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.