The Drive on ESPN 93.5
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The Drive on ESPN 93.5
The Drive is your daily Illini sports podcast from ESPN 93.5. Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone cover Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball, Illinois Fighting Illini football, the Chicago Bears, Cardinals, Cubs and the biggest sports stories in Champaign-Urbana with interviews, analysis, and a lot of...
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05/13/26 Hour 2: Can the TWolves come back against the Spurs; From the Office of Evan Stone: LeBron's future; Meet our new intern Pierce!
Can the Minnesota Timberwolves claw their way back into the series against the San Antonio Spurs? The crew breaks down what needs to change for Minnes...
05/13/26 Hour 1: Illinois vs Duke announced for Home-And-Home Series; The latest on Andrej Stojakovic's future at NBA Combine; Chris Kwiecinski of FOX 32 talks Bears schedule
The University of Illinois and Duke University officially announced a marquee home-and-home basketball series, giving Illini fans a massive non-confer...
05/12/26 Hour 2: Curt Bishop of Sports Illustrated & Redbird Rants talks Cardinals early season success; Tuesday Draft - Best Chicago Athletes; Cooper goes on Summer Break
Curt Bishop of Sports Illustrated and Redbird Rants joins the show to discuss the Cardinals’ strong start to the season, what’s fueling their early su...
05/12/26 Hour 1: Andrej Stojakovic's NBA Draft Stock is on the rise - Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports tell us the latest; Illini Men's Basketball Schedule breakdown
Andrej Stojakovic’s NBA Draft stock continues to climb, and Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the show to break down why scouts are...
05/11/26 Hour 2: Keaton, Kylan, & Andrej rep Illini at NBA Draft Combine; Cam Wagner chooses Oregon over Illinois; Evan's World Cup Preview
Illinois is well represented at the NBA Draft Combine as Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell, and Andrej Stojakovic all look to boost their draft stock in fr...
05/11/26 Hour 1: Rick Horton talks Cardinals season; Pierre Noujaim from Fox 9 Minneapolis on T-Wolves tying series with Spurs; Illini Headlines
Rick Horton joins the show to break down the Cardinals’ season, including what’s gone right lately and where the team still needs to improve as the su...
05/08/26 Hour 2: Steve Greenberg from Chicago Sun-Times talks Cubs insane win streak; Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports weighs in on who "won" Big Ten Football offseason; Our Friday Toasts!
Steve Greenberg from the Chicago Sun-Times joined the show to discuss the red-hot Chicago Cubs and what’s fueling their incredible winning streak.
05/08/26 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks Illinois basketball offseason & high school recruitment; Illini football's Friday Night Games; T-Wolves vs Spurs Game 3 Preview
Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joined the show to break down a busy offseason for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball, including the latest on...
05/07/26 Hour 2: Illini basketball predicted to win National Title in 2027; Illinois Football to win 9 games?; Spurs SPANK Timberwolves in Game 2
Could Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball really cut down the nets in 2027? National title expectations are already building in Champaign and on...
05/07/26 Hour 1: NCAA Releases new March Madness Bracket; Jacob Infante returns to talk Bears & NFL Free Agency - Joey Bosa to the Bears?; Cubs on an absolute tear over the last 20 games!
The NCAA officially unveiled its new-look March Madness bracket, sparking plenty of debate about the changes and what they could mean for teams headin...
05/06/26 Hour 2: Ayo Dosumnu is back for T-Wolves vs Spurs!; Bears are favorites to land David Njoku; Best sporting event you've ever seen in person
Hour 2 centers on Ayo Dosunmu returning for the Timberwolves matchup against the Spurs, adding a big boost to Minnesota’s lineup. The guys also dive i...
05/06/26 Hour 1: Illini Men's Tennis Head Coach Brad Dancer talks Super Regional vs Ohio State; Thunder beat Lakers, and Jordan vs LeBron debate fires up again; Evan vs Jerry West & Bob Cousy
Hour 1 features Illini men’s tennis head coach Brad Dancer previewing the Super Regional matchup against Ohio State. The show also dives into the Thun...
05/05/26 Hour 2: Jordan vs LeBron debate ahead of Lakers vs Thunder & HEATED texts; Tuesday Draft - Best Fiction Moms
The Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate heats up ahead of the Lakers vs. Thunder matchup as listeners flood the show with passionate and heated tex...
