Justin Jennings Named Newest Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach--goredbirds.com
Avila, Conwell join ranks of ex-Sycamores in NBA--Terre Haute Tribune-Star
Mitchell expects rebuilt ISU women's team to play fast, defend better--Terre Haute Tribune-Star
Halli Poock returns for one last dance with Murray State women's basketball--WPSD Local 6
Thompson goes from floor to SIU staff--Southern Illinoisan
Women's Basketball Finalizes 2026-27 Coaching Staff--siusalukis.com
Arch Madness Smaller and Larger--Valley Hoops Insider
THE SPORTING LIFE: Arch Madness machinations totally unnecessary--Southern Illinoisan
Bradley Braves pleased with NCAA change in athlete eligibility rules--Peoria Journal Star
Amber Scalia Joins Women's Basketball Staff as Graduate Assistant Coach--gopurpleaces.com
#180: Murray State Men's Basketball Coach Ryan Miller--Full Court Press
Former Racer center, Fred King, signs with German professional basketball club--WPSD Local 6
Shot King award keeps competition alive during Murray State's offseason--WPSD Local 6
Racer men will head to Europe in August--Murray Ledger and Times
SIU to honor legendary teams--Southern Illinoisan
SIU Celebrates Year of Saluki Legends--siusalukis.com
Men's Basketball
60 Years — 1966-67
One of the most celebrated teams in SIU history, the Salukis won the 1967 NIT Championship with a 71-56 victory over Marquette at Madison Square Garden. Led by Saluki Hall of Famers Walt Frazier, Dick Garrett, and head coach Jack Hartman, the Salukis finished 24-2. The team was inducted into the SIU Hall of Fame in 2000.
50 Years — 1976-77
SIU finished 22-7, won the MVC Tournament, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time. The Salukis reached the Sweet Sixteen behind Saluki Hall of Famers Mike Glenn, Gary Wilson, and brothers Corky and Wayne Abrams.
20 Years — 2006-07
The Salukis went 25-5 (15-3 MVC), earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and reached the Sweet Sixteen. SIU fell 61-58 to eventual national champion Kansas. The team featured Saluki Hall of Famers Randal Falker, Bryan Mullins, and Jamaal Tatum.Women's Basketball
40 Years — 1986-87
Coached by SIU and MVC Hall of Famer Cindy Scott, the Salukis went 28-3 and completed their second consecutive undefeated conference season (18-0). SIU finished ranked No. 16 nationally and defeated LSU in the NCAA Tournament before falling to Louisiana Tech, the eventual national runner-up. Key contributors included Ann Kattreh, Mary Berghuis, and Bridgett Williams.
35 Years — 1991-92
Also under Scott, SIU posted a 23-8 record and went 16-4 in the Gateway Conference. Led by Saluki Hall of Famers Kelly Firth and Anita Scott, the Salukis upset No. 7 Colorado in the NCAA Tournament.
All five basketball teams will be recognized during a single home weekend. Dates will be announced following the release of the MVC schedules.
The Basket Under Review Newsletter - June 23, 2026--Basket Under Review
The Missouri Valley Conference announced structural changes to Arch Madness, the league's conference tournament. Starting this season, both the men's and women's tournaments will be held in St. Louis and feature a 10-team format.
Under the new structure, the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds will advance directly to the semifinals, placing greater emphasis on the regular season. Several mid-major leagues have implemented a similar format in recent years to help protect their top teams. As Rocco Miller points out, though, it may not be the best move for this particular conference.
Missouri Valley fans didn't seem too thrilled with the changes, citing the "madness" as the tournament's major draw.
Why the MVC made changes for its college basketball tournaments--Peoria Journal Star
A New Madness: MVC reshapes Arch Madness Tournament Format--The Vidette
MVC tournament changes go forward amid backlash--Terre Haute Tribune-Star
Nico Yantko, Tim Leonard weigh in on MVC changes to Arch Madness--WPSD Local 6
Head coaches of both Murray State basketball teams praise MVC tournament changes--WPSD Local 6
MVC makes unpopular changes to men's tourney--Southern Illinoisan
Jackson addresses Arch Madness changes--The Victory Bell
Bradley point guard out for season with knee injury--Peoria Journal Star
Murray State, Indiana exhibition game cancelled as Hoosiers back out of game--WPSD Local 6
Pollard brothers carve coaching paths with Iowa State, Northern Iowa--Des Moines Register
New Arch Madness Format Solves a Non-Existent Problem--Mid-Major Madness
Arch Madness is Radically Changing--Valley Hoops Insider
Statement for 2027 MVC Women’s Basketball Championship--Visit Quad Cities
Division II transfer Hill looks for success with Salukis--Southern Illinoisan
ARCH MADNESS EXPANDS: MVC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MOVING TO ST. LOUIS IN 2027--The Missouri Valley
