Bradley icon Joe Stowell selected for MVC Hall of Fame--
Peoria Journal Star
Stowell to Receive Paul Morrison Award--
bradleybraves.com
Women’s Basketball Announces 2018-19 Non-Conference Schedule--
bradleybraves.com
Drake Legend Dolph Pulliam Named To 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame Class--
godrakebulldogs.com
Evansville lands former Kansas guard Sam Cunliffe--
College Basketball Talk
Players are buying what Walter McCarty is selling at Evansville--
Mid-Major Madness
Evansville basketball adds ultra-athletic guard in Kansas transfer Sam Cunliffe--
Evansville Courier & Press
The Walter McCarty effect: UE is becoming a destination spot for recruits--
Evansville Courier & Press
McCarty hopes to make lifelong impact with Leadership Academy--
gopurpleaces.com
ACES INSIDER - Get to know the Aces Assist Club--
gopurpleaces.com
ACES INSIDER - Coach McCarty comes up Aces in Mount Carmel--
gopurpleaces.com
UE men’s basketball adds two transfers--
gopurpleaces.com
Podcast: Illinois State head coach Dan Muller previews the Redbirds and talks about the challenges of being a mid-major--
Mid-Major Madness
Former ISU star Cirone chosen for MVC Hall of Fame--
The Pantagraph
Stevens ends playing career with ISU women--
The Pantagraph
Kristi Cirone To Be Enshrined in MVC Hall of Fame--
goredbirds.com
Sycamores – Growing Toughness--
Valley Hoops Insider
Sycamore women tap Europe again for more size--
Terre Haute Tribune Star
Former Sycamore Wendi Bibbins Inks Professional Contract in Europe--
gosycamores.com
Sycamores add International Standouts to Roster--
gosycamores.com
Men’s Basketball Receives Second Class of 2019 Commitment--
Loyola Phoenix
Shanks Signs to Play Professionally in Europe--
Loyola Phoenix
The Iron 5 To Be Screened At Black Harvest Film Festival This Weekend--
loyolaramblers.com
Blake Schilb Signs Contract With Chalons-Reims--
loyolaramblers.com
Carson Shanks Signs Pro Contract With Gzira Athleta Basketball Club--
loyolaramblers.com
Missouri State gets commitment from Rock Bridge guard Dajuan Harris--
Springfield News-Leader
Are the Bears championship contenders immediately? Not so fast, says new MSU coach--
Springfield News-Leader
In Depth Look at Sophomore Guard Tywhon Pickford--
Busting Brackets
UNI men's basketball lands North Scott guard Tytan Anderson--
The Gazette
Oskaloosa's Cole Henry picks UNI men's basketball--
The Gazette
UNI basketball: Panthers land verbal commit from Oskaloosa's Henry--
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Oskaloosa's Cole Henry commits to basketball at UNI, 'my dream school'--
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
College basketball: North Scott's Anderson becomes UNI's first 2020 commit--
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
UNI Celebrates 50 Years of Women's Athletics--
unipanthers.com
Mount Vernon native Kent Williams to be inducted into MVC Hall of Fame--
The Southern Illinoisan
Kent Williams to join the MVC Hall of Fame--
Daily Egyptian
Salukis in Cuba: Day 1--
siusalukis.com
Matchups and times announced for Continental Tire Las Vegas Holiday Invitational--
siusalukis.com
Salukis in Cuba: Day 2--
siusalukis.com
Saluki Men's Basketball legend Kent Williams to be inducted into MVC Hall of Fame--
siusalukis.com
Salukis in Cuba: Day 3--
siusalukis.com
Column: In the Dawg pound with Dillon--
Daily Egyptian
Women’s Basketball
The women’s basketball team has not yet released their schedule but more than likely will start their season in late October with a couple of exhibition games.
While the team only finished fourth in the conference in the previous season, they gave their fans plenty of reasons to believe in a top-three finish in the 2018-19 season.
They came into last season with plenty of freshman and only a handful of upperclassmen which meant that they were going to have some bumps in the road.
Their defense struggled from time-to-time and they gave up plenty of turnovers, but that is expected when you have a young team working together for the first time.
