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Dave McHugh
This is a show dedicated to Division III basketball called Hoopsville. It is the only show of it's kind in the world. We cover the biggest NCAA division with the most teams (well over 850 men and women combined) in the country each week with weekly or twice-weekly content. Stay tuned throughout the season and through the championships in mid-March.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the creation of the NABC Division III Tournaments Series starting this upcoming basketball season. The events will take place in Las Vegas (Dec. 21-22) and San Antonio (Jan. 1-2) with eight teams participating in each event in mini four-team pods. Pairings, times, location, and other details will be announced at a later time.The Las Vegas event will be called the NABC DIII Tournament - Las Vegas presented by D3hoops.com and replaces the 15 year D3hoops.com Classic in conjunction with SportTours International. The San Antonio event will be called the NABC DIII Tournament - San Antonio and take place on the Trinity (Texas) campus.Dave McHugh sits down with Pat Coleman, Ryan Scott, Bob Quillman, and Matt Snyder to react to the tournaments, the programs involved, impact on Division III basketball, and much more in this Hoopsville Special.
A champion has been crowned! Another has it's combatants ready for their title bout in less than two weeks.On a special Tuesday edition of Hoopsville, we talk to one of the more unexpected women's champions in quite some time: Denison. Mo Hirt discusses how her Big Red were able to knock off seemingly Goliath ... who knocked off Goliath themselves? We will work on that analogy as we learn more from the newest champion in Division III.And on the men's side, it's a debutants ball for the national title. First-time finalists Emory and Mary Washington join us to recap their weekends in Fort Wayne and preps for Indianapolis. Will Hoosiers be must-watch along with game film for both teams? What will both coaches expect from now until Easter Sunday title day?Plus, tune in to find out who this season's All-Americans will be in Division III men's basketball. D3hoops.com's Pat Coleman and Ryan Scott help announce the men's team here on Hoopsville. We will also recap the women's All-America team and look at the season's final women's Top 25.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Denison Women's Basketball - Mo Hirt, women's coach - Abby Cooch, junior guard - Ada Taute, junior forward- Marcus Kahn, No. 5 Mary Washington men's coach- Jason Zimmerman, No. 2 Emory men's coach- D3hoops.com Men's All-America Announcement: - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com columnistHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
players (interview conducted by D3hoops.com's Gordon Mann)Plus, the NABC All-Stars will be announced. We discuss who will be playing as part of Saturday's hors d'oevres to the men's semifinals.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
Fort Wayne logistics, and so much more to talk about on Thursday''s show.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
senior forward- John Krikorian, No. 15 Christopher Newport men's coach- Kendra Whitehead, Hardin-Simmons women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
The regular season is behind us. It is now time for 128 teams to lace up their shoes and tip it off in the NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments. What happens next ...On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we take another look at the upcoming games from the perspective of unexpected programs and first-time participants. We spotlight some of the surprise teams and debutants hoping to continue making waves this postseason. It is our extensive look at the DIII tournaments before they get underway in just over 24-hours. The postseason is here, so get ready with it by tuning in.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline in Part 2:- Diana Noles, Otterbein women's coach- Michael Summey, Heidelberg men's coach- Olivia Hunt, Austin women's coach- Steve Christiansen, Aurora men's coachPlus Dave's thought on it and now has 2-Cents on the idea the women's tournament can't have games spread out more for fans to enjoy.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
The regular season is behind us. It is now time for 128 teams to lace up their shoes and tip it off in the NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments. What happens next ...On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we take another look at the upcoming games from the perspective of unexpected programs and first-time participants. We spotlight some of the surprise teams and debutants hoping to continue making waves this postseason. It is our extensive look at the DIII tournaments before they get underway in just over 24-hours. The postseason is here, so get ready with it by tuning in.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline in Part 1:- Dean Burrows, MUW men's coach- Frank Marcinek, Susquehanna men's coach- LaTanya Collins, St. Mary's (Md.) women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
The NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments and brackets are set. So how did the national committees come up with their brackets and decisions on who to play where and when? Plus, how do our experts see the brackets playing out?Tune into the Hoopsville Bracket Breakdown as we roll up our sleeves up on the national tournaments. We chat with both national committee chairs about the brackets. We also talk to those who dive into the bracket makeups and prognosticate who may come out in the end. Plus we answer your questions!It's all part of a Monday edition of Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change):- National Committee Chairs - Kristin Hughes, women's chair and Smith Athletics Director - Cam Fuller, men's chair and St. Norbert Athletics Director- Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Bracketologist- Scott Peterson, TheD3StatLab.comHoopsville is broadcast from the WBCA Studios.
