Valley Hoops Insider Podcast

Valley Hoops Insider's exclusive interview with new Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner. Wilson discusses his three priorities of membership retention and expansion, elevating the OVC brand and increasing revenue with VHI's Harry Schroeder.

Former Belmont Bruin basketball coach Casey Alexander has been hired to coach at Kansas State. He joined Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder to discuss the move and what he's hoping to accomplish in Manhattan, Kansas.

Sports Illustrated's Kevin Sweeney joins Harry Schroeder to talk about his visit to the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament and about the state of college basketball.

Illinois State is headed to the National Invitation Tournament and head coach Ryan Pedon joined Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schreoder to talk about the Redbirds' game with Kent State. This wide-ranging interview discusses the state of the program and the progress Pedon has made during his four seasons in Normal, Illinois.

Northern Iowa assistant coach Seth Tuttle talks about this year's Arch Madness championship team and his memories as an all-American player at UNI. His senior season, the Panthers played in the NCAA Tournament.

Valpo coach Roger Powell Jr tells Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder about the exciting things happening at Valparaiso University. Three key players announced their intention to return to the team next year and generous donations have been coming into the program.

Six Ohio Valley Conference teams are within one game of first place with five games left to play. Southeast Missouri is one of those teams and Redhawks' coach Brad Korn joined Valley Hoop Insider's Harry Schroeder to talk about the race and about his team.

Former Missouri Valley Conference stars Marcus Domask and Dalton Banks have teamed up to launch Core3Mentorship. They tell Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder about their collegiate playing days and this exciting endeavor to help young players take the steps to help them be successful on the court and in life.

Morehead State guard George Marshall is a huge part of the Ohio Valley Conference success for this year's Eagles.

Saint Louis University is ranked 24th in college basketball and play-by-play broadcaster Bob Ramsey joined the podcast to talk about the Billikens and how could they could possibly be.

Valparaiso's outstanding freshman forward JT Pettigrew joins the podcast and tells Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder about his team and his rookie season.

UIC freshman guard Andy Johnson is already making his mark on the Missouri Valley Conference. He is 15th in the league in scoring, third in free throw percentage and leads his Flames' teammates in minutes played.

Indiana State men's basketball coach Matthew Graves underwent triple bypass surgery in late October and returned to the sidelines in late December. Here is our conversation with the now, healthy again, Matthew Graves.

Belmont is off to an historic (10-1) start to the basketball season and head coach Casey Alexander joins Valley Hoops Insider Podcasts to talk it over the host Harry Schroeder.

Second-year UT Martin coach Jeremy Shulman tells Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder about his young and internationally oriented team is ahead of schedule in its development.

Sycamore forward Ian Scott is on the Missouri Valley Conference's statistical leader board in nine different categories. He doesn't care about personal accomplishments. He tells Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder, that he hopes to do the things that lead to Sycamore victories.

There is a new leader in the Bradley Braves' locker room. It is "Bully" Jaquan Johnson and he joined Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder to talk about this year's Bradley basketball team.

Illinois State basketball player Boden Skunberg tells Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder about his team and why they have been successful (6-2) so far this season. #FatherHarry #Illinois State Redbirds #BodenSkunberg

Frank Cuervo, Director of Athletics at Little Rock joined Valley Hoops Insider's Harry Schroeder to talk about the university's move to the new United Athletic Conference.

Ohio Valley Conference regular season champion, Southeast Missouri returns nine players from last year's roster and the reigning coach of the year. Brad Korn says his team is more athletic and taller than last season's team.

Valpo's Roger Powell Jr wants to be transformational not transactional. He hopes to develop his players both on and off the court.

SIU has six returning players and eight newcomers and head coach Scott Nagy says his team is one of the deepest he has ever coached. The Salukis will feature better ball-handling, some explosive scorers and depth in the post.

ESPN 1000 radio personality Jonathan Hood is also the radio voice of the Illinois Chicago Flames. The Missouri Valley Conference squad will be playing its second season under head coach Rob Ehsan. Hood spoke with Harry Schroeder about the Flames, the Chicago Bears and WWE's move to ESPN.

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.

During one of his first interviews since hiring Creighton assistant Ryan Miller as the Murray State basketball coach Director of Athletics Nico Yantko discussions the decision and a wide range of subjects with Valley Hoops Insider Harry Schroeder. #murraystateracers #nicoyantko #fatherharry

Southern Illinois Edwardsville is heading to the NCAA Tournament and head coach Brian Barone joined us to talk about the Cougars' selection show celebration and their first round opponent Houston. #FatherHarry #SIUECougars #NCAAHoops

Belmont Bruin announcer Steve Layman joins Voices of the Valley to talk about Belmont's Arch Madness semifinal game against top seeded Drake.

Drake announcer Michael Admire joins us to discuss today's quarterfinal game between Drake and SIU.

Play-by-play announcers Jevin Redman (Evansville) and Jeff Bidwell (Murray State) joined Harry Schroeder to preview the third game of the first round of Arch Madness. #FatherHarry#VoicesoftheValley #ArchMadness

The 'War on 74' is the rivalry game between Illinois State and Bradley University takes place this Saturday. Long time sports writers Dave Reynolds and Jim Benson share their memories of this long time rivalry. #FatherHarry #Waron74 #MissouriValleyConference

Bob Belvin is a two-decade Ohio Valley Conference basketball broadcaster. Here is his latest take on the OVC. #VoicesoftheValley #ValleyHoopsInsider #FatherHarry

SIU forward Jarrett Hensley talks about his teammates, his favorite memories and his hopes for this season.

From the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic, Michael Admire talks about the Drake upset of Miami.

Preseason all-Missouri Valley Conference guard Johnny Kinziger talks about his high school career, what he loves about Illinois State and his experiences in the Valley.

Belmont guard Isaiah Walker made the game winning play during this week's win over Lipscomb. The team captain tells Valley Hoops Insider, Harry Schroeder about his new teammates and what he likes about this year's Bruin team.

After all the opening night games are over, we meet with 'The Victory Bell' editor Paul Oren and 'BettsOnSports' writer Josh Betts. Paul was with Valparaiso and Josh with Southern Illinois.

New Evansville point guard Tayshawn Comer describes his role as the floor general of the Purple Aces' squad. He brags on his coach and teammates.

Devon Ellis is a left-handed snow boarder that plays basketball right-handed. #ValpoHoops #ArchMadness #NCAAHoops

The former Drake head coach has moved to the Big Twelve program and is prepping for his first season in Morgantown. #NCAAHoops #Big12 #DarianDeVries

Murray State Director of Athletics Nico Yantko joined Harry Schroeder to discuss the multi-million dollar renovation of the CFSB Center.

We go one on one with Tupelo Honey's John Servizzi and the Missouri Valley Conference's Jack Watkins. The MVC will be broadcasting games on free TV this season.