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From Beyond Champaign
by Cody Delmendo
An Illinois Basketball Podcast hosted by Cody Delmendo, Content Creator for CHGO Sports. Tune in for reactions, analysis and more related to Illinois' basketball program and Big Ten basketball.
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Michigan's Morez Johnson Revenge Game in painful loss for Illinois fans
The No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini fell to No. 3 Michigan Wolverines 84-70 at the State Farm Center in Champaign in a pivotal Big Ten matchup. Michigan’s balanced attack and dominant paint play helped them pull away in the second half and clinch the Big Ten regular-season title on the...
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After their collapse at UCLA, can Illinois bounce back against Michigan?
SORRY I FORGOT TO UPLOAD EARLIER. Illinois just suffered a brutal 95–94 overtime loss to UCLA, blowing a 23-point lead and watching a coast-to-coast buzzer-beater end their night at Pauley Pavilion. Fans are still reeling from the collapse and the implications it could have on the rest of the...
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Can Keaton Wagler and Illinois bounce back against Wisconsin?
The #5 Illinois Fighting Illini saw their 12-game winning streak come to a heartbreaking end with an 85–82 overtime loss at No. 10 Michigan State. Illinois battled all night, but missed shots and key late plays ultimately swung the game in favor of the Spartans. Illinois shot just 36.6% from the...
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Keaton Wagler leads Illinois to 11th straight wins in top 10 victory at Nebraska
Illinois showed up with energy, execution, and toughness from start to finish, making a statement against a tough Nebraska squad to extend their winning streak to 11. From clutch plays to momentum-shifting moments, this one had everything fans love to see. The Illini defense set the tone all...
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Keaton Wagler's 46 points CARRIES Illinois to win at Purdue
What an unbelievable performance! Freshman Keaton Wagler exploded for a career-high 46 points — including nine made 3-pointers — to lead No. 11 Illinois to a stunning 88–82 road victory over No. 4 Purdue at Mackey Arena! 😱💪🏀📌 What went down in this game:• Wagler was unstoppable, shooting...
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Kylan Boswell OUT with fractured hand, expected to return 4 weeks
Illinois basketball faces a major test after Kylan Boswell suffered a fractured hand in practice, sidelining one of the Illini’s most important guards. Boswell’s leadership, defense, and playmaking have been central to Brad Underwood’s system—but now Illinois must adapt fast.In this episode, Cody...
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Keaton Wagler and Illinois hope to keep their WINNING STREAK alive against Northwestern
Tomorrow night, the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini hit the road to take on the Northwestern Wildcats in a BIG Big Ten showdown! Illinois comes into this matchup riding a season-best five-game win streak and looking to extend their momentum against a familiar rival.The Illini boast one of the…
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Will Illinois live up to the hype in 2026?
Illinois basketball is turning the page to a new year with big expectations and even bigger questions. After a strong start and plenty of national buzz, the Illini are stepping into the heart of the season where hype turns into reality.In this episode, Cody breaks down where Illinois stands right...
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Takeaways from Nebraska UPSETTING Illinois
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...
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Takeaways from Illinois first conference win at Ohio State
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...
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Takeaways from Illinois win over Tennessee
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…
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Biggest takeaways from Illinois loss to UConn
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...
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Bring on Alabama in Chicago!
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...
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Andrej Stojakovic ARRIVED in Illinois' 81-77 win over Texas Tech
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…
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Can Illinois survive without Tomislav Ivisic against Texas Tech?
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...
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Freshman David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler SHINE in Illinois season debut
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...
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Mihailo Petrovic approved by NCAA & Lucas Morillo commits to Illinois
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...
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What are fair expectations for Kylan Boswell in Year 2 at Illinois?
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...
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Takeaways from Illinois' exhibition with over Illinois State
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...
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Brad Underwood says FOUR key contributors OUT for Illinois' exhibition against Illinois State
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…
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How does Zvonimir Ivisic fit with Illinois next season?
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...
