Ep. 1182 - Why CJ Moore has Illini basketball at No. 1 in his 2026-27 rankings

The Athletic college basketball writer CJ Moore joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's run to the Final Four and his hometown perspective on Keaton Wagler's rise to All-American and projected top-10 NBA Draft pick. Moore then breaks down what stands out about the Illinois staff and why he had Illinois at No. 1 in his post-NBA Draft withdrawal deadline 2026-27 college basketball rankings.

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