This is what basketball success can do for a school.

[Fraydog]

I'll say what I please man

We know.

[underdawg]

My response still stands about Loyola--I'm not convinced they have turned the corner with one great year. As far as SIU, I'd predict they will jump in attendance a lot more than the Ramblers for 2018-19. Loyola has 16,673 but average 34% less in basketball attendance now--yes SIU has to improve a bunch too

[BCPanther]

My response still stands about Loyola--I'm not convinced they have turned the corner with one great year. As far as SIU, I'd predict they will jump in attendance a lot more than the Ramblers for 2018-19. Loyola has 16,673 but average 34% less in basketball attendance now--yes SIU has to improve a bunch too

I agree on Loyola. Great run, it was a blast and I'm thrilled they did it but they got really lucky that the bracket fell apart and luck was on their side. Which is what you have to have to make that kind of run.

UNI, SIU, Wichita and Creighton have all had better teams that didn't make the same run because of what they ran into. Nevada and K-State aren't Kansas, Louisville, UConn, Michigan State and Duke.

Illinois State, SIU, Bradley and UNI are all going to be in a spot to challenge. I reall think its going to be a great year for the league.