Episode 59 - Illini men's basketball GM Neel Ganta

Meet the man who - outside of any coach - might have the biggest impact on the Illini men's basketball roster. Neel Ganta once had aspirations to be a Wall Street investor. Instead, the general manager has had significant a role in three of the most successful seasons in the Brad Underwood era. Among the topics covered are his path in basketball, influencing Brad Underwood to alter his defensive approach, building the Illinois roster, the first business venture he and Tyler Underwood went into, and much more.

00:00 Intro
06:36 Neel's path in basketball
20:02 Finding an edge
28:05 Keaton Wagler
34:22 Assembling Illinois' roster
38:55 Friendship with Tyler Underwood
42:10 Brad Underwood's eye for talent
50:40 Finding players in the portal
55:35 Ayo
57:45 Closing thoughts