Round Guy Radio

Round Guy Radio brings local hoops chatter with reporter Andy Kruzinger of the Southeast Iowa Union. After weather cancellations, they discuss key games that did happen and preview the high school basketball season: Mount Pleasant’s young, athletic core battling Cedar Rapids-Washington, Mid-Prairie’s returning stars, Kyoto’s Haefeli, Fairfield’s electric Eli Zillman, and conference outlooks across the region.

Listeners get scoreboard notes, standout performances, injury updates, and where to catch livestreams for local matchups. The episode mixes game recaps and previews, emphasizing rising sophomores, impact seniors, and which teams might surprise this season.

Coach Worrell joins Round Guide Radio to preview the Mediapolis Bulldogs season, discussing returning seniors, key newcomers and what to expect from the team's offense and defense.

The episode highlights top players like Max and Will, rebounding and shooting strengths, recent scrimmage notes, and the Bulldogs' early schedule and conference outlook.

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Round Guy Radio opens the basketball season with Holy Trinity coach Hellige previewing tonight's matchup at Waco. He highlights returning leaders Lane Rung, Corbin Van Newell, Nathan Box, high-energy underclassmen Jay Ellison and Tanner Williams, and freshman point guard Jack Ragar.

The coach discusses team depth, scouting Waco's key players including the Shellman brothers and big man Stafford, and looks forward to a hard-fought opening night broadcast at 7 PM on the Round Guy Radio Facebook page.

Coach Roth discusses Waco's scrimmages — a comeback win over Van Buren and a strong showing in the Hillcrest jamboree — highlighting improved defense, full-court pressure, and contributions from players like Holden Hughes and Adam Stafford.

He previews the upcoming games against Holy Trinity and Pekin, talks roster depth and a potential transfer eligibility issue, and notes the games will be live on Round Guy Radio's Facebook page.

Coach Rawson discusses Mount Pleasant's promising start to the season, including jamborees and scrimmages that highlighted the team's youth, chemistry, and standouts like Isaiah Lang and Brody Clark.

He previews a challenging opener against Cedar Rapids-Washington and outlines the competitive SEC schedule ahead, noting defensive improvements, rebounding, and the team's potential as they grow into the season.

Coach Marlow discusses West Burlington’s preseason scrimmages after games at Fort Madison and Fairfield, highlighting Eli Zillman’s spectacular dunks and the team’s solid effort despite some scoring lulls.

Key performers included Aiden Figueroa (15 points, 15 rebounds), Casey Brown (10 points, 5 assists), and others; Marlowe stresses improving inside play, free-throw consistency, and balancing three-point shooting with attack to the rim.

The coach outlines rotations, the plan for Aiden to handle playmaking after Mason Watkins’ departure, and the upcoming regular-season opener at New London, while praising the strong community support at home games.

Coach Portatz joins the show after Keokuk's exciting preseason scrimmage, a close win over Burlington Notre Dame that featured standout performances from Jackson Clark and a strong showing from Shea Stevens.

The episode highlights Keokuk's depth and rising contributors—Jalen Clark, Antonio Crockett, Kyler Bielman and others—reviews execution and defensive improvements, and previews upcoming matchups including Washington (Dec 5) and the home opener vs. Burlington (Dec 12).

Backwood Locker sits down with first-year Columbus Wildcats coach Krabakis as he shares his journey from Texas prep player to community college athlete, the personal challenges that led him into coaching, and how he joined the Columbus program.

Krabakis outlines a positionless offensive identity, a deep varsity roster, key leaders like Ellis, Drew and Gabe, playmaker Jamar, and early scrimmage and jamboree wins — all leading into a season-opening conference test vs. Lone Tree on December 2.

The Sigourney Savages, brought to you by the Packwood Locker of Packwood, Iowa, sit down with Coach Eslick after two preseason scrimmages to review performances, standout players, and lineup decisions.

Coach discusses a 55–44 win over Hillcrest, a close half against Mid-Prairie, efforts to integrate young players, the hope to get Ike back, and the team’s upcoming back-to-back season openers at Colfax Mingo and Belle Plaine.

He also explains the league format change to a single conference with 16 conference games and what the early schedule will reveal about the team.

Coach Perkins recaps Fairfield's first scrimmage loss to West Burlington, noting a strong, aggressive start, a mid-game scoring lull, solid defensive effort, and standout moments from Eli Zillman and Ethan Bisgard.

He previews the upcoming Thanksgiving round-robin scrimmage as a key opportunity to test lineups, give bench players minutes, and prepare the team for the season opener.