What's Up In The Missouri Valley 7/24/2026

Mark Bennett: Cherish the memory, Hauteans; Sycamores of '24 show NBA promise--Terre Haute Tribune-Star
As Butler adds IU exhibition game, ISU matchup moves to Oct. 18--Terre Haute Tribune-Star
Sycamore Basketball exhibition at Butler rescheduled to October 18--gosycamores.com

100 And 1 days until college basketball: Stars, storylines, contenders and pretenders for 2026-27 season--CBS Sports

Don't overlook these mid-majors

90. UIC: The Flames crushed it in retention this spring, keeping five key rotation staples, including prized sophomore wing Rashund Washington Jr., who would've had a substantial market in the portal. UIC also rounded out the roster nicely with Ohio State transfer point guard Gabe Cupps and Furman shot-making wing Asa Thomas, who started his career at Clemson. Rob Ehsan had the Flames on the doorstep of the NCAA Tournament last year, and the nucleus is in place to be in the mix yet again in 2026-27.