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Portal Updates + Rumors: What’s Next for Saluki Basketball?
Portal drama aside, the Salukis have their eyes set on Valley contention. We have a solid road map to get there.
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Scott Nagy Told You So
With 4.1 seconds left on Thursday, Davion Sykes hit a game-winning layup, sealing an 86-85 win and sending SIU into the MVC quarterfinals against top-seeded Drake. Head coach Scott Nagy never blinked.
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UnderDawg Bites: A Quick Recap of Recent Content
Missed any of our recent Saluki coverage? We’ve got you. Catch up on our latest breakdowns, key insights, and exclusive AI-driven predictions ahead of tonight’s game.
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Guest Article: How I Learned to Love the Transfer Portal
In today's NIL era, it's getting more difficult to connect with student-athletes. But no one ever said fans can’t transfer, too.
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SalukiAI Picks Its Midseason All-MVC Team
We let our proprietary artificial intelligence tool take a break from predicting final scores to focus on putting together its midseason Missouri Valley Conference Awards. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it’s hard to disagree with too many of them.
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A.J. Ferguson’s 22-Point Return: A Lesson in Moving Forward
A.J. Ferguson’s 22-point performance against Southern Illinois was a bitter pill for Saluki fans, but his departure isn’t the end of the story. SIU’s resilience in the face of a challenging coaching transition reveals a program ready to move forward under Scott Nagy’s leadership.
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Trash-Talk Time Machine: A Fun Scroll Through Northern Iowa's Social Media & Fan Forums
Northern Iowa fans rolled into last night's men's basketball matchup with confidence, convinced they’d handle business in Carbondale and be back home before the frost set in. But as the game unfolded, their optimism unraveled faster than their shooting percentage.
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A Note to Nagy: Trust the Process (and have some fun)
Those close to the program say Nagy remains as hungry and passionate as ever. He’s frustrated and, sure, a little embarrassed—but he’s also determined. This fire is uniquely him.
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Where’s the Bite? Salukis Search for Grit After Bradley Blowout
If SIU wants to move on from its "Floorburn U" roots to become a run-and-gun team, tough half-court defense isn’t optional. Tuesday night's loss to Bradley was not a step in the right direction.
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Opinion: Scott Nagy Went Full Dad Mode Last Night
Yes, it’s still early in the season, and yes, the starting five may still be unsettled. But while Nagy continues to evaluate lineups, he’s already establishing a work ethic and a standard that won’t budge.
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Why Brandon Jacobs belongs in the NFL Hall of Fame (and his bobblehead, too)
For me, it’s not just about the stats. It’s about what Brandon Jacobs meant to the game. He was a Super Bowl hero, a game-changer, and a leader who redefined the role of a running back. The Hall of Fame celebrates the story of the game and the players who left their mark. And Jacobs did just that.