With one game to go, it is time for the fourth of my five “State of the Valley” articles.  This is the part where I typically talk about...

How do you expand the NCAA Tournament without ruining it? I took a crack at it and here is what I came up with.

My final thoughts on the MVC postseason in 21-22. See you in the fall!

A way-too-early look at the MVC for 2022-23 in a universe where everyone eligible to return, returns (except Loyola).

Arch Madness post mortem. Also incoming teams' conference tourney results, possible postseason spots for MVC teams & Hoops in the Heartland.

Who was the worst individual MVC team of this millennium? Read this article to find out!

With just a week plus left of the regular season, I preview how the postseason MVC awards might look when they are announced in two weeks.

The top ten super seniors in the MVC in 2021-22, with a few honorable mentions. Part five of five in the series.

Power rankings at the almost mid-point of the 2021-22 MVC basketball season with a look at every team's second best player.

A look at the MVC's top ten fourth year men's basketball players in the 2021-22 season.

The third in my five part series comparing the top ten MVC men's hoops players in each class. Part 3: Juniors.

Power rankings after the first week of MVC play in the 2021-22 MVC men's hoops season.

The second in my five part series comparing the top ten MVC men's hoops players in each class. Part 2: Sophomores.

The first in a five part series comparing the top ten MVC players in each class, starting with true freshmen.

I power rank the MVC teams heading into conference season, and take a look at each team's best newcomer.

An in depth look at the MVC expansion candidates: UIC, Kansas City, Murray State, Omaha and UT-Arlington.

My latest MVC basketball power rankings featuring a look at every team's best player so far. Also a brief look at expansion candidates.

My thoughts on the Valley's outstanding choice to add Belmont and why I think Murray State should be next.