Morehead State basketball coach Jonathan Mattox built a solid foundation during his first season, and is ready to step forward during year number two.

Brigham Rogers is Belmont's 6'9 center and is poised for a breakthrough season. He is part of a deep and talented Bruin frontcourt.

University of Evansville basketball coach David Ragland enjoys a summer conversation with Valley Hoops Insider Editor Harry Schroeder.

We get to know the Murray State head coach. He tells us about his previous coaching stops, his basketball DNA and what he expects to build in the Missouri Valley Conference.

In Part Two of our interview with SIUE basketball coach Brian Barone tells us all about his 2025-26 roster. We also discuss his five-year contract extension and his ability to retain players during the fever of 'portal pandemic'.

Brian Barone guided Southern Illinois Edwardsville to its first-ever NCAA Tournament and its first-ever Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title.

During part one of our interview, we talk about adjusting after last year's great success.

Drake basketball coach Eric Henderson sits down. with Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder to discuss his coaching philosophies, his new roster and some of his motivations.

Senior forward Ben Schwieger returns for Northern Iowa as one of the top players in the Missouri Valley Conference. He talks about his coach, teammates and his time at Loyola Chicago.

Brian Wardle has four new coaches and eight new players coming to Bradley for next season. They will be a new look team with the same very high expectations.

Camp Wagner is Indiana State's leading returning scorer and is poised for a big junior season for the Sycamore basketball season. The Texas native spent time at Rice University and averaged ten points-per-game last year in the Missouri Valley Conference.