2022-23 Season

[JD24]

Luke told me that he expected that everyone except a player playing for a national team to be on campus in June.

He didn't happen to mention who "everyone" encompasses did he?

[humbleopinion]

It certainly included Kobe (I asked), and, given the mention of Jerome, it clearly indicated that every other team member would be on campus.  It never occurred to me to ask specifically about Kithier's availability.

[valpotx]

If Kobe is able to play, I like our chances this season, given everything else that has happened in our conference.

[VU2014]

Here's hoping the 2022-23 season is Lottich's last season as Valpo's Head Coach... he's proven he's not the guy. Hope Small (AD) will be able to see it first hand next season. Valpo needs a fresh start.

This is the most pessimistic I have ever been about a Valpo Basketball Team during the offseason. There is definitely talent on this roster but I don't trust the Coach to bring the Team together to mold a good team.

The countdown is running on Lottich's tenure.

[historyman]

Here's hoping the 2022-23 season is Lottich's last season as Valpo's Head Coach... he's proven he's not the guy. Hope Small (AD) will be able to see it first hand next season. Valpo needs a fresh start.

This is the most pessimistic I have ever been about a Valpo Basketball Team during the offseason. There is definitely talent on this roster but I don't trust the Coach to bring the Team together to mold a good team.

The countdown is running on Lottich's tenure.

I agree with you but it is up to Small, the AD, to evaluate quickly and talk the administrators and board members into paying off Lottich if Small agrees that Lottich must go after next season.

[chgovalpofan]

Regardless of how we do, I think the Lottich has lost the respect of many of the fans.  I don't think there is anything he could do to gain my respect.  I didn't like what I saw on the floor from and Xs and Os standpoint.  I saw little if any effective strategy.  He is a guy who relied on his talent, and expects everyone else to do the same.  A good coach uses the talent on and off the floor in a way to give their team an advantage.  I just don't see Lottich has having the vision.

[vu72]

Has nobody been to the ARC lately?  The team is suppose to be back on campus. The Women's team has posted pictures of team get togethers and practices but crickets from the Men's side!

[crusader05]

The men are definitely back. They had their basketball camp a week ago and there have been some videos shared on instagram of some gym sessions going on

[Valpo89]

Crickets? Yes, because few people care.

[valpo tundra]

Do you mean the ARC that has no air conditioning for the 90 degree heat? Of course, they would be in Hilltop Gym this time of year.

[usc4valpo]

Valpo really needs bucks and a T.Boone Pickens type donor.

[vu72]

BIG opportunity to see the team in action tomorrow night at 5, in an open-to-the-public scrimmage against THE CRU!  Wow!  I sure wish I could find a plane to Valpo on short notice!  PLEASE, somebody go and give us a report!

[Valpo89]

BIG opportunity to see the team in action tomorrow night at 5, in an open-to-the-public scrimmage against THE CRU!  Wow!  I sure wish I could find a plane to Valpo on short notice!  PLEASE, somebody go and give us a report!

Early invitations to this scrimmage may have been premature. Not sure if it's actually open to the public or not.

[sliman]

THE "SCRIMMAGE" IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 

[elephtheria47]

But cmon. Im in valpo and actually have a free open Thurs!

[VALPO LI]

Expect the Valley to release the 2022-23 conference 20 game schedule mid September!

https://twitter.com/NealBradley/status/1547588700124483585

[vu72]

Just listened to Matt Lottich on the Valley's Coaches press briefing. Some VERY good news came out of his comments.  Here's some:

1. The new conditioning coach is making a big difference.  Mat acknowledged the conditioning/injury problems of the past.  Hopefully we can get a full season out of our starters.

2. Preston is getting the scholarship and is becoming a team leader.

3. Perhaps the biggest news is the Kithier has lost some weight and previous reports of him being done are not accurate!  Having Thomas available will make a giant difference with another talented big available.

4. Maximus can really shoot it!  He is a freshman and needs a lot of work on defense but could be that guy like Connor who can come in a launch 3's kinda like the freshman two years ago.

5. Kobe has lost some weight and most importantly IS BACK!  That will add another very experienced guy with a BIG body!

6. Perhaps Quinton can replace the scoring of Sheldon.  He shot it at 40% for his D2 career and is 2" taller than Sheldon

7. Nick Edwards is proving to be the true pass first point guard we need.  Darius has improved his shooting and Jerome Palm is still not on campus but is doing "great things" playing overseas.

That's about it.

[VUGrad1314]

I know that now is the time for optimistic "puff pieces" but all of this is REALLY encouraging. Dare we have legitimate reason to hope in what appears to be a tough but wide open MVC? I think we might...

[historyman]

I know that now is the time for optimistic "puff pieces" but all of this is REALLY encouraging. Dare we have legitimate reason to hope in what appears to be a tough but wide open MVC? I think we might...

Don't fall in the trap. There is plenty of time for optimism once the team actually does perform well within the conference.

[valpo64]

Is our roster finalized for the up-coming season?

[vu72]

Is our roster finalized for the up-coming season?

Yes, although it isn't updated on the athletic site yet.

[Valpofamfan]

Roster is now on the website!

[EddieCabot]

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[vu72]

Well I guess the news about Thomas was right many months ago.  Very sad.  With him we really could have been very solid and may still be.  Very glad we have Palm and Maximus. What does this say about our training?  Two guys who have suffered career ending injuries in one season...

[1LoneBeacon]

Bad luck??


I think they have a new S&C coach ... someone correct me if i am wrong.