Will transfer Sam McLaurin start for John Groce's first Illinois team? How about Tyler Griffey? What's Malcom Hill's future look like? And why hasn't Illinois offered Larry Austin yet? Ask NG beat writer Paul Klee, who is chatting Wednesday.

N-G college football beat writer Bob Asmussen spent Monday with Tim Beckman to and from Springfield, where the Illinois coach was mingling with fans during a caravan stop. Ask Asmussen what he learned — and what Beckman had to say about upcoming schedules — during his Tuesday afternoon chat.

Ask N-G Prep Sports Coordinator Fred Kroner about the spring season.

What does John Groce think of Jabari Parker on the cover of SI? Is Aaron Bailey good enough to start at quarterback in the Big Ten? When is Larry Austin going to get an offer? Ask HQ recruiting expert Cody Westerlund, who is chatting Friday.

Ask N-G beat writer Paul Klee about John Groce's team. Or about Jabari Parker. Or about Georgia Tech. Or anything on your mind as Klee will answer questions Wednesday afternoon.

Ask N-G Prep Sports Coordinator Fred Kroner about the spring season.

When is Aaron Bailey going to start at quarterback? Any chance he convinces Ty Isaac to come to Illinois? Is Tim Beckman going to win eight games in his first season? Ask N-G football beat writer Bob Asmussen, who is chatting today

How much of an influence has Aaron Bailey been since the star quarterback committed to Illinois? Any more transfers available for John Groce? What AAU team is worth tracking this summer for Illini recruiting gurus? Ask HQ's Cody Westerlund, who is chatting Friday.

Mike Shaw: Needs to be a threat on offense. Plays hard. Got a ways to go. You hope it works out - won't find a better team guy with a better attitude. Especially for a guy that rarely played as a freshman.

Read more from N-G basketball beat writer Paul Klee, who held his weekly chat Wednesday.