On this week's edition of Banner Monday, we answer your questions, go around the Big Ten with Mike DeCourcy, and provide an in-depth preview of Indiana's upcoming matchup with Illinois.

• [3:20] Jerod delivers his Banner Moment about Robert Phinisee's defense and then dives into the mailbag to answer a bunch of questions about Phinisee's defense, Tom Izzo's press conference, the importance of these next two games, and more.

• [29:40] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU's two recent victories, his thoughts on the Cassius-Phinisee battle, why the Hoosiers' still have a strong NCAA Tournament resume, and what teams and players caught his eye this week.

• [1:04:00] Jerod is joined by Josh Wilson to deliver an in-depth preview of Indiana's upcoming opponent, Illinois. We break down some important numbers, and then tell you why the numbers don't matter a ton because one thing matters more than any other in dictating whether this will be a win or a loss for Indiana.

(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)

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