The Drive on ESPN 93.5

The guys discuss whether a combined roster of Cubs, Cardinals, and White Sox players would be good enough to compete for a title. Later, Lon and Derek share their thoughts on the shocking merger between the PGA Tour and LIV.

Jeff Karzen, the author of the book Playground to the Pros: Legends of Peoria Basketball joins the show to share stories from his book about players such as A.J. Guyton, Sergio McClain, Marcus Griffin, and more. The guys hit on some more baseball topics.

Lon and Derek update some scores from regionals of the College World Series and discuss the controversial suspension of a player from Indiana. Later, Lon and Derek share their feelings about why a change needs to happen within the Cardinals organization. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.