# 06/26/26 Hour 1: Morez Johnson Breaks Silence on Illinois Exit as Chris Hightower Talks Illini in the NBA Draft

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-06-26T22:10:18+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3300

## Resource

Former Illini forward Morez Johnson explains why he transferred, saying he "didn't feel comfortable with my future being" at Illinois, and we break down what his comments mean for the program. Plus, Chris Hightower joins us in studio to discuss a memorable NBA Draft night for Illinois basketball, the futures of the Illini draft picks, and what it says about the direction of the program. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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