Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is available weekly, typically on Wednesdays.

On this week’s episode, Morris and Bozich are joined by John Gasaway of ESPN.com to discuss Illinois and the upcoming Big Ten season. Among the topics discussed:

• Hopes are high for Illinois this season ... Is the optimism justified?
• Does John buy into Brad Underwood as the answer for Illinois?
• Can the Illini shoot it better inside the arc and cut down on turnovers?
• Trent Frazier - why John is bullish on him entering his junior season
• Is there urgency for Illinois this season with it likely being the final season for Ayo?
• Why defense could be a major issue for Illinois
• John's thoughts on Indiana entering the 2019-20 season
• The mystery that is Michigan basketball this season
• Some Big Ten teams beyond Michigan State and Maryland that John is bullish on
• Is there a chance the Big Ten is being underrated entering the season?
• How will Wisconsin look this season without Ethan Happ?