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Lon and Derek talk about 2021 wing Brandin Podziemski and his decision coming up. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood and Ayo Dosunmu as they gear up for the Big Ten tournament.

Lon and Derek discuss Hunter Dickinson's comments on Illinois wanting a share of the Big Ten title, before Trevor joins the guys to break down the entire Big Ten Tournament bracket.

Jake Hansen, Linebacker for the Illini, joins the guys to discuss his return for the Fall 2021 football season and then the guys break down Josh Whitman's letter to the fans about his frustration with the Big Ten. 

Lon and Derek react to Josh Whitman's Open Letter to the Illini community, and Trevor reads the full letter on the air. Later, the guys break down the First and Second Team All-Big Ten awards list, and if there were any snubs.

Lon and Derek make the case for Illinois to be named co-Big Ten champion with Michigan, given their 16-4 record and half-game lead on the Wolverines in the final standings. Later, the guys break down the Big Ten Tournament bracket, including Illinois' path to a title.

Lon and Derek recap one of the best weeks in Illinois basketball history, including their 73-68 comeback win at Ohio State this past Saturday, and the heroics of masked Ayo. Later, hear audio from Brad Underwood and Ayo's postgame press conferences.

Lon and Derek break down the Illinois-Ohio State matchup and if the Illini can slow down EJ Liddell. Later, the guys make their college basketball picks for the weekend with 'Who Ya Got?'.

Lon and Derek are joined by Steve Helwagen from Bucknuts.com to discuss Saturday's matchup between No. 4 Illinois and No. 7 Ohio State. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood and Giorgi Bezhanishvili.

Lon and Derek chat with Illini baseball coach Dan Hartleb, whose team is getting ready to start their season in South Carolina this weekend. Later, Derek and Trevor break down tonight's Big Ten action, and what the current BTT bracket looks like.

Lon and Derek are joined by Illini legend Kendall Gill, who breaks down what he's seen from this year's team, and who he'd take in a pickup game: '89 vs '21. Later, the guys discuss each stadium's capacity limits in Indy for March Madness.

Lon and Derek discuss whether or not Illinois has locked up a one seed in the NCAA Tournament after last night's stunning 23-point blowout victory over No. 2 Michigan. Later, Illini assistant coach Stephen Gentry joins the guys to break down the win.

Lon and Derek break down one of the most impressive and memorable Illini wins in program history, a 23-point stunner against No. 2 Michigan on the road. Hear from Brad Underwood and Trent Frazier from the postgame presser.

Lon and Derek discuss what has to happen for Illinois basketball to earn a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament. The guys also hear from Brad Underwood and Andre Curbelo from Monday's press conference.

Lon and Derek are joined by Illinois men's golf coach Mike Small to discuss his team's win at the LSU Invitational over the weekend. Later, the guys react to the news that All-Big Ten linebacker Jake Hansen is returning to Illinois. They also give their thoughts on Illini basketball's win at Wisconsin on Saturday.

The guys play audio from Coach Underwood, Trent Frazier, and Andre Curbelo where they talk about Ayo's injury, officiating, freshman success, and more. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions for this weekend's games!

The guys talk about Illini Basketball and they're later joined by former Illini, Cory Bradford (@corybradford13) to talk about his past as well as today's Illini basketball team.

Lon and Derek preview how Illinois might look tonight even without Ayo playing, and who needs to step up against a Nebraska team that sits at the bottom of the Big Ten. Later, hear highlights from last week's interview with Daytona 500 Crew Chief winner Drew Blickinsderfer!

Lon and Derek react to the breaking news that Ayo Dosunmu will not play in tonight's game against Nebraska due to a facial injury, and discuss whether they thought the play in which he got hurt against MSU was clean or dirty.