The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

6/17/24 Hour 2: Coleman Hawkins to Kansas State; Illini land Zakhari Franklin; Bielema talks latest additions

Lon and Derek discuss Coleman Hawkins committing to Kansas State and Illini football landing WR transfer Zakhari Franklin. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares thoughts on Franklin and his team heading into the summer.

6/17/24 Hour 1: Reaction to Not Guilty verdict in Terrence Shannon trial; Should his jersey hang in the rafters?

Lon and Derek share their reactions to Terrence Shannon Jr. being found not guilty of rape in the ongoing Kansas trial and reflect back on everything that's transpired over the past six months. Later, the guys discuss why Shannon's jersey should go up in the State Farm Center rafters.

6/12/24 Hour 2: Depressing state of Cards & Cubs; Bret Bielema on late transfer additions & summer workouts

Derek and intern Jimmy Sobeski air out their frustrations regarding the last-placed Cardinals and Cubs. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he discusses the program's recent transfer adds and what he's looking for this summer.

6/12/24 Hour 1: Marlee Wierda (7News Boston) on NBA Finals; Isaac Trotter (247Sports) on Will Riley & top freshmen in B1G

Derek and intern Jimmy Sobeski are joined by Marlee Wierda from 7News in Boston to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Later, Isaac Trotter from 247Sports joins the show to talk about 5-star wing Will Riley, how he'd fit at Illinois and other top freshmen to watch in the Big Ten next season.

6/11/24 Hour 2: Does Lon have terrible candy takes?; Do you believe in Bret Bielema?

Lon, Derek and Joey spend a segment talking candy. Later, Joey gives his thoughts on where Luke Altmyer stands in the Big Ten QB pecking order and the guys talk about the direction of the program under Bret Bielema.

6/11/24 Hour 1: Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) in-studio; Thoughts on Illini football's late surge in the portal

Joey Wagner of Illini Inquirer joins the guys in studio. They talk about the Illinois beat and later, discuss Zakhari Franklin and Illini football's late push in the transfer portal

6/10/24 Hour 1: Hurley spurns the Lakers to stay at UConn

Lon and Derek discuss Dan Hurley's decision to stay at UCONN rather than taking the Lakers job. What does that mean for college hoops?

6/7/24 Hour 2: Does Illinois basketball need an alpha? "Who Ya Got?" with Hans Dee

Lon, Kyle and Hans discuss whether they have concerns about Illini basketball's team chemistry for the upcoming season and if an alpha needs to emerge. Later, Hans Dee leads his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?"

6/7/24 Hour 1: Former Centennial & Louisville pitcher Luke Smith in studio!

Former Centennial High School and Louisville pitcher Luke Smith stops by the studio to share some stories from his College World Series experience, discuss the current state of baseball, and much more.

6/6/24 Hour 2: Bielema talks summer football updates; How confident are you in Luke Altmyer in 2024?

Lon and Kyle discuss their confidence level in Luke Altmyer heading into 2024. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares thoughts on the football program heading into summer.

6/6/24 Hour 1: Lakers to hire Dan Hurley?; Thoughts on the potential move and what it could mean for college basketball

Lon and Kyle discuss the news that the Lakers are eyeing UConn head coach Dan Hurley as their next head coach and whether they think it's a good move for Hurley. Later, Lon, Kyle and Jimmy share their thoughts on what it all could mean for college basketball and UConn.

6/4/24 Hour 2: Dates announced for Illini hoops non-con showdowns with Bama, Duke; College World Series, MLB thoughts

Lon, Kyle and Jimmy discuss Illinois basketball's loaded nonconference schedule as dates are announced for the Alabama and Duke games. Later, the guys share some thoughts on the College World Series, MLB, NBA.

6/4/24 Hour 1: 5-star Will Riley visiting Illinois; Lon's back with thoughts on Illini baseball, golf

Lon and Kyle discuss 5-star prospect Will Riley taking a visit to Illinois and what it could mean for next season's roster. Later, Lon shares his thoughts on the end of the Illini baseball and golf seasons.

5/31/24 Hour 2: How can State Farm Center environment get back to what it once was?; Cubs lose a heartbreaker

Derek and Kyle discuss how the State Farm Center can return to the nationally feared home environment it was in the 2000s. The guys also react to another heartbreaking Cubs loss.

5/31/24 Hour 1: Illini baseball set to begin NCAA Tournament run against Indiana State; Thoughts on college football video game trailer, Illinois overall

Derek and Kyle preview Illini baseball's opening game of the NCAA Tournament against Indiana State. Later, the guys share some thoughts on the latest EA College Football 25 trailer and a reveal about Illinois.

5/30/24 Hour 1: Coleman Hawkins will transfer; How does it change his Illini legacy?

Derek and Kyle discuss Coleman Hawkins withdrawing from the draft and electing to transfer and how it will change his Illinois legacy.

5/30/24 Hour 2: Hartleb talks Illini baseball's NCAA Tournament prep; Is Illinois hoops a preseason top 25 team?

Derek and Kyle talk some baseball as Illinois gets set to head to the Lexington regional of the NCAA Tournament. Hear from head coach Dan Hartleb as he shares his thoughts on the team. Later, Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not Illinois basketball should be ranked in the preseason Top 25 as currently constructed.

5/29/24 FULL SHOW: The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline has arrived; What would you advise Coleman Hawkins to do?

Derek and Kyle discuss the last day before the last NBA Draft withdrawal deadline and some of the prominent names across college basketball that have announced their decisions. Later, the guys discuss what they would advise Coleman Hawkins to do if they were his agent.

5/28/24 Hour 2: Lance Ringler (Golfweek) on issues with NCAA match play format; Max Feldman (Made Hoops) talks Jakucionis scout, ranking

Lance Ringler from Golfweek joins the show to recap Illini golf's disappointing match play performance at the NCAA Championships and airs his complaints about the match play format. Later, Max Feldman from Made Hoops joins the show to share his scouting insight on Kasparas Jakucionis.

5/28/24 Hour 1: Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis commits to Illinois; Has Illinois built another elite offensive roster?

Derek and Kyle discuss the commitment of Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis to the Illini and what he brings to the backcourt. The guys also discuss how good the Illini could be offensively with the variety of pieces they've added during the offseason.