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
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