Illinois’
2nd opponent, Wright State, opts out of Thursday’s basketball game
because of COVID-19 cases, while the Missouri Valley adopts a new
scheduling format--Chicago Tribune
Valley alters conference basketball plans--Quad City Times
MVC Announces changes to basketball schedules--Bradley Scout
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Lasha & Mahri Petree--bradleybraves.com
MVC alters men's and women's basketball schedule--Vidette Online
Watch now: Illinois State women's basketball team cancels first 3 games due to COVID-19 protocols--The Pantagraph
ISU coach Lansing wants to see defensive improvement--Terre Haute Tribune Star
Indiana State Men’s Basketball Withdraws from Gulf Coast Showcase--gosycamores.com
MVC presidents tweak conference hoop schedules--Terre Haute Tribune Star
Aussies add shooting threats to ISU women--Terre Haute Tribune Star
Opening day’s best games, SEC contenders and more: College basketball mailbag--The Athletic
Who is this year’s Dayton? A team that isn’t getting a ton of national attention but has the talent to make some noise. — Riley R.
There are some candidates in the Atlantic 10, actually, so the search wouldn’t have to go that far. But I’d also argue we’ve talked a good deal about Saint Louis and Richmond at The Athletic, so they have gotten a decent amount of preseason love, and anyway I feel like I should challenge myself here. And I’m going to eliminate the power leagues from consideration, because that seems to be the gist of Riley’s question.
I’m going with Loyola Chicago. I’m repeating myself from our staff predictions but I don’t see a reason not to. The overall efficiency numbers weren’t off the charts last season (159th on offense, 72nd on defense), but the Ramblers have one of the best mid-major players in the country and possibly one of the best bigs, period, in Cameron Krutwig. A 6-9, 250-pounder who can score but also be a really effective conduit for your offense makes you tricky to defend. Multiple players on the roster were around for the Final Four run.
How many games Loyola Chicago actually plays outside of the Missouri Valley Conference slate is definitely up in the air, based on a current pause after positive COVID-19 tests. And winning the MVC is also far from a fait accompli. So we might have to wait until March to properly assess the noise the Ramblers can make. But that also could help them build the element of surprise on unsuspecting power-league foes.
Keandre Cook: 5 things to know on Charlotte Hornets guard, former Missouri State standout--Springfield News-Leader
Preseason Awards: The All-Mid-Major Madness Preseason Third Team--Mid-Major Madness
AJ Green, Jr., G, Northern Iowa
The reigning Missouri Valley Player of the Year returned to school after testing out the NBA Draft waters in the offseason. Green is a sharpshooter that can flat out score from all over the court. His unwavering ability to get the line and bomb away from far beyond the arc helped guide UNI’s efficient offense a year ago and should be the center of the Panthers’ attack once again. Green earned national attention early last season while starring in non-conference wins over South Carolina and Colorado, and he should have that chance again this year at the Crossover Classic where West Virginia, Memphis, Saint Mary’s, and more await.
Panthers spring back into action--Northern Iowan
College women's basketball: Northern Iowa to open Wednesday at Iowa--Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Rebuilding squad tries to take another step--Southern Illinoisan
MVC Basketball Preview: Northern Iowa, Loyola lead potential 2-horse race--Southern Illinoisan
Todd Hefferman: Salukis should double up as much as possible--Southern Illinoisan
MVC moving men's and women's basketball games to 2-day, 2-game slots--Southern Illinoisan
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