Ep. 1162 - Mike LaTulip evaluates Illini basketball's offseason retool

About this episode

Mike LaTulip evaluates the Illinois basketball team's offseason changes and retention strategies.

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball offseason retention and roster retool. LaTulip breaks down the importance of returning five core pieces from the Final Four team and the additions of Stefan Vaaks and a top-10 prep recruiting class and the Illini's potential flaws. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Omaha Steaks: Go to ⁠https://OmahaSteaks.com⁠ to get their Burger Perfection Pack! And use promo code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Factor: Head to ⁠factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy Werner

Guest: Mike LaTulip

Topics covered

• Illinois basketball
• offseason retool
• roster retention
• Final Four
• recruiting

Keywords

• Illinois basketball
• offseason
• roster retool
• Final Four
• recruiting class

Sponsors

Omaha Steaks, Factor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Illini Inquirer, Illinois basketball, Final Four, Stefan Vaaks, top-10 prep recruiting class

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