2021–22 Southern Illinois Salukis men's basketball team
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{{Infobox college sports team season
|year=2021–22
|team=Southern Illinois Salukis
|sport=Basketball
|image=Southern Illinois Salukis wordmark.svg
|image_size= 175
|conference=Missouri Valley Conference
|division=
|short_conf=MVC
|CoachRank=
|APRank=
|record= 16–15
|conf_record= 9–9
|head_coach=Bryan Mullins
|hc_year = 3rd
|asst_coach1=Brendan Mullins
|asst_coach2=Pat Monaghan
|asst_coach3=Jevon Mamon
|asst_coach4=
|stadium=Banterra Center
|champion=
|tourney=
|tourney_result=
}}
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The 2021–22 Southern Illinois Salukis men's basketball team represented Southern Illinois University Carbondale during the 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Salukis were led by third-year head coach Bryan Mullins and played their home games at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois as members of the Missouri Valley Conference. They finished the season 16–15, 9–9 in MVC play to finish in sixth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the MVC tournament to Drake.
Previous season
In a season limited due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Salukis finished the 2020–21 season 12–14, 5–13 in MVC play to finish in ninth place.{{Cite web|title=2020-21 Southern Illinois Salukis Schedule and Results|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/southern-illinois/2021-schedule.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com|language=en}} In the MVC tournament, the Salukis defeated Bradley in the first round{{Cite web|title=Southern Illinois vs. Bradley - Game Summary - March 4, 2021 - ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401287072|access-date=2021-11-12|website=ESPN.com|language=en}} before losing to the Loyola in the quarterfinals.{{Cite web|title=Southern Illinois vs. Loyola Chicago - Game Summary - March 5, 2021 - ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401287116|access-date=2021-11-12|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}
Roster
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{{CBB roster/Player|first=Foster|last=Wonders|link=|num=0|pos=G|ft=6|in=5|lbs=205|class=FR|rs=|home=Iron Mountain, MI|high_school=Iron Mountain High School}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Marcus|last=Domask|link=y|num=1|pos=F|ft=6|in=6|lbs=215|class=JR|rs=|home=Waupun, WI|high_school=Waupun High School}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Scottie|last=Ebube|link=|num=2|pos=C|ft=6|in=10|lbs=265|class=FR|rs=|home=Mundelein, IL|high_school=Mundelein High School}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Dalton|last=Banks|link=|num=3|pos=G|ft=6|in=2|lbs=185|class=SO|rs=|home=Eau Clair, WI|high_school=North High School}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Lance|last=Jones|link=|num=5|pos=G|ft=6|in=1|lbs=190|class=JR|rs=|home=Evanston, IL|high_school=Evanston Township}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Ben|last=Harvey|link=|num=10|pos=G|ft=6|in=5|lbs=205|class=JR|rs=|home=Jonesboro, AR|high_school=Eastern Illinois}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=J.D.|last=Muila|link=|num=11|pos=F|ft=6|in=8|lbs=240|class=JR|rs=|home=Ottawa, ON|high_school=Indian Hills Community College}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Chris|last=Cross|link=|num=12|pos=G|ft=6|in=2|lbs=195|class=SO|rs=|home=Urbana, IL|high_school=Urbana High School}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Kyler|last=Filewich|link=|num=14|pos=C|ft=6|in=9|lbs=250|class=SO|rs=|home=Winnipeg, MB|high_school=Orangeview Prep}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Will|last=Keller|link=|num=21|pos=F|ft=6|in=7|lbs=220|class=SR|rs=|home=Marion, IL|high_school=John A. Logan}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Steven|last=Verplancken Jr.|link=|num=22|pos=G|ft=6|in=4|lbs=205|class=JR|rs=|home=San Pedro, DR|high_school=Glenville State}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Troy|last=D'Amico|link=|num=23|pos=F|ft=6|in=7|lbs=210|class=FR|rs=|home=Chicago, IL|high_school=Notre Dame College Prep}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Trent|last=Brown|link=|num=24|pos=G|ft=6|in=2|lbs=185|class=JR|rs=|home=Scottsdale, AZ|high_school=Pinnacle High School}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Ben|last=Coupet Jr.|link=y|num=25|pos=G|ft=6|in=7|lbs=185|class=SR|rs=|home=Chicago, IL|high_school=University of Arkansas-Little Rock}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Anthony|last=D’Avanzo|link=|num=33|pos=F|ft=6|in=8|lbs=215|class=SR|rs=|home=Harwood Heights, IL|high_school=Lewis University
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{{CBB roster/Footer
|head_coach=
- Bryan Mullins ({{college|Southern Illinois}})
|asst_coach=
- Brendan Mullins ({{college|Saint Michael's}})
- Pat Monaghan ({{college|Lewis}})
- Jevon Marmon ({{college|Barat College}})
