the most impactful players on the 2026-27 Illini roster. Could Quentin Coleman be the next great Illinois basketball star under Brad Underwood? We discuss his skill set, Team USA performances, recruiting rankings, and what Illini fans should expect when he arrives in Champaign. 🔶 Topics Covered: Quentin Coleman's Team USA U19 performances Illinois basketball roster outlook Brad Underwood's player development track record Why Coleman is climbing national rankings Expectations for the future Illini standout 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more Illinois basketball and football coverage! Follow Armchair Illini 📺 YouTube: @ArmchairIllini 🐦 X/Twitter: @ArmchairIllini 📘 Facebook: Armchair Illini 🌐 Website: ArmchairIllini.com Official NIL Store Partner Support your favorite Illini athletes with officially licensed NIL merchandise from Campus Ink! 🛒 Shop Here: https://nilstore.com/armchairillini 🎟️ Use Promo Code: ARMCHAIRILLINI for 15% OFF your order. #illini #illinoisbasketball #quentincoleman #bradunderwood #collegebasketball #teamusa #fightingillini #illinination #Illinois #basketballrecruiting #ncaabasketball #bigtenbasketball #armchairillini

    17 min

  2. 4h ago

    Illini Football 2026: Breaking Down Wisconsin’s Threat to Illinois in the Big Ten

    🏈 Illini Football Summer School continues! In this episode of the Armchair Illini Podcast, Austin Burklund welcomes Wisconsin insider Jesse Temple of Badger Connect for an in-depth look at the Wisconsin Badgers and what their future means for the Illinois Fighting Illini in the evolving Big Ten landscape. We discuss: ✅ Wisconsin's disappointing 2025 football season ✅ Luke Fickell's future and pressure entering 2026 ✅ The Badgers' transfer portal additions and NIL strategy ✅ Wisconsin's quarterback situation and roster overhaul ✅ How Illinois defeated Wisconsin and where the rivalry stands now ✅ Big Ten football projections for 2026 ✅ Wisconsin basketball outlook and transfer portal moves ✅ The overall health of Wisconsin athletics in the NIL era If you're an Illini football fan, this series provides valuable insight into every major Big Ten opponent Illinois will face as the conference race heats up. 🔶 Subscribe for more Illinois Fighting Illini football, basketball, recruiting, transfer portal news, and Big Ten analysis. 🔥 Support your favorite Illini athletes through our NIL partner: 👉 nil.store/armchairillini 📲 Follow Armchair Illini: 🐦 X/Twitter: @ armchairillini 📸 Instagram: @ armchairillini 🎥 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@armchairillini 🌐 Website: armchairillini.com 🔔 Subscribe for Illinois Fighting Illini football, basketball, recruiting, transfer portal news, and Big Ten analysis all year long. #Illini #IllinoisFootball #FightingIllini #BretBielema #BigTenFootball #WisconsinBadgers #LukeFickell #CollegeFootball #TransferPortal #NIL #IllinoisBasketball #ArmchairIllini

    24 min

  3. 2d ago

    2026-27 Illini vs Final Four Illini: Which Illinois Basketball Team Is Better?

    Can the 2026-27 Illinois Basketball team actually be better than the Illini squad that just made a Final Four run? In this episode of the Armchair Illini Podcast, Alex and Austin break down one of the biggest offseason debates surrounding Illinois Basketball. The guys compare the returning talent of Andrej Stojaković, Tomislav Ivišić, Zvonimir Ivišić, and David Mirković against the impact of departed stars like Kylan Boswell, Keaton Wagler, and Ben Humrichous. They also discuss: 🏀 Andrej Stojaković's Year 2 leap potential 🏀 Tomislav Ivišić's breakout ceiling 🏀 David Mirković's development as a playmaker 🏀 The impact of elite freshman Quentin Coleman 🏀 Why Illinois' roster depth could be stronger than last season 🏀 Whether the Illini can make another Final Four run Is this Brad Underwood's most talented Illinois Basketball roster yet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 🔶 Subscribe for more Illinois Basketball coverage, recruiting updates, transfer portal news, and Illini analysis. Support NIL Store: nil.store/ARMCHAIRILLINI #IllinoisBasketball #Illini #FightingIllini #BradUnderwood #CollegeBasketball #BigTenBasketball #AndrejStojakovic #TomislavIvisic #KylanBoswell #IlliniBasketball #FinalFour #NCAABasketball #Illinois

    23 min

  4. 6d ago

    Illini Fans NEED to Hear This Big Ten Reality Check | Illinois vs Michigan & More ft. Trevor Mccue

    Welcome back to the Armchair Illini podcast! In this episode, we are officially kicking off our "Summer School" series, where we grade the performance of last year's Big Ten athletic programs and look ahead to the upcoming academic year. To start the series, host Austin Burklund is joined by Michigan beat writer Trevor McCue of @MaizeBlueReview / @On3sports to break down a transformative year for the Michigan Wolverines. In this episode, we cover: Michigan Football: Analyzing the highs and lows of the past season, the coaching transition to Kyle Whittingham, and the outlook for quarterback Bryce Underwood. Michigan Basketball: Discussing Dusty May’s impressive first season, his masterful use of the transfer portal, and the legacy of players like Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. Big Ten Rivalries: A look at the growing intensity between the Illini and the Wolverines in both football and basketball. Make sure to support your favorite Illini stars! We are proud to be teamed up with Campus Ink, the official Illinois NIL store. Use the code ARMCHAIRILLINI for 15% off your order! Follow the Armchair Illini podcast for more analysis of Fighting Illini sports. #illini #fightingillini #michiganfootball #michiganbasketball

