The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

4/18/24 Hour 2: Latest on Illini's assistant coaching search — Will Antigua be back?; Underwood audio from Coaches vs. Cancer event

Derek shares the latest on Illinois' assistant coach search and Derek and Kyle discuss what hiring Orlando Antigua back could mean for the rest of the offseason. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he met with the media during his Coaches vs. Cancer event in Gordyville.

4/18/24 Hour 1: Storr to Kansas, Maddox to Xavier; What's next for Illinois?

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois losing two transfer targets in AJ Storr and Dante Maddox and what could be next for them in the portal cycle.

4/16/24 Hour 2: Oumar Ballo commits to Indiana — will they compete in the Big Ten?; Johnny Newton on his Pro Day

Derek and Kyle discuss a few more Illini transfer portal topics along with react to Indiana landing Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo and if their roster can compete at the top of the Big Ten. Hear from Johnny Newton after his Pro Day in front of NFL scouts.

4/16/24 Hour 1: Have freshmen become obsolete in college hoops?; Jaden Schutt a portal option for Illini?

Lon and Derek discuss how Illinois has completely changed their recruiting approach in the transfer portal era and whether freshmen as a whole have become pretty much obsolete in college basketball. The guys talk about former Illini target Jaden Schutt entering the transfer portal and if he'd be an option for Illinois.

4/15/24 Hour 2: Should Illinois be comfortable recruiting over its own guys? Ty Rodgers' 2024-25 role

Derek and Kyle discuss how comfortable Illinois should be recruiting over its own guys like Sencire Harris and Amani Hansberry with outside portal options. The guys also talk about what Ty Rodgers' role should look like next season.

4/15/24 Hour 1: Piper shares his thoughts on Boswell's commitment, Booth and Maddox visits

Lon and Derek discuss Kylan Boswell's commitment to Illinois and what he'll bring to the backcourt. Derek also shares his thoughts on the visits of Carey Booth and Dante Maddox and where Illinois stands on each.

4/12/24 Hour 2: Updating Illini's pursuit of AJ Storr; When do NIL demands become too much?

Derek and Kyle discuss the Illini's pursuit of Wisconsin transfer AJ Storr and talk about at what point NIL demands can become too high and unattainable for a program like Illinois. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the portal activity across the Big Ten.

4/12/24 Hour 1: Trevor Vallese recaps his trip to the Final Four, talks Illini & coaching carousel

Former Drive producer Trevor Vallese joins the show to share some stories from his trip to Phoenix for the Final Four as well as weigh on the crazy college basketball coaching carousel and the Illini's exciting tournament run.

4/11/24 Hour 2: Will Calipari change his roster building approach at Arkansas?; What to make of Illini's pursuit of multi-year transfers

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not John Calipari will be able to continue the same roster-building approach at Arkansas and what it takes to build a successful roster in the new age of college basketball. The guys also discuss if Brad Underwood and his staff have a multi-year plan in mind based on their transfer portal strategy.

4/11/24 Hour 1: Scott Drew says no to Kentucky - Where do they go next?; Closing time on Boswell?

Derek and Kyle discuss where Kentucky goes next after Scott Drew turned them down and how far down their list Brad Underwood would be. Later, the guys discuss Kylan Boswell and Illini's opportunity to close him.

4/10/24 FULL SHOW: Piper's thoughts on Tre White commitment and how he fits; Kylan Boswell set to visit Champaign

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on Illinois landing a commitment from Tre White out of Louisville and how he fits on next year's roster. Later, Derek shares an update on Kylan Boswell's scheduled visit and what landing him would mean for Illinois.

4/9/24 Hour 2: Luke Goode in studio!; Elite 8 run, UConn's dominance & transfer portal activity

Illinois forward Luke Goode stops by the studio to chat with Lon and Derek about the end of the Illini's season and NCAA Tournament run along with his thoughts on the offseason and the transfer portal era of college basketball.

4/9/24 Hour 1: Jase Butler decommits from Illinois — how should Illinois approach high school recruiting?; Calipari leaving Kentucky

Lon and Derek discuss Jase Butler decommitting from Illinois and what it says about how college basketball teams, and Illinois specifically, now approach high school recruiting. Later, the guys discuss John Calipari leaving Kentucky and options for the massive job opening.

4/5/24 Hour 1: NL Central thoughts amid encouraging starts for Cubs and Cardinals; Transfer portal names to eye for Illini

Derek and Kyle discuss encouraging starts to the season for the Cubs and Cardinals and what to make of what appears to be a competitive NL Central race in 2024. Later, Derek shares some portal updates and the guys discuss some potential fits for Illinois.

4/2/24 Hour 2: Creating an NIL budget for Illinois hoops; Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on NCAA Tournament travels, women's WBIT run

Lon and Derek create a list of their top transfer portal needs for Illinois basketball and create an NIL budget to distribute to each need. Later, Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer joins the show to talk about his travels during the Illini's NCAA Tournament run and share his thoughts on the women's team's WBIT run.

4/2/24 Hour 1: Can Illinois land AJ Storr in the portal?; Which throwback Illini jerseys would we want?

Lon and Derek discuss AJ Storr entering the transfer portal and if Illinois has a realistic chance to bring him to Champaign. Later, the guys discuss which throwback Illini jerseys they would most want to purchase.

4/1/24 Hour 2: Will any other Illini hit the portal?; Who could Illinois target in early transfer cycle?

Derek and Kyle discuss whether they think any other current Illini players could follow Dainja in hitting the transfer portal. Later, the guys hit on some potential transfer targets for the Illini in the early cycle and what their approach will be.

4/1/24 Hour 1: Illini's tourney run ends with thumping by UConn; Dain Dainja enters transfer portal

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's 77-52 loss to UConn in the Elite 8 to end their tournament run and what went so awry in the matchup against Donovan Clingan. Later, the guys share their reactions to Dain Dainja entering the transfer portal.

3/27/24 Hour 2: Luke Goode on wins over Duquesne & Morehead State plus Sweet 16 experience; Derek Piper shares thoughts on Illinois-Iowa State matchup

Luke Goode joins the show to discuss the team's two wins over Duquesne and Morehead State and his experience at the Sweet 16. Later, Derek Piper joins the show to share his thoughts on the Illinois and Iowa State. Hear from Coleman Hawkins, Marcus Domask and Quincy Guerrier ahead of the game.

3/27/24 Hour 1: Jeff DuBrof (KCCI Des Moines) previews Iowa State; Sean Harrington (Former Illini G) dives deep on Illinois-Iowa State matchups

KCCI TV sports anchor Jeff DuBrof joins the show to share his insight about Iowa State and their style of play. Later, former Illinois guard Sean Harrington joins the show to dive deep into some of the most fascinating Xs and Os matchups between Illinois' offense and Iowa State's defense.