05/05/26 Hour 1: Tom Michael returns to the University of Illinois; Chris Hine talks T-Wolves stealing Game 1 from Spurs, TSJ says he'll dunk on Wemby; Cardinals & Cubs get big wins
We discuss the return of Tom Michael to the University of Illinois as the new Deputy Director of Athletics and what it means for Illini athletics movi...
05/04/26 Hour 2: Chris Block follows up on Golden Tempo's Kentucky Derby win and why he knew it was a possibility; Jeff Jones talks Cardinals, previews series vs Brewers; Do you wear Jerseys?
Hour 2 featured Chris Block breaking down Golden Tempo’s victory in the Kentucky Derby and explaining why he believed the horse had a real chance to w...
05-04-26 HOUR 1: Recapping a huge weekend of Illini Sports; Cardinals & Cubs Grades after 1 month of the season; Evan Stone's Star Wars Thoughts
Hour 1 recapped a huge weekend for Illinois Fighting Illini sports, highlighting some of the biggest performances and storylines from across the unive...
05-01-26 Hour 2: Carson Gourdie talks Bret Bielema's presser & why Freshmen will get a lot of playing time; More on Andrej Stojakovic in the NBA Draft; We pick Kentucky Derby horses; Friday Toasts
Hour 2 featured Carson Gourdie breaking down Bret Bielema’s latest press conference and why Illinois freshmen could see significant playing time this...
05-01-26 Hour 1: Michael Rand from Minneapolis Star Tribune talks Terrance Shannon Jr's HUGE night for T-Wolves & win over Denver; EVERYTHING you need to know about The Kentucky Derby with Chris Block
Hour 1 features Michael Rand from the Minneapolis Star Tribune breaking down Terrence Shannon Jr.’s huge performance for the Timberwolves in their win...
04-30-26 Hour 2: Chris Kwiecinski of FOX32 Chicago talks Bears draft and gives an early outlook on the 2026 season; Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune talks Ayo Dosunmu's impact on the T-Wolves
Hour 2 dives into how the Chicago Bears performed in the 2026 NFL Draft, now that we're one week removed.
The guys also get into the impact that...
04-30-26 Hour 1: Pierre Noujaim of Fox9 Minneapolis talks Ayo Dosunmu & T-Wolves in the NBA Plaoffs,; Illini Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced
Hour 1 featured a conversation with Pierre Noujaim from FOX 9 Minneapolis, who discussed Ayo Dosunmu’s impact with the Minnesota Timberwolves during t...
04-29-26 Hour 2: NCAA Tournament expands from 68 to 76 teams - Can they get this right? We read your texts; Tuesday Draft Results - best place to drink a beer!
Hour 2 dives into the NCAA Tournament expanding from 68 to 76 teams and whether the change will actually improve the event.
We also react to lis...
04-29-26 Hour 1: Latest on Andrej Stojakovic declaring for NBA Draft and what fans need to know; Illini Headlines; Latest on Cubs, Cardinals, and NL Central
Hour 1 focuses on the latest developments surrounding Andrej Stojakovic declaring for the NBA Draft and what it means for fans moving forward. The sho...
04-28-26 Hour 2: Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports talks Illini at NFL Draft & Chicago Bears; Our Tuesday Draft - Best Places to Drink a Beer
Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the show to break down the impact of the Illinois Fighting Illini football at the NFL Draft! Plus...
04-28-26 Hour 1: We're back! Illinois football had a great weekend at the NFL Draft; Chicago Bears Draft Grades; Recap of The Oskees at State Farm Center
We’re back with a packed hour, highlighted by a strong showing from Fighting Illini football at the NFL Draft over the weekend. The guys also break do...
04/24/26 Hour 2: Glenn Kinley talks Illini players prepping for NFL Draft, Illinois Marathon, and local sports; "Around the Bases" looks at MLB Headlines; Friday Toasts!
WCIA 3 Sports Director Glenn Kinley joins the show to discuss Illinois Fighting Illini players preparing for the NFL Draft, along with a look at the I...
04/24/26 Hour 1: Jacob Infante from Pro Fooball & Sports News talks Chicago Bears & NFL Draft; Illini Headlines; "Name A Forgettable Franchise"
Jacob Infante joins the show to break down the Chicago Bears and their outlook heading into the NFL Draft, including key needs and potential targets....
