Famous HS Coaches Talk About the State of the NIT & NCAA Tournaments

Rustbelt Basketball Coaches' Network Courtcasts · Apr 6, 2026 · 1h 7m

STATE OF THE GAME PODCAST E18: NIT & NCAA TOURNAMENTS

Wednesday, April 01, 2026, @ 6:00 PM EST

FEATURING:

- Brian Vorst, Rossford HS, OH, Retired (Recipient of the ‘26 Retired Coach of the Year Award)

- Matt Ripke, Edon HS, OH

- Ryan Ripke, Edon HS, OH

- Paul Wayne, Holgate HS, OH, Retired (‘04 State Champion & ‘15 Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Inductee)

TOPICS:

- Brian Vorst’s son, Derek, is a scholarship player for Indiana State University.

- Being a “DI dad.”

- The rigors of playing NCAA DI basketball

- NIL & the Transfer Portal

- Brian Vorst earning the ‘26…