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Lon and Derek react to a busy weekend of news that included Illinois bringing back Orlando Antigua to fill its assistant coaching vacancy and Luke Goode entering the transfer portal. Later, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner joins the show to share his thoughts on a crazy basketball offseason and recap Illini football's Spring Game.

Lon and Derek discuss the Spring Game marking the end of spring football for Illinois and how concerned they are about the defense heading into 2024. Later, Hans Dee stops by the studio for his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?"

Lon and Derek discuss the start of baseball season that has seen the Cubs start hot and the Cardinals continue to sit in last place in the NL Central. Later, NBA expert Matt Silich joins the show to discuss the Bulls play-in game and preview the NBA playoffs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.