The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

4/16/25 Hour 2: What is Underwood's approach to this roster?; Bielema comments on McCray transfer

Lon and Derek discuss what Brad Underwood's roster approach has been to building this roster and what questions they would want to ask him about his offseason. Later, Lon and Kyle share their thoughts on Josh McCray entering the transfer portal. Hear from head coach Bret Bielema as he comments publicly on McCray's decision.

4/16/25 Hour 1: Are the Cardinals actually fun?

Lon and Derek talk some baseball and discuss whether this Cardinals team has actually become fun to watch early in the season.

4/15/25 Hour 2: How does Illinois need to spend its remaining basketball funds this offseason?; Bielema talks spring practice

Derek and Kyle discuss what's next for Illinois basketball this offseason and what their remaining spending could look like as they fill out the roster. Later, hear from head football coach Bret Bielema as he shares updates from the Illini's spring practices.

4/15/25 Hour 1: How will football & basketball handle revenue sharing once it passes?; Thoughts on Adam Miller/Illinois possibility

Derek and Kyle discuss how programs have already handled or will handle their revenue sharing funds once the House settlement passes and how it impacts Illinois. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the potential for an Adam Miller/Illinois reunion in the portal.

4/14/25 Hour 2: Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer) on Illini MBB latest & new FB commits; Thoughts on Nike Hoop Summit

Jeremy Werner joins the show to talk about the latest happenings with Illini basketball, as well as a pair of new commits for Bret Bielema. Later, Derek breaks down what he saw from Dame Sarr, David Mirkovic & others at the Nike Hoop Summit.

4/14/25 Hour 1: Riley & Jakucionis declare for NBA Draft; Possibility of an Adam Miller-Illinois reunion

Lon and Derek discuss the news of Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis declaring for the NBA Draft on Monday. The guys also give their thoughts on Adam Miller going into the transfer portal and possibly returning to Illinois.

4/11/25 Hour 2: Lon's thoughts on the Masters, Cardinals & much more

Lon and Derek hit on a variety of topics and Lon returns to give his take on the Masters, the Cardinals' struggles, the Final Four and a lot more.

4/11/25 Hour 1: College hoops dollar figures getting totally out of control; Are any changes coming?

Lon and Derek discuss how out of hand some of the dollar figures being thrown around and budgets have gotten in college basketball and whether anything will be done to change things in the near future.

4/10/25 Hour 2: What are the biggest needs the Illini still need to fill?; Updated look at MLB awards odds

Derek and Kyle answer some questions about a few more potential transfer portal targets for Illinois and discuss the biggest needs the roster still needs to fill. Later, the guys share some thoughts on the latest MLB awards betting odds after the first 3 weeks of the season.

4/10/25 Hour 1: Masters officially underway; How much money does Illinois need for its big offseason splash?; Level of concern over lack of portal commitments

Derek and Kyle discuss the Masters officially getting underway and how Illinois needed to balance its money for a big hoops offseason splash. Later, the guys share their level of concern over the Illini's lack of transfer portal commitments so far.

4-9-25 FULL SHOW: Pulse check on Cubs as NL Central favorites; What would Dame Sarr add to Illini?; Top 10 portal transfers

Derek and Kyle discuss the Cardinals' maddening extra innings loss to the Pirates and assess how confident they are in the Cubs winning the NL Central after their hot start. Later, the guys break down what Dame Sarr could add to the Illini's roster and why a Will Riley return is probably unlikely. The guys react to 247 Sports's top 10 transfer list.

4/8/25 Hour 2: Who are some more potential portal targets for the Illini?

Derek and Kyle run through some potential transfer portal targets for Illinois and what the Illini roster is still missing following their recent frontcourt additions.

4/8/25 Hour 1: Florida comes back to win the national title; International forward David Mirkovic commits to Illinois

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on the National Championship Game and Florida ultimately prevailing to cut down the nets. Later, the guys break down the Illini's latest commitment: Monetenegrin forward David Mirkovic and what it means for the Illini's frontcourt picture.

4/7/25 Hour 2: When will it be enough with Mikolas?; Will the Cubs bullpen haunt them again?; What's next on Illini's offseason wish list

Derek and Kyle talk some baseball, including a disastrous weekend for the Cardinals and whether the Cubs bullpen is going to bite them too often yet again. Later, the guys discuss what the Illini should be targeting next in the transfer portal and give their national title picks.

4/7/25 Hour 1: Final Four delivers a pair of thrilling finishes; The Ivisic brothers team up with the Illini

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on a thrilling pair of Final Four games including Houston's miraculous comeback to stun Duke. Later, the guys discuss both Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic teaming up with the Illini for next season and what Big Z can add to Illinois.

4/3/25 Hour 2: Frustrations over Memorial Stadium re-seating for next season; Final Four preview

Lon shares some frustrations over Memorial Stadium's re-seating for next football season and how it's affecting season ticket holders. Later, the guys preview the two Final Four matchups this Saturday.

4/2/25 Hour 1: Waiting game continues for Illini transfer news; Is the money players are making out of conrtrol with rev sharing coming?

Lon and Derek continue the waiting game for Illinois hoops transfer portal news and discuss how out of control some of the dollar amounts have gotten for players this offseason with revenue sharing set to kick in.

4/2/25 FULL SHOW: Cardinals explode late to salvage series; Ty Rodgers, Kylan Boswell announce return to Illini

Lon and Derek discuss the Cardinals exploding in the eighth inning to salvage the series finale against the Angels and the Cubs teeing off in the Athletics' Sacramento ballpark. Later, the guys share their thoughts on Ty Rodgers announcing his return to Illinois after his redshirt season and what he can provide to next season's roster.

4/1/25 Hour 2: How would Josh Dix fit on the Illini?; Baseball thoughts

Lon and Derek continue discussing Josh Dix's potential fit with the Illini and what it would mean for the Illini's offseason. The guys also share some baseball thoughts including a few betting nuggets.

4/1/25 Hour 1: Where do Illini's transfer portal & offseason pursuits stand?

Lon and Derek talk everything Illini transfer portal and offseason, including Zvonimir Ivisic, Jaylin Sellers, the potential of Ty Rodgers returning and much more.