In the early going, Creighton is cruising and Wichita State has had a balanced attack, while Indiana State and Missouri State have continued to win.
Author: Neal Heston
2011-12 Missouri Valley Conference Preview
The Missouri Valley should return to form as one of the best conference in the country, with several teams realistically in line to receive at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament if they don’t claim the Missouri Valley title in 2011-12.
Bradley Braves 2011-12 Preview
A promising season fell apart in 2010-11, and Bradley must now replace a chunk of the production from that team. A fresh start in 2011-12 might be just what the Braves need to get back on track.
Drake Bulldogs 2011-12 Preview
Drake’s season could largely come down to how quickly one of the Bulldogs’ key players recovers from an injury.
Evansville Aces 2011-12 Preview
Evansville has a strong returning core that should propel the Aces north in the Missouri Valley standings, perhaps putting the team in contention for an NCAA Tournament bid.
Illinois State Redbirds 2011-12 Preview
A mix of returning talent and departed experience makes the Redbirds a difficult team to peg entering the 2011-12 season. That means Missouri Valley foes must proceed with caution against Illinois State.
Indiana State Sycamores 2011-12 Preview
Indiana State returns almost its entire roster from the 2010-11 team that earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament with an MVC title. Now the Sycamores will be the favorite, and they have the talent to back up the hype in 2011-12.
Missouri State Bears 2011-12 Preview
After working their way to a regular-season title in 2010-11, the Bears must overcome significant roster turmoil and the disappointment of bowing out of the MVC Tounament without a title and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Northern Iowa Panthers 2011-12 Preview
Northern Iowa returns a solid nucleus of players. However, that doesn’t include Lucas O’Rear, one of the hardest-working players in college hoops — and grower of some of the most ferocious facial hair in the game.
Southern Illinois Salukis 2011-12 Preview
Southern Illinois already struggled to get out of the bottom of the Missouri Valley before losing more than 50 percent of the team’s scoring and rebounding. The 2011-12 season could be another struggle despite some optimism created by the infusion of some talented young players.
