Valpo Basketball Earns NABC Team Academic Excellence Award; Sciarroni Achieves NABC Honors Court

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program received recognition last week as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its academic awards for the 2023-24 season.


Alumni Team Soaks Up Experience of Representing Valpo in TBT

A special bond that unites the past and present of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program was as clear as ever this past weekend.


Valpo Athletics Partners with vivenu Ticketing Platform to Enhance Fan Experience

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced a partnership with vivenu, a ticketing company dedicated to simplifying the purchasing process for fans.


TBT 2024 Roster and Bracket Revealed for Valparaiso Alumni Team

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on FOX networks – will see the return of The Cru, a Valparaiso alumni team. The Cru will play in the Butler Regional, with games at Hinkle Fieldhouse from July 19-23.


Lubos Barton to Present on Czech Republic at Valparaiso International Center on June 28

Valparaiso University men’s basketball Director of Recruiting & Player Development Lubos Barton will highlight his native Czech Republic as part of the Valparaiso International Center’s “Fourth Friday” speaker series. His presentation will take place on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, which is located at 201 N. Washington in Valparaiso.


Valpo Athletics Mourns the Passing of Janet Drew; Celebration of Life to be Held at ARC on Saturday, June 15

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics is saddened by the loss of Janet Drew, who passed away on Saturday, June 8 in Phoenix at the age of 80.


Tyler Schmidt Returns to Hometown, Joins Valpo Men’s Basketball Program

Tyler Schmidt (Valparaiso, Ind. / Victory Christian Academy [Olivet Nazarene]) is coming home.


Valpo Alumni TBT Team Back for 2024

A team comprised of Valparaiso University men’s basketball alumni will participate in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) once again this year. The annual midsummer event is entering the first year of a television partnership with FOX Sports. This year, local fans will have a chance to support the team, known as “The Cru,” as its regional will be hosted in Indianapolis from July 19-24.


Salem, Lombardi Added to Valpo Men’s Basketball Roster

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and head coach Roger Powell Jr. have announced the addition of a pair of players to the 2024-25 roster. Ramzi Salem (St. Louis, Mo. / John Burroughs) and Nick Lombardi (Lisle, Ill. / Montini Catholic) have joined the team as walk-ons.