Official Preseason Prediction Thread

[tsguthrie]

bu #1

1) Bradley
2) Creighton
3) Illinois State
4) Southern Illinois
5) Drake
6) Northern Iowa
7) Wichita State
8 ) Indiana State
9) Missouri State
10) Evansville

[Stryker]

I really like what WSU has coming in. I actually think WSU and BU will battle for the championship in the 09-10 season.

I really think this will be a growing year for BU. I like what they are putting together and think we can get something rolling next season.

I also haven't seen Les finish higher than 4th, and every year he has had either the best or 2nd best roster. I'm not bashing him, cuz I like him, but talent hasn't been his issue, road X's and O's has.

I really don't think he had the best roster last year, and the year before in 07, SIU and Creighton definitely had much better rosters/players for their system. I think you may be underestimating the rest of the league if you think it will be BU/WSU next year. I wouldn't be that surprised if BU is in it for the championship this year or next, but you really can't count out Creighton or SIU with the talent they have and will have as well. IMO.

[SaintLouBrave22]

BradleyFans.com MVC Standings Preseason Update:

1) Creighton (15) - 250 pts

2) Bradley (6) - 219 pts

3) ISU (3) - 195 pts

4) SIU - 166 pts

5) Drake - 148 pts

6) Indiana State - 93 pts

7) Evansville - 88 pts

8 ) Wichita State - 68 pts

9) UNI - 67 pts

10) Missouri State - 54 pts

[PTownHawkeye]

I am putting this first because I believe I only saw one other person do this...but I STRONGLY feel that ANDREW WARREN will be the POY. Call it a gut feeling.

1. Creighton
2. Bradley
3. SIU
4. ISU Red
5. Evansville (sleeper team)
6. Drake*
7. ISU Blue
8. UNI
9. Missouri St.
10. Wichita St.

*I think Drake could be anywhere from 1st to 6th, but Emmenecker and Houston are much bigger losses than people realize. They didn't have the statistical impact that some great players do, but having watched them about a dozen times, I think they are the biggest losses for any team to overcome this season. Drake is my favorite non-BU team in the Valley, so I hope I'm wrong with my prediction!

[ghunt]

Like others, think the top half will be better--no more intra-league parity to kill the top teams. In fact, I think it may just be the top 3 or 4. I am not sure where to put Drake either. I do not see a basis for considering them a contender, but then again, last year was a surprise, too, in that they were almost dominant. I think, if the playing time and match-ups are handled correctly, we could have a surprising non-conference start.

1. Creighton--NCAA
2. Illinois State--NCAA
3. Bradley--NCAA
4. Southern Illinois--NIT
5. Drake
6. Missouri State
7. Northern Iowa
8. Wichita State
9. Indiana State
10.Evansville

[thefish7]

1. Creighton - NCAA
2. Bradley - NCAA
3. ISU - NCAA
4. Drake - NIT
5. UE - NIT
6. SIU
7. InSU
8. WSU
9. UNI
10. MSU

POY - Osiris

[SaintLouBrave22]

Updated Preseason Poll ( As of 10/27/08 ):

1) Creighton ( 18 ) - 280 pts

2) Bradley (6) - 245 pts

3) ISU (3) - 219 pts

4) SIU - 186 pts

5) Drake - 166 pts

6) Indiana State - 103 pts

7) Evansville - 101 pts

8 ) Northern Iowa - 76 pts

9) Wichita State - 75 pts

10) Missouri State - 62 pts

[oilerpimp]

Creighton, ISU red, SIU, and Bradley all have an equal shot and I would expect them to be in the top four. Everyone else...mabye next year. I do predict Evansville will NOT be in the play in game.

[numbr_9]

1 Creighton
2 Bradley
3 SIU
4 ISU
5 Drake
6 InSt
7 Evansville
8 UNI
9 MSU
10 WSU

POY - p'allen (and it makes me sick to type that... i hope i'm wrong)

[bigdaddystuck]

1 Creighton
2 SIU
3 BU
4 ISU
5 Drake
6 InSt
7 Evansville
8 UNI
9 MSU
10 WSU

I still think this will be a growing year for BU, might be able to make a late season run to the NCAA's but feel NIT is more likely.

[ER3]

1. Creighton
:
2. ISU
3. Drake
4. BU
5. SIU
:
6. Evansville
7. Wichita State
8. Indy State
9. MSU
10. UNI

POY - King O

[Dallas Brave]

1. Creighton
2. Your Bradley Braves
3. Illinois State
4. So. Illinois
5. Evansville
6. Drake
7. Indiana State
8. Missouri State
9. No. Iowa
10. Wichita State

[SaintLouBrave22]

BradleyFans.com MVC Pre-Season Poll ( Updated 10/28/08 ):

1) Creighton (22) - 320 pts

2) Bradley (6) - 278 pts

3) ISU (3) - 250 pts

4) SIU - 216 pts

5) Drake - 191 pts

6T) Evansville - 120 pts

6T) Indiana State - 120 pts

8 ) Northern Iowa - 85 pts

9) Wichita State - 82 pts

10) Missouri State - 71 pts


**WOW...so right now we have a tie for 6th...my own personal tie breaker, Indiana State would get 6th based on higher picked finishes (3-4th place)...

That being said, more votes can be tallied up...

Next two weeks we can then start on the MVC Power Poll

[real fan]

1 Creighton
2 BU
3 Ill.St.
4 Drake
5 Siu
6 Ind.St.
7 Evansville
8 UNI
9 Mo. ST.
10 Wichita St.

[Fansince69]

1) CU
2) SIU
3) BU
4) DRAKE
5) ILL.ST.
6) EVANS.
7) MO.ST.
8 ) UNI
9) WSU
10) IND.ST.

POY..P'ALLEN STINNETT ( If CU win title )

I would rank BU higher but JL's use of big men unknown. I also believe BU can not lose more than 2 conf. games at home to contend for title--IMO.