Top 5 Incoming Freshmen In Missouri Valley Basketball For 2016-17 Season

The Missouri Valley Conference might be known more for the success of Wichita State over the last few seasons, but the teams in the MVC just play fun basketball. As they attempt to catch up to Wichita State, more and more teams are snagging highly-touted recruits. Here are five incoming MVC freshmen to watch heading into 2016-17.

5. Greg Williams, PG – Missouri State

Greg Williams, PG – Missouri State Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
The Bears are just a few pieces away from challenging the top teams in the MVC, and Williams can be the piece that takes them there.

The Bears are just a few pieces away from challenging the top teams in the MVC, and Williams can be the piece that takes them there.

4. Jordan Barnes, PG – Indiana State

Jordan Barnes, PG – Indiana State Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports
The Sycamores tend to always find diamonds in the rough, and Barnes should be a great player for Indiana State for years to come.

The Sycamores tend to always find diamonds in the rough, and Barnes should be a great player for Indiana State for years to come.

3. Cameron Satterwhite, SG – Loyola (CHI)

Cameron Satterwhite, SG – Loyola (CHI) Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Loyola has struggled the last few seasons, so Satterwhite should see playing time almost immediately.

Loyola has struggled the last few seasons, so Satterwhite should see playing time almost immediately.

2. Koch Bar, C – Bradley

Koch Bar, C – Bradley Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Bar is built like a tank and should be a consistent rebounder in the MVC.

Bar is built like a tank and should be a consistent rebounder in the MVC.

1. C.J. Keyser, SG – Wichita State

C.J. Keyser, SG – Wichita State Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Keyser is an extremely talented player, and there are few coaches as good at turning talent into results as Gregg Marshall.

Keyser is an extremely talented player, and there are few coaches as good at turning talent into results as Gregg Marshall.

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