Hoops in the Heartland Tournament Preview: Redbirds Rematch Ramblers in MVC Quarterfinals--goredbirds.com
2022 Bracket Breakers: Comparing similar teams to project upsets and Cinderellas in March Madness--The Athletic
We’ll have more to say about Similarity when we can study actual matchups, but two more results stand out for now. First, the teams most similar to Loyola-Chicago reflect the Ramblers’ thudding pace as well as their long-distance shooting skills:
- Michigan 2011 (beat 9-seed Tennessee)
- Valparaiso 2013 (lost to 3-seed Michigan State)
- Richmond 2011 (beat 5-seed Vanderbilt and 13-seed Morehead State)
- Davidson 2008 (beat three teams, including two giants)
Loyola’s four best comps combined for six tournament wins. We think that’s more evidence it’s an underdog to take very seriously.
Jim O'Donnell: Homestretch outlook on Collins, Stubblefield, Underwood and Valentine--Daily Herald
Drew Valentine, Loyola -- Athletic director Steve Watson didn't try to get excessively clever or cute when Moser split last spring. ... He elevated Valentine -- now all of age 30 -- to take the reins and his new coach proved that he knew all the dance steps. ... The Ramblers weathered a rough end in Missouri Valley regular-season play to win the conference tourney and its automatic NCAA slot.
The grand conundrum at LU will happen if Valentine and the rosary beads of Sister Jean push through to the Sweet Sixteen or beyond. ... Then, Valentine becomes a prominent presence on the future scopes of more moneyed, needier programs across the land. ... And what do Watson and associates counter with? ... A lifetime pass on the CTA's Red Line? ... Success can be such a witches brew.
Panthers get set for 2022 Hoops in the Heartland--Northern Iowan
Who is Caitlin Morrison?--The Victory Bell
MVC Announces 2021-22 Women's Basketball All-Conference Teams--The Missouri Valley
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