Coach: Gregg Marshall, 230-85 in nine seasons
2015-16: 26-9, 16-2 MVC (1st)
Star power: F Markis McDuffie won MVC Freshman of the Year honors last season and is an intriguing blend of scoring and physical ability. C Shaq Morris is capable of ruling the lane in an MVC largely bereft of proven big men.
Remember this name: G Landry Shamet played three games before injury ended his 2015-16 season. A year ago, his development out-paced that of McDuffie.
On the bright side: The Shockers picked an ideal season to lose five seniors.