What's Up In The Missouri Valley 10/16/2017

Noah Thomas brings speed, skill — and more speed — to Drake basketball--Des Moines Register

Drake women's basketball: Expectations high after last season's NCAA Tournament appearance--Des Moines Register
Women's Basketball Hosts Annual Media Day--godrakebulldogs.com

Hickey: My MVC men's basketball preseason ballot--Evansville Courier & Press
UE extends contract for AD Spencer--Evansville Courier & Press

10 possible Cinderella teams you may be talking about during March Madness--CBS Sports

Illinois State

The best thing that could've happened to Illinois State and its NCAA Tournament hopes moving forward had nothing to do with Illinois State. It had to do with Wichita State and its decision to jump ship from the MVC to the AAC.

The Shockers are no longer around to steal the Redbirds' shine, which means Dan Muller's squad is now a presumptive favorite to win the Valley and return to the NCAA Tournament, where they've not been since 1998. They probably should have been in the field last season, so don't be surprised when you see the Redbirds whooping up on a single-digit seed in March.

Cooper Neese Transfers To Sycamore Basketball Program--gosycamores.com

Loyola Basketball Single-Game Tickets On Sale Tuesday--loyolaramblers.com

Missouri State makes exhibition men's basketball game against Kansas State official--Springfield News-Leader
Missouri State Will Take on Kansas State in Hurricane Relief Benefit--missouristatebears.com

Saluki basketball to appear on Valley's TV package 10 times in 2017-18--The Southern Illinoisan
Men's Basketball season-ticket pick-up party set for Saturday morning--siusalukis.com

Valpo Lawsuit Update--Valley Hoops Insider

Missouri State Will Take on Kansas State in Hurricane Relief Benefit--The Missouri Valley