04/23/26 Hour 2: Illini Wrestling's Zac Braunagel talks competing in US Open Championships; more NFL Draft talk; Cubs win a walk-off; Things you CAN'T say at The Masters
Zac Braunagel from Illini wrestling joins the show to discuss competing at the US Open Championships and what the experience means for his growth on t...
04/23/26 Hour 1: Illini legend Kurt Kittner talks NFL Draft experience, Luke Altmyer, and more; Sean Hammond from Chicago Tribune talks NFL Draft & Chicago Bears
An Illini legend helps us kick off the show! Kurt Kittner joins us to share insight on his NFL Draft experience while also discussing Luke Altmyer and...
04/22/26 Hour 2: Brian Walton from The Cardinal Nation talks early season success of the Redbirds & the Cardinals' farm system; "From The Office of Evan Stone - NFL Draft Edition"
Brian Walton from The Cardinal Nation joins the show to break down the early season success of the Redbirds and what’s fueling their strong start. He...
04/22/26 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks Illini basketball roster for 2026-2027, who could be a breakout star, and more; Illini Headlines, Tuesday Draft Recap, and Your texts
Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joins the show to break down Illinois’ 2026–27 roster, including potential breakout candidates and key pieces to watch...
04/21/26 Hour 2: Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports talks Chicago Bears & NFL Draft; Tuesday Draft w/ Listener Lindy - Best Minor League Team Names
Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the show to break down the latest surrounding the Chicago Bears and preview the upcoming NFL Draf...
04/21/26 Hour 1: Jeff Jones from the Bellville News-Democrat talks Cardinals early season success; Dave Wishnowsky on Illini basketball offseason; Illini Headlines
Jeff Jones from the Belleville News-Democrat joins the show to break down the early-season success of the Cardinals and what’s fueling their strong st...
04/20/26 Hour 2: How the NL Central became the hottest division in baseball; Headlines from NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, and NFL Draft; Score Kylie Morgan Tix
Hour 2 dives into how the National League Central has emerged as one of baseball’s most competitive divisions early in the season. The show also hits...
04/20/26 Hour 1: Quentin Coleman officially commits to Illini basketball; Brandon Lee to the Transfer Portal - is the roster set?; Evan "Stone Cold" Dominates Wrestlemania Predictions
Quentin Coleman officially commits to the Illini and Brandon Lee has entered the Transfer Portal, sparking the question of whether the roster is now f...
04/17/26 Hour 2: Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini talks Andrej Stojakovic's return & incoming Freshman Class; Evan "Stone Cold's" Wrestlemania Predictions; Around the Bases; Friday Toasts
Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini joins the show to break down Andrej Stojakovic’s return and what to expect from Illinois’ incoming freshman class. T...
04/17/26 Hour 1: Andrej Stojakovic is BACK with the Illini. Brad Sturdy joins us to break down the news, Zavier Zens joining Illinois, and more.
Big news for Illinois basketball as Andrej Stojakovic is officially back with the Illini, giving the roster a major boost heading into next season. Br...
04/16/26 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas talks returning Illini players, their impact, Ty Rodger's legacy as a Culture Guy, and Illinois Spring Football; NFL Draft talk; Etched in Stone
Tristan Thomas joined the show to break down the returning Illini players and the impact they’ll have heading into next season. He also reflected on T...
04/16/26 Hour 1: The Ivisic Twins & Jake Davis are BACK with the Illini; Recap of Brad Underwood's Kickin' Cancer event; Ty Rodgers enters the Transfer Portal
Big news for Illinois as the Ivisic twins and Jake Davis are officially returning, giving Brad Underwood a strong core heading into next season. The a...
04/15/26 Hour 2: Carson Gourdie previews Brad Underwood's "Coaches vs Cancer" Event and gives us football recruitment nuggets; More on David Mirkovic returning to Illinois
Carson Gourdie joined the show to preview Brad Underwood’s “Coaches vs. Cancer” event, highlighting its importance to the community and the continued...
04/15/26 Hour 1: David Mirkovic is BACK with the Illini; Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports discusses the breaking news; The Providence Journal's Bill Koch talks Stefan Vaaks to Illinois
llinois basketball got a major boost as David Mirkovic announced his return to Champaign, adding experience and stability to the Illini frontcourt for...