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53:21

4/24/24 Hour 2: Will the player movement era in...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2024/04/24

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not the player movement era in college basketball will ever be reined in again and how far it could ultimately go. Later, the guys discuss what the right way to build a college hoops roster is nowadays amid Tom Izzo and Matt Painter's reluctance to adapt to the new norm.

32:40

4/24/24 Hour 1: Piper warming up to the Caleb...

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2024/04/24

Derek and Kyle discuss the Caleb Williams era beginning in Chicago on the eve of the NFL Draft and Derek shares how much he's warmed up to the idea of Williams and what Year 1 could look like for him.

55:06

4/23/24 Hour 2: How should we feel about transferring...

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2024/04/23

Lon and Derek discuss how to feel about a college basketball player transferring to a rival, as has happened multiple times this offseason. Later, hear from Orlando Antigua and Brad Underwood as they discuss Antigua's return to the staff and the Illini's portal activity.

54:55

4/23/24 Hour 1: Luke Goode potentially headed to...

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2024/04/23

Lon and Derek discuss Luke Goode potentially transferring to Indiana and what caused him to choose to play his final year elsewhere. Later, Aaron Leming from Bear Report joins the show to share his insight on Caleb Williams and the Bears' overall plan for the upcoming NFL Draft.

54:01

4/22/24 Hour 2: What's next for Illinois in the...

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2024/04/22

Derek and Kyle discuss what Orlando Antigua brings to the coaching staff and who could be next for Illinois in the transfer portal. The also also recap a frustrating week of baseball for their respective teams.

54:14

4/22/24 Hour 1: Orlando Antigua is back!; Luke Goode...

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2024/04/22

Lon and Derek react to a busy weekend of news that included Illinois bringing back Orlando Antigua to fill its assistant coaching vacancy and Luke Goode entering the transfer portal. Later, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner joins the show to share his thoughts on a crazy basketball offseason and recap Illini football's Spring Game.

01:00:28

4/19/24 Hour 2: Spring football coming to a close —...

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2024/04/19

Lon and Derek discuss the Spring Game marking the end of spring football for Illinois and how concerned they are about the defense heading into 2024. Later, Hans Dee stops by the studio for his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?"

55:33

4/19/24 Hour 1: Cubs off to hot start, Cardinals...

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2024/04/19

Lon and Derek discuss the start of baseball season that has seen the Cubs start hot and the Cardinals continue to sit in last place in the NL Central. Later, NBA expert Matt Silich joins the show to discuss the Bulls play-in game and preview the NBA playoffs.

57:34

4/18/24 Hour 2: Latest on Illini's assistant coaching...

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2024/04/18

Derek shares the latest on Illinois' assistant coach search and Derek and Kyle discuss what hiring Orlando Antigua back could mean for the rest of the offseason. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he met with the media during his Coaches vs. Cancer event in Gordyville.

54:31

4/18/24 Hour 1: Storr to Kansas, Maddox to Xavier;...

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2024/04/18

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois losing two transfer targets in AJ Storr and Dante Maddox and what could be next for them in the portal cycle.

40:52

4/16/24 Hour 2: Oumar Ballo commits to Indiana — will...

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2024/04/16

Derek and Kyle discuss a few more Illini transfer portal topics along with react to Indiana landing Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo and if their roster can compete at the top of the Big Ten. Hear from Johnny Newton after his Pro Day in front of NFL scouts.

55:09

4/16/24 Hour 1: Have freshmen become obsolete in...

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2024/04/16

Lon and Derek discuss how Illinois has completely changed their recruiting approach in the transfer portal era and whether freshmen as a whole have become pretty much obsolete in college basketball. The guys talk about former Illini target Jaden Schutt entering the transfer portal and if he'd be an option for Illinois.

51:21

4/15/24 Hour 2: Should Illinois be comfortable...

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2024/04/15

Derek and Kyle discuss how comfortable Illinois should be recruiting over its own guys like Sencire Harris and Amani Hansberry with outside portal options. The guys also talk about what Ty Rodgers' role should look like next season.

54:43

4/15/24 Hour 1: Piper shares his thoughts on...

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2024/04/15

Lon and Derek discuss Kylan Boswell's commitment to Illinois and what he'll bring to the backcourt. Derek also shares his thoughts on the visits of Carey Booth and Dante Maddux and where Illinois stands on each.

55:07

4/12/24 Hour 2: Updating Illini's pursuit of AJ...

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2024/04/12

Derek and Kyle discuss the Illini's pursuit of Wisconsin transfer AJ Storr and talk about at what point NIL demands can become too high and unattainable for a program like Illinois. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the portal activity across the Big Ten.

54:32

4/12/24 Hour 1: Trevor Vallese recaps his trip to the...

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2024/04/12

Former Drive producer Trevor Vallese joins the show to share some stories from his trip to Phoenix for the Final Four as well as weigh on the crazy college basketball coaching carousel and the Illini's exciting tournament run.

56:01

4/11/24 Hour 2: Will Calipari change his roster...

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2024/04/11

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not John Calipari will be able to continue the same roster-building approach at Arkansas and what it takes to build a successful roster in the new age of college basketball. The guys also discuss if Brad Underwood and his staff have a multi-year plan in mind based on their transfer portal strategy.

54:32

4/11/24 Hour 1: Scott Drew says no to Kentucky -...

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2024/04/11

Derek and Kyle discuss where Kentucky goes next after Scott Drew turned them down and how far down their list Brad Underwood would be. Later, the guys discuss Kylan Boswell and Illini's opportunity to close him.

50:51

4/10/24 FULL SHOW: Piper's thoughts on Tre White...

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2024/04/10

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on Illinois landing a commitment from Tre White out of Louisville and how he fits on next year's roster. Later, Derek shares an update on Kylan Boswell's scheduled visit and what landing him would mean for Illinois.

36:58

4/9/24 Hour 2: Luke Goode in studio!; Elite 8 run,...

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2024/04/09

Illinois forward Luke Goode stops by the studio to chat with Lon and Derek about the end of the Illini's season and NCAA Tournament run along with his thoughts on the offseason and the transfer portal era of college basketball.

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