If your why is right, you can’t go wrong. Formerly: @IlliniOn247, @247Sports, @TheDrive935
Joined October 2009
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Jun 3
Miss you too, @CoachUnderwood
Not Derek Piper catching a stray from Brad Underwood 5 minutes into the episode
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Mar 26
🎙️ #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1147 | Derek Piper & Kyle Tausk preview Illinois vs. Houston in the Sweet Sixteen
@DPiper247 and @ktausk13 on vibes from first weekend, concerns & optimism vs. Houston, X-factor and final predictions
🎧: 247sports.com/college/illino…
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Mar 21
Joined Loren & Steve this morning on Saturday Sports Talk… news-gazette.com/podcasts/il…
Mar 21
@DPiper247 can we get some thoughts before the game? Maybe a tweet, maybe a sudden last minute pod. Anything to get some words of wisdom from Piper! @JWerner247
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Mar 17
The most comprehensive #NCAATournament preview guide on the globe.
I'll fight anyone who disagrees.
Read the NCAA Tournament Scouting Guide NOW on @TheAthletic. Views from @Matt_Fortuna, @DPiper247, @LaTulip_Mike and this fool on EVERY team.
nytimes.com/athletic/7090849…
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Mar 16
From @TheAthletic: Here is our men’s NCAA Tournament big board, where you can find an in-depth breakdown of all 68 teams in the March Madness field. If you’re looking to research the teams before filling out your bracket, you’re in the right place.
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Mar 15
We are LIVE!
THE most comprehensive NCAA Tournament Scouting Guide is available ONLY to @TheAthletic subscribers.
Check out breakdowns from @DPiper247, @Matt_Fortuna, @LaTulip_Mike and yours truly.
We're really proud of this (h/t Editor Scott Moe).
nytimes.com/athletic/7090849…
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Mar 15
My thoughts on the #Illini heading into March Madness, along with a breakdown on EVERY team in the field over at The Athletic.
Shoutout to @NoisyHuevos, @LaTulip_Mike, @Matt_Fortuna & our team.
READ: nytimes.com/athletic/7090849…
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Mar 15
Check us out! A lot of great work by the team
Mar 15
We're putting the finishing touches on this year's NCAA Tournament Scouting Guide.
Drops TONIGHT on @TheAthletic.
What is it? Nothing quite like it. Read the exciting details below.
thegamingjuice.com/2025/03/0…
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Mar 10
Our teams at The Gaming Juice and @TheAthletic haven been plugging away the past few days.
More work to go.
We're super excited to unveil it to the masses on Selection Sunday night. Exclusive to Athletic subscribers.
We hope you dig in. 👇🏀
thegamingjuice.com/2025/03/0…
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Feb 18
Excited to be a part of this
Feb 18
ANNOUCEMENT: The Gaming Juice and @TheAthletic are combing forces yet again to supply YOU with breakdowns on EVERY NCAAT team.
It's the NCAAT Scouting Guide featuring @LaTulip_Mike, @DPiper247, @Matt_Fortuna and this dingus. Drops March 15.
Details -> thegamingjuice.com/2025/03/0…
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Feb 1
Notre Dame is expected to hire Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry as a co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach, sources tell @CBSSports.
Has been a key figure in Illinois posting 19 wins the last two seasons, the winningest two-year run in school history.
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Jan 28
🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1112 | Tay & Piper reunite to talk Illini hoops & football!
Fun hour catching up with @LonTayESPNCU and @DPiper247 on the end of their radio run, Illini football's '25 season and '26 schedule, Wagler & hoops' ceiling.
🎧: 247sports.com/college/illino…
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Jan 11
At the end of an answer about how much he’s enjoyed his time in Green Bay, Jeff Hafley finishes with a two-hand slap on the podium.
“We are not going to be done, so I will see you guys next week.”
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19 Nov 2025
I trust his training. He’s ready.
19 Nov 2025
Taking @ktausk13 on his first road trip today. Is it time to introduce him to the Manteno Wendy's, the elite one in the state? What say you, @DPiper247?
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31 Oct 2025
🎙️ #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1063 | Derek Piper's Illini basketball season preview
Hello, old friend! @DPiper247 joins the pod to give his takes on #illini basketball entering the 2025-26 season
🔗: 247sports.com/college/illino…
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29 Oct 2025
Coming to the #illini Inquirer Podcast on Friday: @DPiper247 had some #illini basketball takes to get off his chest.
Subscribe: 247sports.com/college/illino…
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27 Sep 2025
Not overturning that is more egregious than a Hello Kitty & Snoopy suggestion
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21 Sep 2025
It’s unbelievable that we’re still ejecting people for indicental helmet-to-helmet
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