Reach The Horizon - The official Podcast of the Horizon League

Cleveland State, Oakland, Northern Kentucky, & Wright State are getting all of the coverage heading into the final home stretch of the regular season and the title race - But if you pay close attention you will realize that sitting in 5th place is the hottest team in the league with 5 straight wins including a triple-OT thriller vs Cleveland State. We're talking about the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons and joining us on this weeks show is the voice of the Dons, John Nolan - With only 4 games remaining on the schedule and a top 4-seed on the line, Justin Kinner and John Nolan broke down how the Mastodons can play a huge role in how the final standings shape out.

The Norse have quietly won 10 of their last 12 games and have hung around the top of the Horizon League standings. As things heat up with only a hand full of games remaining in the regular season, Justin Kinner caught up with the voice of NKU men's hoops Jim Kelch. The season has not gone as smooth as Norse fans had hoped but Jim Kelch reveals what adjustments Norse head coach Darrin Horn made that was instrumental in the season turn around.

ESPN's Jordan Bernfield joins Justin Kinner to breakdown the current state of the Horizon League heading into the final stretch of the regular season + the guys preview Friday night's ESPNU matchup with the Wright State Raiders at the Milwaukee Panthers.

ESPN's Dan Murphy weighs in on how Horizon League athletes could prosper from the latest NIL rulings. The guys debunk the theory that NIL will only impact the "Bigger Programs" plus they discuss the different examples of how athletes have already hit the ground running since July 1st when the restrictions were lifted.

Kari Hoffman was named the 8th head coach in Wright State Raiders program history just over a month ago following the departure of Katrina Merriweather. In that months time, Coach Hoffman has hit the recruiting trail hard to fill out her 2021 roster and has pieced together her coaching staff. Coach Hoffman is this week's guest on Reach The Horizon with Justin Kinner.

Matt Crenshaw is an IUPUI Jaguars Hall of Famer, an Alum, a long time Jags assistant coach, and now he is officially the 10th head coach in IUPUI Jaguars history. Coach Crenshaw is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon with Justin Kinner (Presented by Zurvita).

The Wright State Raiders baseball team is heading back to the NCAA Championships after capturing it's fourth Horizon League Title in the last six seasons. The Raiders are headed to the Knoxville Regional as the No. 4 seed where they will take on the No.1 Seed Tennessee Volunteers on Friday night at 6pm on ESPN3. Raiders head coach Alex Sogard is this weeks guest with Justin Kinner on "Reach The Horizon."

Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball coach Pat Baldwin is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon - It was a big week for the Baldwin family, the Panthers program, and the Horizon League as Baldwin's son Patrick Baldwin Jr. (5 Star Recruit - No. 4 rated recruit in the class of 2021) committed to play for the Panthers over the likes of Duke, Georgetown, Virginia & others.

For the first time since 2013 the Milwaukee men's soccer program won the Horizon League Conference Tournament Title - Panthers head coach Kris Kelderman joined Justin Kinner on this weeks Championship edition podcast to share his teams journey to get to this point as well as to discuss how having his son on this years team made this the most special season ever.

The Milwaukee Panthers won their 3rd straight Horizon League Tournament Championship over Northern Kentucky in penalty kicks to get back to the NCAA Tournament. In what has been the most unique soccer season in NCAA history, Panthers head coach Troy Fabiano opens up about the journey to his team winning the conference tournament title and what sacrifices had to be made.

The Wright State Raiders Volleyball team won their first ever Horizon League Conference Championship this past weekend over the UIC Flames in a five set classic. The Raiders are back in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season where they will take on the Samford Bulldogs on Wednesday, April 14th in first round action. Wright State's two time coach of the year Allie Matters is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon.

1 Buzzer Beater. 3 Overtime Games. 1 Triple OT Game. A miraculous 24-Point Comeback & more summarizes the four men's Quarterfinal match-ups on Tuesday night. ESPN's Jordan Bernfield is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon as the guys react to last night's four instant classic finishes.

Dan Gliot (Horizon League Representative - Director of Communications) is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon - We are heading into the final week of the regular season and there a lot of questions regarding the seeding model that the Horizon League implemented due to the impact on games played and missed from COVID-19.

Cleveland State Vikings head coach Dennis Gates is this weeks guest on the Reach The Horizon podcast with Justin Kinner - Coach Gates shares why he still chooses to wear a suite on game day while other coaches have gone casual PLUS coach shares the history of former Vikings head coach John McLendon heading into the Horizon League's very first Coach John McLendon Day (February 12th 2021)

Detroit's Antoine Davis is one of the most exciting players to watch in the Horizon League. The Horizon League Player of the Week is this weeks guest Reach The Horizon with Justin Kinner. The two look ahead to the big series this weekend between Detroit & Cleveland State. Game 1 will be this Friday night with a 9pm tip-off on ESPNU.

Northern Kentucky's women's basketball coach Camryn Whitaker is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon - The Norse are off to a 6-0 start in league play following a one month absence due to COVID protocols. The Norse came out of the hiatus by picking up two HUGE wins over Milwaukee and now they turn their attention to Green Bay & Wright State.

