Tag Archives: Illinois State

The Olympians: HoopsHD interviews 1984 Olympic gold medalist Cathy Boswell (and her college coach)

The NBA Finals date back to 1947 (when they were known as the Basketball Association of America Finals) and the very 1st NCAA tourney was held in 1939. Olympic basketball competition is even older: it debuted as a demonstration event … Continue reading

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The Olympians: HoopsHD interviews Jill Hutchison about 1976 Olympic silver medalist Charlotte Lewis

The NBA Finals date back to 1947 (when they were known as the Basketball Association of America Finals) and the very 1st NCAA tourney was held in 1939. Olympic basketball competition is even older: it debuted as a demonstration event … Continue reading

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Conference Preview: Missouri Valley

MISSOURI VALLEY Losing Wichita State to the American was a blow to the Missouri Valley Conference, especially on the heels of Creighton’s departure for the Big East a few years back.  The conference did invite Valparaiso to join, and the … Continue reading

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Under the Radar Game of the Day: Illinois State at Evansville

Illinois State at Evansville, 4:00 PM Eastern, espn3 The Under the Radar Game of the Day heads to Evansville, Indiana today as the Evansville Aces host the Missouri Valley Conference leading Illinois State Redbirds.  Although the Aces have struggles since … Continue reading

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Under the Radar Game of the Day: Illinois State at Loyola-Chicago

Illinois State at Loyola-Chicago, 2:00 PM Eastern, espn3 The New Year has arrived and as a result, the vast amount of college basketball left to be played before Selection Sunday will be conference play, including today’s very intriguing Missouri Valley … Continue reading

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Conference Preview: Missouri Valley

CLICK HERE for all of the Hoops HD Preseason Articles, Interviews, and Conference Previews MISSOURI VALLEY 35 of the 36 at-large bids to last year’s NCAA Tournament came from the top eight conferences.  The only “other” team to get voted … Continue reading

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