Next Mid-Major Power?
Posted: May 23rd, 2017, 7:05 am
Interesting comments in an article suggesting what 5 teams might be the next Mid-Major Power:
1: Rhode Island
2: MTSU
3: Saint Mary's
4: ISUr
5: Vermont
http://bustingbrackets.com/2017/04/17/n ... or-powers/
Both the Mountain West and Missouri Valley have been struggling, and the annual challenge between the two conferences may need a shake up with the Shockers departing. Former perennial tournament teams like New Mexico, UNLV, and Northern Iowa have declined. This will open up the door for a new program to take over the top spot.
ISU has had plenty of transfer success and younger players will have chances to develop under coach Dan Muller. The departure of three seniors will hurt, but the Redbirds have proved they have a great player development staff. While the team hasn’t made the NCAA Tournament in since 1998, the MVC is wide open and Illinois State should be at the top of the conference.
1: Rhode Island
2: MTSU
3: Saint Mary's
4: ISUr
5: Vermont
http://bustingbrackets.com/2017/04/17/n ... or-powers/
Both the Mountain West and Missouri Valley have been struggling, and the annual challenge between the two conferences may need a shake up with the Shockers departing. Former perennial tournament teams like New Mexico, UNLV, and Northern Iowa have declined. This will open up the door for a new program to take over the top spot.
ISU has had plenty of transfer success and younger players will have chances to develop under coach Dan Muller. The departure of three seniors will hurt, but the Redbirds have proved they have a great player development staff. While the team hasn’t made the NCAA Tournament in since 1998, the MVC is wide open and Illinois State should be at the top of the conference.