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My final thoughts on the MVC postseason are found below. This will probably be the last of my blog until the fall (although I plan to keep Tweeting). For everyone that read and interacted with my stuff this year thank you! It has been a blast!

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-postseason-final-thoughts

Yeah, I knew I was living in a fantasyland with that one haha.

As we start the most exciting time of the year, I thought it would be a good time to start talking about NEXT year for some reason. What would the MVC look like next season if EVERYONE came back? Read on to find out.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/what-if-everyone-came-back

I put together a quick preview featuring all 13 MVC related games in the various men's and women's postseason tournaments featuring a handy list of when and where to watch them at the bottom.


https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-basketball-postseason-preview

My latest article compares the MVC basketball programs from 2001-2022 over several different metrics.  I attempt to answer the question of who has been the best program in the league this millennium.


https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/best-worst-mvc-programs-of-the-millennium

My Arch Madness post mortem with a recap on how the incoming newbies did in their league tournaments, thoughts on MVC postseason destinations, and a look at this weekend's Hoops in the Heartland women's MVC tourney.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/on-arch-madness-newbies-postseason-and-mvc-ladies

My Arch Madness preview is below.  I'll also be live Tweeting from the event, @BeatMVC!

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/2022-arch-madness-preview

Here is your primer for tomorrow's games.  My new power rankings!  Check them out below.


https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-hoops-power-rankings-one-game-left

I have no idea why that keeps happening on this board.  Thank you for the assist!

Inspired by the guys at MarchArchPod, I took a dive into the depths of MVC mediocrity in an attempt to dig up the single worst Valley basketball team this millennium. What was my conclusion? Click below, dear reader, to find out.https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/quick-hitter-worst-mvc-team-this-millennium

With one week and 13 games left to play, I have another set of power rankings for you (freshly published).  Assist to Matt Hackman as his probability charts are referenced repeatedly.


https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-hoops-power-rankings-one-week-left

I previewed the postseason MVC awards in my new article.  Check it out below.




https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/postseason-awards-preview-mvc-hoops

As you gear up for tonight's games, take a look at MVC Beat's updated power rankings, freshly published!


https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-hoops-power-rankings-two-weeks-left

Today I posted the last of my three-part series covering each of the incoming schools from their fans' perspective. Belmont is featured, as two Bruins fans tell all.[/size]My next project will be updated power rankings, which I haven't done in over two weeks. You can also follow me on Twitter @BeatMVC if you're so inclined.https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/belmont-from-a-fan-s-perspective

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 two focusing on UIC, featuring UICJohn and Govey23.


https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/uic-from-a-fan-s-perspective

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

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

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.  Two Beacons make an appearance.


https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-super-seniors-5th-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. It was kind of tough to pick for your team since your (arguably) two best players have missed significant time.  Thoughts on my choice?[/size]https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/power-rankings-at-the-sort-of-midway-point-2nd-best-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!


Valpo has one guy in the top ten and one in honorable mentions (who I had as my first guy out).


https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-seniors-fourth-year-players

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.  Krikke is featured.


https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-juniors-third-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

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

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

I am back with my post-nonconference season power rankings.  I also take a closer look at each team's best newcomer. 


https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/power-rankings-best-newcomers