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04/09/20 Hour 2: Illini Football and Basketball Records & Superlatives

The guys continue to go through some of the most intriguing records and superlatives they can find, this time combing through all-time Illini football and basketball records.

04/09/20 Hour 1: College Hoops/Football Records & Superlatives; Adam Fletcher (Illini S&C Coach)

Lon, Derek and Trevor start their Records and Superlatives game by combing through all-time records from college basketball and college football. Later, the guys chat with Illini basketball's strength and conditioning coach, Adam Fletcher.

04/08/20 Hour 2: Derek Harper

Illini Men's Basketball legend Derek Harper joins the show to discuss his basketball career. Nori Loschen, widely considered as Mr. Baseball in Central Illinois, then talks with the guys. 

04/08/20 Hour 1: If Ayo and Kofi Return...; Lon Compares Wisconsin to a Trash Bag

The guys discuss how good the Illini could be next year if Ayo/Kofi return and then Lon compares the Wisconsin Badgers to a trash bag out of frustration. 

04/07/20 Hour 2: Ayo or Kofi a bigger potential loss for Illini hoops?, Sam Vecenie (The Athletic) audio on Kofi's NBA draft stock

Lon and Derek examine all angles of Kofi Cockburn's decision to declare for the NBA Draft. How likely is he to return? What's to gain for him by submitting his name? What if he doesn't come back? Later, the guys discuss who would be the bigger loss for the Illini hoops program between Cockburn and Ayo Dosunmu.

04/07/20 Hour 1: Kofi Cockburn declares for the NBA Draft, Mike Claiborne (Cardinals Radio Network) on MLB's plan to return in May

Lon and Derek react to the news that Illini freshman Kofi Cockburn has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft and they discuss what it means. Later, the guys are joined by Mike Claiborne of the Cardinals Radio Network to talk about the MLB's plan to return in May and what life has been like without baseball.

04/06/20 Hour 2: Blake Woodard (Illini Team Manager, Cardinals Employee); Best Win/Most Fun Win from Basketball Season

The guys talk with Blake Woodard, who was a team manager for the Illini basketball program and is now an employee for the St. Louis Cardinals. They hit on a variety of topics, from inside Brad Underwood practices to what to do with your Cardinals tickets if they're affected by COVID-19. Later, the guys ask listeners what their best and favorite moments from this basketball season were.

04/06/20 Hour 1: Matt Haarms Transferring? Breaking Down the Transfer Portal; What Do You Do With Giorgi Next Year?

The guys discuss Matt Haarms leaving Purdue and the recent Big 10 entries into the transfer portal, including Alan Griffin committing to Syracuse. Later, they discuss the quandary of how to deal with Giorgi and his minutes next season.

04/03/20 Hour 2: Round 2 with Illinois Basketball SID Derrick Burson, Who Ya Got: Quarantine Edition

The guys talk to Illinois Basketball SID, Derrick Burson to discuss best eats on the road in the B1G, and some memorable stories of Michael Jordan and Dee Brown. Plus the world famous edition of Who Ya Got.

04/03/20 Hour 1: Was the Nancy Fahey extension deserved?; Michael Rivers talks about Adopt a Minor Leaguer

The guys talk about Nancy Fahey's extension. Later they are joined by Michael Rivers, founder of Adopt a minor leaguer.

04/02/20 Hour 2: Tom Michael (EIU Athletic Director); NFL Next Question

Tom Michael, Eastern Illinois AD, joins the show to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on their University. The guys wrap up the hour with an NFL edition of Next Question. 

04/02/20 Hour 1: Illini in State Dream Team; Kent Brown

The guys check out how different the history of Fighting Illini Basketball would look if Illinois got every in state Mr. Basketball. Kent Brown, Illini Associate AD, SID, joins the guys to discuss the NCAA's rule to grant another year of eligibility to Spring Athletes. 

04/01/20 Hour 2: Should He Stay or Should He Go? (Ayo); NBA Mock Draft

The guys discuss Ayo's NBA draft potential with his big decision looming. The guys then run through a list of the top NBA draft prospects and give their thoughts on them. 

04/01/20 Hour 1: Jamall Walker Headed to GCU; Orlando Antigua

The guys discuss the recent departure of Illini Basketball Assistant Coach, Jamall Walker, to Grand Canyon University. Orlando Antigua, Illini Basketball Assistant Coach, joins the show to discuss the success of Kofi and the team during the 2019-2020 season. 

03/31/20 Hour 2: Stephen Gentry (Illini MBB) talks Zoom meetings, reflecting on the season & system changes; What's Underwood seeking on the transfer market?

Lon and Derek are joined by Illini basketball assistant coach Stephen Gentry to discuss his impact on this past season by bringing new ideas to the table. They also ask him what the staff is doing to stay in contact with the players during this time. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood about his approach on the transfer market and what he'd like to find.

03/31/20 Hour 1: Brad Underwood talks Ayo Dosunmu's NBA decision & NCAA ruling on extra eligibility

Lon and Derek hear from Illini head coach Brad Underwood via his teleconference talking about Ayo Dosunmu's NBA Draft decision and the NCAA's decision to deny extra eligibility for winter sports.

03/30/20 Hour 2: TJ Matthews (Former Cardinals Pitcher); Derek Klein (Assistant Coach, LuHi Basketball)

TJ Mathews, former Cardinal Pitcher involved in the Mark McGwire trade, joins the guys to discuss his career and experience with the Cardinals. The guys then speak with Derek Klein, Assistant Coach of Andre Curbelo at LuHi, about Curbelo's skills and outlook as he comes to Champaign this fall. 

03/30/20 Hour 1: Andres Feliz Possibly Eligible to Come Back...; Nick Irvin (Morgan Park HS, Head Coach)

The guys discuss what the NCAA would look like if they rule winter athlete seniors eligible to come back and the impact this could have on Andres Feliz. Nick Irvin, Morgan Park High School's Head Basketball Coach, joins the show to discuss Adam Miller, Brandon Weston, and EYBL postponement. 

03/27/20 Hour 2: Things got goofy in Hour 2. Should Lon start gaming again? Who Ya Got: Quarantine Edition

The guys talk about the things they've been doing during quarantine. Later Hans Dee hosts Who Ya Got, with wild match-ups. 

03/27/20 Hour 1: What will Brad Underwood's approach be to the transfer market?

The guys talk about the latest on Illinois Basketball with transfers and recruits.