Where's the love? I heard about Southern (who played Northern), DePaul and UIC but not a peep about the Redbirds. Total BS!

Iowa State sucks.

Iowa State sucks.

They have played absolute dog shit so far.

You've become predictable Vince as I was expecting that exact quote from you.

Iowa State sucks.

Unfortunately, there's little love for Illinois State basketball for a couple of reasons. First, there's not enough time for the Mark Giangrecos, Dan Roans, Corey McPherrins & Ryan Bakers of this world to fit their highlights into a 3 minute sportscast on the late news. Second, the Redbirds are based in Bloomington/Normal, which isn't exactly right next door to me. There's just not enough time in the day to air any highlights of Illinois State hoops, despite their solid record. You'll be lucky to find ANY highlights on "ESPN SportsCenter" or ESPNEWS, DIRECTV 207, for that matter...

I didn't realize places like Notre Dame and U of I were right next store to get all the local air time.

Based on the Illini's weak attempt against Penn State at home, some may argue that the Redbirds are the best team in the state. I'm not one of them even though I'm one of those ISU alums that T-Bone mentioned, but I know the talk is out there.

After last night's results, I'm glad the game wasn't on in the hospital.

ISU won't be in the tourney unless they win the Valley tournament, and Creighton will be very difficult to beat the way they are playing. Nice season for ISU though. I like the team and the coach a lot. Perhaps next year, he will consider playing somebody in the top 100 before Christmas.

ISU won't be in the tourney unless they win the Valley tournament, and Creighton will be very difficult to beat the way they are playing. Nice season for ISU though. I like the team and the coach a lot. Perhaps next year, he will consider playing somebody in the top 100 before Christmas.

Have to agree with you here Coast. They finally fell back to the field after beating up on
some pretty average competition early in the season. I really hope they can schedule some
stiffer competition early next year. I have a lot of faith in the coach and hopefully he can
bring in some more of "his guys" to the system. He has an impressive pedigree and hopefully
they can keep him around for a while. Seems like whenever they have a good coach like
Kevin Stallings was, they always bolt for greener pastures. Don't blame them of course, but
just disappointing for fans of the team that was being built up.

Darren, they were just like the Bears in January. Win and they
were in the big dance. Frustrating game to watch considering
they were down double digits, came back to lead by 4 late and
then lose in overtime after a missed layup. They have a young
team, an up and coming coach, and hopefully some nice recruits
coming in. I wouldn't be surprised if they get invited to the NIT
again this year but it just would have been nice to see them make
the NCAAs.

The problem with Illinois State basketball is who have they played of significance? Yeah, they & Northern Iowa went to overtime in the MVC Tournament Final, but a lack of non-conference schedule will hurt the Redbirds come "Selection Sunday", and they may not even get an invite to the NIT either.

I certainly don't think they have a chance in hell of going to the NCAAs. They missed their shot
yesterday afternoon. The fact that Northern Iowa and very possibly Creighton get into the big
dance that would leave ISU looking at the NIT with almost the same record as last year when they
went. Big non conference wins? None to speak of but their thrashing of Creighton in the semis
and making the finals of the MVC tourney should be enough for an NIT berth. If they don't make it,
that is ok with me since no one cares about the NIT anyway, but they should definitely be
considered for the field.

Tell me about it. Although I think making the NIT is a lock. Their RPI is pretty decent. I hope some of the recruits coming in have a little size. They need players taller than 6' 9".