United States of College Basketball 2020-21: Where every team ranks in each state, from top to bottom--CBS Sports
Illinois
The rest:2. Loyola Chicago
5. Bradley
6. Illinois State
7. Southern Illinois
State of the state: In the past half-decade this state has seen Illinois State and Loyola Chicago plastered across the outline of state borders. But now not only have things returned to what they should be, Illinois is set up for its best season in a decade and a half. Loyola Chicago is the only other somewhat safe bet to be in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini will carry Illinois college hoops this season.Indiana
The rest:5. Indiana State
7. Valparaiso
9. EvansvilleIowa
The rest:2. Northern Iowa
4. Drake
State of the state: The Hawkeyes are so far clear of Iowa State, the teams' annual game might wind up being light on suspense due to Iowa hosting the game. But though the Hawkeyes own this state for this season, Northern Iowa should be the top team in the Missouri Valley and might be good enough to command a single-digit seed if they can play spoiler in the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic later this week in South Dakota.Missouri
The rest:3. Missouri State
The Other Top 25: Full preseason rankings--Mid-Major Madness
4. Northern Iowa
News, Notes, and Highlighted Games: Wednesday, Nov 25th--Hoops HD
HIGHLIGHTED GAMES
-TOLEDO VS BRADLEY (Xavier Invitational). Two quality UTR Teams
-WESTERN KENTUCKY VS NORTHERN IOWA (Sioux Falls). These are two of the best UTR teams this year, and both have a shot at making the NCAA Tournament without having to win the conference tournament. Obviously winning this game would be a huge step toward making that happen. This one should be fun!
All the buzzer-beaters and game-winners from college basketball’s opening night--Mid-Major Madness
Bradley 61 vs Toledo 59
The Braves enter the season with hopes of cutting down the nets in St. Louis to win the MVC auto-bid for the third straight year. This was the start they were looking for.
TERRY NOLAN JR!!!!!!!
— Bradley Basketball (@bradleyumbb) November 25, 2020
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Xavier v. Bradley: Preview, matchup, keys to the game--Banners On The Parkway
Big East What To Watch: Week 1--Anonymous Eagle
Thursday, November 26: Xavier Musketeers vs Bradley Braves (11am Central, FS1) — Yes, that’s right, the Fightin’ Brian Wardles are in Cincinnati to take on the Musketeers bright and early on Thanksgiving....... 24 hours after Xavier plays Oakland. This is notable because of that quick turnaround for Paul Scruggs and the guys, but Bradley (#126) is also the highest ranked KenPom team facing a Big East team this week that’s not from a high major conference. This is quietly a pretty big game for both sides of the equation. By the way, it’s a quicker turnaround for Bradley than it is for Xavier, as Bradley is playing Toledo at Cintas Center 3 hours after Xavier’s game against Oakland.
Good health a factor as Bradley men's basketball gets set for season-opening tournament at Xavier--Peoria Journal Star
'It's different': Bradley basketball team gets first look at travel, distanced seating changes--Peoria Journal Star
What to expect in the Missouri Valley Conference this men's basketball season--Peoria Journal Star
'I'm not missing this again': Bradley newcomer plays hero in 61-59 win over Toledo--Peoria Journal Star
Back with a bang: Nolan’s late game heroics boost Bradley over Toledo--Bradley Scout
Last-Second Basket Leads Bradley Past Toledo in Season Opener--bradleybraves.com
Braves Play Xavier in Thanksgiving Matinee Game--bradleybraves.com
Season of high expectations starts strong for Braves--Peoria Journal Star
Braves Blow By Kansas City 84-70 In Opener--bradleybraves.com
Wildcats drop opener to Drake 80-70--Bring On The Cats
Sturtz's double-double helps send Drake past Kansas State--Associated Press
Men’s Basketball Opens Season By Defeating K-State--godrakebulldogs.com
Men's Basketball Faces USD In Little Apple Classic--godrakebulldogs.com
Women’s Basketball Wins Season Opener at Creighton, 75-62--godrakebulldogs.com
UE Insider: Examining the Aces' blowout loss at Louisville--Evansville Courier & Press
Game Preview: Louisville Cardinals--Eville-Ways
Game Recap: Louisville 79, Evansville 44--Eville-Ways
Game Preview: I’m More Than A Little Worried About Prairie View--Eville-Ways
UE men wrap up season opener; set sights on Friday--gopurpleaces.com
11/25 Big Ten Preview: The Season Officially Begins--
-Illinois State Redbirds at #23 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time/TV: 2:00 PM ET (ESPN)
Ohio State will look considerably different this season after losing Kaleb Wesson, Andre Wesson, Luther Muhammad and D.J. Carton. The Buckeyes will still bring back a strong backcourt with CJ Walker and Duane Washington, though the frontcourt will look considerably different. The drop in experience in the frontcourt could prove problematic when faring against some of the more talented Big Ten programs, but it shouldn’t be a huge issue today against Illinois State. The Redbirds won 10 games last year and lost two of their best players. It’ll be a large task if they want to pick up the upset.