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Illini season ends in 84-75 loss to Kentucky
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...
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Will Riley and Illinois roll past Xavier 86-73, advancing to Round of 32!
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...
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Can Illinois beat Xavier?
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...
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Illinois blown out by Maryland AGAIN 88-65
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...
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Illinois runs through Iowa 106-94!
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...
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Can Illinois win the Big Ten Tournament?
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…
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Illinois FINALLY beats Purdue! Illini win 88-80
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…
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Is Illinois getting hot at the right time after their 93-73 win over Michigan?
Just nine days after Illinois lost to Duke by 43 points, the Illini have won consecutive games, defeating Iowa at home and at Michigan on the road, both in dominating fashion. Is Illinois back? Well, we'll see against Purdue this Friday night. But before then we'll discuss the rollercoaster…
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Illinois ROLLS IN MUST WIN GAME, beat rival Iowa 81-61
It feel like forever since the last time Illinois won an easy one, right? Illinois defeated Iowa in a snoozefest 81-61 behind the play of Tomislav Ivisic and Kylan Boswell Tuesday night at the State Farm Center in a MUST win game to theoretically lock them in as a NCAA Tournament team. Can the...
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This Illinois team is broken.
It's time to finally talk about it. Illinois endured it's worst loss in program history 110-67 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday to Duke. Illinois might be broken and might not make the NCAA Tournament if they do not beat Iowa on Tuesday. Brad Underwood's offseason ahead is pivotal if he wants...
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Illinois' 9 game winning streak against Wisconsin SNAPPED in 95-74 loss
When it rains, it pours. A day after Brad Underwood announced Morez Johnson would be out indefinitely with a broken wrist, Illinois went to Madison and got its doors completely blown out. Kasparas Jakucionis had his worst game of the season, Tre White was back but ineffective. Illinois defense...
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EMBARASSING LOSS! Illinois ruins TSJ night and collapse in second half against Michigan State in 79-65 loss
live 4 hours ago From Beyond The 'PaignThis is one we'll unfortunately remember for the rest of our lives. Illinois had a great opportunity to improve their NCAA Tournament resume and at one point lead by 16 points in the first half. Then it all came crumbling down and it started with ruining...
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HUGE WIN! Illinois beats UCLA 83-78!
That's two straight wins for the first time since early January! Illinois spoiled Skyy Clark's return to the State Farm Center en route to a 83-78 win over the Bruins. Lead by Kasparas Jakucionis and Tomislav Ivisic, the Illini added another huge win to their NCAA Tournament resume snapping…
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Illinois beats Minnesota, preview UCLA, Skyy Clark and Kofi Cockburn
Illinois rolled in a snoozefest at Minnesota getting great games from Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley, and Tomislav Ivisic together for the first time since November. So is Illinois back? They enter a pivotal week to improve their NCAA Tournament resume with UCLA and Michigan State coming to...
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Has Kasparas Jakucionis hit the freshman wall?
Illinois failed to take a step forward at Rutgers Wednesday night for a long laundry list of reasons, but the biggest reason is probably because of Kasparas Jakucionis recent struggles since coming back from his forearm injury. Should Illinois fans be worried? The rollercoaster season continues…
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Illinois completes second half comeback, defeats Ohio State 87-79
Didn't this game define the Illinois season to this point? Start hot, go cold, commit too many turnovers in key moments, shoot terribly from three. Did I miss anything? Illinois beat Ohio State 87-79 at the State Farm Center on a early Sunday afternoon to kick off the month of February. Are they...
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Illinois takes another brutal loss at Nebraska 80-74
If reality hasn't set in yet, it might finally be time to. Illinois falls at Nebraska despite the Cornhuskers basically trying to give it away to you all night. Illinois shot 35% and made 10 three pointers on 42 attempts. Yikes. They finished with 17 turnovers. Bad! Will things change in…
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Can Illinois turn the corner after BIG win over Northwestern?
