What's Up In The Missouri Valley 7/24/2026

Mark Bennett: Cherish the memory, Hauteans; Sycamores of '24 show NBA promise--Terre Haute Tribune-Star
As Butler adds IU exhibition game, ISU matchup moves to Oct. 18--Terre Haute Tribune-Star
Sycamore Basketball exhibition at Butler rescheduled to October 18--gosycamores.com

100 And 1 days until college basketball: Stars, storylines, contenders and pretenders for 2026-27 season--CBS Sports

Don't overlook these mid-majors

90. UIC: The Flames crushed it in retention this spring, keeping five key rotation staples, including prized sophomore wing Rashund Washington Jr., who would've had a substantial market in the portal. UIC also rounded out the roster nicely with Ohio State transfer point guard Gabe Cupps and Furman shot-making wing Asa Thomas, who started his career at Clemson. Rob Ehsan had the Flames on the doorstep of the NCAA Tournament last year, and the nucleus is in place to be in the mix yet again in 2026-27.

What's Up In The Missouri Valley 7/23/2026

Illinois State's Nick Allen, Isaac Ericksen strive for roles after redshirt seasons--The Pantagraph

Scout Team: Scouting Top International CBB Prospects, Part 1--

This week's episode breaks down:

Quinn Ellis, St. John's
Saliou Niang, LSU
Owen Foxwell, Wisconsin
Mark Padjen, Murray State

Check out previous episodes of the show here:

Summer workouts wrap up as new Murray State men's basketball roster comes together--WPSD Local 6
Murray State’s roster takes shape with talent and character from across the globe--WPSD Local 6

Murray State women's basketball adds elite shooter Payton Starwalt to 2027 class--WPSD Local 6

What's Up In The Missouri Valley 7/22/2026

Illinois State women's basketball expects big things again--The Pantagraph

Camaraderie high for Sycamores as newcomers get to know each other--Terre Haute Tribune-Star
Sycamore workouts helping determine starters, role players for '26-27--Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Soon-to-be Racer Padjen delivers in FIBA tourney--Murray Ledger and Times

What's Up In The Missouri Valley 7/21/2026

University of Evansville and University of Southern Indiana Announce Future Women's Basketball Series--gopurpleaces.com

Turning up the heat; Miller: Racer men’s summer stems from drive toward Valley title--Murray Ledger and Times
CBS insider: Racer men face Hofstra near Memphis--Murray Ledger and Times

What's Up In The Missouri Valley 7/20/2026

Mark Padjen earns MVP honors after leading Slovenia to EuroBasket title--WPSD Local 6
Murray State men's basketball adds matchup with Hofstra in Savage Bros Showcase--WPSD Local 6

What's Up In The Missouri Valley 7/18/2026

Katelyn Young rewrote the record book for women's basketball: Retired Racers series--WPSD Local 6

What's Up In The Missouri Valley 7/17/2026

Why Connor Turnbull is Utah State’s most important team transfer for 2026-27--Busting Brackets
Evansville basketball completes coaching staff with former Purdue assistant--Evansville Courier & Press
Terry Johnson named Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach--gopurpleaces.com

ISU releases details of AD Nathan Christensen's contract extension--Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Meet the Team: Salukis Bring Together Exciting Mix of Talent--siusalukis.com

Study: Valparaiso University athletics generated over $80M annually in economic impact--The Times