The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

5/7/24 Hour 2: What's still missing from Illini hoops roster and what options are left?; Underwood talks Humrichous, Ivisic additions

Derek and Kyle discuss the last missing piece to the Illini basketball roster and which options are still remaining. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he shares his thoughts on the offseason and the additions of Ben Humrichous and Tomislav Ivisic.

5/7/24 Hour 1: Illini setting up MSG matchup with Duke; Should they bring back games at the United Center?

Derek and Kyle discuss some Illini basketball scheduling news as they reportedly are set to play Duke at Madison Square Garden in 2024. The guys talk about what else could be in store for the Illini's future schedule, including whether or not they should play at the United Center or the Maui Invitational.

5/6/24 Hour 2: Jeff Jones (Belleville News Democrat) on Cardinals' disappointing start; Lon & Derek air their Cardinals grievances; Are we sleeping on Morez Johnson?

Jeff Jones from the Belleville News Democrat joins the show to share his insight on what's went wrong for the Cardinals to begin the season. Lon and Derek air out their Cardinals complaints. Later, the guys discuss if we're overlooking Morez Johnson's impact in 2024-25 too much.

5/6/24 Hour 1: Tomislav Ivisic commits to Illinois!; How does the Illini frontcourt shape up?

Lon and Derek discuss the Illini landing a commitment from Croatian big man Tomislav Ivisic and what he'll bring to the Illini. Later, the guys share their thoughts on how the Illini frontcourt has shaped up with all of the offseason additions.

5/3/24 Hour 2: Illini set to bring in an international big man?; Top portal names left to have on the radar

Derek shares his thoughts on an international big man Illinois is seemingly close to adding to its roster and what he brings to the Illini. Later, Derek and Kyle hit on some of the biggest portal names still available and if they should be on Illini fans' radars.

5/3/24 Hour 1: Bullpen continues to doom Cubs; Coleman Hawkins' public comments on entering the portal

Derek and Kyle talk a little baseball amid the Cubs bullpen blowing yet another late lead. Later, the guys discuss Coleman Hawkins' public comments to Jeff Goodman regarding his decision to enter the transfer portal.

5/2/24 Hour 2: Chris Block (Chris Block Racing Stables) previews Kentucky Derby

Lon and Derek continue discussing a variety of topics. Later, Chris Block from Chris Block Racing Stables, Inc. joins the show for an in-depth breakdown of Saturday's Kentucky Derby field.

5/2/24 Hour 1: Lon's back and he's got plenty of thoughts

Lon is back in studio after his time off and the guys pick his brain on everything he's missed, including the Cardinals, the Illini's portal pursuits, the NFL Draft and more.

5/1/24 Hour 2: Coleman Hawkins enters the transfer portal; Just a leverage play or could he finish his career elsewhere?

Derek and Kyle discuss Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins entering the transfer portal and how to feel about it. The guys talk about whether they view it as simply a leverage play or a true desire to head elsewhere for a fifth year of college basketball.

5/1/24 Hour 1: Are Cardinals heading towards selling at the deadline?; Ben Humrichous commits to Illinois

Derek and Kyle discuss another disappointing Cardinals series and what their plans could look like at the trade deadline if things stay on their current path. The guys also discuss Illinois basketball landing a commitment from Evansville transfer Ben Humrichous.

4/29/24 Hour 2: Any Tyler O'Neill regrets from the Cardinals?; Illini/Curbelo reunion under any circumstance?

Derek and Kyle talk some baseball including Tyler O'Neill's resurgence with the Red Sox and if there's any regret there. Later, the guys hit on some more college hoops topics such as the role of scholarships in the NIL world and if Illinois would ever take Andre Curbelo back in a hypothetical situation.

4/29/24 Hour 1: Has guard become a significant need for Illini hoops in the portal?; Level of concern about Illini football after latest bad news

Derek and Kyle discuss where guard should fall on the Illini's transfer portal priority left after the departure of Nico Moretti. Later, the guys share their level of concern about Illinois football following the transfer of 4-star prospect AJ Dennis amid an underwhelming offseason.

4/26/24 Hour 2: Luke Goode commits to Indiana — How should we feel?; Ryan Poles speaks on first round haul

Derek and Kyle discuss Luke Goode's official commitment to Indiana and how Illini fans should feel about him leaving for a conference rival. Later, hear from Bears GM Ryan Poles on his first round draft haul of Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze.

4/26/24 Hour 1: Caleb Williams is a Bear!; Is the long line of Bears quarterback troubles finally over?

Derek and Kyle discuss Caleb Williams officially being drafted number one overall to the Bears along with Rome Odunze at the ninth pick. The guys talk about whether Williams could finally be the answer for Bears at quarterback and what the future could look like for him.

4/25/24 Hour 2: What would Ben Humrichous bring to the Illini?; Final transfer portal wave beginning to take shape

Derek and Kyle discuss what Evansville transfer Ben Humrichous could bring to Illinois and why the Illini should feel good about their sell in his recruitment. Later, the guys hit on some significant transfer portal names beginning to enter the portal in its final wave before the deadline.

4/25/24 Hour 1: Where will the Bears go with the 9th pick?; Will JJ McCarthy work out in the NFL?; Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) talks Illinois draft prospects

Derek and Kyle discuss what the Bears should do with the 9th overall pick and whether or not they think JJ McCarthy will live up to the hype in the NFL. Later, Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner joins the show to share his thoughts on the Illini's crop of draft prospects before the NFL Draft.

4/24/24 Hour 2: Will the player movement era in college basketball ever change again?; The best way to build a college basketball roster

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not the player movement era in college basketball will ever be reined in again and how far it could ultimately go. Later, the guys discuss what the right way to build a college hoops roster is nowadays amid Tom Izzo and Matt Painter's reluctance to adapt to the new norm.

4/24/24 Hour 1: Piper warming up to the Caleb Williams era in Chicago?

Derek and Kyle discuss the Caleb Williams era beginning in Chicago on the eve of the NFL Draft and Derek shares how much he's warmed up to the idea of Williams and what Year 1 could look like for him.

4/23/24 Hour 2: How should we feel about transferring to an in-conference rival?; Antigua, Underwood audio

Lon and Derek discuss how to feel about a college basketball player transferring to a rival, as has happened multiple times this offseason. Later, hear from Orlando Antigua and Brad Underwood as they discuss Antigua's return to the staff and the Illini's portal activity.

4/23/24 Hour 1: Luke Goode potentially headed to Indiana?; Aaron Leming (Bear Report) talks Caleb Williams, Bears' NFL Draft plan

Lon and Derek discuss Luke Goode potentially transferring to Indiana and what caused him to choose to play his final year elsewhere. Later, Aaron Leming from Bear Report joins the show to share his insight on Caleb Williams and the Bears' overall plan for the upcoming NFL Draft.