The voice of Robert Morris men's basketball Chris Shovelin joins the Reach The Horizon Podcast to give the latest on Colonials first season in the Horizon League (Due to tech issues a week ago we are adding this interview a week later).

Milwaukee Panthers women's basketball Head Coach Kyle Rechlicz joins the Reach The Horizon Podcast - Coach Rechlicz and Justin Kinner discuss the challenges facing the programs and athletes during these times + coach weighs in on how her team has been able to overcome adversity. The Panthers (11-1) are 8-0 in conference play to start the season and they will look to keep the momentum rolling as they welcome in Cleveland State this weekend.

The Cleveland State Vikings will take on the Wright State Raiders in a potential battle for 1st place coming up this weekend - Friday nights contest between the two will be featured on ESPNU at 7pm. The play by play voice of the Cleveland State Vikings Al Pawlowski is Justin Kinner's guest on this weeks edition of Reach The Horizon presented by Zurvita.

ESPN's Jordan Bernfield is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon - Jordan will be on the call tonight for Wright State vs Youngstown State on ESPN2 - Justin Kinner and Jordan preview the match-up as well as break down the start to the HLMBB season and some of the unique story-lines that are beginning to unfold.

Youngstown State G Darius Quisenberry is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon - Quisenberry shares what challenges that he and his teammates face on a daily bases while playing during a COVID impacted season. Quisenberry also shared what makes Youngstown State such a special program & weighs in on what he hopes to accomplish personally and as a team this season. You can catch Darius Quisenberry this Sunday on ESPNU as they play at Northern Kentucky with a 3pm Tip-Off. This will be the Horizon League's first nationally televised game of the season.

Max Hooper (Former Oakland Golden Grizzlies Guard) is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon. Max shares memories from his playing days at Oakland as well as what it was like playing for head coach Greg Kampe. Hooper is currently a member of the NBA Champion LA Lakers Coaching Staff. Hooper shares some of the behind the scenes practice stories involving Lebron James, Anthony Davis & more!

ESPN College Basketball Analyst Dick Vitale is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon - Dick Vitale shares memories from his time as head coach of Detroit back before he became a legendary sports caster. Vitale also shares his thoughts on which team should be getting more attention in the Horizon League that is being over looked at the moment.

Wright State head men's basketball coach Scott Nagy is this week's guest on Reach The Horizon - Coach Nagy and Justin Kinner discuss the challenges that lie ahead for all of college basketball during this global pandemic. Nagy also goes in depth on what to expect from a Raiders team that only has one senior in 2020 HL Pre-Season Player of the Year Loudon Love. Scheduling, recruiting, and prepping for the season round out the conversation. Enjoy this week's Reach The Horizon podcast with Wright State head men's basketball coach Scott Nagy.

Wright State Raiders Loudon Love (HLMBB Preseason Player of the Year) is this week's guest on Reach The Horizon: - Experience of preparing for a season during a pandemic - What it's like being the only senior on this years roster - The guys discussed his "old school" post player style of play - The transfer portal has taken over college athletics - Loudon Love explained what it was about the Wright State Raider program and head coach Scott Nagy that made him comfortable finishing his career where it started.

Julie Roe Lach, Deputy Commissioner of the Horizon League, is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon with Justin Kinner. The Horizon League released it's men and women's basketball conference schedules this week and due to the pandemic, the scheduling model is unlike anything we have seen before. Julie Roe Lach took us behind the curtain to what went into the scheduling process for this years COVID stricken season. Mrs. Lach also discussed her new role as league Commissioner beginning on January 1st, 2021.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Men's golf coach Nick Pumford is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon with Justin Kinner - Coach Pumford discussed his golf career and what led him to Oakland. Pumford also shared what it takes to become a pro golfer and shared his experience getting to caddy for his former golfer Jake Kneen in the 3M Open.

New Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball coach Will Ryan is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon - Coach Ryan took over the Phoenix back in June and he shares what the transition has been like while taking over during COVID-19. Will Ryan also shares his coaching philosophy and approach, what it was like coaching under his legendary father Bo Ryan and more!

Wright State Athletic Director Bob Grant is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon - Bob Grant shared the waiver process to remain Division I following the cut of three sports programs back in June, putting the Raiders below the D1 requirement. Grant also shared some of the happenings behind the scenes with their fall sports teams as they try to stay ready for a potential Spring season. Bob Grant also weighs in on what he thinks the basketball season will look like + shares what challenges wait ahead if every sport is in session during the winter and spring season .... A problem that he says is a good problem to have.

Following the recent announcement that the Horizon League has postponed Fall competition, Commissioner Jon LeCrone joins Reach The Horizon to give more insight as to what went into that decision. Commissioner LeCrone also shares what work is going on behind the scenes in preparation for the upcoming basketball season.

Robert Morris is one of the two newest additions to the Horizon League and this week we focus on the Colonials volleyball program led by head coach Dale Starr - Coach Starr discusses what the impact of joining the HL will have on his program as well as looking back at last year's historic season where they finished as conference champs led behind NEC Player Of The Year Emma Granger.

