
Drew Pastorek
Writer at The Champaign Room
Asst. Site Manager, The Champaign Room at SB Nation
I write about the Fighting Illini & host/produce the Oskee Talk podcast for @Champaign_Room. QC native. @UIndy alum. Still mad about 2005.
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6 days ago |
thechampaignroom.com | Drew Pastorek
On this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I’m joined by Pleas Honeywood to discuss Kasparas Jakucionis & Will Riley declaring for the NBA Draft (5:42). We also examine KJ’s draft projections (11:31), and Riley’s pro potential (19:16). We also discuss DGL’s new destination (30:20), the David Mirkovic commitment & Illinois’ international recruiting approach (34:50), as well as the latest twist in the Morez Johnson saga (51:02).
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2 weeks ago |
thechampaignroom.com | Drew Pastorek
** NOTE: This episode was produced prior to the commitment of David Mirkovic **On this episode of “Oskee Talk” Pleas Honeywood joins me to recap the latest Illini basketball transfer portal transactions (3:31). We also examine the fallout of Morez Johnson’s departure (9:35), discuss ways to tweak the transfer process (26:34), and review who is returning to Champaign next season (45:21).
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3 weeks ago |
thechampaignroom.com | Drew Pastorek
On this extended episode of “Oskee Talk” I’m joined by Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to wrap up the men’s basketball season, examine Illinois’ offensive efficiency, review some weird-but-true stats, and reflect on two of the most memorable Illini March Madness moments. Click HERE to listen!In part two we sound off about the KJ critics and list potential transfer portal targets.
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1 month ago |
thechampaignroom.com | Drew Pastorek
On this week’s episode of “Oskee Talk” I review Selection Sunday and look ahead to men’s basketball’s matchup versus either Xavier or Texas, as well as examine the possibilities of another second-weekend run. I also preview women’s basketball’s first-round game against No. 9 seed Creighton. Click HERE to listen! How many combined wins do you expect from men’s & women’s basketball during the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament?
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1 month ago |
thechampaignroom.com | Drew Pastorek
On this episode of “Oskee Talk” I recap men’s basketball’s victories against Iowa & Michigan, discuss some of the rarities surrounding the Illini’s winning streak over the Wolverines, and look ahead to Purdue. I also recap the end of the women’s basketball regular season & preview the Big Ten Tournament. Finally, I discuss the latest Illini football updates. Join the conversation! Comment below, and make sure to download & subscribe to Oskee Talk wherever you get your podcasts!Click HERE to listen!
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