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Podcast: The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast
Episode: Luck 'o the Illini (03/17/25)
Description: Illinois basketball lands a #6 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, awaiting the winner of a play-in game between Xavier and Texas. Mike Carpenter reacts to the Illini's draw, favorable in many respects, and how two wins would completely change how this team is remembered. He discusses the potential matchups against the two #11 seeds and #3 seed Kentucky, and what advantages Brad Underwood's team has in each one.