SIU’s men’s basketball team came in fourth at Tuesday’s Missouri Valley Conference media day poll. Surprised? That’s about where I thought they would be.
I was happy to see senior Tony Freeman, SIU’s only senior, on the preseason all-conference squad. He should be a pretty good player, and deserved the accolades. Kevin Dillard made the honorable mention list, along with four or five others.
Hanging out with UNI coach Ben Jacobson, Osiris Eldridge and the Salukis for a few hours makes me want basketball season to start tomorrow. Should be exciting.
I’ll have more from media day tomorrow. It’s just after midnight and I’m exhausted. SIU opens Saturday night with an exhibition game against Henderson (Ark.) State.