Valley Hoops Insider Podcast

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.