Derek Piper

🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1016 | How does prep recruiting fit into Illini basketball's plans Prodded @DPiper247 for one more pod to discuss the prep recruiting strategy for Illinois moving forward and top targets in 2026 & 2027 classes. 🎧: 247sports.com/college/illino…

Peach Jam notebook: - #Illini hoops has some exciting options in 2027 - Priority 2026 target Jasiah Jervis leads the Rens to the title game READ: 247sports.com/college/illino…

4-star scoring guard Jasiah Jervis has been one of the biggest stock-risers in the 2026 class during this AAU season. He's become a priority for the #Illini & he'd like to take a visit to Champaign. "They build great guards." READ: 247sports.com/college/illino…

#Illini targets Jasiah Jervis & Anderson Diaz of the NY Rens will play in the Peach Jam 17U semis tonight at 6 pm ET (5 pm CT) Can watch here… nikeeyb.com/livestream-pea…

The #Illini have had three first-round draft picks over the last two years. That increasing NBA presence 'shows a lot' to 5-star guard & top 2026 target Dylan Mingo. READ: 247sports.com/college/illino…

🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1011 | Tay & J Show reunion with Lon Tay! @LonTayESPNCU his decade-and-a-half sports radio run in Champaign-Urbana, life as a sports dad, his thoughts on Illini football and basketball and much more. 🎧: 247sports.com/college/illino…

Peach Jam notebook: - #Illini are high on 2026 wing Maximo Adams - MeanStreets 16U is must-watch - Other names to know READ: 247sports.com/college/illino…

Piper's last ride, and updating with #illini tidbits on the VIP board: 247sports.com/college/illino…

Davion Thompson going OFF in the clutch for MeanStreets 16U… Back-to-back-to-back threes. Last two coming off of setups from Jaxson Davis.

One last stop… The summer circuit Super Bowl

🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1009 | Derek Piper bidding adieu to Illini Inquirer @DPiper247 on his career and life pivot, and his stories from a decade on the Illinois basketball beat. 247sports.com/college/illino…

LIVE POD: At 3 p.m. CT, @DPiper247 and I will discuss his upcoming departure from Illini Inquirer, a career and life pivot and his stories from a decade on the Illinois basketball beat Join us ⤵️ youtube.com/live/ko7SWOCeG…

My 12-year sports media career has been the ride of a lifetime, and I've been lucky enough to spend 9 of those years at a special place in Illini Inquirer. But it's time to do something different. My column: 247sports.com/college/illino…

Today is @DPiper247’s last show on @TheDrive935. Tune in from 3pm-5pm and help @LonTayESPNCU & I send our guy out in style. We’re celebrating today. StevieJay.com

#Illini freshman Brandon Lee is up next in the Player Outlook series. - What he showed last season - Offseason focus - Expectations for this season READ: 247sports.com/college/illino…

Rolling along with the Player Outlook series & #Illini freshman Keaton Wagler is up next. - What he showed last season - Offseason focus - Expectations for this season READ: 247sports.com/college/illino…

#Illini wing Jake Davis is up next in the Player Outlook series. - What he showed last season - Offseason focus - Expectations for this season READ: 247sports.com/college/illino…

As I shared on-air, next Wednesday will be my last show on @TheDrive935. Incredibly grateful for all the listeners & the opportunity to hang out with @LonTayESPNCU for the last 6 years. Very hard to walk away from. But here’s to having a blast on the way out. Talk next week.

🎙#Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1004 | Piper on Illini going back-to-back in NBA Draft @DPiper247 on his view of the NBA Draft from Brookyln, what Jakucionis & Riley meant for Illini, the Fears what if & who could be the next Illini NBA Draft pick. 🎧: 247sports.com/college/illino…

A memorable draft night in Brooklyn gives #Illini basketball more momentum & recruiting ammo. "Guys want to go where they see a blueprint." READ: 247sports.com/college/illino…