Sturdy For 30

Illini Land Bass

Mike and Sturdy break down what Illinois is getting in 2022 commitment Reggie Bass, the first in the class for Illinois. The 6'5 combo guard chose the Illini over Florida, Texas Tech, Providence, Oregon State and Kansas State, among others. 

Slaying the Dragons

Mike and Sturdy break down the Illini win in the round of 64, what it meant, and look at the Ohio State loss. 

Drexel Preview - Enter the Dragons

Sturdy breaks down Drexel and what to expect from the dragons along with keys to the game and a prediction. 

Illini are Big Ten Champs

Mike and Sturdy break down the Illinois win over Ohio State and celebrate the Big Ten Champion Illini!!!

Illini Thump Hawkeyes

Illinois beat Iowa 82-71, won the moneyline, beat the spread and hit the under as they moved to the Big Ten title game. Mike and Sturdy break it down and determine why they are now winning big. (Hint: IlliniGuys and Sturdyfor30) and a promise from Brad Underwood to Sturdy

Domination in Indy

Mike and Sturdy break down the dominating Illinois win over Rutgers and their first trip to the Big Ten tournament semifinals since 2010. 

Big Ten Tourney Preview

Tom Kakert from Iowa Rivals site, Adam Jardy from Ohio State and the Columbus Dispatch, Clayton Sayfie from the Michigan Rivals site and Brian Neubert from the Purdue Rivals site join Sturdy to preview the Big Ten tourney. 

Big Ten Awards Breakdown

Sturdy breaks down the Big ten Men's Basketball Awards. Who got snubbed? What did they get right? 

Illini Move Closer to #1 seed

The Illini inched closer to clinching a #1 seed with another road win at Ohio State. The best closer in college basketball, mask or not, Ayo Dosunmu scored the final 5 points to give the Illini their 20th win of the season. Mike and Sturdy break it down in this edition of Sturdy for 30.

Ohio State Preview with Adam Jardy

Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch joins Sturdyfor30 to preview the Illini game with the Buckeyes. We talk EJ Liddell, Ohio State losing 3 in a row and the legendary Big Ten.