Heath Barn Hoopcast
Jon Heath
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EP. 12 FORMER ILLINI AND CURRENT EASTERN ILLINOIS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR TOM MICHAEL
Such a great episode with former Illini and current EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael. We discuss his AD duties, growing up in a small town, having his dad as a coach, playing at a high major college…
EP. 11 FORMER ILLINI RICHARD KEENE
GREAT episode with former Illini RIchard Keene. We discuss him being inducted into the Collinsville Hall of Fame, growing up playing sports, and when he started hearing from colleges. He tells some…
EP. 10 FORMER ILLINI MARCUS GRIFFIN LIVE FROM RIGGS BREWERY
GREAT time talking to Marcus Griffin live from Riggs Brewery prior to last Fridays big win over Purdue. We discuss the current team, who he thinks will stay for next year, as well as preview the…
EP. 9 FORMER ILLINI STANDOUT KIWANE GARRIS
The 2nd all time leading scorer in Illinois Men’s Basketball history Kiwane Garris is the guest for episode 9 of Heath Barn Hoopcast. He discusses growing up and playing basketball in Chicago, as…
EP. 8 FORMER ILLINI TONY WYSINGER
Another awesome episode with former Illini point guard Tony Wysinger. Tony talks about his upbringing in Peoria, IL and how basketball became his favorite sport. He also talks about an individual…
EP. 7 FORMER ILLINI NATE MAST
On this very special episode, former Illini guard Nate Mast tells his story and discusses his journey to becoming a Fighting Illini. It’s an outstanding episode for many reasons, but it’s very…
EP. 6 FORMER ILLINI TJ WHEELER LIVE FROM RIGGS BREWERY
GREAT episode with TJ Wheeler live from Riggs Brewery. We discuss the current Illini squad, play a game of “will they transfer,” and if Deon Thomas would have been a lottery pick if he had Fletch as…
EP. 5 PART 2 WITH MARCUS LIBERTY
In part 2 Marcus goes into depth on his time at Illinois, including his role, relationship with Coach Henson, and how seriously he considered transferring. He then discusses the NBA draft, where he…
EP. 5 FORMER FLYIN’ ILLINI MARCUS LIBERTY PART 1
AWESOME episode with former Illini Marcus Liberty. Marcus starts from the beginning and discusses playing/living in Chicago, switching high schools, playing for Sonny Cox, his record setting IHSA…
EP. 4 MORE WITH MICHAEL FINKE FROM RIGGS BREWERY
In this very fun episode, Michael and I meet at Riggs Brewery for a great conversation. We discuss how his life’s changed since the last time we chatted, the current Illini team, and which style of…
EP. 3 FORMER ILLINI MICHAEL FINKE
Awesome episode with former Illini Michael Finke. He discusses his quickly approaching fatherhood, his upbringing in Champaign, playing with his brothers growing up, his time at Illinois, his…
EP. 2 PART 2 ILLINI LEGEND BRUCE DOUGLAS
In this episode, Bruce discusses the dreaded Final 8 game against Kentucky, his outstanding teammates from his Illini playing days, and his relationship with Coach Henson. He also talks his time in…
EP. 2 ILLINI LEGEND BRUCE DOUGLAS PART 1
It’s the all time assist and steal leader for the University of Illinois, Bruce Douglas. In part 1, he discusses his upbringing, playing for then perennial powerhouse Quincy in High School, as well…
EP 1. ILLINI ALL TIME SCORING LEADER DEON THOMAS
In the debut episode of Heath Barn Hoopcast, it’s Illini all-time scoring leader Deon Thomas. I usually go through and give specific details about the episode, but man, just listen. So many awesome…
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