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

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53:28

4/9/24 Hour 1: Jase Butler decommits from Illinois —...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2024/04/09

Lon and Derek discuss Jase Butler decommitting from Illinois and what it says about how college basketball teams, and Illinois specifically, now approach high school recruiting. Later, the guys discuss John Calipari leaving Kentucky and options for the massive job opening.

54:48

4/5/24 Hour 1: NL Central thoughts amid encouraging...

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2024/04/05

Derek and Kyle discuss encouraging starts to the season for the Cubs and Cardinals and what to make of what appears to be a competitive NL Central race in 2024. Later, Derek shares some portal updates and the guys discuss some potential fits for Illinois.

53:29

4/2/24 Hour 2: Creating an NIL budget for Illinois...

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2024/04/02

Lon and Derek create a list of their top transfer portal needs for Illinois basketball and create an NIL budget to distribute to each need. Later, Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer joins the show to talk about his travels during the Illini's NCAA Tournament run and share his thoughts on the women's team's WBIT run.

54:17

4/2/24 Hour 1: Can Illinois land AJ Storr in the...

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2024/04/02

Lon and Derek discuss AJ Storr entering the transfer portal and if Illinois has a realistic chance to bring him to Champaign. Later, the guys discuss which throwback Illini jerseys they would most want to purchase.

56:09

4/1/24 Hour 2: Will any other Illini hit the portal?;...

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2024/04/01

Derek and Kyle discuss whether they think any other current Illini players could follow Dainja in hitting the transfer portal. Later, the guys hit on some potential transfer targets for the Illini in the early cycle and what their approach will be.

54:47

4/1/24 Hour 1: Illini's tourney run ends with...

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2024/04/01

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's 77-52 loss to UConn in the Elite 8 to end their tournament run and what went so awry in the matchup against Donovan Clingan. Later, the guys share their reactions to Dain Dainja entering the transfer portal.

57:00

3/27/24 Hour 2: Luke Goode on wins over Duquesne &...

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2024/03/27

Luke Goode joins the show to discuss the team's two wins over Duquesne and Morehead State and his experience at the Sweet 16. Later, Derek Piper joins the show to share his thoughts on the Illinois and Iowa State. Hear from Coleman Hawkins, Marcus Domask and Quincy Guerrier ahead of the game.

53:30

3/27/24 Hour 1: Jeff DuBrof (KCCI Des Moines)...

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2024/03/27

KCCI TV sports anchor Jeff DuBrof joins the show to share his insight about Iowa State and their style of play. Later, former Illinois guard Sean Harrington joins the show to dive deep into some of the most fascinating Xs and Os matchups between Illinois' offense and Iowa State's defense.

52:34

3/26/24 Hour 2: Sweet 16 watchability rankings;...

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2024/03/26

Lon and Kyle rank the Sweet 16 matchups based on watchability and share their predictions for each game. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares some Illini football updates during spring football practices.

54:42

3/26/24 Hour 1: Keys for Illini in matchup vs Iowa...

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2024/03/26

Lon and Kyle discuss the biggest keys for Illinois in their matchup against Iowa State and break down how the Cyclones will try to guard the Illini. Later, hear from Brad Underwood during an interview with the Big Ten Network about his team's Sweet 16 berth.

53:57

3/25/24 Hour 2: Round of 32 thoughts from across the...

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2024/03/25

Lon and Kyle share some thoughts from the weekend's Round of 32 results from across the NCAA Tournament and recap some of the most exciting games. Hear from Brad Underwood, Marcus Domask, and Coleman Hawkins following the win over Duquesne. Later, the guys react to ESPN's projected win totals for the Cubs and Cardinals ahead of Opening Day.

53:50

3/25/24 Hour 1: Illini are headed to the Sweet 16!;...

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2024/03/25

Lon and Kyle recap the Illini's blowout win over Duquesne to reach the program's first Sweet 16 since 2005 and share their confidence level in Illinois' current form being able to keep advancing in Boston. Later, Derek Piper joins the show to recap his weekend in Omaha and share his thoughts on the Illini's run.

56:15

3/22/24 Hour 2: Underwood, Domask, Dainja after win...

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2024/03/22

Hear from Brad Underwood, Marcus Domask, and Dain Dainja postgame following the Illini's Round of 64 win over Morehead State. Later, Derek Piper joins the show to share his thoughts on the Illini's second half surge against Morehead State and preview the matchup against Duquesne in the Round of 32.

53:42

3/22/24 Hour 1: Illini use second half surge to...

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2024/03/22

Lon and Kyle discuss the Illini's 85-69 win over Morehead State in the Round of 64 and the second half run that allowed them to take control of the game. The guys also share their thoughts on what a win Saturday against Duquesne would mean for the program but also what this team's ceiling could ultimately be.

58:07

3/20/24 Hour 2: Previewing Thursday's NCAA Tournament...

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2024/03/20

Lon and Kyle sift through Thursday's Round of 64 slate and discuss the matchups they're most intrigued to watch. Hear from Brad Underwood ahead of his team's NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game. Later, Derek Piper joins the show live from Omaha to share his thoughts on Illinois and Morehead State.

54:21

3/20/24 Hour 1: Virginia gets the tournament off to...

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2024/03/20

Lon and Kyle discuss Virginia's disastrous performance to kick off the NCAA Tournament and how important a fast start will be for Illinois against Morehead State. Later, Morehead State play-by-announcer Chuck Mraz joins the show to share his insight into the Eagles and their chances.

54:05

3/19/24 Hour 2: Luke Goode on Big Ten Championship &...

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2024/03/19

Illinois forward Luke Goode joins the show to talk about winning the Big Ten Championship, his performance against Nebraska, and preparing for the NCAA Tournament and what the experience is like. Later, hear from Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema as he hits on a variety of topics ahead of the start of spring practice.

53:54

3/19/24 Hour 1: Initial thoughts on Illini's matchup...

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2024/03/19

Lon and Kyle share their thoughts on the Illini's Round of 64 matchup against Morehead State and players that could cause problems for the Illini. Later, the guys give the NCAA Tournament bracket picks.

52:40

3/18/24 Hour 2: More thoughts on Illini's Big Ten...

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2024/03/18

Lon and Kyle share some more thoughts on the Illini's Big Ten tournament title run and where the team is at heading into the Big Dance. Later, hear from Brad Underwood, Coleman Hawkins and Marcus Domask following the championship game.

55:13

3/18/24 Hour 1: Lon's not happy with Illini's NCAA...

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2024/03/18

Lon and Kyle discuss the Illini's NCAA Tournament draw and Lon goes on a rant about Illinois constantly playing in the hardest region. Later, Derek Piper joins the show from the road to share his thoughts on the Illini's Big Ten title run and tournament matchups.

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