The Drive on ESPN 93.5

05/24/21 Hour 2: Curbelo Shoots Down UK Rumors; Cubs Take 2 of 3 In St. Louis

Lon and Derek talk about the rumors that Andre Curbelo considered transferring to Kentucky. Later, the guys discuss the Cubs taking 2 of 3 from the Cardinals.

05/24/21 Hour 1: James Haring (Former Illini DOBO, Radford Assistant Coach) In-Studio

Lon and Derek spend the hour chatting with James Haring, one of the new assistant coaches at Radford and former Illini Director of Basketball Operations. They talk about recruiting, the transfer portal, the Illini and the White Sox.

05/21/21 Hour 2: Cubs-Cardinals Preview; Who Ya Got?

Derek and Trevor talk all about the Cubs-Cards series for this weekend. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions on this weekends games, including the NHL and NBA playoffs!

05/21/21 Hour 1: College Basketball moves; Cubs-Cardinals Preview

The guys talk about Coach Gentry moving to Gonzaga and other news in college basketball. Later, they start previewing the Cubs vs Cardinals match-up.

05/20/21 Hour 2: Comparing Baseball Eras; Too Many No-Hitters?; Favorite Big 10 Arenas

The guys discuss the recent explosion of no-hitters in the MLB and Jack Flaherty's stellar start to 2021. Later, Lon and Derek discuss their favorite Big 10 football and basketball venues.

05/20/21 Hour 1: Quincy Guerrier Chooses Oregon; Mike Small Joins The Show!

Lon and Derek talk about Quincy Guerrier choosing Oregon over Illinois, and if Coleman Hawkins can step up at the 4. Later, the guys chat with Illini men's golf coach Mike Small.

05/19/21 Hour 2: Making PGA Championship Picks; Previewing Tonight's Warriors-Lakers

Lon, Derek and Trevor make their picks for the PGA Championship and tonight's NBA Play-In games. 

05/19/21 Hour 1: The La Russa/Mercedes Controversy; Former Illini JCL Transfers (Again)

Lon and Derek discuss Tony La Russa's comments surrounding Yermin Mercedes' 9th inning home run against the Twins, and the "unwritten rules" of baseball. Later, hear where former Illini Jalen Coleman-Lands is headed for his SEVENTH college basketball season.

05/18/21 Hour 2: Matt Silich Previews the NBA Playoffs; Best Bets for Tonight's Games

Lon and Derek are joined by Matt Silich to discuss the start of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday. Later, the guys share their same game parlay in the Cardinals-Pirates game and offer thoughts on betting the NBA.

05/18/21 Hour 1: Tonight's NBA Play-In Games; Remembering Forgotten Illini Basketball Players

Lon, Derek and Trevor preview tonight's Hornets-Pacers and Wizards-Celtics NBA Play-In matchups, before taking a trip down memory lane with some former Illini basketball players who we've all forgotten about.

05/17/21 Hour 2: Ryan Lieber (Friendly Confines Podcast); Challenge of replacing Orlando Antigua

Lon and Derek are joined by Ryan Lieber of the Friendly Confines Podcast to discuss the Cubs, Jon Lester's return to Wrigley and other storylines. Later, the guys talk about the ongoing Illini basketball assistant saga and the challenge of replacing Orlando Antigua.

05/17/21 Hour 1: Jon Lester's impact with the Cubs; Lon's million dollar idea

Lon, Derek and Trevor start the show discussing Jon Lester's upcoming return to Wrigley Field and what he meant to the Cubs. Later, Lon shares his million dollar idea.

05/14/21 Hour 2: Horse Racing w/ Chris Block; Who Ya Got: Grab-bag Edition

The guys are joined by Chris Block who talks all about horse racing, with recent news on drug tests and upcoming races. Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's events.

05/14/21 Hour 1: College Basketball; TBT Tournament

The guys talk about moves with transfers in college basketball, and then they talk about their predictions on who will be on the House of 'Paign's team for this summer.

05/13/21: Chester Frazier Joins The Show!; Breaking Down the NFL Schedule Release

Lon and Derek chat with new Illini assistant and former Illini player Chester Frazier! Later, the guys break down the 2021 Bears and NFL schedule.

05/12/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip on House of Paign additions; Cards-Brewers single game parlay

Lon and Derek are joined by House of Paign head coach Mike LaTulip to discuss the team's roster additions. Later, the guys share their Cards-Brewers single game parlay to try to win two nights in a row.

05/12/21 Hour 1: TBT Adds Rayvonte Rice; Quincy Guerrier Latest; An IHSA Shot Clock?

Lon and Derek talk about the IHSA potentially implementing a shot clock for high school basketball in Illinois. Later, the guys discuss Rayvonte Rice being added to the House of Paign's TBT roster for 2021.

05/11/21 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Zoom Audio on Chester, Other Assistants, Transfers

Hear from Illini coach Brad Underwood, who breaks down the addition of Chester Frazier, the departure of Orlando and Chin, and what his timeline is for adding more assistants.

05/11/21 Hour 1: Chester Frazier Zoom Audio; Early Impressions of Coach Chester

Lon and Derek play audio from Chester Frazier's Zoom introductory press conference today as the new Illini assistant coach.

05/10/21 Hour 2: Brad Dancer & Zeke Clark (Illini Tennis); Wade Miley's No-Hitter

Lon and Derek talk to Brad Dancer (head coach) and Zeke Clark (star player) from the Illini men's tennis program on their Big Ten title and advancement to the Sweet 16. Later, the guys chat about Jacob DeGrom's injury and Wade Miley's no-hitter.