Jeff Bidwell

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. 

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.

Jeff Bidwell is the new 'Voice of Racers' Basketball'

Paul A. Bubb

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

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

Western Illinois' Paul A. Bubb

Calvin Wetzel

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. 

Calvin Wetzel is writes about women's basketball for <a href="http://HerHoopStats.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HerHoopStats.com</a>, CBS Sports HQ and other outlets. We wanted to get to know him and more about the women's game.

HerHoopStats.com writer Calvin Wetzel

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. 

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.

Southern Illinois' Xavier Johnson 

Cooper Schwieger

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. 

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.

Cooper Schwieger from Link to Valpo

Mike Reis

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 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.

Mike Reis Stepping Down at SIU - Part Two

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. 

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.

SIU Great Mike Reis is Stepping Back - Part One

Beth Cunningham

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. 

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.

One on One with Missouri State's Beth Cunningham

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. 

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.

Western Illinois Joins the OVC - We Talk to OVC Commissioner DeBauche

Jim Benson

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. 

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.

Bloomington Pantagraph sports writer Jim Benson is retiring. 

Get to know the players, coaches, writers and announcers of the Missouri Valley and Ohio Valley Conferences.

Valley Hoops Insider Podcast

Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Mike Reis relives some Southern Illinois March Moments. SIU participated in six straight NCAA Tournaments and twice reached the tournament's Sweet Sixteen. 

Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Mike Reis relives some Southern Illinois March Moments. SIU participated in six straight NCAA Tournaments and twice reached the tournament's Sweet Sixteen.

March Moments SIU Style - Interview With Broadcaster Mike Reis

Bears broadcaster Art Hains takes us back to 1999 when (then) Southwest Missouri State made it to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen. Hains reminds us about the Charlie Spoonhour-era of Bears' basketball and that historic 1999 run led by Steve Alford, Danny Moore and Kevin Ault. 

Bears broadcaster Art Hains takes us back to 1999 when (then) Southwest Missouri State made it to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen. Hains reminds us about the Charlie Spoonhour-era of Bears' basketball and that historic 1999 run led by Steve Alford, Danny Moore and Kevin Ault.

March Moments - Southwest Missouri State 1999

Casey Alexander

Belmont head basketball coach Casey Alexander talks about winning the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title, heading to March Madness and the joy and pride he has in his team and players. During his first season at Belmont, Alexander has shared a league title, won the tournament title and now has coached four straight 20-win teams. 

Belmont head basketball coach Casey Alexander talks about winning the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title, heading to March Madness and the joy and pride he has in his team and players. During his first season at Belmont, Alexander has shared a league title, won the tournament title and now has coached four straight 20-win teams.

Casey Alexander on heading the NCAA Tournament

Our exclusive interview with Loyola star guard Clayton Custer takes us back to Loyola's 2018 Final Four appearance. Loyola converted three-straight last second shots to reach the Elite Eight and won a school record 32 games. Custer was the Missouri Valley Conference's 'Player of the Year' and he remembers it all. 

Our exclusive interview with Loyola star guard Clayton Custer takes us back to Loyola's 2018 Final Four appearance. Loyola converted three-straight last second shots to reach the Elite Eight and won a school record 32 games. Custer was the Missouri Valley Conference's 'Player of the Year' and he remembers it all.

March Moments - Loyola's 2018 Final Four

Beat writers Jim Benson and Wyatt Wheeler joined the podcast to talk about the overhauled rosters at Illinois State and Missouri State. Benson follows the Redbirds and Wheeler reports on the Bears. This is Part One of our interview. In Part Two we discuss the impact of coronavirus on offseason activities and how NCAA rule changes could affect the Missouri Valley Conference. 

Beat writers Jim Benson and Wyatt Wheeler joined the podcast to talk about the overhauled rosters at Illinois State and Missouri State. Benson follows the Redbirds and Wheeler reports on the Bears. This is Part One of our interview. In Part Two we discuss the impact of coronavirus on offseason activities and how NCAA rule changes could affect the Missouri Valley Conference.

MVC Offseason Look at Missouri State and Illinois State

Mike Kennedy

Wichita State was the dominant Missouri Valley Conference team of the 2010s. Announcer Mike Kennedy was our guest as we remember 'March Moments of the past 22 years. 

