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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.

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.

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.

Lon and Kyle discuss MLB's new rule changes and how they've played out during the first month of the season. Later, the guys go through some Cubs topics in Next Question.

Aaron Leming from Bear Report joins the show to break down some of the Bears' middle and late round draft picks and what the roster currently looks like heading into the 2023 season. Later, Lon and Kyle discuss what's been happening in the NBA playoffs.

Lon and Kyle discuss Quan Martin, Sydney Brown, and Chase Brown hearing their names called in the NFL Draft over the weekend. Later, the guys talk about what's wrong with the St. Louis Cardinals and what needs to change.

Aaron Leming from the Bear Report joins the show to discuss Aaron Rodgers leaving the Packers, the Bears selecting Darnell Wright, and what's next for the Bears on Days 2 and 3. Later, Lon and Kyle give some more thoughts on the first round of the NFL Draft.

Lon and Kyle react to Devon Witherspoon being selected 5th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Draft. "The Rev" Roger Powell joins the show to discuss becoming a head coach and reminisce about his Illini days.

Lon and Derek discuss a potential Illinois transfer PG option entering the portal. Later, Lon, Derek, and Kyle participate in a 2023 NFL mock draft.

Lon and Derek let out some frustrations about the Cardinals' brutal start to the season and discuss where the front office has gone wrong. Later, Brad Evans from Bally Sports joins the show to discuss the NFL Draft and some betting advice.

Lon and Derek discuss the Illini's 2023-24 basketball opponents and how the schedule fell along with which teams they expect to be good in the Big Ten next season.

Former Illini golfer Nick Hardy joins the show to talk about his first PGA Tour victory at the Zurich Classic. Later, Illinois Men's Golf Head Coach Mike Small joins the show to discuss Hardy along with his team heading into the Big Ten Championship.

Derek and Kyle react to Quincy Guerrier committing to Illinois and discuss what he brings to the Illini and share their thoughts on the Illini's approach of adding older guys in the portal.

Derek and Kyle discuss some takeaways from the Illini football spring scrimmage and Luke Altmyer's outlook for 2023. Later, the guys react to the Jets and Packers finalizing a trade for Aaron Rodgers and what it means for the NFC North going forward.

Derek and Kyle discuss what tweaks should be made to the current transfer portal guidelines and what the best way to enforce a player's second transfer is. Later, the guys touch on Hunter Dickinson's recruitment and the Illini football spring scrimmage.

The guys react live to Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly's perfect game bid, which ends in heartbreaking fashion. Later, Lon and Derek discuss the impact of the transfer portal on the AAU circuit and high school prospects.

Hear from the trio of Illini quarterbacks Luke Altmyer, John Paddock, and Donovan Leary as they update their progress during the spring. Later, Lon and Derek discuss the Athletics making the move to Las Vegas in the near future.

Lon and Derek talk some Illinois football heading into the rescheduled spring scrimmage on Friday night. Later, the guys give their thoughts on what Quincy Guerrier can add to the Illini should he commit and how he fits.

Derek and Kyle discuss the Cardinals' offensive explosion and Cubs on the verge of sweeping the Athletics. Later, the guys talk about Quincy Guerrier taking an official visit to Illinois and what it could mean for next year's Illini team.

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on the start of the NBA playoffs and weigh in on the controversial Draymond Green play from the Warriors-Kings game. Later, Radford assistant coach and former Illinois staffer James Haring joins the show to discuss coaching during the transfer portal era.