For more than a century, the Missouri Valley Conference has successfully navigated the ever-evolving landscape of collegiate athletics, consistently uncovering ways to handle adversity. The MVC has rebounded from institutional departures and coaching turnover, all while mostly keeping its basketball product at a nationally relevant level.
But as the conference readies for the likely departure of Wichita State — the MVC’s flagship basketball program in recent years — another plunge into basketball uncertainty is on deck.
Numerous outlets, including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, The Wichita Eagle and others, have reported the Shockers will leave for the American Athletic Conference.