As we hit the (scheduled) midway point of the league season, I have a new batch of power rankings (spoiler alert, ya'll are #1). I'll also take a look at who I think each team's second best player is. I struggled with your team's number 2 since you are such an ensemble type team. What like to see what you think of my selection.

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It's a good choice, but Chris Knight has been playing so consistently well on both sides of the court. I could see him being our #2 by the end of the season.

I thought about Knight. I know he has been playing quite well. But his overall stats aren't quite there yet.

The last of my five part series examining the top ten MVC men's hoops players by class. This list is for the super seniors. Three Ramblers adorn this list.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post ... ar-players

UIC's head men's basketball coach Luke Yaklich answered a few questions about the Flames' move to the MVC the blog. Check it out below. It is a quick read!

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post ... ke-yaklich

I spoke to a fan of each of the incoming schools to get the dirt on why we should be excited their school is joining the league next year. Here is part one focusing on Murray State, featuring @RacerJoeD.

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I know this doesn't really apply much to you all, but I would share anyway in case you were interested.

I spoke to a fan of each of the incoming schools to get the dirt on why we should be excited their school is joining the league next year. Here is part two focusing on UIC, featuring UICJohn and Govey23.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post ... erspective

Again, doesn't apply much to you but I thought I'd share anyway in case you're interested.

Today I posted the last of the three-part series covering each of the incoming schools from their fans' perspective. Belmont is featured, as two Bruins fans tell all.

My next project will be updated power rankings, which I haven't done in over two weeks. Remember you can follow on Twitter @BeatMVC as well.

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Same disclaimer as my last two. Belmont is interesting because I think it is the most like-for-like replacement for Loyola of the three (and Loyola was considered the most like-for-like replacement for Crayton back in the day).

As you gear up for tonight's games, take a look at MVC Beat's updated power rankings, freshly published!

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post ... weeks-left

I previewed the postseason MVC awards in my new article. Check it out below.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post ... -mvc-hoops