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May 6, 2026 47 min

Keepin it Orange and Blue EP 192

from Keepin It Orange and Blue Hosted by Ryan Evan

Episode 192 of Keepin’ It Orange & Blue dives deep into the biggest question surrounding Illinois basketball right now: Is Andre Stojaković returning to Illinois… or staying in the NBA Draft? Ryan is joined by special guest co-host Matt McCumber to break down the NBA Draft Combine process, NIL realities, and why they still believe the odds strongly favor Stojaković returning to Champaign for another season. The guys also discuss the rapidly growing hype around freshman guard Quinton Coleman, why fans should temper expectations despite his elite talent, and how Brad Underwood’s evolving roster philosophy is turning Illinois into one of the most versatile teams in college basketball. Other topics include: Why Illinois may still add another roster piece Freshman outlooks for Lucas Marillio, Xavier Zens, Ethan Brown, and Landon Davis Luke Altmyer landing with the Detroit Lions Illinois women’s basketball trending toward a huge season Illini tennis, golf, and James Augustine’s Hall of Fame recognition Plus, Ryan and Matt talk roster chemistry, player development, Final Four expectations, and why Illinois fans probably shouldn’t lose sleep waiting on Stojaković’s decision. Subscribe, follow, and stay locked in with Keepin’ It Orange & Blue for weekly Illini basketball and football coverage. #illini

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