Janet Drew was deemed cancer-free last month by doctors in Chicago

VALPARAISO | The Drew family was having a great start to the 2013 calendar year long before the Valparaiso men’s basketball team earned a trip to the NCAA tournament.

Drew family makes some NCAA history

VALPARAISO | The last time Valparaiso men’s basketball earned a No. 14 seed in the NCAA tournament was when the Crusaders played No. 3 Arizona in 1996.

Drew receives Wooden 'Keys to Life' Award

Former Valparaiso University men's basketball coach Homer Drew was honored as the recipient of the 2012 Coach John Wooden "Keys to Life" Award at the annual Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast on Saturday in New Orleans.

Drew stays at Valparaiso, gets contract extension

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso fans can get used to watching Bryce Drew pace up and down the sidelines at the Athletics-Recreation Center for a little bit longer.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Help cheer Crusaders in postseason tourney

With our men's basketball team's victory over Loyola University on Tuesday night, Valparaiso University has secured its first Horizon League basketball championship, the right to host the nationally televised league tournament in Valpo's Athletics-Recreation Center, and a postseason appearance.

Homer, Janet Drew's support group growing larger each day

HOBART | Homer Drew is college basketball's version of Tim Tebow, almost.

Gary Old-Timers meet 'The Human Missile' on Wednesday night

Doug Plank rattles off his many surgical procedures like someone proudly listing all their grandchildren.

Parents' cancer fight drives Bryce Drew and coaching staff's tribute

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University's Bryce Drew knew he had the chance to send a message with ESPN broadcasting his first game as a collegiate head coach.

Dawn of a new Drew era

VALPARAISO | Bryce Drew has accomplished more in his young life than most people would in two lifetimes, and he's about to put it all on the line.

Homer, Janet Drew both diagnosed with cancer

Former Valparaiso men's basketball coach Homer Drew and wife Janet have both recently been diagnosed with cancer.

Diebler rounds out Valparaiso men's basketball staff

VALPARAISO | It didn't take long for Jake Diebler to realize he wanted to follow in the path of the men who meant the most to him.

Homer Drew is everything people have said he is

I have read many articles on our resident hero coach Homer Drew and all the lovely things people have said about him, his family, and their selfless life.

Former Valpo star Bryce Drew takes over for father to become program's 21st coach

VALPARAISO | Two moments in Bryce Drew's life converged Tuesday morning at a news conference announcing him as Valparaiso University's next men's basketball coach.

Longtime coach Homer Drew will remain with university as associate athletic director

VALPARAISO | Homer Drew fought back tears as he wrapped up his final news conference as the Valparaiso men's basketball coach.

Incoming recruits are all on board with the coaching change for next season

VALPARAISO | As former Valparaiso men's basketball head coach Homer Drew was passing the torch to son Bryce Drew on Tuesday morning, a group of eager observers watched from the audience.

PAUL OREN: The time is now for Bryce Drew

Much like he did nine years ago for his son Scott, Valparaiso men's basketball coach Homer Drew stepped out of the way on Tuesday morning so son Bryce could have his first taste of being a Division I basketball coach.

Coaching change at Valparaiso basketball

Homer Drew officially stepped down as Valparaiso's head basketball coach Tuesday. The university named Bryce Drew, Homer's son, his successor.

PAUL OREN: Drew's legacy goes beyond the basketball court

The year is 2002 and the Valparaiso men's basketball team had just been eliminated from the NCAA tournament in St. Louis.

Bryce Drew has new challenge to conquer

VALPARAISO | When the inevitable announcement comes this morning that is seemingly six years in the making, there will be plenty of eyes on Bryce Drew.