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unusual facts about Missouri Valley Conference


Arthur Hill High School

NBA player Jason Richardson of the Philadelphia 76ers, winner of two NBA Slam Dunk titles, is an alumnus of Arthur Hill, as is former Drake University point guard Adam Emmenecker, who went from three-year walk-on to Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year in his final season in 2008.


Aces Brass

Additionally, every March, the ensemble performs in St. Louis, Missouri at the Scottrade Center as part of the Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament.

Jim Haney

Haney served as the commissioner for the Missouri Valley Conference for three years, and eventually, as the executive director for the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Schutt Sports

The Philadelphia 76ers frequently use Schutt's equipment during their summer camps, and is the preferred equipment of the Missouri Valley Conference.

The Handicap Spot

The "love the Drake" line from this episode became popular among media and fans of the Drake University men's basketball team during its run to the Missouri Valley Conference regular season and tournament championships in 2008.


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Drake Bulldogs men's basketball

In 1951 Drake withdrew as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, along with Bradley as a result of the lack of action taken by the Missouri Valley Conference against Oklahoma A&M in the Johnny Bright Incident.