The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

Lon and Derek are joined by St. Rita boys basketball coach Roshawn Russell discuss what he's seen from Illini commit Morez Johnson and he also breaks down Illini targets James Brown and Nojus Indrusaitis. 

Lon and Derek open up talking Illini basketball and discuss what the rotation will look like this season. Later, hear from freshman Ty Rodgers on his Team USA experience and how summer workouts are going for Illinois basketball.

Lon and Derek are joined by Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr, who details how the summer is progressing in preparation for their first game two months from now against Wyoming.

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois basketball starting summer workouts, and Miles Mikolas's near no-hitter, before hearing new audio from Brad Underwood after today's practice.

Lon, Derek and Trevor discuss the state of the Cardinals, Cubs and the NL Central. Later, they catch up with new Illini women's associate coach Calamity McEntire, who details how the first month has been under Shauna Green.

Lon and Derek hear Tailgate Tour audio from Josh Whitman, who hits on a variety of Illini topics. Later, Lon goes on an angry rant about John Mozeliak and the Cardinals.

Lon, Derek and Trevor break down some NFL over/under win totals, including a very sad Bears outlook. Later, the guys hear Tailgate Tour audio from Illini basketball assistant coach Geoff Alexander.

Lon and Trevor discuss Joe Maddon's legacy, specifically with the Cubs, following his dismissal as Angels manager after their 12-game losing streak. Later, the guys discuss Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offseason.

Lon and Derek hear audio from Chester Frazier at the Illini Tailgate Tour in Rockford, and are joined by Radford assistant coach and former Illinois DOBO James Haring!

Lon, Derek, Trevor and Hans attempt to run through one final edition of the award-winning Who Ya Got before Hans leaves, but are rudely and wonderfully interrupted by breaking news of Matthew Mayer committing to Illinois.

The guys talk about Josh Whitman's extension as Illinois Athletic Director, as well as how Kofi is doing in the NBA Combine, and Cardinals baseball talk. Later, they say their goodbyes to the Urbana radio station, as they will move to Philo.

Derek and guest co-host Joey Wagner discuss the Cardinals' decision to call up Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore following Thursday's loss in New York. Later, the guys chat about the Illini basketball roster and whether Brad Underwood should try to add both Matthew Mayer and Pete Nance.

Derek and guest co-host Joey Wagner discuss Kofi Cockburn's showing at the NBA Draft Combine on Thursday. Later, the guys are joined by Jason Patt of BlogABull.com to talk about Ayo Dosunmu being named to the NBA's All-Rookie second team.

Lon and Derek are joined by Matt Silich to preview Mavericks-Warriors and Celtics-Heat, and who he thinks is winning the NBA Title. Later, more audio from Illini assistant coach Chester Frazier.

Lon and Derek recap a crazy weekend of both NBA and NHL Game 7s, including the Suns' shocking loss to the Mavs. Later, hear audio from Illini assistant coach Chester Frazier.

Lon and Derek discuss the Blues winning their opening round series against the Wild, the Sixers losing their second round series to the Heat, and some MLB topics during This Or That with Trevor.

Lon and Derek talk about the Sixers' chances of coming back against the Heat, as well as the Suns-Mavs series, before discussing when it's time for Nolan Gorman to be called up.

Lon and Derek discuss the Cardinals' struggles against the Orioles and Pujols' playing time. Later, the guys are joined by Kris Detmers, former major leaguer and father of Reid Detmers, who threw a no-hitter for the Angels this week.

Lon and Derek discuss Rich Strike's massive upset win in the Kentucky Derby. Later, the guys chat with Lance Speaker from Farmer City Raceway.

Lon and Derek make their triumphant return, discussing both Derek's new baby and Lon's trip to Arizona, plus catching up on all the latest Illinois basketball news.

Chris Block joins the guys to discuss the Kentucky Derby this weekend. Later, Hans hosts 'Who Ya Got' where the guys give their predictions for this weekend's games, including NBA, MLB, and Illini athletics.

It's Friday! The guys discuss what they're doing during graduation week, like  wearing sandals at the grad ceremony and crashing parties. Later, they go in depth on the St. Louis Cardinals.

Lon and Trevor discuss when the Cardinals should pull the trigger on calling up Nolan Gorman, and then chat more Cardinals with the play-by-play voice of their Triple-A affiliate, Jack Keffer.

Lon continues to discuss the state of officiating/umpiring with Clint Howard and Sam Knox, and then plays another round of Next Question: MLB Edition with Trevor to close out the show.

Lon and Trevor discuss when it will be time for the Cardinals to call up Nolan Gorman, who leads all of baseball in home runs at Memphis. Later, Lon is joined in-studio by Clint Howard and Sam Knox, two IHSA officials who detail what it takes to be an umpire/referee.

It's a golf power hour chatting with Illini golfer Tommy Kuhl and then previewing the men's and women's golf NCAA tournaments.

Lon and Trevor talk about a variety of different topics in the opening segment, and then play Brad Underwood audio on Terrence Shannon Jr.

Lon and Trevor discuss the NFL news of the day-- DeAndre Hopkins being suspended 6 games for PED use. Later, the guys talk about expectations for Dain Dainja, and hear from Dainja along with Luke Goode.

Lon and Trevor recap which Illini players were drafted in the NFL Draft, and then are joined by the new dad on the block, Derek Piper, who talks about his new baby, Terrence Shannon Jr's commitment and the transfer portal.

The guys start off the show talking about Terrence Shannon joining the Illini Basketball team, and are later joined by Illini legend, Deon Thomas to talk more about the commitment and Illinois basketball.

Lon and Trevor preview tonight's NFL Draft, talk Illini and Cubs with Dave Wischnowsky and hear audio from yesterday's Brad Underwood presser.

Lon and Trevor discuss Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk entering the transfer portal, and Nolan Arenado taking exception to a high-and-in Mets pitch.

Lon and Trevor talk NBA playoffs with Matt Silich, who details what went wrong with the Nets, if the Pelicans have what it takes to upset Phoenix, and what the Bulls should do this offseason. Later, the guys preview tonight's baseball probables.

It's a baseball power hour as Lon and Trevor talk about the Cardinals' ninth inning collapse against the Mets, and then chat Cubs with Chad Gordon from The Friendly Confines podcast.

Lon and Trevor discuss Illinois' path to a bowl game this football season, and break down more of their takeaways from the spring scrimmage last week with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner, who joins the guys in-studio.

Lon and Derek recap last night's spring football scrimmage and give their thoughts on Tommy DeVito. Later, hear Bret Bielema's postgame thoughts on the scrimmage.

Lon and Derek continue to discuss the fallout of Kofi Cockburn declaring for the NBA Draft, and hear from Brad Underwood on where he goes from here.

Lon and Derek react to Kofi officially entering the NBA draft, and appreciating just how good of a player he was for the Illini. Later, baseball coach Dan Hartleb joins the show!

Lon and Derek talk about the news of the day: Kofi Cockburn will make his announcement tomorrow regarding whether or not he will return to Illinois for another season. On what might happen, what Derek is hearing, and what it all means.

Lon and Derek talk more about the addition of ZZ Clark, and what it means for the Class of 2024 for Illinois. Later, the guys talk about the Cubs and Cardinals' weekends.