The Drive with Tim Donnelly

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the NCAA Tournament National Championship win by UCONN basketball over San Diego State basketball. Ovies & Giglio call out the 'gatekeepers' that say UConn isn't a blue blodd college basketball program. Also, Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark defends LSU's Angel Reese for her taunt in the women's National Championship game...

Duke basketball center Dereck Lively II declared for the NBA Draft. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio wonder what could develop for the Blue Devils roster and head coach Jon Scheyer as we await the decision of freshman Kyle Filipowski and if he'll pursue the NBA. Also, Ovies & Giglio speculate on the future of guard Jeremy Roach. Mike Greenberg of ESPN shares his new book, Got Your Number: The Greate...

During #HeyJoe, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio answered questions from listeners, including one by asking if UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley was subtly calling out UNC basketball in his post game press conference. Also, questions about college basketball, Dreamville, coffee, and more. Plus, PGA Tour golfer Brad Fritsch shares thoughts on LIV vs PGA ahead of The Masters.

With UConn winning their fifth National Title after defeating San Diego State in the NCAA Tournament, the Huskies have the most national championships of any men's basketball program in the last 25 years. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio how some programs and fanbases look down on UConn despite their success. Also, should the ACC shift their focus to college basketball like the Big East has done? Plus,...

As the NCAA Tournament wraps up for Women's Basketball, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio point out that women's basketball was much more compelling this season, and that women's basketball offers more continuity with rosters, and players who are likely to play four years than going professional. Also, a further conversation on the 'incident' between Iowa's Caitlin Clark & LSU's Angel Reese.  Pl...

Ryan McGee, co-host of Marty & McGee of ESPN, joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to share about his new book, Welcome to the Circus of Baseball, about his time with the Asheville Tourists, and discusses how Crash Davis of Bull Durham fame ties into the Asheville Tourists, the Durham Bulls, and minor league baseball in the State of North Carolina. Also, are the Carolina Panthers out on drafting...

Should we consider UConn men's basketball a 'blue blood' program like we do with North Carolina basketball, Kentucky basketball, Kansas basketball, and Duke basketball? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio share their thoughts on tonight's NCAA Tournament national title game. Also, conversations about Dreamville Festival in Raleigh, NC, college basketball officiating, and more. 

Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio said there's nothing controversial with what happened between Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark and LSU basketball star Angel Reese during the NCAA Tournament Women's National Championship Game. Should the Carolina Hurricanes use two goalies during the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio wonder if sticking with a goalie rotation like they do in the NHL regu...

What does Bomani NOT blame the NBA for, that others might? In the NFL, what’s really going on when they’re talking about guaranteed contracts? What statements have been said by people in the league that don’t make sense? Are these REAL concerns that teams have about Lamar, because Giglio doesn’t believe it? What would Baltimore do without Lamar?

How did Tyler get to the Bulls and what’s his experience that led him here? How would he compare the Bulls to other places he’s worked? What are his goals for the team and the ballpark? When will the construction be done? What’s new and tasty that the Bulls will now have this year? Who are some of the players people should keep an eye on?

What are the pros and cons from these new rules? Plus, what are the Joes waiting to happen this season? Were they surprised at any of the outcomes? Also, the Canes are pushing it if they’re hoping to keep home ice advantage. What did they see from last night and are they worried? Do they think this isn’t ALL a bad thing?

How does Mike feel about the robotic umpire? If there’s shorter games, how will that effect the Durham Bulls? Does Mike consider it more of a negative or positive change? How does it change things like strike zone? How do you determine THESE details? Who’s all involved in that process?

Florida football QB Anthony Richardson had his pro day, and there are several Mock drafts for the 2023 NFL Draft that have the Carolina Panthers selecting Richardson No. 1 overall. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio are curious as to the reasoning why people are making this selection. Should the Panthers draft Richardson, or CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, or Will Levis? Also, during the Daily Checkdown, Jeff Goo...

Where did the Carolina Hurricanes go wrong during the regular season, and why has that put them on shaky ground heading into the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs? Adam Gold joined Joe Ovies to break down where the Hurricanes are currently struggling, despite having the 2nd most points in the NHL, and if their goaltending will hold up with Frederik Andersen, Antti Raanta, and Pyotr Kochetkov. In the song...

Carolina Hurricanes Color Analyst Tripp Tracy shared his thoughts on the struggles of the power play for the Canes, and what goaltending may look like for the team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, where can the team improve the most as they move forward with the last couple weeks of the regular season.  Also, the North Carolina General Assembly is looking to remove the distribution of parti...

MLB Opening Day has arrived! Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk about how there's excitement more about this opening day compared to past years because of the new rules implemented to speed up the game with the pitch clock.  Also, the NFL offseason has gotten to the point where things have gotten stale already with the various headlines we're now seeing. 

During the Daily Checkdown, conversations took place about the transfer portal, and who will end up at UNC basketball, Duke basketball, and NC State basketball, and who else may leave to go to the NBA. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes lost 4-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning, but people should not be panicking right now.  Also, the latest on NFL mock drafts, and who might the Carolina Panthers take w...

During #HeyJoe, a question was asked if North Carolina basketball coach is on the hot seat heading into next season? Joe Giglio tells Joe Ovies that this is not that same as when Matt Doherty was the head coach, and that UNC basketball is in a better situation now than they were 20 years ago. Would Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon possibly sell the team in the near future? Brian Murphy of WRAL...

Brendan Marks of The Athletic discusses his latest article about UNC basketball, and conversations he had with those in and around the North Carolina basketball program, including Caleb Love's father, Dennis Love. The college basketball transfer portal is open, and players have already announced where they'll be going, including UNC basketball, Duke basketball, and NC State basketball, but there a...

Duke basketball guard Dariq Whitehead has declared for the NBA Draft. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio share how going to the NBA from college has evolved in recent years, and how NBA scouts view young players in college. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Tamp Bay Lightning, 4-0. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio say that people should not be in panic mode. 

During the Daily Checkdown, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter Brian Murphy joined the show to provide the latest news from the North Carolina General Assembly as the NC House of Representatives were debating legalizing mobile sports betting in North Carolina. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes are back in action against the Tampa Bay Lightning, more roster movement for UNC basketball, NC State basketb...

With the Carolina Panthers having the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the debate rages on about whom owner David Tepper will the first pick. Joe Ovies & Candace Cooper point out that mock drafts are starting to get a bit out of control, and that Alabama football QB Bryce Young appears to be the guy in many mock drafts. Matt Norlander of the Eye On College Basketball Podcast of CBS Sports had...

During Hey Joe, questions about the college basketball transfer portal and who is on the move from Duke basketball, UNC basketball, and NC State basketball, and if there is a potential of players in the area moving to other local schools. Plus, University of Miami play-by-play voice Joe Zagacki discusses Hurricanes basketball making it to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in...

With UNC basketball guard Caleb Love entering the transfer portal, Joe Ovies & Candace Cooper discuss Love's time with North Carolina basketball, and wonder how head coach Hubert Davis is going to fill the holes and needs for Tar Heels basketball moving forward.

Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel joined the show to assess his team's season, the chaging landscape of college basketball, navigating the transfer portal, and the narrative around the ACC and the level of play in the conference. Plus, The Daily Checkdown about the Carolina Hurricanes' OT loss to the Boston Bruins, former UNC basketball player Eric Montross' cancer diagnosis, Lamar Jackson, and mor...