The Salukis did show great promise as two standout players established their dominance in their freshman campaign — forward Abby Brockmeyer and guard Makenzie Silvey.
Brockmeyer showed off her power and skill in the paint while Silvey liked to flash her shooting abilities from beyond the arc.
The main problem SIU will face this season is the lack of a leader.
With senior guard Kylie Giebelhausen now gone, Southern does not have a true leader of the team and has few upperclassmen to guide the squad.
However I think junior forward Nicole Martin will take charge of the team as she is one of the older ones on the team and she is a vocal leader.
If the team can clean up the turnovers and learn to talk on defense I see no reason why they cannot finish top two in the conference.
Men’s Basketball
The men’s basketball team who will likely begin their season in early November.
The Saluki basketball team has proven me wrong time and time again whether it is good or bad, so I can honestly say I do not know what to expect for the upcoming season.
What I do know is that Southern took unfavorable circumstances and turned it into a second place finish in the conference.
The theme of last season was injuries. SIU suffered injury after injury including a season-ending injury to forward Thik Bol wasn’t able to play a single game in the previous season.
This left them with a six-man rotation, forcing them to play conservative on defense and play at a slower pace on offense.
The main issue that the Salukis will face is the Loyola Ramblers.
After a Final Four finish in the big dance, it’s only logical to think that they will be getting better prospects out of high school and possibly establish themselves as the conference powerhouse.
I do believe that fans will be treated well this year as a majority of the starters will be seniors and will want to go all out in their final season.
With forward Kavion Pippen and Bol controlling the paint, SIU will surely be a credible threat.
Head coach Barry Hinson is undeservingly under pressure to bring home a conference title.
With his job possibly being in jeopardy, Hinson will more than likely give everything he has to help finish top in the MVC and keep his position secure.
Overall, the men’s basketball team is SIU’s best chance of bringing home an MVC title this year.
The common thread that ties all of the teams together is youth.
Even if SIU does not bring home a conference championship this year, I can easily see them winning the conference in any sport the next year or two.
Hefferman: Second junior verbally commits to Saluki women--
The Southern Illinoisan
Top Ten Mid-Major Players By Position: Point Guard--
CBB Central
5. Clayton Custer (Loyola-Chicago)
Vitals: 6-1, 185 pounds, redshirt senior
Stats: 13.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 4.1 apg, .528/.451/.770
Missouri Valley Player of the Year. NCAA All-Region. A Final Four.
The toughest thing on Clayton Custer’s plate for this season is attempting to replicate what he did last season. Truth be told, it’s hard to be much better. Custer was everything you could want as a point guard, protecting the ball and running the team when necessary, but changing the game with his deadly outside shot and polished floater package when the opportunity presented itself. His runner that hit every bit of rim imaginable to beat Tennessee in the Sweet 16 will be remembered most, but those who followed the Ramblers all season know Custer made plays like that all season long when it mattered most. So while he may not play with the same flair as some of the other players on this list, he’s clearly one of the nation’s elite floor generals.
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Honorable Mention:
Ahmaad Rorie (Montana), Tookie Brown (Georgia Southern), Jeff Dowtin (Rhode Island), Marcus Evans (VCU– health concerns), Bryce Aiken (Harvard), Matt Morgan (Cornell), Jordan Barnes (Indiana State), Keyshawn Evans (Illinois State), Sam Merrill (Utah State), Colbey Ross (Pepperdine)
Top Ten Mid-Major Players By Position: Small Forward--
CBB Central
1. Milik Yarbrough (Illinois State)
Vitals: 6-6, 230 pounds, Redshirt Senior
Stats: 16.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 4.8 apg, .453/.290/.804
One of college basketball’s best transfers a season ago, Yarbrough headed to Normal after 2 years at Saint Louis and did not disappoint. In the college game, he can switch 1-5 defensively, create offense for others, and is an absolute load in transition. His passing ability meshes perfectly with Illinois State PG Keyshawn Evans, who is more of a natural scorer, making Illinois State extremely hard to guard. If he can straighten out his act off the floor, he has a chance to be a very good NBA player.
