Valley Hoops Insider Podcast

Matthew Graves was Josh Schertz's right hand man in the Indiana State basketball revival and now he has inherited Schertz's old job. He joined Harry Schroeder on the Valley Hoops Insider Podcast.

Missouri State's new men's basketball coach Cuonzo Martin shares with Harry Schroeder about his previous coaching time in Springfield, Missouri and how he is building the current version of Bears' basketball.

Ben McCollum is the new Drake basketball coach and Scott Nagy is the new leader at Southern Illinois. Those two first-year Missouri Valley coaches joined Harry Schroeder on the Valley Hoops Insider Podcasts.

Jonathan Mattox replaces Preston Spradlin at Morehead State. He previously was Spradlin's 'associate head coach' and worked the past two seasons at Murray State.

The new athletic director at the University of Arkansas Little Rock, Frank Cuervo and the new basketball coach at Tennessee Martin, Jeremy Shulman joined Harry Schroeder on today's podcast.

Jonathan Hood joined Harry Schroeder to discuss the Illinois Chicago basketball coaching vacancy, Missouri Valley Conference basketball and much more.

Indiana State Associate Head Coach Matthew Graves spoke with Harry Schroeder about the Sycamore team's reaction to being left out of the NCAA Tournament and their approach to playing in the National Invitation Tournament.

Morehead State will face Illinois in the NCAA Tournament's first round. Head coach Preston Spradlin joined Harry Schroeder to talk about Selection Sunday.

Drake is dancing for the third time in four years and head coach Darian DeVries joined Harry Schroeder immediately after his team's Selection Show Watch Party.

Drake's Darian DeVries, Morehead State's Preston Spradlin and Indiana State's Matthew Graves join Harry Schroeder to discuss their teams' postseason expectations.

For the second time in four years Morehead State has earned a trip to March Madness. He joined Harry Schroeder to talk about the season and what's to come.

Springfield News Leader Wyatt Wheeler joined Harry Schroeder on Voices of the Valley to discuss the firing of Dana Ford at Missouri State and what the MSU administration is looking for in a new coach.

Belmont has won at least 19 games for 18 straight seasons. Only the Bruins, Gonzaga, Kansas and Oregon can make that claim. Head coach Casey Alexander talks about the Bruins' success and tells us his thoughts about the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference basketball tournament.

UT Martin is in a virtual tie for first place in the Ohio Valley Conference and head coach Ryan Ridder met with Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder to talk about his team.

The Missouri Valley Conference's 'Newcomer of the Week' Myles Foster joined Harry Schroeder on this week's podcast.

From the NAIA to Division 1 basketball in the Missouri Valley Conference, Ben Humrichous has been an outstanding performer and a proven winner.

Morehead State's Riley Minix will be the 'Newcomer of the Year' in the Ohio Valley Conference and will likely be the league's 'Player of the Year'. The NAIA transfer is enhancing the chances of the first place Eagles to earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Basketball analyst Kelly Burke evaluates the firs half of the Missouri Valley Conference's women's basketball season with Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder.

Missouri Valley Conference teams are halfway through their league schedule and MVC broadcaster Kevin Lehman gives insights on what has happened and what will happen in the Valley race.

Bracketologist Rocco Miller speaks with ValleyHoopsInsider.com's Harry Schroeder about the possibilities of a multi-bid Missouri Valley Conference.

Valparaiso guard Darius DeAveiro is the 'Old Man' on this year's Beacons' team and is embracing his leadership role on the young Valpo squad.

Junior guard Nate Heise is back and leading Northern Iowa to a contending spot in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Coach Z breaks down the Missouri Valley Conference at 'The Quarter Pole'.

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Junior forward Jayson Kent is Indiana State's leading rebounder and fourth leading scorer. He formerly played at Bradley University.

During his first full season on the Indiana State basketball beat, the Sycamores have the makings of an historic season. Tickel talks about the Trees and how his Christian faith has formed his life and work.

Belmont is knocking off 'money conferences' with regularity and this week won the 'Battle of the Boulevard' against Lipscomb. Head coach Bart Brooks spoke with Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder.

Missouri Valley Conference games are starting this week and Southern Illinois plays in the first game of conference play when they visit Indiana State. SIU coach Bryan Mullins joined Harry Schroeder to talk about the game and the Saluki season.

SIUE is picked second in this year's Ohio Valley Conference race and head coach Brian Barone talks about his team with host Harry Schroeder.

The Ohio Valley Conference's reigning player of the year Mark Freeman is out for the season. Morehead State coach Preston Spradlin tells us about his injury and gives us more insight into this year's Eagles' team.

The Missouri Valley Conference's Defensive Player of the Year goes one-on-one with VHI's Harry Schroeder.

Illinois Chicago basketball player Toby Okani is ready to lead a transitioning roster into its second season in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Illinois State's Kendall Lewis is an elite defender, rabid rebounder and capable scorer. He is the leader of this year's Redbird team.

Missouri State broadcaster Art Hains is making a strong come back during his battle with West Nile Disease.

Kenny Strawbridge Jr is the leading returner on the Evansville Purple Aces basketball team. The new and improved Purple Aces play in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Tanya Warren's history-making journey will achieve some amazing milestones this season. She goes one-on-one with Harry Schroeder of ValleyHoopsInsider.com.

Northern Iowa star guard Bowen Born joins Harry Schroeder to talk about this year's Panther team.

Belmont's Cade Tyson could become the Missouri Valley Conference's next big star.

The 12-time state champion girls basketball coach recently coached USA Basketball's U16 team to a gold medal championship. We discuss high school hoops, his international experience and WNBA star Napheesa Collier.

Jeff Bidwell is following Neal Bradley as the next 'voice of Racers basketball' and carries with him great respect and affection for the man he is following. Bidwell was a long time TV sports journalist in the region.

Western Illinois University has joined the Ohio Valley Conference and here is our interview with Director of Athletics, Paul A. Bubb.

Calvin Wetzel is writes about women's basketball for HerHoopStats.com, CBS Sports HQ and other outlets. We wanted to get to know him and more about the women's game.

Xavier Johnson is the new 'go-to-player' at Southern Illinois. The fifth year senior is poised to be the on court leader and take a much larger offensive role. He participated in the Athletes in Action 'Captains Academy' this summer.

Valparaiso freshman Cooper Schwieger took the prep school route to Division 1 basketball. He speaking with Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder about his journey from Kansas City to Link to Valpo.

Hall of Fame play-by-play broadcaster Mike Reis is stepping away from his duties at Southern Illinois (Carbondale) and this is part two of his conversation with Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder.

Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Reis is stepping back from being the 'Voice of the Southern Illinois Salukis'. After 44 years behind the SIU microphone the SIU legend is taking a break. He sat down with our Harry Schroeder to talk about the decision. This is the first of a two-part conversation.

Missouri State's women's basketball coach, Beth Cunningham has a proven and winning track record. She has a national pedigree and knows how to win. Editor and host Harry Schroeder had the chance to talk to the Lady Bears' leader and learn about her time at Notre Dame and about the current Missouri State team.

The Ohio Valley Conference continues to grow and expand. We talk about 'The New OVC' with league commissioner Beth DeBauche about the addition of Western Illinois and even future growth.

We wanted to pick the brain and run down memory lane with Bloomington Pantagraph writer Jim Benson. After 40+ years as a reporter and the last 17 following the Illinois State Redbirds, he has great memories.