Valley Hoops Insider Podcast

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.

Link Year Academy recently won the high school basketball national championship. Head coach Bill Armstrong joined Harry Schroeder to talk about the team, Link's vision and his experiences in the Southeastern Conference.

Valparaiso has signed its next head basketball coach. Roger Powell Jr is a former Valpo assistant and comes to the Beacons program from Gonzaga. We talk hoops, faith and WWE.

We discuss the 'portal pandemic' with former Missouri Valley Conference head basketball coaches Dan Muller and Greg Lansing.