The final week of the regular season has arrived and new Top 25 polls start us off (well Hoopsville started us off, but I digress...). Who is number one on the men's side? Which teams on the women side haven't we talked about?As a Hoopsville Member, you can to tune in to the Top 25 Double-Take Monday night LIVE and have access to the On Demand version ahead of the general public.Tune in most Monday nights LIVE as we hear thoughts on the Top 25 polls from those who know the polls and #d3hoops the best. Ryan Scott, Scott Peterson, and Riley Zayas will be joined by special guests nearly every poll week to discuss teams rising, falling, under the radar, and more.This week Bob Quillman returns to discuss the men's poll. And on the women's side, we will get quick thoughts from Scott Peterson on a number of teams we haven't talked about this season.Note, this likely will be the final Top 25 Double-Take of the season. There is a thought about a show next Tuesday, March 3, but not sure it will happen.Thank you for your support of our efforts to continue covering Division III basketball and the division as a whole.
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments. We now know who has made the tournaments, so we can dive a bit more into where teams may be headed and how brackets could come together.Tune in to the annual Hoopsville Selection Sunday Special with Dave McHugh who will have interviews with teams who have clinched their bids automatically. Plus, hear from both national committee chairs on the landscape they see in front of them and their committees as they try and bracket with new priorities and perspectives.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline in Part 2:- John Garrett, Hunter women's coach- Kris Huffman, DePauw women's coach- Brian Lane, Transylvania men's coach- Panelists: - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief - Ryan Scott, bracketologist and D3hoops.com Around the Nation Columnist - Riley ZayasPlus hear from Loras men's coach following their conference championship.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments. We now know who has made the tournaments, so we can dive a bit more into where teams may be headed and how brackets could come together.Tune in to the annual Hoopsville Selection Sunday Special with Dave McHugh who will have interviews with teams who have clinched their bids automatically. Plus, hear from both national committee chairs on the landscape they see in front of them and their committees as they try and bracket with new priorities and perspectives.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline - Part 1:- National Committee Chairs Exclusive - Cam Fuller, men's chair and St. Norbert Athletics Director - Kristin Hughes, women's chair and Smith Athletics Director- Moran Lonning, UW-La Crosse women's coach- Tim Wilk, Keuka men's coach- Clay Nunley, Roanoke men's coachPlus hear from Grinnell's men's coach following their conference championship.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
women's coach- Chris Klimchock, Pitt-Greensburg men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
The final week is here. Stunningly, the Division III basketball season has arrived at the last week of the regular season. Some teams' seasons are already over while others are hoping to still be playing into March.On Monday's edition of Hoopsville, we touch base with several programs with hopes, dreams, plans, expectations for March. Some teams have already eclipsed program records in terms of success. Plus we look at what is already proving to be an exciting conference championships week. And could there, again, be another top team in men's basketball or is there any way to stop the top women's team? And we will try and take a peak at how much is already changing for Top 16s, hosting hopes, and more.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Eric Bridgeland, No. 16 Redlands men's coach- Gabby Holko, Susquehanna women's coach- Donald Hudson, Brevard women's coach- Joe Wallace, Franciscan men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
and what conference races could cause further havoc. Plus, teams to watch that could enter the Top 16, Top 8, and Top 4 altering not only seeds, but bracketing and hosting decisions.Guests include:- National Committee Chairs: - Cam Fuller, men's chair and St. Norbert Athletics Director - Kristen Hughes, women's chair and Smith Athletics Director- Scott Peterson, The D3 Data Lab and Co-Host of 'Dishing on D3 WBB'- Matt Snyder, Co-Host 'The D3 Datacast'Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
notes on coaching changes, programs shutting the season down early, and Dave's '2-Cents' on conference tiebreakers. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- GNAC Men's Showdown - Glen Miller, St. Joseph's (Conn.) men's coach - Tyler Ackley, St. Joseph (Maine) men's coach- Kent Dernbach, UW-Stevens Point men's coach- Hannah Kline, Transylvania women's coach- Kelly Dunne-Romig, Nazareth women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
The D3hoops.com Top 25s continue to fascinate. While the women's poll hasn't been as volitle of late, the men's poll continues to be like shuffling chairs.As a Hoopsville Member, you can to tune in to the Top 25 Double-Take Monday night LIVE and have access to the On Demand version ahead of the general public.Tonight we will not only hear our panelists' choices for Dubious, Deep-Dive, and Debatable selections, but especially on the men's side we will hear who they voted in first place.Tune in most Monday nights LIVE as we hear thoughts on the Top 25 polls from those who know the polls and #d3hoops the best. Ryan Scott, Scott Peterson, and Riley Zayas will be joined by special guests nearly every poll week to discuss teams rising, falling, under the radar, and more.This week Matt Snyder returns on the men's side with his thoughts while Ryan Scott will stick around to join Scott Peterson for the women's discussion.Thank you for your support of our efforts to continue covering Division III basketball and the division as a whole. If you want to gain access to the shows early, head to buymeacoffee.com/Hoopsville and sign up for one of the Memberships that offers the incentive.
