The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

6/2/23 Hour 2: Is Antonio Reeves an option for Illinois?; How aggressively should they go after another point guard?

Lon and Derek discuss whether or not potential Kentucky transfer Antonio Reeves could be an option for Illinois. The guys discuss how aggressively they think Illinois still needs to be looking for point guard help.

6/2/23 Hour 1: Who are your most hated athletes?

Lon and Derek discuss their most hated athletes from a variety of different eras.

6/1/23 Hour 2: What are the Illini getting in Jeremiah Williams?; Eli Hershkovich (The Lines) talks Big Ten fallout from draft decisions

Lon and Derek discuss what Illinois is getting in new transfer PG Jeremiah Williams. Later, Eli Hershkovich from the Lines joins the show to react to the Shannon and Hawkins decisions and talk about some other Big Ten draft decisions.

6/1/23 Hour 1: Coleman Hawkins joins the show! Explaining his decision to return to Illinois; What do the returns of Shannon and Hawkins mean for next season?

Newest Illini returnee Coleman Hawkins joins the show to share some insight into his decision to return to school and what the NBA Draft process was like. The guys break down what Shannon and Hawkins returning to Illinois means for next year's team.

5/31/23 Hour 2: Matt Pauley (KMOX) talks Cardinals; What should the Cardinals do with Tyler O’Neill?

Matt Pauley from KMOX in St. Louis joins the show to discuss the Cardinals and how he sees the rest of the season playing out in the NL Central. Later, the guys talk about the frustrations surrounding Tyler O'Neill's injuries and what the team should do with him going forward.

5/31/23 Hour 1: Illini football announces early-season game times; Final thoughts on NBA decisions?

Lon and Derek discuss a few of Illini football's early season game times being announced and what the Big Ten's new TV deal will look like in the fall. Later, the guys give some final thoughts on decision day for Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins.

5/30/23 Hour 2: Decision day looms for Shannon and Hawkins; What could their decisions mean for RayJ?

Lon and Derek discuss how things are leaning for Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins on the eve of the deadline for their NBA decisions. Later, the guys update the RayJ Dennis situation and talk about what Shannon and Hawkins' decisions could mean for his recruitment.

5/30/23 Hour 1: Illini golf goes down in match play; Jason Anderson (EIU Baseball) & Tara Archibald (EIU Softball) talk NCAA Tournament trips

Lon and Derek react to the Illinois men's golf team losing in the quarterfinals on the NCAA Championship to Florida State. Later, EIU baseball coach Jason Anderson and EIU softball coach Tara Archibald join the show to discuss their respective programs heading to the NCAA Tournament.

5/26/23 Hour 2: Lee Smith (Players Championship Executive Director) talks golf; Brian Ames previews Indy 500

Lee Smith, the Executive Director of the Players Championship, talks about his tournament and other golf topics. Later, Brian Ames joins the show to preview the Indianapolis 500.

5/26/23 Hour 1: Illini men’s golf tees off at NCAA Championship; Matt Silich talks NBA playoffs

Lon and Derek discuss the start of the NCAA golf Championship as Illinois gets underway in Scottsdale. Later, Matt Silich joins the show to talk about the NBA playoffs and the two conference finals series.

5/25/23 Hour 2: Brainstorming sports we were good at as kids; Lance Ringler (Golfweek) previews NCAA Championship

Lon and Derek run through and discuss some lesser-known sports they used to play as kids. Later, Lance Ringler from Golfweek joins the show to preview the NCAA Championship and how Illinois stacks up.

5/25/23 Hour 1: What’s taking RayJ so long?; Illini football shares new student ticket promotion

Lon and Derek give the latest update on the RayJ Dennis situation; is Illinois really out of it just yet? Ron Bailey from Savannah Ridge Farms shares some Yak meat with the guys. Later, the guys discuss the new Illini football student ticket promotion.

5/24/23 Hour 2: 2010s Illinois Basketball Draft

Derek and Kyle have a draft of Illinois basketball players from the 2010s until the present and see who can put together the best lineup.

5/24/23 Hour 1: The jersey hour: ranking our favorite past and current Cubs and Cardinals baseball jerseys

Derek and Kyle discuss which Cubs and Cardinals jerseys they'd most and least want to buy, including current players and all-time greats from each organization.

5/23/23 Hour 2: Nuggets complete sweep behind Jokic’s dominance; Are you buying LeBron thinking about retirement?

Derek and Kyle discuss the Nuggets completing the sweep of the Lakers and advancing to the NBA Finals and Nikola Jokic's brilliant play. Later, the guys give their takes on LeBron's postgame comments and what the future really holds for him.

5/23/23 Hour 1: Things going awry in the RayJ chase?; What happens next for Illinois?

Derek and Kyle discuss the latest update on the RayJ Dennis sweepstakes and what Illinois can do to round out their roster if they lose out on him.

5/22/23 Hour 2: Lon Tay joins the show to talk Cardinals and Illini hoops

Lon Tay joins the show to talk with the guys about the Cardinals' red hot stretch and his thoughts on the major upcoming decisions for the Illini basketball program.

5/22/23 Hour 1: Nuggets and Heat on the verge of sweeps; Illinois to play Marquette in Gavitt Games

Derek and Kyle discuss the NBA playoffs and the dominance of the Nuggets and Heat in the conference finals. Later, the guys break down the Illini's Gavitt Games matchup with Marquette.

5/19/23 Hour 2: Chris Block previews the Preakness; Big Ten offseason + NBA conference finals thoughts

Chris Block from Chris Block Racing Stables joins the show to preview the Preakness field and hand out some betting advice. Derek and Kyle talk some general Big Ten thoughts during the offseason and discuss the NBA playoffs.

5/19/23 Hour 1: Cardinals offense explodes against Dodgers- are they back?; Taking a look around baseball

Derek and Kyle discuss the Cardinal offense's red hot stretch and whether or not they're "back" after their brutal start. Later, the guys take a look around MLB and talk about which teams have surprised and disappointed to this point in the season.