Ep. 1166 - Chris Hine on the Illini Timberwolves: Ayo Dosunmu & Terrence Shannon Jr.

About this episode

Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois football recruiting and interviews Chris Hine about Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr.'s roles in the NBA Playoffs.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois football coach Bret Bielema's comments on recruiting the Class of 2027 and then chats with the Star Tribune's Chris Hine about former Illinois basketball stars Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. playing key roles in the Minnesota Timberwolves advancing past the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs and their futures with the franchise. 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: Chris Hine

Topics covered

• NBA Playoffs
• Illinois basketball
• Ayo Dosunmu
• Terrence Shannon Jr.
• recruiting
• Illinois football

Keywords

• Illinois Fighting Illini
• Ayo Dosunmu
• Terrence Shannon Jr.
• NBA Playoffs
• Minnesota Timberwolves
• Denver Nuggets
• Bret Bielema
• recruiting
• Class of 2027

Sponsors

Omaha Steaks, Factor

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Organizations: Illinois, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets

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