Wednesday, May 16, 2012 MVC to Host 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Event
The NCAA has announced today that the Missouri Valley Conference will serve as host for 2013 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship second- and third-round games in Kansas City, Mo. The games will be played at Sprint Center on Friday, March 22, and Sunday, March 24, 2013.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Dan Muller Tabbed as ISU Coach
Former Illinois State men’s basketball star Dan Muller was officially named the 19th head coach in school history by ISU Director of Athletics Gary Friedman at a media conference Tuesday at Redbird Arena.
Thursday, April 05, 2012 Creighton Finishes No. 21; Hyped for 2013
The Creighton men's basketball team finished the 2011-12 season ranked 21st nationally in the year-end USA Today/ESPN Top-25 Coaches Poll that was released on Tuesday. The last MVC team to be ranked in season-ending coaches poll was UNI in 2010.
Friday, March 30, 2012 McDermott Takes Lute Olson Honor
Creighton sophomore Doug McDermott has received the Lute Olson National Player of the Year Award. The Lute Olson Award is presented annually to the nation's top Division I player who has played at least two seasons with his respective team.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Hinson Named SIU Men's Basketball Coach
Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Mario Moccia named Barry Hinson as the school's new men's basketball head coach during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon. Hinson succeeds Chris Lowery and becomes just the 13th head coach in the 99-year history of the program.
Monday, March 26, 2012 McDermott Lands 2 More All-America Honors
Creighton sophomore Doug McDermott has been named a First Team All-American by the Associated Press, the first such player in program history. He's also one of 10 men on the John R. Wooden All-America Team, another program first.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 NABC Names McDermott First-Team All-American
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced that Creighton sophomore Doug McDermott is one of five men named first team All-America.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Kyles Selected for 2012 State Farm College Slam Dunk Contest
Wichita State's senior guard David Kyles will participate in the State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships on Thursday, March 29, in New Orleans, Intersport announced today.