Valley Runs Deep

The NBA makes tanking worse, NCAA expands the tournament to the rejoice of nobody, and Bradley Braves players are leaving for Illinois State. The world has gone mad so Jizzle (@ValleyRunsDeep) and Joey (@tmlemaster) try to make sense of it all before doing a transfer portal update for the Illinois State RedbirdsThe NBA's 3-2-1 anti-tanking rule (1:25)NCAA Tournament expansion (11:08)Missouri Valley Conference inter-conference transfers (20:41)A Bradley fan and an Illinois State fan get all in their feelings about Demarion Burch (24:30)Noah Cleveland is going to have a massive impact for the Redbirds (43:04)Zaxton King (51:20)Leyton Wolf. Yes, he's Landon Wolf's brother (52:27)ISU's incoming freshman class (54:41)Showing love to the Redbirds that left (57:14)

Jizzle (@ValleyRunsDeep) and Ethan Diamond (@EthanDimes) dig into Ethan's experience interning at the NFL Draft and look at the players Bradley has brought in through the transfer portal.Make sure to follow Ethan @EthanDimes and subscribe to his Substack Inside the Diamond | SubstackEthan's experience interning at the NFL draft and the Chicago Bears draft (1:20)Cooper Flagg wins Rookie of the Year live on the show (6:30)Bradley Braves transfer portal update breaking down all the new players coming to Peoria (7:52)Look at what other Valley teams lost and kept this offseason (52:34)The Chicago Cubs are BACK (59:51)

Jizzle (@ValleyRunsDeep) and Alex (@TheValpoVault) recap an amazing season for Valpo and provide an update on what has happened in the transfer portal so far.Please subscribe to The Valpo Vault substack if you enjoyed this episode! The Valpo Vault | Alex Wassilak | Substack(1:30) - Season recap(6:50) Alex's experience as a member of the press at Arch Madness(9:43) What Valparaiso will look like heading into next season. What players were lost and what players were gained

We had an entire plan for a transfer portal update. Then Demarion Burch flipped to Illinois State and we got to as many players as we couldDemarion Burch (1:30)Noah Cleveland (31:30)Kai Yu (39:50)Brian Wardle says no more small guards 46:50Matthew Zobrist (51:28)Trevon Payton (57:05)Georgi Gerganov (59:51)Kyle Grill (1:06:22)Jaxson Fugate (1:09:18)Dre Kindell, Gabe Cupps (1:13:16)Mark Padjen (1:17:02)

We are joined by Joey Lemaster! The most entertaining Illinois State Redbirds fan on the face of this earth. We discuss ISU's NIT run, recap the Illinois State season, Ryan Pedon, Chase Walker, Johnny Kinziger, Jack Daugherty, and what Illinois State needs to bring in from the portal to become Valley champions!Please follow him @tmlemasterNIT recap and Indy experiences (2:36)2025/2026 season recap and memorable moments (7:29)Chase Walker love and Johnny Kinziger talk (11:29)Ryan Pedon (22:51)Where does Illinois State's offense need to go next season? (28:34)Jack Daugherty (31:16)Portal needs (34:40)

We are joined by Latif Love! One of the most insightful people in college basketball. We discuss Bradley's season, what they need to do this off-season, and his thoughts on the upcoming NBA draft!Please follow him @RealLatifLove and find his Substack at LoveMyTakes.comSeason Recap (0:45)Players that need to develop and transfer portal needs (6:18)NBA draft (33:18)

We go through every team in the MVC to see what we were right or wrong about. Which teams surprised us?Belmont (5:22)Bradley (14:48)Drake (27:44)Evansville (35:20)UIC (42:45)Illinois State (50:24)Indiana State (57:15)Murray State (1:01:04)Northern Iowa (1:08:56)Southern Illinois (1:15:32)Valparaiso (1:22:14)Bradley's terrible timeout entertainment packages (1:29:27)

The planned season wrap-up show was completely derailed when Bully announced he would be taking his talents to the highest bidder

Is Cinderella dead, sleeping, or did she just marry John Calipari for the money?

We recap Northern Iowa's dominant Arch Madness, talk about Casey Alexander getting PAID, and talk all things selection Sunday

We draft the best games from the final weekend, give out some Missouri Valley Conference awards, give St. Louis food recommendations, break down the Arch Madness bracket, and talk about how Owen Dease's jump shot is more beautiful than Megan Fox!

It's hard to believe March is days away. Hope to see y'all in St Louis! In this episode we draft the game of the night

We go live directly following the Bradley Braves dismantling Illinois State and have to wonder if Ryan Pedon is coaching for his job

With 5 games left in the season who can still win Arch Madness and who do we not have time for?

1 more month. 1 more month before the most glorious event in sport. And the Valley couldn't be any wilder.

Which player from each team has been carrying their squad this Missouri Valley Season?

Giving our reactions to the first few conference games

The MTEs are over and conference play is almost here! While scrolling ESPN Plus which valley team are you most excited to turn on?

The season has returned!Overreacting to the first few games of the 25/26 season!The good, the bad, and the Drake Bulldogs

When you are preparing for a new season you get intrusive thoughts. Fortunately we have an entire hour of immunity to purge the worst takes from our minds so that we never have to think them again.

How many times can two Bradley fans swoon over Ben Jacobson? You have to listen to find out!

After a disappointing first season with the Salukis Scott Nagy brought in some talent and has the Salukis ready to take down some big MVC teams

Hour long ValpoCast? Hour long ValpoCast! We start with our Valpo offseason rankings and Roger Powell love.As if our adoration for Roger Powell wasn't enough, we brought on TheValpoVault at 38:50

After a wild offseason Ryan Miller and the Racers have their sights set on a Missouri Valley title in year one

After a disappointing first season as head coach Matthew Graves has brought in some talent to reload. Will it be enough?

After an improbable offseason your Illinois State Redbirds are the favorite to cut down the nets in the Missouri Valley Conference! Which Johnny Kinziger joke will get us cancelled? Only one way to find out

After a surprising season of ups and downs the UIC Flames are back!... well at least Rob Ehsan is. Can they repeat last season's upsets?

The Evansville Purple Aces are back, and they are BIG! How many gambling references can fit into one podcast?

So long Ben McCollum. Goodbye sweet prince. Hello Hendo and a new era of Drake basketball

We go through what Bradley lost, gained, and retained. Jubby may have had a few moments of deep depression in this episode but it's still a fun time for Bradley lovers and Bradley haters.

Welcome to the first offseason grade! The Belmont Bruins might be the most fun team to watch in the Missouri Valley Conference this season

Welcome back Valley fans! It's almost time for another season! In this episode we catch you up on everything you missed since the last time you watched Valley ball.

1:40 Drake makes the Valley proud15:45 UNI20:30 Jubby ad read22:45 Bradley tears58:45 CBI Champion Illinois State1:07:45 Portality1:20:15 We Didn't Start The Fire

We break down what happened in St. Louis, gush about how dreamy Ben McCollum is, and preview the postseason runs for the Valley. While we're breaking down North Alabama's team breaking news happens!

Reviewing the Bradley Braves season that was and the Arch Madness battles to be. Can Duke Deen and the incomparable Brian Wardle bring us a victory?