MVC preseason poll

[tornado]

results are not released yet, but a couple of those voting have revealed their ballots...

here's how the Evansville beat writer and play-by-play guy voted...
one picked BU 9th and one said 10th..

http://www.courierpressblogs.com/sports/ue/?p=727

Here's how the Northern Iowa beat writer voted...

http://wcfcourier.com/sports/blogs/coach_carson/the-courier-s-preseason-mvc-ballot/article_a40d4dca-16eb-11e2-a61c-0019bb2963f4.html

(but then so much for the guy's credibility because he thinks Taylor Brown is still playing and on the ISU roster )


Here's an independent NBC Valley preview

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/15/college-hoops-preview-the-missouri-valley-conference/

[Braves4Life]

Here's an independent NBC Valley preview
http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspor...ey-conference/

Wow! Picking BU 6th... Yajusneverno!

[LittleBrave]

Here's an independent NBC Valley preview
http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspor...ey-conference/

The NBC dude says that BU returns a steady frontcourt with SS, JE, JP...hmmm - not sure if I can say it was steady last year!
I DO think we will hold our own with TP, WE, JP, NW, and SS & JE filling in the frontcourt if needed.

Man, to me, that is a HUGE upgrade over last year - even without TB! Now whether these guys will be productive and fulfill their roles is big question mark.
With JP & WE being inconsisitent in rebounding since they've played, having TP & NW in the mix should help our rebounding deficiencies.

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YahooSports preview of the Valley

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/missouri-valley-preview-another-ncaa-contender-emerge-behind-130010229--ncaab.html

[PTownHawkeye]

Until looking at their roster, I didn't realize how many important players are seniors at ISU. This may be their last chance to be good for a few years, as none of the players behind the current seniors have as high of a ceiling (except maybe for Keane who is a complete unknown). Aside from Keane, I would argue that only Threloff has a chance to be more than a role player out of the freshmen and sophomores.

But I bet that Muller will make a splash with this year's recruiting class...

[MVCfans]

In the preseason poll, I've got Bradley 9th. I suspect they will increase their league wins, but will likely play again on Thursday night in STL.

link: http://www.mvcfans.com/wp/2012/10/16...-final-answer/

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The Missouri State beat writer tells us who he voted for in the preseason poll....

http://blogs.news-leader.com/msu/2012/10/16/election-time-a-look-at-preseason-mvc-picks/

The Wichita State beat writer tells us his picks......

http://blogs.kansas.com/shockwaves/2012/10/16/preseason-mvc-ballot/

[Future Walk-On]

I can't visit the NBC link at work, but no one has picked us last.....

[tornado]

I can't visit the NBC link at work, but no one has picked us last.....

the NBC guy picked us 6th but the UNI play by play guy did pick us last

http://www.courierpressblogs.com/sports/ue/?p=727

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Another Preseason Preview - by CollegeSportsMadness (previously CollegeHoopsNet)

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/5029

they have Walt Lemon on 3rd Team All Conference

[LittleBrave]

Another Preseason Preview - by CollegeSportsMadness (previously CollegeHoopsNet)

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/5029

they have Walt Lemon on 3rd Team All Conference

I can't argue with Walt being picked for 3rd team.
I believe he is one of the Top 10 players in the Valley, but he needs to be more consistent. If that happens, 1st team is not out of the question, but I feel like we will have more scoring options this year, so Walt will not need to take it on himself to score so much like in some games.

[DUBulldog]

Another Preseason Preview - by CollegeSportsMadness (previously CollegeHoopsNet)

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/5029

they have Walt Lemon on 3rd Team All Conference

Hard for me to take these picks seriously....he's got a Drake player picked for 4th team all-conference, who is unlikely to see more than 5-10 minutes per game.

[Future Walk-On]

the NBC guy picked us 6th but the UNI play by play guy did pick us last
http://www.courierpressblogs.com/sports/ue/?p=727

oh thanks! but shoot

[tornado]

More modestly bad news at Indiana State - numerous injuries being reported..
..so much for the benefit of that really early conditioning and practices that teams get when they do
a preseason foreign exhibition tour and get to have ten extra practices...

http://tribstar.com/sports/x699450239/Head-start-gets-ISU-men-cracking

RJ Mahurin - recurrent (2nd) concussion
Manny Arop - stitches in mouth
Kitchell - bruised eye socket & groin injury
Justin Gant - hamstring
Jake Odum - hip flexor injury
TJ Bell - chipped tooth
Khristian Smith - recurring turf toe