The Racer Basketball Podcast

In tonight’s podcast, I give some clarification on what AJ Ferguson going into the transfer portal means for his future, and how it could impact Murray State next season. We also talk about how the House settlement still isn’t finalized, and how that could have a massive impact on college athletics next season if it somehow falls through. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this wit...

In today’s podcast, we catch up on the all the news that broke right after yesterday’s podcast was posted. We also look at the future of freshmen in this era of college basketball, and our conversation with Murray State Head Coach Rechelle Turner from today’s edition of ‘Morning In The Valley.’ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

In today’s podcast, we catch you up on a busy 72 hours of signings and commitments for the Murray State men and women. We also talk with Wyatt Wheeler of the Springfield News-Leader for some background on Murray State’s newest signing, Brayden Shorter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subsc...

In this morning’s ‘Fast Break’, we catch up with some recruiting news (with more to come soon), and a fun scheduling update for the Racer men. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

In today’s podcast, we catch up with Tim Krueger, who covers the Creighton basketball program for ‘Bluejay Banter.’ Krueger gives us some insight on Murray State’s new head coach, Ryan Miller, and the three new Racers who have previously played at Creighton. We also look at the first commitment out of the transfer portal for the Racer women that could help fill a big hole on the interior for Reche...

In this morning’s ‘Fast Break’, we look at Alden Applewhite entering the transfer portal, some apparent good news for Murray State’s women’s program, and another conversation about college basketball’s most scarce and valuable resource: big guys. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

In today’s podcast, we catch up on the latest portal signings for Murray State’s men’s basketball program. I also share the first episode of my new podcast, ‘Morning In The Valley’, where I talked with Murray State Women’s Basketball radio voice Jeremy Rose and Drake Men’s Basketball radio voice Michael Admire. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...

In this morning’s ‘Fast Break’, we’ll look at who Ryan Miller has been able to sign out of the transfer portal, Kylen Milton’s big night in San Antonio, and how the Missouri Valley Conference might be getting cut out of some NIL opportunities. If you want to watch this morning’s podcast, you can watch it on YouTube here . This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribe...

In this morning’s ‘Fast Break’, we look at the portal situations of Murray State forwards Nick Ellington and KyeRon Lindsay, why Illinois State’s men are poised for a big 2025-26, and how a pair of Missouri Valley Conference women’s teams are still playing meaningful basketball as we turn the page to April. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces...

In today’s podcast, we talk with Murray, Kentucky’s own Isaac Bourne, who writes for MidMajorMadness.com, to talk about his conversation last week with new Murray State Head Coach Ryan Miller. We also talk about the state of mid-major basketball, and whether the Final Four of blue bloods is a sign of things to come in the future. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other s...

In today’s podcast, we conclude our senior exit interview series with Trinity White. We also talk about the first commitment to Ryan Miller for Murray State’s 2025-26 roster, and how NIL will affect Missouri Valley Conference teams moving forward. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

In this morning’s podcast, I have another senior exit interview with the reigning, defending, undisputed GOAT of Murray State Women’s Basketball — Katelyn Young. I also give some thoughts on yesterday’s introductory news conference as the Ryan Miller era of Murray State Men’s Basketball is officially underway. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...

Here’s your Thursday morning ‘Fast Break’, as we give you a quick primer ahead of Ryan Miller’s introduction as Murray State’s 18th men’s basketball coach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

In this morning’s podcast, we continue our senior exit interview series with Murray State’s Jenna Walker. We talk about her career-ending injury, how she impacted winning this season without scoring a point, her favorite memory of Rechelle Turner, and what’s next for her in life. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit w...

In tonight’s podcast, I talk with Murray State senior Ava Learn in her final interview with us as her career as a Racer has come to a close. Learn talks about choosing Murray State, why she and Rechelle Turner are soulmates, and what is next in her basketball career. (Note: For anybody listening with any little Ava Learn fans out there, at the 6:05 mark, a bad word is used, but there is plenty of...

In today’s podcast, we do our annual season-ending interview with Murray State Head Coach Rechelle Turner. We talk about her NCAA Tournament experience, the climb to the top of the Missouri Valley Conference, her four departing seniors, and what’s next for the Racers after the greatest season in program history. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Here’s one final ‘Ride Home’ of the season, after Murray State’s 92-57 loss to Iowa in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

Here’s your Saturday morning ‘Fast Break’ ahead of Murray State' and Iowa meeting in the NCAA Tournament. We’ll also look at the games in the men’s tournament that should have our attention today. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

In today’s podcast, I catch up with Iowa beat writer Jeff Linder, from the Cedar Rapids Gazette, to get a scouting report on the Hawkeyes ahead of Murray State facing off with Iowa in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

Here’s your Wednesday morning ‘Fast Break’, as we look at the coaching carousel, the latest on the transfer portal, and we’re T-minus three days from Murray State’s women playing Iowa in the NCAA Tournament. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

In this morning’s ‘Fast Break’, grab the family and gather around a warm fireplace for the latest edition of ‘Story Time with Uncle Jeff.’ It’s time for our annual chat about the transfer portal: What it is, what it isn’t, and why you shouldn’t blindly hate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball....

In your Monday morning ‘Fast Break’, we’ll turn our attention to brackets, tickets, start times, and players opting out of postseason games. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

Here’s another ‘Ride Home’ after the NCAA Tournament Selection Show, as I give my initial thoughts on Murray State drawing Iowa in the opening round of the tournament. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

Here’s a celebratory ‘Ride Home’ podcast after Murray State beat Belmont, 83-62, to win the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championship. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe

Here’s your Sunday’s morning ‘Fast Break’ as we get ready for Murray State and Belmont playing for a championship today in Evansville. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racerbasketball.com/subscribe