| roster_url=https://siusalukis.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/2020-21
|accessdate=
}}
Schedule and results
{{CBB schedule start|attend=no|gamehighs=no|rank=}}
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!colspan=12 style={{NCAA color cell|Southern Illinois Salukis}}| Exhibition
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = October 26, 2021
| time = 7:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Henderson State
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv =
| score = 66–52
| overtime =
| attend = 4,087
| record = –
}}
|-
!colspan=12 style={{NCAA color cell|Southern Illinois Salukis}}| Regular season
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 9, 2021
| time = 5:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Little Rock
| site_stadium = Jack Stephens Center
| site_cityst = Little Rock, AR
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 66–69
| overtime =
| record = 0–1
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 12, 2021
| time = 7:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Austin Peay
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 73–55
| attend = 5,000
| record = 1–1
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 19, 2021
| time = 7:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| neutral = yes
| opponent = Colorado
| site_stadium = Sports and Fitness Center
| site_cityst = St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
| gamename = Paradise Jam tournament first round
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 67–63
| record = 2–1
| attend = 842
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 21, 2021
| time = 7:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| neutral = yes
| opponent = Northeastern
| site_stadium = Sports and Fitness Center
| site_cityst = St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
| gamename = Paradise Jam Tournament semifinals
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 47–59
| record = 2–2
| attend = 879
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 22, 2021
| time = 4:45 pm
| nonconf = yes
| neutral = yes
| opponent = Creighton
| site_stadium = Sports and Fitness Center
| site_cityst = St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
| gamename = Paradise Jam Tournament 3rd Place Game
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 64–66
| record = 2–3
| attend = 879
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 26, 2021
| time = 7:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Alcorn State
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 62–59
| record = 3–3
| attend = 4,190
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 1, 2021
| time = 6:00 pm
| nonconf = no
| away = yes
| opponent = Evansville
| site_stadium = Ford Center
| site_cityst = Evansville, IN
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 54–52
| record = 4–3
| conference = 1–0
| attend = 3,318
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 4, 2021
| time = 8:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Southern Miss
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = Marquee/ESPN3
| score = 66–41
| record = 5–3
| attend = 4,513
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 11, 2021
| time = 1:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Tulsa
| site_stadium = Reynolds Center
| site_cityst = Tulsa, OK
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 65–69
| record = 5–4
| attend = 2,388
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 15, 2021
| time = 7:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Southeast Missouri State
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 80–55
| record = 6–4
| attend = 4,030
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 18, 2021
| time = 3:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Maryville
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 75–55
| record = 7–4
| attend = 3,952
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 22, 2021
| time = 4:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = San Francisco
| site_stadium = War Memorial at The Sobrato Center
| site_cityst = San Francisco, CA
| tv = WCC Network
| score = 52–64
| record = 7–5
| attend = 1,543
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 28, 2021
| time = 7:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Grambling State
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 75–64
| record = 8–5
| attend = 4,026
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 8, 2022
| time = 6:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Valparaiso
| site_stadium = Athletics–Recreation Center
| site_cityst = Valparaiso, IN
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 63–60
| record = 9–5
| conference = 2–0
| attend = 1,321
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 12, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Missouri State
| site_stadium = JQH Arena
| site_cityst = Springfield, MO
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 76–81
