Men’s Basketball Picked Second in MVC Preseason Poll

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Illinois State men's basketball team was picked second in a poll of Missouri Valley Conference coaches, communication directors, and media. The Redbirds earned 471 points and seven first-place votes. Murray State is the preseason favorite with 517 points and 32 first place votes while UIC was picked third with 466 points and six first-place votes. Rounding out the top six include Belmont (353 points, one first-place vote), Valparaiso (343 points, one first-place vote), and Bradley (313 points, one first-place vote). Only the top six were listed by the MVC. Illinois State returns three starters from...