# Ep. 1185 - Kyle Tausk on Illini MBB's push for in-state stars; New Illini softball coach Jenna Hall

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Published: 2026-06-15T23:20:40+00:00
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Illini Inquirer's Kyle Tausk joins Jeremy Werner to break down what he learned at the Riverside-Brookfield Shootout watching and talking with Illini Class of 2028 targets Brody Pettigrew and Cole Kelly as well as 2027 commit Mason Martin. Werner then chats with new Illini softball coach Jenna Hall about taking over the program at her alma mater, her vision and the challenges ahead. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Omaha Steaks: Visit OmahaSteaks.com and get an extra $35 off, with Promo Code ILLINI at checkout. Cheers Health: For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code ILLINI at CheersHealth.com . Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code ILLINI for 20% Off.  Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct    Go VIP for 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  

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