The Drive on ESPN 93.5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.