The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

5/18/23 Hour 2: Caleb Love decommits from Michigan; How hot is Juwan Howard’s seat?

Derek and Kyle continue to discuss Illini basketball and the NBA Combine. They also talk about Caleb Love decommiting from Michigan and what the future could hold for Juwan Howard.

5/18/23 Hour 1: Checking in on the NBA Combine; Hawkins and Shannon share some thoughts

Derek and Kyle check in on the NBA Combine and how Coleman Hawkins and Terrence Shannon are faring in 5-on-5 scrimmages. Later, hear from Hawkins and Shannon as they share some thoughts about their upcoming decisions.

5/17/23 Hour 2: Shannon & Hawkins play 5-on-5 at the Combine; RayJ Dennis or bust at PG?

Lon and Derek discuss Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins' showings during the scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine. Later, the guys talk about the point guard picture in the transfer portal.

5/17/23 Hour 1: Illini men’s golf advances; Tommy Kuhl on preparing for NCAA Championship

Lon and Derek talk about Illini men's golf advancing out of their regional and what the rest of the field is looking like for the NCAA Championship. Later, the guys are joined by Tommy Kuhl after the final round.

5/16/23 Hour 2: Isaac Trotter (247Sports) on the NBA Draft Combine; Illinois’ starting five next year

Isaac Trotter of 247Sports joins the guys from the NBA Draft Combine up in Chicago. Later, Lon and Derek try to project Illinois basketball's starting lineup for next season.

5/16/23 Hour 1: Buying back in on the Cardinals?; RayJ Dennis takes another visit

Lon and Derek talk about the Cardinals' hot streak and whether it's time to start believing in them again. They also discuss RayJ Dennis' next visit destination.

5/15/23 Hour 2: Illini Associate AD Kent Brown in studio

Illini Associate AD Kent Brown joins the guys in studio to talk about his upcoming retirement and stories from his 36-year career.

5/15/23: NBA Draft Combine begins for Shannon & Hawkins; Piper’s thoughts on RayJ Dennis

Lon and Derek talk about Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins going through the NBA Draft Combine up in Chicago. They also talk about the recent visits that RayJ Dennis has taken.

5/11/23 Hour 1: Cubs salvage finale against Cardinals; Piper talks RayJ and Illini hoops

Lon and Kyle discuss the Cubs pickup up a win in the series finale against the Cardinals and Justin Steele's dominance to start the season. Later, Derek Piper joins the show to talk about RayJ Dennis visiting campus and other Illini basketball updates.

5/10/23 Hour 2: Ryan Lieber (Friendly Confines Podcast) talks Cubs and Contreras; New college hoops transfer news

Ryan Lieber from the Friendly Confines podcast joins the show to discuss the Cubs' start to the season and his perception of Willson Contreras from a Chicago perspective. Later, Derek and Kyle hit on some of the latest transfer portal news.

5/10/23 Hour 1: What has led to the Cubs cool off?; Flaherty shares some interesting postgame comments

Derek and Kyle discuss what exactly has led to the Cubs cooling off from their early season success. Later, the guys break down some postgame comments from Jack Flaherty and continue to discuss the Willson Contreras situation.

5/9/23 Hour 2: Is it time to move on from Jack Flaherty?; Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame class announced

Lon and Derek discuss Jack Flaherty and how much they want to move on from him after the season. The guys also discuss the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame class and a variety of other topics.

5/9/23 Hour 1: Contreras leads Cardinals past Cubs in opener; Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery

Lon and Derek discuss the Cardinals taking the first game of the series against the Cubs behind a "revenge" performance by Willson Contreras. Later, the guys talk about the Blackhawks winning the NHL draft lottery and if draft lotteries are rigged.

5/8/23 Hour 2: Previewing Cardinals-Cubs; Reflecting on the rivarly over the years

Lon and Derek preview the Cubs and Cardinals series including lineups and pitching matchups. The guys also discuss the rivalry, how it's gone over the years, and which players from the other side they liked and hated.

5/8/23 Hour 1: Letting it all out about the Cardinals and Contreras situation; Piper gives some Illini hoops updates

Lon and Derek let out their frustrations about the Cardinals' 11-24 start to the season and how they've handled Willson Contreras. Later, Derek shares some Illini basketball thoughts following his vacation.

5/5/23 Hour 2: Mike Carpenter (The 200 Level) talks Illini offseason and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Cole Certa commits to Notre Dame

Mike Carpenter joins the show to talk some Illini sports and share his thoughts on this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. Later, Lon and Kyle talk about the news of Illini target Cole Certa committing to Notre Dame.

5/5/23 Hour 1: Illini land a high school QB; Dickinson commits to Kansas; Chris Block previews Kentucky Derby

Lon and Kyle discuss some news including high school QB Trey Petty committing to Illinois and Hunter Dickinson committing to Kansas. Later, Chris Block joins the show to preview this weekend's Kentucky Derby.

5/3/23 Hour 2: What to expect from Illini WR unit; Illini golfer Jackson Buchanan talks quest for a national title

Lon and Kyle discuss the Illini wide receivers and what to expect from that group as they bring a lot of production back in 2023. Later, Illini men's golfer Jackson Buchanan joins the show to talk about his big year and the team preparing for a national title run.

5/3/23 Hour 1: Can the Sixers get it done against the Celtics?; Looking through MLB standings

Lon and Kyle talk some baseball and also discuss whether or not the 76ers can knock off the Celtics now that Joel Embiid is back. Later, the guys go through the MLB standings and check on what's happening around the league.

5/2/23 Hour 2: Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on covering Witherspoon’s draft night; What will Illini football’s secondary look like next year?

Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer joins the show to discuss being in Kansas City for the NFL Draft and covering Devon Witherspoon. Later, Lon and Kyle talk about what Illinois' secondary will look like next year after all of its departures.