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The 200 Level|Mike Carpenter

The 200 Level : An Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball Fan's Journey (2026 Postseason Edition)

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Three decades of Illinois basketball viewed from the cheap seats at State Farm Center

Revised and updated through their 2026 Final Four appearance, The 200 Level: An Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball Fan's Journey offers an in-depth look at the program's history from the 1990s to present. Mike Carpenter reflects on his personal experience as a fan through all the eras, from Henson to Kruger, Self to Weber, Groce to Underwood, and everything in between.

A lifelong townie, radio and podcast personality, and diehard fan, Carpenter charts the highs and lows of Illini basketball over the last 30+ years: the 2005 National Runners-up, 2026 Final Four squad, Elite Eight teams in 2001 and 2024, multiple Big Ten banners, and some disappointments along the way.

Relive it all - Illinois basketball's biggest games, best players, clutch shots, loudest crowds, and more - from the seats in The 200 Level.

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Details

  • ISBN-13: 9798255381401
  • ISBN-10: 9798255381401
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: April 2026
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.71 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.81 pounds
  • Page Count: 316

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