Despite making the Sweet 16 last season and winning back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference titles, Northern Iowa will not be the favorite this season. That distinction belongs to Wichita State who only loses one key player from a year ago. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors. Click here if you missed … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #46 Wichita State Shockers
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99 in 99: #60 Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa wore Cinderella’s slipper in the 2010 NCAA Tournament, knocking off top-seeded Kansas in the second round and busting most people’s brackets. Do not expect a repeat performance from the Panthers this season. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors. Our countdown will lead right up to the start … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #60 Northern Iowa Panthers
99 in 99: #61 Creighton Blue Jays
Creighton has been a model of consistency in the Missouri Valley Conference. Even with their long time head coach Dana Altman heading for greener pastures, that shouldn’t change the Blue Jays ability to maintain their status as one of the better mid-major programs in the country. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #61 Creighton Blue Jays
99 in 99: #73 Bradley Braves
Northern Iowa represented for the Missouri Valley Conference in NCAA Tournament by knocking off everyone’s favorite, Kansas. The MVC figures to once again be one of the most competitive mid-major conferences in the country and Bradley should make their fare share of noise. The Sports Bank’s 99 in 99 breaks down the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #73 Bradley Braves