Nguimbi was a role player as a freshman at West Oaks as a freshman before moving into a starting role in 2019-20. To verify that, please contact my representation. Missouri State men's basketball coach Dana Ford talks about how he constructed the 2019-20 men's basketball roster. Nguimbi is the fifth international player (currently playing in the U.S.) in the Class of 2022 with an Illinois offer. Juco import Gaige Prim is also coming aboard. I am the sports columnist and Iowa men’s basketball beat writer for The Gazette. Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. 1 amazing adventure. A critical time for Iowans to come together. Former Hawkeye swimmers say they're getting no answers from University of Iowa on ... Big Ten goes from pacesetter to putz, and back with football decision, Tristan Wirfs, Michael Ojemudia make good first impressions in NFL games, For Iowa State football, 2020 opener was surreal, not special. ESPN.com writer Graham Hays ranked the Lady Bears in a tie for 10th-place in his "Preseason mid-major top 10." The latest addition? Engage the kids with our Kids Articles, Worksheets, Free Printables, Fun Activities, and more! ", Related: How Dana Ford built a MVC title favorite at MSU. Assisting locally owned businesses impacted by the storm. Rainfall near a half an inch. "Few expected the Bears to contend in 2018-19 but first-year head coach Dana Ford molded his returning pieces and nailed it on the transfer hunt," the preview says. College basketball reporter Andy Katz published his preseason Field of 68 on NCAA.com with Missouri State winning the Valley and making the NCAA Tournament as a No. Three-star forward Fray Nguimbi. Carolina Calls coming up at 7 p.m. from... Member-Only Message Boards. "The guy can recruit and coach, and if he wins the MVC this season — like many expect — he'll be a hot name come March and April. 15 player in the Class of 2021. High 77F. Chance of rain 100%. Related to … His email is srichey@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on Twitter (@srrichey). His top-ranked mid-major team? The Illini are also recruiting Teays Valley Christian (W.Va.) forward Jérôme Beya (Congo), Weritas Prep (Calif.) guard Lewis Duarte (Dominican Republic), Montverde Academy (Fla.) forward Abdou-Halil Barre (Benin), San Gabriel Academy (Calif.) forward Randi Ovalle (Dominican Republic) and Our Saviour Lutheran (N.Y.) center Silas Sunday (Ireland). Senator. "(West) is a significant addition who could help Missouri State capture the Missouri Valley Conference title.". 11 seed and one of the last four teams in. Upon earning his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State in May 2016, Jared was hired as the site’s full-time staff writer, taking over as the primary day-to-day reporter on football and men’s basketball. "Dana Ford's squad returns two double-figure scorers and adds three key transfers in Josh Hall, Tyrik Dixon and Lamont West. For now, college football in Iowa belongs to the Cyclones, Something different: Ed Podolak praises Big 12, pans Big Ten, On day of Iowa football's would-be opener, Kinnick was closed and quiet, Former Hawkeye athletes call for Regents review of discontinuation of 4 Iowa sports. Drake is listed as a No. "Could be a powerhouse at the mid-major level, thanks to a bevy of big-time transfers, led by former West Virginia power forward Lamont West," Norlander wrote. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Missouri State men's basketball has big expectations going into the 2019-20 season and the national media has taken notice.