A sampling of opinions from media members around the Missouri Valley Conference:
1. How intriguing is the MVC Tournament after Wichita State's losses to Illinois State and Northern Iowa?
Extremely intriguing. The Shockers’ losses to ISU and UNI has given hope to those playing on Friday that maybe they can steal an invite to the Big Dance. But, on the other end, you would think Wichita State will be laser focused in St. Louis knowing if it doesn’t win the AQ it is giving the NCAA seeding committee a chance to leave them out.
— Jim Benson, The Pantagraph
Wichita State’s recent defeats does not put its regular-season title in immediate jeopardy.