Tay and J Show

Former Illini Kenny Battle joins the guys to share his Final Four memories. Then ISU beat writer Jim Benson of the Bloomington Pantagraph joins the guys to break down Jon Ekey, a fifth-year transfer who could potentially end up at Illinois.

Big Ten Network analyst Sean Harrington joins the guys to talk about the Illinois basketball roster turnover, the fifth-year transfer rule, the Final Four and early entries into the NBA Draft. Then the guys chat with Illinois offensive coordinator Bill Cubit.

The guys talk talk Brad Sturdy from OrangeandBlueNews.com about all of the transfers leaving the Illini basketball team.

The guys talk to former Illini football player Michael Buchanan as he prepares for the draft.  Later in the hour Tom Dienhart from BTN.com calls in to talk about Rice's firng, Rich Pitino's hiring, and other Big Ten talk

Tay and J start of the show talking about a number of topics including Mike Rice's firing and Mike Shaw's transer to Bradley.

Lon Tay, Jeremy Werner and Mike Carpenter chat about Opening Day and a big move for Lon's NFL team. Then Jeremy gives the latest on Illini basketball, including clips from John Groce talking about his strategy to fill three available scholarships and an open coaching position. Then Jeremy chats with PGA Tour golfer and former Illini DA Points about his big win at the Houston Open last week and his upcoming trip to the Master's.

ESPN college basketball analyst Stephen Bardo joins the guys to talk about Illini basketball, replay review, the Final Four and recent coaching hires. Then the guys talk about why Rutger's coach Mike Rice is in trouble.

CBSChicago.com's Dave Wischnowsky joins the guys to talk Illini basketball, Cubs baseball and whether Tom Ricketts would move the team from Wrigley Field. Then Jeremy and Carp talk more about the future of Illinois basketball.

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner react to the weekend's Elite Eight games, including Kevin Ware's horrific injury. Then the guys talk to Missouri Valley Conference associate commissioner Jack Watkins about Wichita State making the Final Four and what it does for the MVC going forward.

The guys start the hour talk about the start of the MLB season and their biggest hopes and fears for the Cubs, Cardinals and White Sox. Then the guys get an update on Illini spring football from Doug Bucshon from OrangeandBlueNews.com.

Ira Weintraub, co-host of the Michigan Insider on WTKA in Ann Arbor, Mich., joins the guys to talk about Michigan's first trip to the Final Four since 1993. Then the guys take more calls on baseball.

Lon Tay, Jeremy Werner and Mike Carpenter react to the news that three Illini - Ibby Djimde, Devin Langford and Mike Shaw - will transfer and what it means for the future of the program. Then BTN analyst Sean Harrington calls in to give his thoughts on the transfers, Indiana's loss to Syracuse, Ohio State's win and tonight's NCAA Tournament games.

The guys chat with former Illini Kenny Battle about the end of the Illini season and the NCAA Tournament. Then the guys give their thoughts on Indiana's loss, Ohio State's win and Brad Stevens saying no to UCLA.

The guys start the hour talking about Tony Romo's expensive extension before chatting more about the three Illini transferring. Then Lon and Jeremy again compete in the Friday 5 at 5 Showdown.

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner start off the show chatting about the Bulls ending the Heat's 27-game win streak and Derrick Rose. Then they switch sights to the latest news about the Assembly Hall renovation following Mike Thomas' press conference/