On the latest The 200 Level, Mike is joined by local radio mainstay Lon Tay, co-host of The Drive on 93.5, for a zoomed out look at this season, including an eight-year tournament drought and Illinois’ chances at an elusive National Championship.
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It's Been a Lon Time (03/17/21) – The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast
It's been eight years since Illini basketball made the tournament, and Mike Carpenter is ready to tip things off. He's joined by Lon Tay (The Drive on ESPN 93.5, Tay & Carp, Tay & J Show) as they discuss Illinois' chances, what makes this team different than the '05 squad, and what a national title would do for the fanbase.