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5/14/2024

Seamus Glennon Named Valpo Director of Sports Performance for Men’s Basketball

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has welcomed Seamus Glennon to its staff as Director of Sports Performance for Men’s Basketball.

5/11/2024

Jayden Watson Welcomed to Valpo Basketball Program

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and head coach Roger Powell Jr. have announced the addition of 6-foot-8 forward Jayden Watson (Chicago Heights, Ill. / Bloom [Bosco Institute]), who will join the team as a true freshman for the 2024-25 season.

5/6/2024

Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro Welcomed to Valpo Basketball Program

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and head coach Roger Powell Jr. have announced the addition of Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro (La Salle, Quebec, Canada / Orangeville Prep [Western Michigan]), a 6-foot-4 guard who joins the program as a transfer with two years of eligibility remaining.

5/5/2024

Valpo Head Coach Roger Powell Jr. Inducted into IBCA Hall of Fame

Valparaiso University head men’s basketball coach Roger Powell Jr. received a high honor on Saturday evening as he was enshrined into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024.

5/3/2024

Louth-M Coulibaly Transfers into Valpo Basketball Program

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and head coach Roger Powell Jr. have announced the addition of 6-foot-9 forward Louth-M Coulibaly (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada / Canada Topflight Academy [Holy Cross]), who joins the program as a graduate transfer with two years of eligibility remaining.

5/3/2024

All Wright Joins Valpo Men’s Basketball Program

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and head coach Roger Powell Jr. have announced the addition of 6-foot-3 point guard All Wright (Durango, Mexico / Link Year), who joins the program as a true freshman for the 2024-25 season.

5/3/2024

Isaiah Shaw to Embrace Family Legacy, Play for Valpo Basketball Program

Valparaiso University head men’s basketball coach Roger Powell Jr. banged on his desk. His office was filled with emotional human beings hugging and embracing one another. Soon, an enthusiastic Homer Drew and his wife Janet Drew would learn the news via phone. The joy was caused by a full-circle moment that can only be described as “meant to be.”

5/2/2024

Carson Schwieger to Join Twin Brother, Play for Valpo Basketball Program

The venue will change from the basketball hoop in the driveway to the Athletics-Recreation Center and the circumstances will alter from a pickup game to a Division-I practice, but the stakes will remain the same with family bragging rights on the line.

4/30/2024

Former Valpo Standout Ben Krikke Starts Professional Journey with Hometown Team

Former Valparaiso University men’s basketball great Ben Krikke won’t have to travel far from home to experience his first taste of professional basketball.