Men's basketball Co-Horizon League Coach of the Year Dennis Gates is our guest on this week's edition of Reach The Horizon - Coach Gates shares his thoughts on the development of the program after being in charge for 1 season - Coach Gates also shared his scheduling philosophy and how COVID-19 has impacted that as well as his communication with current players.

July 1st marks the official date that the Robert Morris Colonials & Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons join the Horizon League - We caught up with Mastodons head MBB coach Jon Coffman to discuss the growth of his program, his scheduling philosophy, his familiarity with the conference & what expectations he has for his program in year 1!

July 1st marks the official date that the Robert Morris Colonials and the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons join the Horizon League - We caught up with Colonials head coach Andy Toole to discuss the transition into the league, the growth of his program, & what players should HL fans keep an eye on heading into year 1!

Wright State women's basketball assistant coaches Abby Jump & Kim Demmings joined Justin Kinner on this week's Reach The Horizon Podcast - Abby & Kim were teammates on the Raiders Horizon League Championship & NCAA Tournament team back in 2014 as players - Fast forward five years later and the two are teamed up once again at Wright State, but this time as coaches under Katrina Merriweather. Five years after helping lead the program to their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance, the two were a part of the programs second tournament appearance in the 2018-2019 season but this time as coaches.

The Horizon League Player of the Decade Norris Cole is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon - Norris Cole shares his journey to Cleveland State and he describes the great relationship that he has with the program and current head coach Dennis Gates.

Norther Kentucky graduate Tyler Sharpe wrapped up his Norse career this past season by hoisting his second straight Horizon League Title trophy. Sharpe shares his career experience transferring to NKU from Louisville as a walk-on and earning a scholarship with the Norse. Although Sharpe's college athletics career may be over, he is still waiting to hear the decision from his appeal for an extra year of eligibility from the NCAA.

Matt Howard (Butler) shares memories from playing in Back-To-Back National Title Games with the Butler Bulldogs in 2010 & 2011. From his favorite Horizon League opponent to play on the road to walking out on to the floor of the Final Four and National Title Game, Matt Howard reveals all on Reach The Horizon.

This week's guest on Reach The Horizon is Cleveland State Men's Tennis Coach Brian Etzkin - Coach Etzkin has won is the reigning Horizon League Coach of the Year (2019) and has won the COY award four times. Coach Etzkin discussed his teams recent success and how the stoppage in play due to COVID-19 impacted them. Day-to-day communication, training, recruiting and more have all been impacted by this and Coach Etzkin explains how his program is fighting through.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies head men's basketball coach Greg Kampe is this weeks guest on Reach The Horizon - The guys discussed the way Kampe's coaching staff has had to adjust to recruiting due to the COVID-19 orders in place around the country. Kampe also shared his thoughts on the NCAA's potential ruling on allowing college athletes a 1-time transfer exemption.

Luke Yaklich is the new head coach for the UIC Flames - Coach Yaklich is this weeks guest on the Reach The Horizon Podcast as he shares how he found out that he got the job, when he plans to make the official move to Chicago, + he shares how his coaching staff has adapted to the recruiting trail during these uncertain times.

ESPN's Jordan Bernfield and Justin Kinner preview tonight's #HLMBB Semi-Finals

ESPN's Jordan Bernfield and Justin Kinner preview tonight's #HLMBB Semi-Finals

Green Bay Phoneix head coach Linc Darner is our guest on this weeks edition of Reach The Horizon - The Phoenix will host Oakland tonight in Quarter Final action with a shot to advance to the Semi-Finals in Indianapolis.

Green Bay Phoneix head coach Linc Darner is our guest on this weeks edition of Reach The Horizon - The Phoenix will host Oakland tonight in Quarter Final action with a shot to advance to the Semi-Finals in Indianapolis.

Wright State senior PG Cole Gentry is this week's guest on Reach The Horizon - We talked about his collegiate career, his relationship with head coach Scott Nagy, and we looked ahead to their Friday night match-up with UIC on ESPN2.

Wright State senior PG Cole Gentry is this week's guest on Reach The Horizon - We talked about his collegiate career, his relationship with head coach Scott Nagy, and we looked ahead to their Friday night match-up with UIC on ESPN2.

Brad Calipari transferred to the Detroit Mercy this past off-season after playing three years for his dad John Calipari at Kentucky. John Calipari is our guest on this week's edition of Reach The Horizon as he shares his experiences of coaching his son and being a part of the transfer process.

Brad Calipari transferred to the Detroit Mercy this past off-season after playing three years for his dad John Calipari at Kentucky. John Calipari is our guest on this week's edition of Reach The Horizon as he shares his experiences of coaching his son and being a part of the transfer process.

Paul Oren is our guest on this week's edition of Reach The Horizon - Justin and Paul break down the names/candidates on the list for the Horizon League All-Decade Team.

Paul Oren is our guest on this week's edition of Reach The Horizon - Justin and Paul break down the names/candidates on the list for the Horizon League All-Decade Team.