The daily pitch from Sports Editor : April 11, 2026‎

Apr. 11—➜ , and a highly-coveted guest is lined up: Illinois men's basketball coach . ➜ . He first appeared on the show March 20, 2017, the same day he was introduced as the Illini coach, and Monday night's appearance will mark his 12th at the Esquire. ➜ . The entire Illini team will also be at the popular event. five-star high school recruits has landed in the last three years. was the first, ...