Head Coach

Roger Powell Jr.

Contact: mensbasketball@valpo.edu

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About Valparaiso Beacons Basketball

Valparaiso men's basketball offers serious student-athletes a compelling blend of competitive athletics and genuine academic opportunity in the Missouri Valley Conference. Head coach Roger Powell Jr. has established a program culture centered on player development, both on the court and in the classroom. The MVC provides consistent mid-major competition that prepares players for high-level basketball while competing for conference championships. Located in Indiana, Valparaiso combines a rigorous academic environment with strong basketball traditions, attracting players seeking meaningful minutes and quality coaching. The program emphasizes basketball fundamentals, defensive intensity, and basketball IQ in its system. Recruits should reach out to Coach Powell's staff to learn about a program that values character, work ethic, and long-term player growth. Valparaiso provides a pathway for serious guards and versatile wings seeking quality competition and genuine educational advancement.

Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.

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