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I am going to do a five part series examining the ten best MVC men's hoops players in each class. Today, I started with the freshmen/first-years.
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-freshmen-first-year-players
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-freshmen-first-year-players
Good article.
Bradley's Connor Hickman is listed #3 on his list of Top 10 Freshmen.
I have no issue with his #1 choice, Tucker DeVries of Drake. He leads a talented Drake team in scoring and barring an injury, he will be the consensus Freshman of the Year in the MVC.
However, the #2 player, Micah Thomas of Indiana State, who is listed as a freshman by Indiana State, is not technically a freshman. He played one season last year at Northwest Florida State College, a junior college in Niceville, Florida, and lead the team in scoring. Some teams, like Indiana State are classifying their 2nd year players as "freshmen" because of the NCAA ruling last year granting every player an extra season of eligibility.
https://www.nwfraiders.com/sports/mbkb/2020-21/bios/thomas_micah_ff59
But, by the definition in the article, he would be a sophomore (2nd-year player).
You are correct sir. I did a little checking on each guy by looking at their ESPN stats, but since Thomas played at a JUCO his stats didn't show up so I was bamboozled. Several people pointed this out to me and I made the correction. Hickman is now #2 on the list and now Bradley's Zek Montgomery joins the list at #10.
Before you settle in to watch what's left of the MVC schedule tonight, take a look at part 2 of my series examining the top ten MVC men's basketball players in each class. Today we'll look at the sophomores.
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-sophomores-second-year-players
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-sophomores-second-year-players
Updated power rankings hot off the press. Written while still dealing with the effects of the flu so.....just keep that in mind.
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/first-mvc-power-rankings-of-2022
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/first-mvc-power-rankings-of-2022
Part three of my five part series looking at all of the league's top players by class is now posted. Take a look at the Missouri Valley's top ten juniors/third-year players below. Two Braves are featured.
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-juniors-third-year-players
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-juniors-third-year-players
My latest article features my take on the top ten seniors/fourth-year players in the league. But there are actually 21 guys featured total including five honorable mentions and six Belmont/Murray/UIC guys who would be in the top ten if they were in the MVC. Enjoy! Or don't!
Ja'Shon Henry is in the honorable mentions. Injuries probably kept him out of the top ten.
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-seniors-fourth-year-players
Ja'Shon Henry is in the honorable mentions. Injuries probably kept him out of the top ten.
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-seniors-fourth-year-players
As we hit the (scheduled) midway point of the league season, I have a new batch of power rankings. I'll also take a look at who I think each team's second best player is. Would be curious to see what you think of my selection. I gave Roberts the #1 spot, but I haven't seen you all play a lot since Mast caught fire. Who do you think is your #1 guy right now?
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/p...d-best-players
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/p...d-best-players
Tommy
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Great article. Your BU assessment is great and I agree with you about Roberts and Mast, though honestly right now they’re 1 and 1A. They both will have to be considered for all-Valley 1st team if they keep up their current production. They both really do it all and do it all well. Haven’t been this excited about a Braves team since we won the tourney in 2019.
I agree 100% with this take. Roberts has been a stud all year, and Mast has evolved into one of the best players in the league.
The last of my five part series examining the top ten MVC men's hoops players by class. This list is for the super seniors.
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-super-seniors-5th-year-players
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-super-seniors-5th-year-players
Nice job. The fact that Bradley doesn't have any super-seniors and all 4 teams ahead of them rely quite a bit on them, gives Bradley fans a lot of optimism for next season.
LongTimeFan
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However, with Henry's concussion problem, will any of our super seniors be back?
I agree. I watched the UNI-Bradley game and when they announced the starting lineups I was taken aback by how young ya'll are.
UIC's head men's basketball coach Luke Yaklich took the time to answer a few of my questions about the Flames' move to the Valley. Check it out below. It is a quick read!
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/interview-with-uic-head-coach-luke-yaklich
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/interview-with-uic-head-coach-luke-yaklich
Tommy
Well-known member
Nice interview, I enjoyed that. And I have to respect anyone that mentions Portillo's!
We would get along in real life.
I spoke to a fan of each of the incoming schools to get the dirt on why we should be excited their school is joining the league next year. Here is part one focusing on Murray State, featuring @RacerJoeD.
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/murray-state-from-a-fan-s-perspective
https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/murray-state-from-a-fan-s-perspective