The Heat Check Podcast

Derek Piper and Annice McEwan dive in on the NBA Finals, the GOAT debate, Illini basketball and new announcements by Josh Whitman around the Illini athletic programs. 1:00 - NBA Finals/GOAT 23:00 - Josh Whitman announcements 32:40 - Illini basketball 51:00 - Mailbag

Derek Piper and Annice McEwan discuss the start of the Illini hoops season and a variety of other topics in the Rapid Fire segment.

Derek Piper and Annice McEwan discuss the start of Illini hoops practice, FBI probe in college basketball, QB change for Illinois football and much more.

Derek Piper and Annice McEwan talk Illini football, basketball recruiting, NFL and fantasy football.

Derek Piper and Annice McEwan come back from a long break talking Illini football, Big Ten Media Day, hoops recruiting and Kyrie Irving.

Derek Piper and Annice McEwan give their takes on the NBA Draft, while Derek vents about the Bulls. Annice talks about her experience at the Illini Hall of Fame event and Derek discusses Illini hoops and recruiting.

Derek Piper and Annice McEwan dive into Illini hoops talking about new 2017 commit Matic Vesel, as well as Tim Finke's visit this week and Malcolm Hill's pro pursuits. They also hit on the NBA Finals, NBA Draft and Louisville's sex scandal.

Derek Piper and Annice McEwan interview Illini freshman guard Trent Frazier. They also talk NBA Finals, Thad Matta and Derek's "Ryan brothers" story in Nashville.

Derek Piper and Annice McEwan debut the show discussing the NBA Finals, Illini hoops, 2017 big man Greg Eboigbodin, baseball brawls & more.