Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not the player movement era in college basketball will ever be reined in again and how far it could ultimately go. Later, the guys discuss what the right way to build a college hoops roster is nowadays amid Tom

4/24/24 Hour 1: Piper warming up to the Caleb Williams era in Chicago?

1 day ago 32m 40s

Derek and Kyle discuss the Caleb Williams era beginning in Chicago on the eve of the NFL Draft and Derek shares how much he's warmed up to the idea of Williams and what Year 1 could look like for him.

4/23/24 Hour 2: How should we feel about transferring to an in-conference rival?; Antigua, Underwood audio

2 days ago 55m 6s

Lon and Derek discuss how to feel about a college basketball player transferring to a rival, as has happened multiple times this offseason. Later, hear from Orlando Antigua and Brad Underwood as they discuss Antigua's return to the staff and th

4/23/24 Hour 1: Luke Goode potentially headed to Indiana?; Aaron Leming (Bear Report) talks Caleb Williams, Bears' NFL Draft plan

2 days ago 54m 55s

Lon and Derek discuss Luke Goode potentially transferring to Indiana and what caused him to choose to play his final year elsewhere. Later, Aaron Leming from Bear Report joins the show to share his insight on Caleb Williams and the Bears' overa

4/22/24 Hour 2: What's next for Illinois in the transfer portal?; Rough baseball weekend for Cardinals, Cubs

3 days ago 54m 1s

Derek and Kyle discuss what Orlando Antigua brings to the coaching staff and who could be next for Illinois in the transfer portal. The also also recap a frustrating week of baseball for their respective teams.

4/22/24 Hour 1: Orlando Antigua is back!; Luke Goode enters transfer portal; Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer) weighs in on crazy hoops offseason, football Spring Game

3 days ago 54m 14s

Lon and Derek react to a busy weekend of news that included Illinois bringing back Orlando Antigua to fill its assistant coaching vacancy and Luke Goode entering the transfer portal. Later, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner joins the show to shar

4/19/24 Hour 2: Spring football coming to a close — Is the defense a concern?; "Who Ya Got?" with Hans Dee

6 days ago 1h

Lon and Derek discuss the Spring Game marking the end of spring football for Illinois and how concerned they are about the defense heading into 2024. Later, Hans Dee stops by the studio for his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?"

4/19/24 Hour 1: Cubs off to hot start, Cardinals still in last; Matt Silich on Bulls, NBA Playoffs

6 days ago 55m 33s

Lon and Derek discuss the start of baseball season that has seen the Cubs start hot and the Cardinals continue to sit in last place in the NL Central. Later, NBA expert Matt Silich joins the show to discuss the Bulls play-in game and preview th

4/18/24 Hour 2: Latest on Illini's assistant coaching search — Will Antigua be back?; Underwood audio from Coaches vs. Cancer event

7 days ago 57m 34s

Derek shares the latest on Illinois' assistant coach search and Derek and Kyle discuss what hiring Orlando Antigua back could mean for the rest of the offseason. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he met with the media during his Coaches vs. Ca

4/18/24 Hour 1: Storr to Kansas, Maddox to Xavier; What's next for Illinois?

7 days ago 54m 31s

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois losing two transfer targets in AJ Storr and Dante Maddox and what could be next for them in the portal cycle.

4/16/24 Hour 2: Oumar Ballo commits to Indiana — will they compete in the Big Ten?; Johnny Newton on his Pro Day

9 days ago 40m 52s

Derek and Kyle discuss a few more Illini transfer portal topics along with react to Indiana landing Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo and if their roster can compete at the top of the Big Ten. Hear from Johnny Newton after his Pro Day in front of NF

4/16/24 Hour 1: Have freshmen become obsolete in college hoops?; Jaden Schutt a portal option for Illini?

9 days ago 55m 9s

Lon and Derek discuss how Illinois has completely changed their recruiting approach in the transfer portal era and whether freshmen as a whole have become pretty much obsolete in college basketball. The guys talk about former Illini target Jade

4/15/24 Hour 2: Should Illinois be comfortable recruiting over its own guys? Ty Rodgers' 2024-25 role

10 days ago 51m 21s

Derek and Kyle discuss how comfortable Illinois should be recruiting over its own guys like Sencire Harris and Amani Hansberry with outside portal options. The guys also talk about what Ty Rodgers' role should look like next season.

