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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 37 MIN

How Illinois basketball can stifle the Michigan Wolverines | Game preview with Ant Wright

from Armchair Illini Podcast · host Austin Burklund

Welcome back to another episode of the Armchair Illini podcast! Join Alex, owner of Armchair Illini, and special guest Ant Wright as they preview the massive upcoming Illinois game against the #3 ranked Michigan Wolverines at the State Farm Center. In this episode, we discuss: UCLA Loss Analysis: A deep dive into the tough buzzer-beater loss to UCLA and the late-game defensive execution. Michigan Preview: Can Illinois' size match up with Michigan's positionally big roster? Key Matchups: The importance of Morez Johnson returning to Champaign and how Illinois will handle Michigan's elite guard play. Post-Season Outlook: Where Illinois stands in the Big 10 title race and what this game means for their NCAA tournament seeding. Support Our Sponsors: Special thanks to Hamilton Walker’s Seafood, Steaks & Spirits. Visit them in Champaign-Urbana after every Illini win! Don't miss out on our $50 gift card giveaways—simply retweet our Michigan game post and subscribe to this channel to enter. Connect With Armchair Illini: Website: ArmchairIllini.com Twitter/X: twitter.com/ArmchairIllini Facebook: facebook.com/ArmchairIllini Instagram: instagram.com/armchairillini Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for more in-depth Illinois basketball coverage! #Illini #IllinoisBasketball #Big10 #MichiganWolverines #CollegeBasketball #ArmchairIllini

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