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.

The final episode of Sportsvoice of 2023 was on Saturday.  The guys had plenty to talk about with area holiday tournaments, SIU men's basketball, and more!  Saluki coach Bryan Mullins dropped in as well!

Logan baseball opens the season on February 2nd, 2024 at Hinds Community College.  The Vols will be led by returning ace Drew Pestka - who was selected in the 18th round of the MLB Draft last year before ultimately deciding to return to Logan.  Coach Kyle Surprenant sat down with Matt Varney for a few minutes Friday and discussed Pestka, the upcoming season, and more!