The Drive on ESPN 93.5

Derek and Kyle talk about what they're excited to see in the Illinois football spring game and play some Bret Bielema audio from his appearance on Big Ten Network. Later, former The Drive producer Trevor Vallese joins the show to discuss the Cubs starting the season hot and some betting picks for baseball.

Derek and Kyle recap the weekend in baseball that saw the Cubs win a series against the Dodgers in LA and the Cardinals split 4 games with the Pirates. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he discusses his roster and previews the upcoming spring game for Illinois football.

Lon and Derek discuss some old Illini players landing at new homes and some other portal topics. Later, the guys talk about what high school recruiting will look like going forward now that the transfer portal has taken over college basketball.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.