| record = 9–6
| conference = 2–1
| attend = 3,886
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 15, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| away =
| opponent = Northern Iowa
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 68–69
| record = 9–7
| conference = 2–2
| attend = 4,690
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 17, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| opponent = Drake
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| gamename = Rescheduled from January 5
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 59–60
| record = 9–8
| conference = 2–3
| attend = 4,112
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 19, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| away =
| opponent = Indiana State
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 63–55
| record = 10–8
| conference = 3–3
| attend = 4,142
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 22, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Bradley
| site_stadium = Carver Arena
| site_cityst = Peoria, IL
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 62–70
| record = 10–9
| conference = 3–4
| attend = 3,987
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 25, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Loyola–Chicago
| site_stadium = Joseph J. Gentile Arena
| site_cityst = Chicago, IL
| tv = BSMW
| score = 47–59
| record = 10–10
| conference = 3–5
| attend = 2,941
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 27, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| opponent = Loyola–Chicago
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = BSMW
| score = 39–44
| record = 10–11
| conference = 3–6
| attend = 4,315
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 30, 2022
| time = 4:00 pm
| opponent = Valparaiso
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 77–55
| record = 11–11
| conference = 4–6
| attend = 4,254
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = Feb 2, 2022
| time = 8:00 pm
| opponent = Missouri State
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = BSMW
| score = 54–69
| record = 11–12
| conference = 4–7
| attend = 3,630
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = Feb 5, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Illinois State
| site_stadium = Redbird Arena
| site_cityst = Normal, IL
| tv = Marquee/ESPN+
| score = 75–69
| record = 12–12
| conference = 5–7
| attend = 4,276
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 9, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Northern Iowa
| site_stadium = McLeod Center
| site_cityst = Cedar Falls, IA
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 44–53
| record = 12–13
| conference = 5–8
| attend = 2,300
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 12, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| opponent = Evansville
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 69–62
| record = 13–13
| conference = 6–8
| attend = 4,554
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 15, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| opponent = Bradley
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 65–57
| record = 14–13
| conference = 7–8
| attend = 4,432
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 19, 2022
| time = 12:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Indiana State
| site_stadium = Hulman Center
| site_cityst = Terra Haute, IN
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 76–72
| record = 15–13
| conference = 8–8
| attend = 3,486
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 23, 2022
| time = 7:00 pm
| opponent = Illinois State
| site_stadium = Banterra Center
| site_cityst = Carbondale, IL
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 90–69
| record = 16–13
| conference = 9–8
| attend = 4,390
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 26, 2022
| time = 3:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Drake
| site_stadium = Knapp Center
| site_cityst = Des Moines, IA
| tv = CBSSN
| score = 60–62
| record = 16–14
| conference = 9–9
| attend = 4,417
}}
|-
!colspan=12 style={{NCAA color cell|Southern Illinois Salukis}}| 2022 Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = March 4, 2022
| time = 8:30 pm
| neutral = yes
| seed = 6
| opponent = Drake
| oppseed = 3
| site_stadium = Enterprise Center
| site_cityst = St. Louis, MO
| gamename = Quarterfinals
| tv = MVC TV
| score = 52–65
| attend = 5,503
| record = 16–15
}}
{{CBB schedule end|rank=| poll=AP Poll|timezone=Central Time}}
Source{{Cite web|title=2021–22 Southern Illinois Salukis Schedule and Results|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/southern-illinois/2022-schedule.html|access-date=2021-11-12|website=College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=2021–22 Southern Illinois Salukis Schedule|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/79|access-date=2021-11-12|website=ESPN|language=en}}
References
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