# Ep. 1212 - Ranking Illini's nonconference slate; Four 5-stars slated to visit this fall

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Podcast: [Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/illini-inquirer-podcast-an-illinois-fighting-illini-athletics-podcast-1047532)
Published: 2026-08-24T21:37:19+00:00
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down Illinois basketball's 2026-27 nonconference schedule and the latest in recruiting. The guys discuss four 5-star prospects slated for fall official visits and the most intriguing parts of the Illini's pursuit. The guys then discuss Illinois playing three exhibition games, including a home game against Baylor, and a tougher-than-usual slate against mid-majors, before Tausk ranks the five marquee nonconference games. (0:00) - Intro (5:20) - Four 5-star prospects visiting Illinois this fall (12:30) - Pursuits of Brady Pettigrew & NaVorro Bowman Jr. (17:15) - Pursuits of Moussa Kamissoko & Darius Wabbington (28:35) - Breaking down three exhibition games (34:00) - Illini's tougher-than-usual mid-major slate (37:00) - Ranking Illini's five marquee nonconference games Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct    Go VIP for 60% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  

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