The Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast

The Javamen

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Set your sails for the JAVAMEN FIGHTING ILLINI PODCAST, the official Illini Basketball podcast of the BIG BANTER Network. We are a group of University of Illinois 2010 alumni that love talking Fighting Illini basketball. Our podcast focuses primarily on Illini basketball with a little football sprinkled in. We share our thoughts on the Fighting Illini, the class of the Big Ten, from a fan perspective. Weekly segments will typically include the following: - Weekly Recap - Weekly Preview - Set Sails in the Vegas Suite - Pass me the Rum Join us for our weekly banter on why we RUN THE BIG. Weekly Contributors include: Nicky Lags "Suds", Scott Spinney "Doctor", Joey Holloran "Dolla Bills", Matt Parenti "Mr. P", Scott Shapiro "Shapopeye", Jamie Ruben "Jubes", Pat Etchingham "Etch", Jesse Stumpf "Jazz", and Paul Biasco "Paulie B". I-L-L I-N-I Presented by BIG BANTER
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Genres: Basketball, Football, Sports

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November 17 - Javamen preview Illini - Bama w/ special guest
Episode 4
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025

🎙️ The JAVAMEN are back — and we’ve got a MASSIVE Illinois vs. Alabama basketball preview featuring special guest The Jacksonian.Java Suds, Java Shaps, and Java Joe break down the Illini’s early-season surge and look ahead to the blockbuster matchup at the United Center. SEC insider Jackson Johnson (“The Jacksonian”) joins the show to deliver a full Alabama scouting report and plenty of southern SEC juice. 🔥 Illinois Basketball Talk — Bama Week EditionThe crew digs into all the major Illini storylines:How Illinois matches up with Alabama’s explosive guards Why rebounding, length, and interior play could swing this game.Brad Underwood’s revamped defensive approach and the early impact of the Crockstar.Big Z’s defensive spark and the importance of Tommy's availability.Instant contributions from Andréj, Keaton, and Mirković.The Jacksonian lays out:Alabama’s top scoring threatsNate Oats’ high-tempo, high-volume offenseTheir brutal non-conference scheduleWhat Illinois must do to control pace and keep the Tide from heating up🏈 Bonus Content — SEC + CFP TalkBefore signing off, The Jacksonian hits on Alabama football, SEC playoff chaos, rivalry week, and classic SEC drama — complete with one of his signature phrases you won’t want to miss. Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.Find more content by the Jacksonian here:https://youtube.com/@jacksonjohnson979Alabama at The Voice of College Football - https://youtube.com/@alabamavocfbSEC at The Voice of College Football - https://youtube.com/@secvocfbX: https://x.com/jacksonvocfbIG: https://www.instagram.com/jackson.johnson.543908