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Podcast: The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast
Episode: It's . . . Basketball Season?! (10/19/25)
Description: Illinois basketball kicks things off with an exhibition game against Illinois State. Mike Carpenter reacts during the second half as an injury-depleted Illini show off some new toys (David Mirkovic, Big Z, Keaton Wagler, Brandon Lee) and play at the State Farm Center for the first time in the 2025-26 season.