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2026-27 Over Under Contest - Thanks Paul/Todd !

Talksalot — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:17:12 +0000

As Todd said on the podcast... Christmas time comes to Valpo

A few more categories than last year... and Todd's rose-colored glasses are certainly on display, but the level of excitement on this year's team is so high....

So... here's the way it works. you copy and paste the questions into your own reply and put in your own guesses... good luck. As always, the prize is bragging rights.

OVER OR UNDER (and one either/or)

1. Rajan Roberts - 15.5 starts --- UNDER

2. Justis McNair - 11.3 points per game - OVER

3. Rakim Chaney - 99.5 assists for the season - OVER

4. Dylan Moles - 37.5% from 3pt range - UNDER

5. Bruno Alocen (pronounced ALO-THIN) - 38.5 3pters made - OVER

6. JT Pettigrew - 15.7 ppg - OVER

7. Kai Yu - will he have: MORE 3s, MORE Blocks or MORE games with 4" rebounds - MORE 3S

8. Carter Hopoi - 8.5 games with double digit points - OVER

9. Hudson Scroggins - 3.5 points per game - UNDER

10. Kobe Walker - 55% from the field - UNDER

11. Terron Garrett - 9.5 games with 2 made 3ptrs - UNDER

12. Sader Servilus - (LOVE this category). Will he be on the court 70% of the time in single-possession games in the final 45 seconds. - OVER

13. MVC All Newcomer Team - .5 - UNDER

14. First or Second team all-conference - 1.5 - UNDER

15. 12.5 HOME wins - OVER

16. # of Valpo players averaging double-figures - 2.5 OVER

17. KenPom Total ranking at year end - 124.5 OVER

18. MVC Wins - 13.5 OVER

19. Final Conference Standing - 4.5 OVER

20. Total Wins - 19.5 OVER

Need to have your answers before tip-off on Monday...

CLARIFICATION...

QUESTIONS 17 AND 19

"KenPom Ranking... OVER means "BETTER THAN"... which would actually be a lower number."

"Final Conference Standings 4.5... OVER means BETTER THAN... which would actually be a ranking 1-4. "Tournament Seed" determines final conference standing. SO, if Valpo ties for 4th, and loses the tie-breaker resulting in a #5 seed, this result would be an UNDER."

Feel Free to edit your votes accordingly... Thanks for Playing

(363) Western Illinois (0-0) @ (140) Valparaiso (0-0) Monday Nov. 2nd @ 7:00pm CST

Bryan F. — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:46:06 +0000

The wait is over. Valpo basketball is officially back. 🏀

The Beacons open the 2026-27 season Monday night against a completely rebuilt Western Illinois team at the ARC. On paper, Valpo should control this one, but after last year’s opening-night scare, can the Beacons come out sharp and impose themselves from the opening tip?

I break down the new-look Leathernecks, the players to watch, what Valpo needs to do to win, and a few things I’ll be watching as the preseason finally gives way to games that count.

👉 Game Preview: The Wait Is Over as Valpo Opens the 2026-27 Season Against Western Illinois

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2027 Basketball Commits

Rez — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:34:55 +0000

Well, it took a while, but here is the result of the BOOM tweet earlier this month

4 star out of dallas (at least according to his social media

https://247sports.com/player/amarion-hunter-46152889/

Valpo vs ONU 10/27/26

Tjjvalpo — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:47:25 +0000

Pretty good crowd for an exhibition game. Any thoughts?

Women's Basketball 26-27

AZValpo — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:13:37 +0000

New season, new thread. They played an exhibition game last night vs Judson. Easy victory though the website has absolutely zero coverage.

On to the regular season, 33 losses in a row. Game 1 a massacre at Michigan State. Game 2 at home vs Detroit. They beat us by 30 last year. A good test. Game 3 vs Culver-Stockton, NAIA school should be a win though they won 21 games last year.

A bunch of new faces, it should be interesting.

Grit and Grind 2026

Burnee77 — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:10:03 +0000

Hopefully folks are able to make out there today. Would like to hear what people think. Regular season about 35 days away.

2026-2027 Season: Valparaiso Beacon Basketball General Discussion

Bryan F. — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:59:48 +0000

With the first official practice of the season now in the books, it feels like the right time to kick off the 2026-27 Valparaiso Basketball thread. There are plenty of questions to answer and challenges to overcome, but there's also a lot to be excited about with this group. Let's get behind the Beacons this season, pack the ARC, and be the sixth man every step of the way. Here's to an exciting year of Valpo basketball. Go Beacons!

I had the chance to catch practice on Tuesday, and it was awesome to see how well this group is already meshing. The offseason is officially behind us, and all signs point to a team that's locked in and ready to get to work. A few quick observations: Bruno was back to full contact after an offseason knee issue, and Dylan Moles was lighting it up from beyond the arc. It's still early, but the energy, focus, and chemistry were hard to miss. Let the excitement begin. Go Beacons!

Conference Opponent Season Preview: The University of Illinois Chicago Flames

Bryan F. — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:25:21 +0000

UIC may be the MVC's most overlooked contender heading into 2026-27. The Flames return much of the core that won 12 conference games, reached the Arch Madness title game, and earned an NIT bid, then added former Big Ten guard Gabe Cupps and sharpshooter Asa Thomas through the portal. Can Rob Ehsan's group take the next step and become a legitimate title threat? I break down the roster, key additions, biggest questions, and where I project the Flames to finish in the Valley. Full preview below.

https://bryanfoley2.substack.com/p/mvc-conference-opponent-the-uic-flames?r=3w51dd&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

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This wraps up the season previews, I know there have been a few updates with 5th year guys getting injunctions and what not, but I don't feel the need to go back and update those as that's such a fickle part of the current NCAA situation.

Conference Opponent Season Preview: The Southern Illinois Salukis

Bryan F. — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:25:05 +0000

Just UIC left for the MVC season opponent preview and may get that out this week rather than next week.

Baha Mar Hoops Summer League Exhibition Event Thread

Bryan F. — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:17:19 +0000

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The Baha Mar Hoops Summer League has started with Louisville crushing the Bahamas National Team on Tuesday. Attached is the schedule for this MTE. Tomorrow the event shifts into second gear.

There has been some media published if anyone wants to check it out.

Valpo weekly: Roger and Brandon sit down for an update. https://youtu.be/4Hp2AQqIozw?si=N744iLo0ZgcEzUfM

The College Sports Network: Vince Wolfram covers Valpo in the last 6 minutes of his video. https://youtu.be/7IR25OukIu4?si=conpV_NIHjsc2mEw

The Valpo Vault: The duo over at the Valpo Vault posted a piece on the trip. https://open.substack.com/pub/thevalpovault/p/valpo-basketball-returns-early?r=3w51dd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

The Beacon Brief: Posted some content regarding what to expect, and some details on the opponents Valpo has matched up with. https://open.substack.com/pub/bryanfoley2/p/basketball-on-the-beach-valpo-opens?r=3w51dd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web