Early Season Tourneys & Events: Mid-Major Edition
It's never too early to look at the 2013-14 schedule. Here is a list of the early season events that mid-majors will be playing in across the country.
Missouri Valley Conference
#WATCHTHEM: The Wichita State Plan
Gregg Marshall and his jubilant group of black and yellow-donning Shockers impressed the mid-major community while flabbergasting the country just a month ago. We think this could become an annual shocking.
Mid-Major Transfer List: May Edition
Who is going and who is staying in the college basketball free agency season?
Missouri State: Tempo Challenged and Hating It
If you had to design a team to play as one of the 15 slowest teams in the country, Missouri State would not have been your model. Yet the Bears slogged through the 2012-13 season just the same. What could have been if they turned up the pace?
Loyola to MVC is Official, Hoping for Greatness
Coach Porter Moser believes his Ramblers can achieve "something great" in the Valley, Commissioner Elgin and Valley fans hope he is right.
Mid-Major Madness All-American Team
The Mid-Major Madness team put their heads together and voted on the five best mid-major players in the country for the 2012-13 season.
Report: Loyola to Join Missouri Valley
Multiple reports name Loyola as the next member of the Missouri Valley Conference, replacing Creighton. The move will become official Friday, adding a strong up-and-coming team to the Valley.
Early Leading Next MVC Top 10?
We take a look back at how well we did predicting various portions of the season - let's see how often I get to pat myself on the back!
Covington Steady, Others Shaky In Portsmouth
Some interesting performances may be turning into trends - for better or worse - as two days worth of action have now completed at the Portsmouth Invitational.
Shockers Add LeBron's Cousin
Greg Marshall adds Darius Carter to next year's team, continuing the trend of recruiting the best JUCO players in the country. Oh, ya, and he's LeBron James's cousin.
Serious Mid-Major Talent to Tip in Portsmouth
A unique event featuring some of the nation's most talented seniors is set to tip-off this week in Portsmouth, Virginia. Many mid-major stars will be looking to improve their resume for the next level.
Short Circuit: Shockers NCAA Run Over
Wichita State won ugly for the entire NCAA Tournament, and looked as if it had the ability to even beat the Louisville Cardinals. But at some point on that Final Four court in Atlanta, the magic ran out.
When Wichita State Was Just No. 86
Did anyone see this Wichita State team coming to begin the season? No, it was far from a given that this Shocker team would be in the Final Four. They just keep proving everyone wrong.
MVC Commissioner Pushing for Big (12) Opportunity
Wichita State's success has started rumors of a Big 12 vs. Missouri Valley doubleheader next season that could prove beneficial for both conferences. But who would participate and is the Big 12 ready to jump for this?
Louisville: The Team With No Weakness
We went inside the numbers for Louisville and the results were clear: there is no real weakness on this team. Between two star players, a defense with no holes, and a cadre of roleplayers, the Cardinals will be a handful for Wichita State.
UIC Leaving Horizon for MVC, Oakland Steps In
The conference merry-go-round continues as UIC is reported to join the Missouri Valley and Oakland to join the Horizon League.
Coaching Carousel Winners and Losers
We grade each hire made so far on the Division I level. Who are the winners so far this offseason and who are the losers?
Wichita State Needs To Be Three-Mendous
Wichita State's main game is playing tough defense, swarming the boards and creating turnovers. Offensively though, the Shockers have a clutch weapon in their three point shooting to create havoc on offense.
Wichita State's Shockingly Long Odds
Looking for a get-rich-quick scheme? Wichita State could be your path to a quick buck this weekend.
McDermott, Olynyk Earn All-American Honors
Creighton Doug McDermott and Gonzaga's Kelly Olynyk were both named to the AP All-American First Team on Monday. South Dakota State's Nate Wolters was voted to the Third team.
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More Team Movement Expected as MVC on the Prowl
The Missouri Valley has its list of targets for expansion and the Horizon League seems to be squarely within the conference's sights.
Final Four Details: Wichita State vs. Louisville
Wichita State will take on Louisville in the Final Four on Saturday. Here are all the details on the game as you plan to watch Saturday. What: Final Four Who: Midwest Champion Louisville (33-5)...
Don't Start No Stuff, Won't Be No Stuff
Wichita State was more physical, executed better, and generally did a great job frustrating the Buckeyes until the final buzzer.
