News On The Horizon 10/11/2016

HLeague 2016-17 Preview the Season: 2. UIC; 1. Valpo--HLeagueHoops.com

New coach Alexander putting the ‘D’ into UDM--Detroit News
Buzz Surrounds Basketball Programs at 2016-17 Media Day--detroittitans.com

UDM men and women enter basketball season with high hopes--Detroit Free Press

Dixson, Odiase earn spots on preseason teams--UIC News

NCAA Championship odds: 5 mid-major longshots to watch--Mid-Major Madness

3. Valparaiso Crusaders - 500/1

Doesn’t it seem like Valpo is always in the Cinderella conversation? The Crusaders were a 30-win team last year and return 6’9 senior forward Alec Peters, who was the last player to remove his name from the NBA draft. Peters averaged 18.4 points with 8.5 rebounds per game and should be a dominant force along with three of the team’s top four scorers from last year. They have plenty of talent to ensure they get back to the tournament.

NKU’s A Night with the Norse raises over $100,000 to support its student-athletes--nkunorse.com

Marsh Named to Women's Basketball Staff--wsuraiders.com