About this episode

Jeff Jones discusses the Cardinals' early-season success while Dave Wishnowsky covers the Illini basketball offseason.

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 start. Dave Wishnowsky also stops by to discuss the latest developments in the Illini basketball offseason and what it means for the program moving forward. The hour wraps up with a look at the latest Illini headlines. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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