- Pick: Ohio State
11/25 Big Ten Recap: Big Ten Rolls--
-No. 23 Ohio State Buckeyes 94, Illinois State Redbirds
The Buckeyes played a lot of new faces in the team’s opener, but the results looked the same. Ohio State cruised to a convincing win over Illinois State and will now prepare for a matchup against UMass Lowell at home on Sunday. California transfer Justice Sueing led the way with 19 points and eight rebounds. The team’s defense also held up well, holding Illinois State to 0.88 points per possession.
Ohio State men’s basketball vs. Illinois State: Game preview and prediction--Land Grant Holy Land
Watch now: Antonio Reeves, Illinois State ready to get things going at No. 23 Ohio State--The Pantagraph
Watch now: Quick start propels Ohio State to rout over Illinois State in basketball season opener--The Pantagraph
Five things to know before men's basketball's opening week--Vidette Online
Redbirds flounder after slow start, fall 94-67 to Ohio State--Vidette Online
Slow Starts Dooms Redbirds at Nationally-Ranked Ohio State--goredbirds.com
Paoli's Bosley makes Indiana State his basketball home--Terre Haute Tribune Star
ISU men's basketball moves opener to Dec. 8--Terre Haute Tribune Star
Sycamore Men Adjust Nonconference Schedule--gosycamores.com
Sycamore women open season at Illinois--Terre Haute Tribune Star
ISU women fall in season opener at Illinois--Terre Haute Tribune Star
Sycamores Fall to Illinois in Season Opener--gosycamores.com
Preseason Awards: The All-Mid-Major Madness Second Team--Mid-Major Madness
Cameron Krutwig, Sr., Loyola University Chicago
While the college basketball normies clung to Sister Jean during the 2018 NCAA Tournament, Noted Large Gentleman Cameron Krutwig stole our hearts. As Loyola made its unforgettable Final Four run, Krutwig was a sturdy presence in the middle, causing us to marvel that he was only a freshman. In the years since, he has increased his scoring output and rebound average all while taking an increasingly significant role in the Ramblers’ offense. Last year, he ranked in the top five in the Missouri Valley in both percentage of possessions used and percentage of shots taken. While that led to a slight dip in efficiency, he still posted 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while shooting 56 percent from the field. Those are the numbers you’d expect from the first player in program history to post a triple-double — though his 6’9, 255-pound frame might not be the package in which you’d expect it to be delivered.
Loyola returns all five of its starters from last year and is, at worst, the second-best team in the Valley. Expect Krutwig and fellow senior Lucas Williamson to play a pivotal role as they take one last crack at March Madness.
Loyola Ranked No. 3 In College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 Poll--loyolaramblers.com
Loyola Women’s Basketball Announces Pair of Non-Conference Games--Loyola Phoenix
Loyola Women’s Basketball Announces Opening Two Games Of 2020-21 Non-Conference Schedule--loyolaramblers.com
Who is on the 2020-21 Missouri State men's basketball roster?--Springfield News-Leader
Bears Kick Off New Season with Weekend Home Games--missouristatebears.com
Who is on the 2020-21 Missouri State Lady Bears' basketball roster?--Springfield News-Leader
No. 24/25 Lady Bears Open Season in Sunshine State--missouristatebears.com
UNI men's basketball ready for season opener vs. Western Kentucky--Cedar Rapids Gazette
UNI basketball: Carter could help Panther attack reach another level--Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
College basketball: Berhow to miss UNI's opening week due to COVID protocol--Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
College basketball: UNI falls to Western Kentucky despite record-setting effort from distance--Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Men's Basketball Fall to the Hilltoppers 93-87--unipanthers.com
For Iowa women's basketball, there's no easing into this season--Cedar Rapids Gazette
Caitlin Clark debuts with 27 points; Iowa tops UNI, 96-81--Cedar Rapids Gazette
College women's basketball: Big third quarter carries Iowa past Northern Iowa--Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Panther Women Fall to Iowa in Season Opener--unipanthers.com
Notebook: Timely triples help Eagles pull away from Saluki women--Southern Illinoisan
Salukis fall to Eastern Michigan in season opener--Daily Egyptian
Salukis fall to Eagles, 65-52--siusalukis.com
Merrillville native Mileek McMillan continues to improve for Valparaiso--NWI Times
Valpo Basketball Announces Schedule Change--valpoathletics.com
Valpo Set to Open Season at Vanderbilt on SEC Network--valpoathletics.com
Valpo Women’s Basketball Announces Nonconference Slate--valpoathletics.com
State Farm MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight (Week 12)--The Missouri Valley
MVC Women's Basketball Notebook - Nov. 24--The Missouri Valley
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