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Podcast: 2024-25 Illini basketball preview with Deon Thomas
Podcast: 2024-25 Illini basketball preview with Deon Thomas
Deon Thomas previews the 2024-25 Fighting Illini men's basketball season
The Fighting Illini are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished 19-14 and missed the NCAA Tournament. But there is reason for optimism heading into the 2024-25 season.
Illinois returns a talented core of players, including All-Big Ten guard Terrence Shannon Jr. and forward Matthew Mayer. The Illini also added a number of key recruits, including five-star prospect Skyy Clark.
Thomas breaks down the Illini's roster and schedule
In this episode of the IlliniGuys Podcast, Deon Thomas previews the 2024-25 Fighting Illini men's basketball season. Thomas breaks down the Illini's roster and schedule, and gives his predictions for the upcoming season.
Thomas is a former Illini basketball player and current analyst for IlliniGuys.com. He provides in-depth analysis of the Illini's strengths and weaknesses, and gives his predictions for the upcoming season.
Key takeaways from the podcast
- The Illini have a talented core of players, led by Shannon and Mayer
- The Illini added a number of key recruits, including Clark
- The Illini have a challenging schedule, but they should be competitive in the Big Ten
- Thomas predicts the Illini will finish in the top half of the Big Ten and make the NCAA Tournament
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