Wichita State was the dominant Missouri Valley Conference team of the 2010s. Announcer Mike Kennedy was our guest as we remember 'March Moments of the past 22 years.

Part Two - March Moments with Mike Kennedy

Northern Iowa's trip to the 2010 Sweet Sixteen included a victory over the nation's top ranked team. Broadcaster Gary Rima relived those exciting moments with us. (Note - this was prior to the end of his local daily radio show). 

Northern Iowa's trip to the 2010 Sweet Sixteen included a victory over the nation's top ranked team. Broadcaster Gary Rima relived those exciting moments with us. (Note - this was prior to the end of his local daily radio show).

March Moments - UNI's 2010 Sweet 16 Trip

Vance from March to the Arch Podcast joined us prior to the Missouri Valley Conference championship game. They have a great podcast and you'll enjoy this interview! 

Vance from March to the Arch Podcast joined us prior to the Missouri Valley Conference championship game. They have a great podcast and you'll enjoy this interview!

We Connected With the March to the Arch Podcast

We look at the incoming recruits and hold-over players from Evansville and Valparaiso through the eyes of those programs' beat writers. Chad Lindskog covers the Purple Aces and Paul Oren writes about the Crusaders. They are knowledgable and engaging. You will gain great insight into these two Missouri Valley Conference programs. 

We look at the incoming recruits and hold-over players from Evansville and Valparaiso through the eyes of those programs' beat writers. Chad Lindskog covers the Purple Aces and Paul Oren writes about the Crusaders. They are knowledgable and engaging. You will gain great insight into these two Missouri Valley Conference programs.

MVC Basketball Offseason Look at Evansville & Valparaiso

Hall-of-fame broadcaster Mike Kennedy joined Valley Hoops Insider Podcast host Harry Schroeder to look back at historical 'March Moments' in Wichita State basketball history. This is Part One of a two-part interview with Kennedy. Two Sweet Sixteen runs and one trip to the Final Four set the Shockers apart from all other Missouri Valley Conference teams. Eventually the Shockers moved to the American Athletic Conference. 

Hall-of-fame broadcaster Mike Kennedy joined Valley Hoops Insider Podcast host Harry Schroeder to look back at historical 'March Moments' in Wichita State basketball history. This is Part One of a two-part interview with Kennedy. Two Sweet Sixteen runs and one trip to the Final Four set the Shockers apart from all other Missouri Valley Conference teams. Eventually the Shockers moved to the American Athletic Conference.

Wichita State announcer Mike Kennedy talks March Moments - Part One 

Dave Snell

Hall-of-fame broadcaster Dave Snell tells us all about Bradley's 2006 Sweet Sixteen team. Marcellus Sommerville and Patrick O'Bryant were the stars, but there were many important pieces to that team, including the hard-working head coach Jim Les. 

Hall-of-fame broadcaster Dave Snell tells us all about Bradley's 2006 Sweet Sixteen team. Marcellus Sommerville and Patrick O'Bryant were the stars, but there were many important pieces to that team, including the hard-working head coach Jim Les.

Bradley's 2006 Rise to the Sweet Sixteen with Dave Snell

Brody Deren

Former Creighton Bluejay Brody Deren talks to Harry Schroeder about the Missouri Valley Conference successes of the his former team. The Bluejays played postseason basketball in 15 of their final 16 seasons while a part of the Valley. 

Former Creighton Bluejay Brody Deren talks to Harry Schroeder about the Missouri Valley Conference successes of the his former team. The Bluejays played postseason basketball in 15 of their final 16 seasons while a part of the Valley.

March Moments Creighton Style With Brody Deren

The most enthusiastic man I know, Mark Adams joined the podcast during our nation's difficult Covid-19 challenges. We talk about his time as an NAIA head coach, a broadcaster in the Missouri Valley Conference and now he is lending his expertise to the American Athletic Conference. Mark's new book "The Coach and The Geek" is now available and is a great book on leadership and basketball, but not just about basketball. 