4/15/24 Hour 1: Piper shares his thoughts on Boswell's commitment, Booth and Maddox visits

10 days ago 54m 43s

Lon and Derek discuss Kylan Boswell's commitment to Illinois and what he'll bring to the backcourt. Derek also shares his thoughts on the visits of Carey Booth and Dante Maddox and where Illinois stands on each.

4/12/24 Hour 2: Updating Illini's pursuit of AJ Storr; When do NIL demands become too much?

13 days ago 55m 7s

Derek and Kyle discuss the Illini's pursuit of Wisconsin transfer AJ Storr and talk about at what point NIL demands can become too high and unattainable for a program like Illinois. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the portal activity ac

4/12/24 Hour 1: Trevor Vallese recaps his trip to the Final Four, talks Illini & coaching carousel

13 days ago 54m 32s

Former Drive producer Trevor Vallese joins the show to share some stories from his trip to Phoenix for the Final Four as well as weigh on the crazy college basketball coaching carousel and the Illini's exciting tournament run.

4/11/24 Hour 2: Will Calipari change his roster building approach at Arkansas?; What to make of Illini's pursuit of multi-year transfers

14 days ago 56m 1s

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not John Calipari will be able to continue the same roster-building approach at Arkansas and what it takes to build a successful roster in the new age of college basketball. The guys also discuss if Brad Underw

4/11/24 Hour 1: Scott Drew says no to Kentucky - Where do they go next?; Closing time on Boswell?

14 days ago 54m 32s

Derek and Kyle discuss where Kentucky goes next after Scott Drew turned them down and how far down their list Brad Underwood would be. Later, the guys discuss Kylan Boswell and Illini's opportunity to close him.

4/10/24 FULL SHOW: Piper's thoughts on Tre White commitment and how he fits; Kylan Boswell set to visit Champaign

15 days ago 50m 51s

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on Illinois landing a commitment from Tre White out of Louisville and how he fits on next year's roster. Later, Derek shares an update on Kylan Boswell's scheduled visit and what landing him would mean for Il

4/9/24 Hour 2: Luke Goode in studio!; Elite 8 run, UConn's dominance & transfer portal activity

16 days ago 36m 58s

Illinois forward Luke Goode stops by the studio to chat with Lon and Derek about the end of the Illini's season and NCAA Tournament run along with his thoughts on the offseason and the transfer portal era of college basketball.

4/9/24 Hour 1: Jase Butler decommits from Illinois — how should Illinois approach high school recruiting?; Calipari leaving Kentucky

16 days ago 53m 28s

Lon and Derek discuss Jase Butler decommitting from Illinois and what it says about how college basketball teams, and Illinois specifically, now approach high school recruiting. Later, the guys discuss John Calipari leaving Kentucky and options

4/5/24 Hour 1: NL Central thoughts amid encouraging starts for Cubs and Cardinals; Transfer portal names to eye for Illini

20 days ago 54m 48s

Derek and Kyle discuss encouraging starts to the season for the Cubs and Cardinals and what to make of what appears to be a competitive NL Central race in 2024. Later, Derek shares some portal updates and the guys discuss some potential fits fo

4/2/24 Hour 2: Creating an NIL budget for Illinois hoops; Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on NCAA Tournament travels, women's WBIT run

23 days ago 53m 29s

Lon and Derek create a list of their top transfer portal needs for Illinois basketball and create an NIL budget to distribute to each need. Later, Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer joins the show to talk about his travels during the Illini's NCA

4/2/24 Hour 1: Can Illinois land AJ Storr in the portal?; Which throwback Illini jerseys would we want?

23 days ago 54m 17s

Lon and Derek discuss AJ Storr entering the transfer portal and if Illinois has a realistic chance to bring him to Champaign. Later, the guys discuss which throwback Illini jerseys they would most want to purchase.

4/1/24 Hour 2: Will any other Illini hit the portal?; Who could Illinois target in early transfer cycle?

24 days ago 56m 9s

Derek and Kyle discuss whether they think any other current Illini players could follow Dainja in hitting the transfer portal. Later, the guys hit on some potential transfer targets for the Illini in the early cycle and what their approach will