06/09/26 Hour 2: Alex Kyi from Armchair Illini breaks down Sladen Shack's game, Lincoln Williams' recruitment process, and more; Tuesday Draft - Best Sports Video Games of All Time; World Cup Tweets
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Alex Kyi discusses Illinois football and basketball recruits while also drafting the best sports video games of all time.
Alex Kyi from Armchair Illini joins the show to break down what Illinois is getting in newly-committed quarterback Sladen Shack, why the coaching staff made him a priority, and what stands out most about his game. We also discuss four-star basketball recruit Lincoln Williams, how his recruitment unfolded, and what his commitment means for Brad Underwood's future roster plans. Plus, it's Tuesday Draft Day as we build our lists of the Best Sports Video Games of All Time. From NCAA Football and Madden to NBA Jam, MVP Baseball, and more, which classics make the cut? And we wrap things up with another edition of World Cup Tweets, featuring the funniest posts from the international fans experiencing America for the first time. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!
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