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The Best Ohio Valley Basketball Teams

Ranker NCAA Basketball
Updated January 15, 2025 12 items
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Vote up the Ohio Valley schools with the historically best basketball team.

The best Ohio Valley basketball teams have helped add respectability and credibility to the conference.

While not on the same level as the major conferences, Ohio Valley basketball programs have produced a number of NBA mainstays. The biggest stars to play in the conference have been current Houston Rockets standout Kenneth Faried, Robert Covington and the late Anthony Mason.

When looking at all Ohio Valley conference schools, which basketball programs have achieved the most success? Which deserves to be at the top of the list? Let the world know below.

  • Belmont Bruins
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    Belmont Bruins

    All-time record: 415-220
    Conferences titles: 11
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Ian Clark

    • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
    15 votes
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  • Murray State Racers
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    Murray State Racers

    All-time record: 1363-749
    Conferences titles: 28
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Popeye Jones, Cameron Payne

    • Location: Murray, Kentucky
    18 votes
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  • Morehead State Eagles
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    Morehead State Eagles

    All-time record: 977-963
    Conferences titles: 9
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Kenneth Faried

    • Location: Morehead, Kentucky
    14 votes
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  • Austin Peay Governors
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    Austin Peay Governors

    All-time record: 803-804
    Conferences titles: 8
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Trenton Hassell

    • Location: Clarksville, Tennessee
    11 votes
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  • Tennessee–Martin Skyhawks
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    Tennessee–Martin Skyhawks

    All-time record: 305-495
    Conferences titles: 1
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: N/A

    • Location: Martin, Tennessee
    11 votes
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  • Tennessee State Tigers
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    Tennessee State Tigers

    All-time record: 569-696
    Conferences titles: 2
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Robert Covington, Anthony Mason, Dick Barnett

    • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
    11 votes
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