    32 min

  5. May 27

    Andrej Stojaković Returns to Illinois After NBA Draft Combine | Illini Final Four Hopes Rise

    Andrej Stojaković is officially returning to Illinois Basketball after testing the NBA Draft waters, and this is HUGE news for Brad Underwood and the Illini. In this video, we break down why Stojaković decided to come back to Champaign, what he learned from the NBA Draft Combine process, and how his return impacts Illinois’ 2026-27 season expectations. We discuss: Andrej Stojaković’s NBA Draft decision Illinois basketball roster outlook Brad Underwood’s returning core Final Four expectations for the Illini Areas Andrej can improve next season What this means for Illinois in the Big Ten Illinois fans can officially breathe easy, as one of the biggest pieces of the roster is back for another run. Subscribe for more Illinois Basketball news, recruiting updates, transfer portal coverage, and NBA Draft analysis.

    23 min

  6. May 19

    Can Illinois basketball Make Another Final Four Run? NBA Draft Combine + Illini Retention Breakdown

    Illinois basketball fans have plenty to be excited about heading into next season. In this episode of the Armchair Illini Podcast, Alex is joined by Vince Wolfram from@FieldOf68MediaNetwork and @CollegeSportsCo to break down the #Illini offseason, NBA Draft Combine performances, and why Illinois’ roster retention has fans believing in another Final Four run. We discuss: Illinois players at the NBA Draft Combine Keaton Wagler’s NBA outlook and best fits Kylan Boswell’s development Andre Stojaković’s decision process Why roster continuity matters in college basketball Illinois basketball expectations for next season If you're an Illini basketball fan: 👇 Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT your thoughts on Illinois basketball this season! 🏀 Follow Vince Wolfram & The Field of 68 for college basketball coverage Vince's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfkwro-8xz1w6rKm-0ZuAj87teYTE_56 Vince's Episode with Ryan Hammer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHflqsxMj_A Vince's social media pages: instagram/vincewolfram twitter.com/@vincewolfram15 🔥 Use code ARMCHAIRILLINI for 15% off your order! nil.store/ARMCHAIRILLINI #IllinoisBasketball #Illini #CollegeBasketball #BigTen #FinalFour #nbadraft #KylanBoswell #andrejstojakovic Stojakovic #illinination #ncaa

    31 min

  7. May 14

    Illinois Basketball Schedule Reaction: Is This a Big 10 Title Path? | Andrej Stojakovic Update

    The Big 10 has officially released the opponent pairings for the 2026-2027 basketball season! In today's episode, Alex Kyi and Robby Nardini break down the recently revealed Big 10 conference schedule for Illinois Basketball. We discuss the "double play" opponents—Northwestern, Purdue, and Wisconsin—and why this year's draw feels particularly favorable for the Illini to make a run at an outright conference title. We also dive deep into the latest news from the NBA Draft Combine. Andrej Stojakovic turned heads with a massive 41.5-inch vertical, but what does his shooting performance and the May 27th withdrawal deadline mean for his potential return to Champaign? In this episode: Schedule Breakdown: Analyzing home, away, and double-play opponents. Road Environment Check: Why the 2026-27 road slate isn't as "scary" as previous years. Andrej Stojakovic Update: Examining combine stats and the likelihood of a return. Big 10 Landscape: How roster changes at Purdue, Wisconsin, and Michigan impact the Illini. Watch more Armchair Illini: Illinois vs. Duke Home-and-Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HwtjSMyE70 Subscribe for more Illinois Athletics coverage! #illini #illinoisbasketball #big10 #everydayguys #AndrejStojakovic #nbadraft #armchairillini

    19 min

  8. May 13

    ILLINOIS VS. DUKE! 🏀 The Illini’s Scheduling Mastery and Early 2026-27 Season Preview

    The Illinois Fighting Illini continue to schedule like "absolute madmen!". In this episode of the Armchair Illini Podcast, Alex and Robby break down the massive news that Illinois and the Duke Blue Devils have agreed to a home-and-home series starting in the 2026-2027 season. In this episode, we discuss: The Matchup: Illinois travels to the legendary Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 17, 2026, with a return game in Champaign for the 2027-28 season. Early Previews: A look at the rosters, including returning stars like Caleb Foster, Dame Sarr and Cayden Boozer. and how Illinois' newcomers like Quentin Coleman and Stefan Vaaks will fare Scheduling Strategy: Why Brad Underwood is moving away from traditional holiday tournaments (MTEs) in favor of high-stakes, on-campus home-and-homes with brands like Duke, Tennessee, and Texas Tech. Rankings: Duke and Illinois are already making waves in way-too-early top 25 rankings for the upcoming years. Future Opponents: Who else could be on the horizon? We talk Houston, North Carolina, and the potential for more big-time brands. Support the Show: 👕 Campus Ink’s Official NIL Store: Get licensed merch from your favorite athletes like Jake Davis, 🔥 PROMO CODE: Use "armchairillini" for 15% OFF your order!. Follow & Subscribe: If you're new here, hit that like button and subscribe for year-round Illinois basketball and football content!. #illini #IllinoisBasketball #DukeBasketball #CollegeBasketball #BradUnderwood #CameronIndoor #BigTen #ACC

    18 min
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  • Creator
    Austin Burklund
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Armchair Illini Podcast

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