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The Drive airs weekdays 3-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!

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51:52

3/6/25 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) on Bears...

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2025/03/06

The Bear Report's Aaron Leming joins the show to share his insight on the Bears' recent offensive line additions and plans for free agency and the draft. Later, the guys talk some Illinois basketball and react to Underwood's latest update on Morez Johnson's progress.

54:12

3/6/25 Hour 1: Who is the future of sports...

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2025/03/06

Lon and Derek discuss the most iconic play-by-play voices in sports over the years and what the future of major sports broadcasting could look like with some up and comers. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the possibility of Ben Humrichous returning for a 6th yearof eligibility and what his role could look like on next season's Illinois team.

54:33

3/5/25 Hour 2: 8-9 matchups could be filled with big...

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2025/03/05

Derek and Kyle break down some of the intriguing brands that currently fall on the 8 and 9 seed lines of the NCAA Tournament and if they trust any of them to make a deep run. Later, Derek updates the Illini's pursuit of Italian wing Dame Sarr and what he could add to Illinois next season.

54:48

3/5/25 Hour 1: What's your fear level of Purdue...

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2025/03/05

Lon and Derek discuss how much they fear this season's Purdue team entering the matchup with Illinois on Friday. Later, the guys run down some of the top college basketball teams in the country and share how much they trust each one entering the NCAA Tournament.

54:46

3/24/25 Hour 2: Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on...

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2025/03/04

Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner joins the show to talk about Bret Bielema's continuing run on the recruiting trail, Pat Bryant's combine performance and Illini women's basketball Senior Day. Later, Derek and Kyle discuss how important a win over Purdue could be for the Illini's momentum entering the postseason.

53:00

3/4/25 Hour 1: Which NCAA tournament sites would be...

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2025/03/04

Lon and Derek hit on a variety of topics and take a look at some of the NCAA tournament sites that could be most beneficial for the Illini. Later, the guys run through all of the Big Ten Tournament seeding scenarios and which would set the Illini up best in Indy.

55:30

3/3/25 Hour 2: What should expectations be for KJ in...

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2025/03/03

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on Kasparas Jakucionis's recent form and season and a whole and what their expectations are for him as the postseason nears. Later, the guys have some fun brainstorming hilarious baseball promotional nights and potential golf outings.

53:44

3/3/25 Hour 1: Illinois dominates Michigan behind...

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2025/03/03

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's impressive blowout victory at Michigan and the dominant second half they put together. Later, the guys discuss whether Sunday's win was enough to get them to buy back in on the Illini entering March.

55:30

2/28/25 Hour 2: What's the best end of season...

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2025/02/28

Derek and Kyle discuss what the best case scenario would be for Illinois to finish the season from a seeding perspective and a potential Illinois-Indiana Big Ten Tournament rematch becoming a possibility. Later, the guys share their thoughts on Terrence Shannon Jr.'s recent emergence for the Timberwolves and make their picks for Illinois-Michigan.

54:38

2/28/25 Hour 1: How will Illinois handle Michigan's...

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2025/02/28

Derek and Kyle break down how they anticipate Illinois will try to guard Michigan's frontcourt duo of Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin and some keys to the matchup for Illinois. Later, TheMichiganInsider's Zach Shaw joins the show to share his insight on Michigan's magical season and how they match up with Illinois.

52:09

2/27/25 Hour 2: How important will Big Ten Tournament...

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2025/02/27

Lon and Derek discuss how important the Big Ten Tournament could be for the Illini this season from a seeding perspective and what they'll likely need to do in Indy to set themselves up well. Later, the guys brainstorm which MLB ballparks they'd most want to visit this season if they could.

52:39

2/27/25 Hour 1: Is it time to appreciate Tom Izzo's...

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2025/02/27

Lon and Derek discuss Michigan State's miraculous half court buzzer beater to beat Maryland and if it's time to appreciate Tom Izzo's greatness and consistent winning. Later, The Gaming Juice and Bet MGM's Brad Evans joins the show to give his take on the Illini and lay out some NCAA Tournament bracket projections.

54:54

2/26/25 Hour 2: What's Illinois' path back to a 7...

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2025/02/26

Derek and Kyle discuss what Illinois would need to do the rest of the season to get back up to the 7 seed line in the NCAA Tournament. Later, the guys reevaluate their priority list of players to bring back for next season and discuss whether Kylan Boswell has played his way back into being a bigger priority.

53:56

2/26/25 Hour 1: Illinois stops the bleeding with...

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2025/02/26

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's desperately needed win over Iowa and some of the changes they made on both ends of the floor. Later, the guys share their take on what would amount to a "successful" season for Illinois at the end of the year.

56:08

2/25/25 Hour 2: Who do you trust the most in March on...

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2025/02/25

Derek and Kyle discuss who they'd trust the most to make a deep run in March out of the current crop of Big Ten teams. Later, the guys talk some more Illinois-Iowa and react to Stephen Bardo's take on the lack of pride Illini players currently have in the program.

54:16

2/25/25 Hour 1: Vibes heading into tonight's must win...

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2025/02/25

Derek and Kyle discuss the vibes heading into the Illini's must win game against Iowa to save their season. They also break down some keys to the matchup for Illinois against the Hawkeyes.

54:17

2/24/25 Hour 2: What would you change about Illinois...

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2025/02/24

Lon and Derek discuss what they would change about Illinois personnel wise and schematically entering March and if there's anything they can change to get things back on track. Later, the guys react to a second Illini winning on the PGA Tour with Brian Campbell's win at the Mexico Open.

53:55

2/24/25 Hour 1: Illinois embarrassed by Duke at MSG;...

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2025/02/24

Lon and Derek let all their thoughts out about the Illini's embarrassment at Madison Square Garden against Duke. The guys discuss whether Illinois is broken beyond repair and what the path forward is to close the season.

55:36

2/21/25 Hour 2: What does a realistic finish to the...

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2025/02/21

Lon and Kyle discuss what a realistic finish to the season could look like for Illinois and where that would position Illinois entering the postseason. Hear from Brad Underwood as he discusses his team's illnesses and matchup with Duke. Later, the guys make their picks for Illinois-Duke.

54:01

2/21/25 Hour 1: What is Illinois walking into against...

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2025/02/21

Lon and Kyle break down Duke and discuss how daunting the matchup will be for Illinois against Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils. Later, Derek Piper joins the show live from New York to give his take on the matchup and what the Illini need to do to hang in the game.

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