Missouri Valley
Mid-Major Top 25
MVC & OVC Teams Make Appearances
(St. Louis, MO) – College Insider has released its season-opening poll of mid-major basketball programs. Missouri Valley and Ohio Valley Conference teams make many appearances. Two from the Missouri Valley rank in the top ten.
Valley favorite Bradley begins the season fourth in the mid-major top 25 poll and Northern Iowa is seventh. Little Rock, the Ohio Valley favorite is ranked 23rd.
Three other MVC teams are in the ‘receiving votes’ category. Murray State (Tied 41st), Drake (Tied 46th) and Indiana State (Tied 52nd) have been so honored.
Traditional mid-major power Gonzaga is the poll’s top ranked team. Second ranked Grand Canyon is coached by former Valparaiso great Bryce Drew.