Riding a wave of optimism, Carp examines Brad Underwood’s program building, Ayo and Kofi’s remarkable seasons (so far), and what this late-season surge could mean for Illini basketball moving forward.

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Illinois basketball loses freshman guard Jayden Epps to the transfer portal. Mike Carpenter reacts to the news, and discusses whether it has more to do with the current climate of college basketball, or issues within the Illini program. As the offseason unfolds, how will Brad Underwood rebuild a backcourt that lost its two top freshmen recruits?

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