The most enthusiastic man I know, Mark Adams joined the podcast during our nation's difficult Covid-19 challenges. We talk about his time as an NAIA head coach, a broadcaster in the Missouri Valley Conference and now he is lending his expertise to the American Athletic Conference. Mark's new book "The Coach and The Geek" is now available and is a great book on leadership and basketball, but not just about basketball.

April 1 - Mark (@EnthusiAdams) Adams During the CoronaVirus

Former Valpo coach Homer Drew relives the special March Moments of 1998 when his Crusaders danced to the Sweet Sixteen. Sparked by 'the shot' from his son Bryce Drew, Valparaiso won their first ever NCAA Tournament game. Then they won an overtime contest to advance to St. Louis where even in defeat, something magical happened. 

Former Valpo coach Homer Drew relives the special March Moments of 1998 when his Crusaders danced to the Sweet Sixteen. Sparked by 'the shot' from his son Bryce Drew, Valparaiso won their first ever NCAA Tournament game. Then they won an overtime contest to advance to St. Louis where even in defeat, something magical happened.

March Moments - Valparaiso's run to the 1998 Sweet Sixteen

Nick Schultz

Former Loyola Chicago beat writer Nick Schultz helps us look at the Ramblers and how they stack up for next season. LUC seems to have the right ingredients for a highly successful season. 

Former Loyola Chicago beat writer Nick Schultz helps us look at the Ramblers and how they stack up for next season. LUC seems to have the right ingredients for a highly successful season.

MVC Offseason Look at Loyola with Nick Schultz

During Part Two of our podcast with Todd Hefferman and Todd Golden we discuss possible NCAA rule changes, the personalities of the coaches they cover and how these two programs are improving and capturing the attention of their respective fan bases. 

During Part Two of our podcast with Todd Hefferman and Todd Golden we discuss possible NCAA rule changes, the personalities of the coaches they cover and how these two programs are improving and capturing the attention of their respective fan bases.

Offseason Look at Southern Illinois and Indiana State basketball programs

Two MVC programs on the rise have talented cores and scored well during the recruiting season. Todd Golden (Trib Star) and Todd Hefferman (The Southern) are the beat writers for Indiana State and Southern Illinois. We discuss the current roster, in-coming recruits and some potential NCAA rule changes. 

Two MVC programs on the rise have talented cores and scored well during the recruiting season. Todd Golden (Trib Star) and Todd Hefferman (The Southern) are the beat writers for Indiana State and Southern Illinois. We discuss the current roster, in-coming recruits and some potential NCAA rule changes.

MVC Offseason Updates on Indiana State and Southern Illinois

Two top of the pack Missouri Valley Conference basketball programs are preparing for the upcoming season. Beat writers (Dave Reynolds &amp; Nick Petaros) talk about the coaches, possible NCAA rule changes and the state of the Valley. 

Two top of the pack Missouri Valley Conference basketball programs are preparing for the upcoming season. Beat writers (Dave Reynolds &amp; Nick Petaros) talk about the coaches, possible NCAA rule changes and the state of the Valley.

MVC Offseason Updates from Northern Iowa and Bradley - Part Two

The Missouri Valley Conference's regular season champion and postseason tournament winners seem prepared to defend their titles. Bradley won Arch Madness and Northern Iowa the regular season crown. In the first of our two-part podcast, beat writers Nick Petaros and Dave Reynolds take us deep inside the roster makeup of these two championship caliber teams. 

The Missouri Valley Conference's regular season champion and postseason tournament winners seem prepared to defend their titles. Bradley won Arch Madness and Northern Iowa the regular season crown. In the first of our two-part podcast, beat writers Nick Petaros and Dave Reynolds take us deep inside the roster makeup of these two championship caliber teams.

MVC Offseason Look at Bradley and Northern Iowa

After discussing the two basketball rosters, beat writers Jim Benson and Wyatt Wheeler talk about the teams' coaches, and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting college basketball programs. We also discuss the 'instant transfer' rules that may be passed some time soon. 

After discussing the two basketball rosters, beat writers Jim Benson and Wyatt Wheeler talk about the teams' coaches, and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting college basketball programs. We also discuss the 'instant transfer' rules that may be passed some time soon.

MVC Offseason - Illinois State & Missouri State - Part Two

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