# 05/19/26 Hour 1: Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV 20 returns to talk Illini basketball offseason, why Andrej Stojakovic will return, and football expectations; Kurtis' Curveballs are back

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-05-19T22:05:15+00:00
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Carson Gourdie returns to break down the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball offseason, why Andrej Stojaković is expected to return, and expectations for Illinois Fighting Illini football this season. Plus, Kurtis’ Curveballs make their return with plenty of random sports thoughts and facts about smells.

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