Valley guys that are Staying!

[squirrel]

Not a better playing situation, but his girlfriend and best friend (Leal) are both at IU in his hometown. Supposedly not a big fan of Woodson, but still an opportunity to be part of restoring IU basketball.

[tribecalledquest]

Connor Hickman leaving has nothing to do with NIL money.

Bradley is awaiting word on the third of the "big three" - Darius Hannah. Things sound good there at the moment but you never know. Darius has played four years at Bradley and already graduated so I NEVER begrudge a guy who wants to take a 5th year somewhere else.

Darius also has a brother in the Class of 2025 who is a top 30 player.

If Bradley only loses Hickman in the portal that would be a success.

[DUBulldog]

Probably way too soon for this thread. Ask again after May 1.

[tribecalledquest]

Bradley freshman Demarion Burch announced he is returning to Bradley. He had an up and down season like a lot of freshmen but he has a great motor and athleticism. Just needs to rein it in.

It also appears all Freshman team member and starter Almar Atlason will also be back at Bradley.

[tribecalledquest]

Obviously EVERYTHING is subject to change in an instant - but right now Bradley will have five of the six contributors back that were eligible to come back.

Maley Leons is out of eligibility.
Connor HIckman transferring.
But Duke Deen, Darius Hannah, Christian Davis, Almar Atlason and Demarion Burch are all coming back as of now. Not bad in today's age. Braves have a really solid core returning.

[IllinoisState]

Johnny Kinziger confirmed he will be back at ISU next year.

[tribecalledquest]

Johnny Kinziger confirmed he will be back at ISU next year.

That's good for ISU and for the league.

[squirrel]

Former Brave Zek Montgomery has jumped back in the portal. Could return to Peoria.

[IllinoisState]

Johnny Kinziger confirmed he will be back at ISU next year.

That's good for ISU and for the league.

And maybe we can finally be over .500 again.

[FunchessonPopcorn]

Darius Hannah confirms he will be returning. Will be nice to have 2 high minute 5th year senior starters to build around. Need to hit on the portal and find the right fits to leverage that. A solid 5 with the shooting range to allow for the possibility to go big with Hannah at a 4 would be nice. A strong replacement for Hickman is needed, especially on the defensive side…as Leons and Hickman drew toughest 2 defensive matchups each night.