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Honorable Mention:
Courtney Stockard (Saint Bonaventure), Eric Williams (Duquesne), Javon Bess (Saint Louis), BJ Stith (Old Dominion), Sandy Cohen (Green Bay), Myles Stephens (Princeton), Daniel Utomi (Princeton), Marques Townes (Loyola-Chicago), Terry Taylor (Austin Peay), Kevon Harris (Stephen F. Austin), Zach Jackson (Nebraska-Omaha), Matej Kavas (Seattle)
Top Ten Mid-Major Players By Position: Center--
CBB Central
5. Cameron Krutwig (Loyola-Chicago)
Vitals: 6-9, 260 pounds, Sophomore
Stats: 10.5 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.7 apg, .598/.000/.735
This is probably an aggressive ranking for the sophomore, but I’m a massive Krutwig fan. The big-bodied in-state product was a key contributor on the Ramblers’ Final Four team, impressing with his high basketball IQ, excellent passing ability, and extremely developed post game. With a summer in a college weight room under his belt, Krutwig should be able to take the next step and dominate in the Missouri Valley.
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10. Phil Fayne (Illinois State)
Vitals: 6-9, 215 pounds, Senior
Stats: 15.6 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 0.9 rpg, .595/.000/.514
Fayne is the perfect 3rd option next to Milik Yarbrough and Keyshawn Evans, a high-level athlete who finishes well around the rim, put the ball on the deck, and switch defensively. He’s efficient and doesn’t need the ball in his hands to succeed, making him so valuable to a Redbird team that I believe will contend for an at-large bid.
Honorable Mention:
Nico Carvacho (Colorado State), Trayvon Reed (Texas Southern), Pauly Paulicap (Manhattan), Demajeo Wiggins (Bowling Green), Loudon Love (Wright State), Trey Porter (Nevada), Josh Cunningham (Dayton), Rashaan Holloway (UMass), AJ Brodeur (Penn), Chris Lewis (Harvard), Trey Moses (Ball State), Shawntrez Davis (Bethune-Cookman), Matt Rafferty (Furman), Cameron Jackson (Wofford)
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Peoria Journal Star
Men’s Basketball Unveils 2018-19 Non-Conference Schedule--
bradleybraves.com
Coach Wardle Breaks Down Non-Conference Schedule--
bradleybraves.com
UNI, Drake part of first basketball event at Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium--
Des Moines Register
Men's Basketball To Face North Dakota State In U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic--
godrakebulldogs.com
UE basketball's Walter McCarty finalizing game at alma mater Kentucky in 2019-20--
Evansville Courier & Press
ACES INSIDER - Coaches Caravan goes to the Blue Grass State--
gopurpleaces.com
Shamar Givance ready to run UE offense--
gopurpleaces.com
ISU adds point guard to Hall's first recruiting class--
Terre Haute Tribune Star
Sycamore Women Release 2018-19 Non-Conference Schedule--
gosycamores.com
Former Loyola star Aundre Jackson signs with pro team in Iceland--
Chicago Tribune
Skokna to Try Out for Croatian National Team--
Loyola Phoenix
Bruno Skokna Heads To Camp With Croatian National Team--
loyolaramblers.com
Former Loyola Standout Aundre Jackson Signs Pro Contract With Skallagrimur--
loyolaramblers.com
Two arrested for stealing Lady Bears coach Kellie Harper's car, police say--
Springfield News-Leader
Report: Missouri State lands Middle Tennessee starting point guard Tyrik Dixon in transfer--
Springfield News-Leader
Pairings for Hall of Fame Classic Announced--
missouristatebears.com
UNI men's basketball: Panthers land 2019 Dubuque Senior product Noah Carter--
Des Moines Register
UNI, Drake part of US Bank Stadium men's basketball event--
The Gazette
Noah Carter of Dubuque Senior commits to UNI basketball--
The Gazette
UNI basketball notes: A.J. Green shows talent, work ethic in summer workouts--
The Gazette
College basketball: UNI to be part of first hoops event at U.S. Bank Stadium--
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
College basketball: Multi-dimensional Carter commits to UNI--
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
UNI Invited to U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic--
unipanthers.com
Saluki women’s basketball gives back to southern Illinois community--
siusalukis.com
PRO BASKETBALL: Valparaiso grad Peters signs with CSKA Moscow in the EuroLeague--
NWI Times
