Illinois chief development officer Howard Milton joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the process of securing a $100 million gift from Larry Gies for the football program, the impact on the athletics program and the hope for Memorial Stadium upgrades. Kyle Tausk then joins Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's latest recruiting efforts, including 2026 official visitors Cameron Holmes and Sinan Huan and in-state prospects Jaxson Davis (2027) and Brady Pettigrew. The guys then discuss their questions entering the start of fall practices for Brad Underwood's team.

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