What's Up In The Missouri Valley: What's Up In The Missouri Valley 7/7/2018

2017-18 MVC Post-Mortem--Hoopville
Elgin – NCAA Tournament Access--Valley Hoops Insider

Valley coaches discuss the magical Ramblers run--Peoria Journal Star
Nick in the AM: Des Moines sportscaster killed in flood worked in Peoria frequently--Peoria Journal Star
Ex-Bradley player Walt Lemon makes Pelicans’ Summer League roster--Peoria Journal Star
New benefit, but no change in Braves Club membership dues--Peoria Journal Star
Walt Lemon Named to Pelicans’ Summer League Roster--bradleybraves.com

Ten Underrated Graduate Transfers for the 2018-19 Season--College Court Report

Nick Norton – Drake Bulldogs

2017-18 Program: UAB Blazers
2017-18 Stats: 7.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 4.9 apg, 1.2 spg; 37.6% FG

Thanks to transfers and graduation, the UAB Blazers will look considerably different in 2018-19 than they did a season ago. In total, four players left the program by way of transfer, while the likes of William Lee and Chris Cokley graduated. Point guard Nick Norton was one of those players who decided to transfer from the program, committing to the Drake Bulldogs when all was said and done.

Norton played just 11 minutes in 2016-17 before sustaining a season-ending injury, but he bounced back with a strong junior season in 2017-18. He posted an average of 7.5 points and 4.9 assists per game for the year. Norton dished out 156 assists while committing just 52 turnovers, an assist-to-turnover ratio of 3:1. In Norton, the Bulldogs get a point guard who takes good care of the ball and gets his teammates involved, which is good news for forward Nick McGlynn. Norton will be joined by fellow graduate transfer Brady Ellingson at Drake this season.

The addition of Nick Norton gives the Drake Bulldogs a solid point guard who can run their offense in 2018-19. (Source: AL.com)

MVC commissioner Doug Elgin on Hy-Vee Classic's closure: 'It made me sick'--Des Moines Register
Drake men's basketball: Darian DeVries pleased with competitiveness on overhauled roster--Des Moines Register
Peterson: Drake Bulldogs radio personality Larry Cotlar, Mr. Positive, 'almost too nice for sports radio'--Des Moines Register
Larry Cotlar was a Des Moines radio icon who had a story for every occasion--Des Moines Register
Outpouring of grief after Des Moines broadcaster Larry Cotlar dies in flash flood--Des Moines Register
Larry Cotlar's devotion to family shines through in remarks at funeral service--Des Moines Register
Ex-Drake University trainer, school reach settlement in lawsuit--Des Moines Register
Drake University Mourns The Loss Of Longtime Broadcaster Larry Cotlar--godrakebulldogs.com

Crossover: How long does the Evansville basketball honeymoon period last?--Evansville Courier & Press
SIU coach Barry Hinson 'extremely disappointed' in Evansville's firing of Marty Simmons--Evansville Courier & Press
After Loyola's run, where does Missouri Valley Conference basketball go from here?--Evansville Courier & Press
Evansville basketball fills early December game with Division III Albion College--Evansville Courier & Press
Insider mailbag: How long of a leash does Walter McCarty have at Evansville?--Evansville Courier & Press
UE basketball commit Rosel Hurley will not play for the Aces--Evansville Courier & Press
McCarty and his team hard at work during the summer--gopurpleaces.com
Shea Feehan feels right at home in Evansville--gopurpleaces.com

Non-conference slate revealed for Aces Women's Basketball--gopurpleaces.com

Duhon can relay NBA experiences to ISU players--The Pantagraph
Kindred: July looms large for BHS star Payton--The Pantagraph
Elijah Clarance to Compete for Swedish National Team--goredbirds.com
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell Named to Nugget’s Summer League Roster--goredbirds.com
Elijah Clarance, Sweden, Topple Portugal in International Friendly--goredbirds.com

ISU's Huenermann continues to work to get his chance--Terre Haute Tribune Star

ISU women's basketball team adapting to new language, new techniques on court--Terre Haute Tribune Star
Robben's verbal gives ISU women a 6-3 post in 2019 class--Terre Haute Tribune Star
Hall looking to build leaders on Sycamores--Terre Haute Tribune Star
Fans Get First Glimpse at New Look Sycamores--gosycamores.com

Loyola's Marques Townes joins Dominican Republic national team--Chicago Tribune
Moser Looks to Round Out Men’s Basketball Roster--Loyola Phoenix
MVC to See Scheduling Change in 2019-20--Loyola Phoenix
Richardson Selected to Play in Worldwide Invitational Showcase--Loyola Phoenix
Custer Invited to Chris Paul Elite Camp--Loyola Phoenix
Townes to Compete for Dominican Republic National Team--Loyola Phoenix
Custer Invited To Chris Paul Elite Guard Camp--loyolaramblers.com
Pair Of Former Ramblers To Play In NBA Summer League In Las Vegas--loyolaramblers.com
Loyola Adds Will Alcock To Men’s Basketball Roster--loyolaramblers.com
Marques Townes To Compete For Dominican National Team--loyolaramblers.com

Top Ten Transfers Still on the Board--CBB Central

Other names to watch: Jonah Antonio (Mount St Mary’s), Josh Ayeni (St Bonaventure), Pedro Bradshaw (Eastern Kentucky), Jeremy Combs (LSU), John Dewey III (Sam Houston State), Tyrik Dixon (MTSU), Greg Eboigbodin (Illinois), Troy Holston Jr (South Florida), Jermaine Jackson Jr (Detroit), Antwain Johnson (MTSU), Mustafa Lawrence (Missouri State), Tyler Maye (VCU), Jalyn Patterson (LSU), Marcell Pettway (Nevada), Isaiah Ross (UMKC), Matz Stockman (Minnesota), Quatarrius Wilson (McNeese State).

They didn’t mince words: Bears fans flooded inbox of MSU officials during coach search--Springfield News-Leader
MSU coach, wife lost a child at birth last year. Now, with a baby due any day, he’s praying hard--Springfield News-Leader