What's Up In The Missouri Valley 3/14/2019

Final Arch Madness Notes: Step-by-step, Bradley climbed from cellar to champions--Hoops HD

Bradley’s 2006 Sweet 16 team is embracing these dancin’ Braves--Peoria Journal Star
Bradley’s success on the court linked to its excellence in the classroom--Peoria Journal Star
NCAA Tickets and Championship Merchandise Information--bradleybraves.com

Petree Named MVC Freshman & Sixth Player Of The Year--bradleybraves.com

Here are the key games that sent the Drake Bulldogs to the Final Four 50 years ago--Des Moines Register
Drake's 1969 Final Four team: Where are they now?--Des Moines Register

'This is why you play': Confidence bubbling as Drake readies for March journey--Des Moines Register
Women’s Basketball with League-High Four Named to All-MVC Teams--godrakebulldogs.com
Hittner Named Jackie Stiles MVC Player of the Year for the Second Straight Season--godrakebulldogs.com
Women’s Basketball Set for Hoops in the Heartland Action--godrakebulldogs.com

Muller wants to restore 'toughness, effort' to ISU program--The Pantagraph
What is next for Redbird basketball?--Vidette Online

Drake favorite heading into MVC Women's Tournament--The Pantagraph
Redbird women hoping third time a charm against Bradley--The Pantagraph
ISU's Maggett tabbed top MVC newcomer--The Pantagraph
TeTe Maggett named MVC Newcomer of the Year--Vidette Online
Hoops in the Heartland Tournament Preview: ‘Birds Take on the Braves--goredbirds.com
TeTe Maggett Named Newcomer of the Year--goredbirds.com

Greg Lansing Basketball Camps Set For Summer Of 2019--gosycamores.com

Sycamore women goes into MVC tourney as an 8 seed--Indiana Statesman

Harper Named MVC Coach of the Year--missouristatebears.com

March sadness in MVC final--Northern Iowan

UNI women's basketball battled injuries to earn No. 3 seed in MVC tournament--The Gazette
UNI women's basketball: Selfless leader, Hagen makes most of new role--Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

College Basketball’s 2019 Coaching Carousel--College Basketball Talk

Southern Illinois: Following a quarterfinal exit from the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, head coach Barry Hinson announced in his postgame press conference that he was leaving his post at Southern Illinois. It hasn’t been made clear if Hinson is resigning, or being fired, as he said, “It is time for me to step away,” during an emotional press conference. In seven seasons at Southern Illinois, Hinson went 116-111 — twice winning 20 or more games in a season. But the Salukis never made the postseason as the once-proud Valley program has struggled to find its footing since six consecutive NCAA tournament appearances earlier this century. Hinson has also spent time at Oral Roberts and Missouri State as he’s fifth all-time in Missouri Valley Conference wins.

Best buzzer-beaters in March Madness history: Laettner, Jenkins or Charles at No. 1?--Sporting News

4. Bryce Drew, Valparaiso

Matchup: No. 4 Ole Miss vs. No. 13 Valparaiso (1998 first round)

At the buzzer: Valpo trailed Ole Miss 69-67 with 2.5 seconds left. Jamie Sykes threw a three-quarter-court pass to Bill Jenkins, who perfectly timed another midair pass to Drew in transition. It set up for a magnificent, game-winning 3-pointer.

Best part: The precision of the passing. It's the ultimate out-of-bounds play.

Drake's Becca Hittner Named Jackie Stiles MVC Player of the Year--The Missouri Valley