The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

4/14/23 Hour 2: Should Illinois look to land a frontcourt transfer?; Underwood, Izzo, Painter audio

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not Illinois should be looking to add a frontcourt transfer and how one would fit with their current roster. Later, hear from Brad Underwood, Tom Izzo, and Matt Painter as they discuss the transfer portal.

4/14/23 Hour 1: Is Izzo and Painter’s approach to the portal wrong?; Early look at the Illini football schedule

Lon and Derek discuss some of the Big Ten coaches' comments at the Coaches vs Cancer event and what to make of Matt Painter and Tom Izzo's transfer portal approach. Later, the guys take a brief look at the beginning of next year's Illini football schedule.

4/13/23 Hour 2: Talking baseball: Rays’ 13-0 start, Cubs extend Happ, Cardinals pitching struggles; Underwood audio from Coaches vs Cancer event

Derek and Kyle talk some baseball and they discuss the Rays' 13-0 start to the season, the Cubs extending Ian Happ, and the struggles of the Cardinals' starting pitching staff. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he spoke during his annual Coaches vs Cancer event in Gordyville on Tuesday night.

4/13/23 Hour 1: Terrence Shannon declares for the NBA Draft; Gut feel on his decision and other Illini offseason storylines

Derek and Kyle react to the news that Terrence Shannon Jr. has declared for the NBA Draft and discuss what their gut feelings are on his decision and some other possible moves for Illinois during the offseason.

4/11/23 Hour 2: Kevin Sweeney (Sports Illustrated) talks Illinois transfer additions and other portal storylines; Lance Ringler (Golfweek) on top-ranked Illini men’s golf team

Sports Illustrated's Kevin Sweeney joins the show to discuss what Marcus Domask and Justin Harmon can bring to Illinois and some other college hoops headlines around the country. Later, Lance Ringler from Golfweek joins the show to discuss the Illini men's golf team and its title hopes.

4/11/23 Hour 1: New Illini transfer Marcus Domask joins the show!; Who will be the leader on next year’s team?

New Illinois basketball transfer addition Marcus Domask joins the show to discuss his decision to transfer to Illinois and what he sees for himself in an Illini uniform. Later, the guys discuss some more Illini basketball topics including who the "leader" on next year's team will be.

4/10/23 Hour 2: Other transfer targets for Illinois?; Busy portal weekend for the Big Ten

Derek and Kyle break down a few more names that Illinois has been linked to in the transfer portal and how they'd fit on the Illini. Later, they discuss some transfer portal news around the Big Ten from over the weekend.

4/10/23 Hour 1: Marcus Domask is transferring to Illinois!; Breaking down the addition and what’s next

Lon and Derek react to the news that Southern Illinois transfer Marcus Domask has committed to Illinois and what it means for the team heading into next year, along with what news could come next.

4/6/23 Hour 2: Thoughts on the O’Neill/Marmol drama; Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on Witherspoon’s pro day and men’s and women’s hoops

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on the controversy between Tyler O'Neill and Oli Marmol. Later, Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner joins the show to discuss Devon Witherspoon's pro day along with women's and men's basketball storylines.

4/6/23 Hour 1: The Masters is underway; Cody Schindler (Peoria Chiefs) on top prospects and ballpark promotions

Lon and Derek discuss the beginning of the Masters and how they feel about the LIV golfers that are participating. Later, Cody Schindler from the Cardinals High-A affiliate Peoria Chiefs joins the show to discuss the team's roster to start the year and some promotions for fans looking to come to the ballpark.

4/4/23 Hour 2: Illini Basketball Next Question; Trevor Vallese on his week at the Final Four

Lon and Derek discuss some Illinois basketball topics in an Illinois Basketball Next Question segment. Later, former The Drive producer Trevor Vallese joins the show to recap his week covering the Final Four for the Field of 68.

4/4/23 Hour 1: UConn wins the National Championship; Which 3 transfers would you add to the Illini roster?

Lon and Derek discuss UConn's dominant run to the national title and their victory over San Diego State in the national title game. Later, Piper gives his dream 3 transfers he could add to the Illini roster.

4/3/23 Hour 2: Pros and cons of the transfer portal; Baseball thoughts; National Championship game picks

Derek and Kyle discuss the pros and cons of the transfer portal as it relates to Illinois and the offseason. The guys give their thoughts on the Cubs' and Cardinals' first series of the MLB season and finish with their picks for the National Championship game in college basketball.

4/3/23 Hour 1: Father of Jeff Lindgren on son’s big league call-up; RJ Melendez enters transfer portal

Centennial baseball product Jeff Lindgren's father John joins the show to talk about his son's MLB call-up to the Marlins. Later, Derek and Kyle react to the news that RJ Melendez has entered the transfer portal.

3/31/23 Hour 2: Viral tweet from professor about Underwood; Current state of the Illini basketball roster; Final Four picks

Lon and Derek break down the current state of the Illini roster for next season amidst all of the transfer activity. They also discuss a viral tweet from a professor on Twitter about Brad Underwood. Later, the guys give their Final Four picks.

3/31/23 Hour 1: Hunter Dickinson shockingly enters the transfer portal; Cardinals and Cubs Opening Day recap

Lon and Derek discuss the shocking news that Michigan center Hunter Dickinson is entering the transfer portal. Later, the guys recap a Cardinals Opening Day loss and the Cubs' shutout of the Brewers.

3/29/23 Hour 2: MLB Season Preview: Division winner picks and initial thoughts

The guys give their initial thoughts on the MLB season and discuss expectations for Jordan Walker. Later, Derek and Kyle give their division by division picks for the 2023 season.

3/29/23 Hour 1: How should Illinois navigate the transfer portal era?; Does Brad Underwood need to change his coaching style?

Lon and Derek continue to discuss the fallout of Jayden Epps's decision to hit the transfer portal and what Illinois needs to do going forward to navigate the transfer portal age of college basketball.

3/28/23 Hour 2: More transfer portal discussion; Current options for Illinois at PG

Derek and Kyle continue discussing the transfer portal and its effect on Illinois the last few seasons. Later, the guys look through a couple options for Illinois to fill the point guard role.

3/28/23 Hour 1: Jayden Epps enters transfer portal; Coleman Hawkins declares for NBA Draft

Derek and Kyle react to a busy day of Illinois basketball news including Jayden Epps entering the transfer portal and Coleman Hawkins declaring for the NBA Draft while maintaining eligibility.