Thursday, John A. Logan men's basketball coach Kyle Smithpeters was announced as an assistant coach to new Missouri coach Dennis Gates.  As he prepares to depart for Columbia, Smithpeters gave a parting statement that you can listen to below.

Smithpeters went 241-73 over 10 seasons as the head coach of the Vols and coached a pair of NJCAA Player of the Year in Sean East, who is also headed to Mizzou, and Jay Scrubb who went directly to the NBA after his time at John A. Logan College.

Smithpeters plans to join Sportsvoice on Saturday morning.

Larry Warner is back at SIU as their running backs coach and he joined Sportsvoice on Location with Mike Murphy and Paxton Guy on Saturday before the SIU Spring Game:

Kyle Smithpeters joined Sportsvoice on Saturday as the John A Logan men's basketball team heads off to the NJCAA Tournament.  They play Wednesday against the winner of Ranger and Cochise.  They'll tip off at 12pm and you'll be able to hear the Vols on 103.5 ESPN during their stay at the NJCAA Tournament!