Illinois bounced back at home 83-74 against Northwestern on Sunday after their embarrassing loss to Maryland. Can Illinois turn the corner now? They travel to Nebraska and then host Ohio State this weekend to open February. Illini could be without Tomislav Isivic for awhile. How much does that...
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Illinois EMBARRASSED at home by Maryland in 91-70 loss
Worst home loss since 2018, probably? That was the last time Illinois lost by 20+ at home. Against Penn State, another team that's been Brad Underwood's kryptonite over the years. Illinois loses 91-70 at home to Maryland in embarrassing fashion. Tomislav Isivic did not play because of being under...
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Will Riley breaks out but Illinois falls 80-78 at Michigan State
The effort showed up for an 11 am tip off at the Breslin Center for the players, but not the guys in stripes. Kasparas Jakucionis played nine minutes in Illinois 80-78 loss at Michigan State. He earned two fouls in the first three minutes of the first half and four fouls in the first four minutes...
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Illinois demolishes Indiana 94-69!
What a response! Coming off the loss to USC, Illinois scored 60 first half points and lead by as many as 28 points en route to a 94-69 blowout win at Indiana at Assembly Hall. What's next for this team. Let us know your thoughts! Tap in for the full reaction with Cody and Patrick on this edition…
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Illinois upset at home by USC in 82-72 loss
SORRY MY DOG WAS BARKING AT CERTAIN POINTS. It was far and away the worst loss of the season. No. 13 Illinois rode into Saturday morning as winners of five straight and looking to keep it going against a USC team that had beat no one and is projected to finish near the bottom of the Big Ten. The...
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Should Illinois fans be concerned about Kasparas Jakucionis' forearm injury?
WHAT A WIN over Penn State last night! Illinois demolished a solid Penn State 91-52 without Kasparas Jakucionus, who was ruled out before tip off out of nowhere. Should Illinois fans be concerned? Which Illini are you loving watch right now? Cody talks it all on this edition of From Beyond...
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Illinois hangs on against Washington, 81-77
Illinois dominated early and lead at halftime by 11 but theHuskies hung around and made a second half run to tie it in the final seconds. Kasparas Jakucionis showed up in crunch time again to help Illinois close out consecutive road kills in the Pacific Northwest! Postgame with Cody Delmendo as…
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Illinois UPSETS Oregon 109-77!
In by far the Illini's best game of the season, Illinois upset Oregon 109-77 behind the bench play of Jake Davis and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn in the first half and the Illini starters in the second half. Illinois struggled to score early but was able to get into the interior and dominate the rebounding...
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Are you buying stock on Illinois entering the Big Ten season?
The non-conference season is (basically) over. Illinois finished the non-conference season going 2-2 against the SEC with their best wins over Arkansas and Missouri. They were in every game and you can make the argument they probably should have gone 5-0 in December. Alas, the guantlet Big Ten...
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Illinois earns Braggin' Rights in consecutive years, beat Mizzou 80-77
At times it was ugly, at times it felt like Illinois was pulling away, but Illinois closed out Mizzou to win it's second consecutive Braggin' Rights game over the Tigers. Kasparas Jakucionis once again lead Illinois in scoring and made some huge shots down the stretch. Join Cody for this From...
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Illinois loses heartbreaker at Northwestern 70-66
Illinois lead by as many as 10 points in the second half but bad shot selection and missed layups cost the Illini in crunch time. Kasparas Jakucionis scored 20 points, but it wasn't enough for Illinois as Brooks Barnhizer and Nick Martinelli's huge second half put the Wildcats over the top. Cody...
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Illinois upsets Arkansas 90-77 on Thanksgiving!
What a weekend for Illinois Athletics! The basketball team got its first marquee win of the season after its win over John Calipari and Arkansas. The Illini Football team followed up with a win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Brad Underwood and company now prep for Northwestern in Evanston…
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An Illinois Basketball Podcast hosted by Cody Delmendo, Content Creator for CHGO Sports. Tune in for reactions, analysis and more related to Illinois' basketball program and Big Ten basketball.
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