Wales (R.I.) women's coach- Adam Van Zelst, Arcadia men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
Goodson, No. 25 Rhodes men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
The D3hoops.com Top 25s are once again out and especially in men's basketball there has been chaos. Six different teams are receiving first place votes and are within 42 points of one another.As a Hoopsville Member, you can to turn in to the Top 25 Double-Take this Tuesday night LIVE and have access to the On Demand version ahead of the general public.Tonight we will not only hear our panelists' choices for Dubious, Deep-Dive, and Debatable selections, but especially on the men's side we will hear who they voted in first place.Tune in most Monday nights LIVE as we hear thoughts on the Top 25 polls from those who know the polls and #d3hoops the best. Ryan Scott, Scott Peterson, and Riley Zayas will be joined by special guests nearly every poll week to discuss teams rising, falling, under the radar, and more.This week Ira Thor joins on the men's side while Pat Coleman hops into the women's discussion.Thank you for your support of our efforts to continue covering Division III basketball and the division as a whole. If you want to gain access to the shows early, head to buymeacoffee.com/Hoopsville and sign up for one of the Memberships that offers the incentive.
The D3hoops.com Top 25s are once again published and in men's basketball there continues to be changes up and down voters' ballots.As a Hoopsville Member, you can to tune in to the Top 25 Double-Take Monday night LIVE and have access to the On Demand version ahead of the general public.Tonight we will not only hear our panelists' choices for Dubious, Deep-Dive, and Debatable selections, but especially on the men's side we will hear who they voted in first place.Tune in most Monday nights LIVE as we hear thoughts on the Top 25 polls from those who know the polls and #d3hoops the best. Ryan Scott, Scott Peterson, and Riley Zayas will be joined by special guests nearly every poll week to discuss teams rising, falling, under the radar, and more.This week Matt Snyder returns on the men's side with his thoughts while Ryan Scott will stick around to join Scott Peterson for the women's discussion.Thank you for your support of our efforts to continue covering Division III basketball and the division as a whole. If you want to gain access to the shows early, head to buymeacoffee.com/Hoopsville and sign up for one of the Memberships that offers the incentive.
senior forward- Chris Bartley, WPI men's coach- Chanel Murchison, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's coach- Katie Marcella, Union women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
junior guard- Kate Vlahakis, Manhattanville women's coach- Wendy Austin, Centre women's coach- Todd Skrivseth, Monmouth men's coachPlus, Dave's got '2-Cents' on rule changes he'd like to see administratively to the game along with a suggestion that really is a warning to teams who need to pay attention to the details.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
Complete Chaos. Not sure there is any other way to describe things in DIII basketball right now. Not just on the men's side, but even the women are seeing unexpected results and upsets almost nightly.And extra day before this week's first show doesn't necessarily mean we had more time to digest it all. On a Tuesday edition of Hoopsville this week, Dave chats with programs who are trying to stay above the fray even if some took their lumps recently. And some waiting in the wings to pounce on let doesn in conference play. What will it take to survive the final month of the season let along the madness of March. Plus initial reactions to the latest Top 25 polls and other news and headlines around D3 world.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Andy Rang, No. 20 Trine women's coach- Damion Jablonski, Whitworth men's coach- Evan Elberg, TCNJ men's coach- Kim Wagers, Concordia-Moorhead women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
men's coach- Brian Barnes, Russell Sage men's coach- Brittany Whalen, Immaculata women's coach- Katherine Auguste, Colorado College women's coachWe also check in on the news and notes around Division III, including the latest with Heidelberg women's basketball (supposedly). And Dave's '2-Cents' on the continued push for PPV web streaming, the expectations that can't be met and the viewership being lost.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
In this special Hoopsville episode, Dave McHugh chats with both NCAA Division III National Committee Chairs with six weeks left to go in the regular season. Conversation includes reaction to the first year of NPI and expectations moving forward, the joint championships on the men's side and impact of both tournaments in DIII, and officiating especially in the national tournaments.This is the first of several conversations we will have with the national chairs this season and was designed to be one that set the base for future, more in-depth, conversations.If you have a question you would like answered by either chair the next time we interview them, be sure to email hoopsville@d3sports.com. The committee chairs are Cam Full, Athletics Director at St. Norbert, for the men and Kristin Hughes, Athletics Director at Smith, for the women.
Jaycie Christopher, Southern Maine women's coach and senior guardAlso hear from both national committee chairs on topics including dual gender hosting this season, women's tournament game times, championship weekend game times, who will play on Friday or Saturday for the men's Round of 16, and their reactions to the NPI system and whether they would adjust things. Dave also has his '2-Cents' on the idea of dual hosting. And we will go over other news and notes including the ongoing saga involving Heidelberg women's basketball.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
The D3hoops.com Top 25s are out and despite the weather, things are heating up in the polls.Tune in each Monday night if you are a Hoopsville Member for the Top 25 Double-Take. We will breakdown our thoughts on the Top 25 polls with those who know the polls and #d3hoops the best. Ryan Scott, Scott Peterson, and Riley Zayas will be joined by special guests nearly every poll week to discuss teams rising, falling, under the radar, and more.This week Ryan Whitnable joins on the men's side while Peterson and Zayas tag-team the women's side.These shows are available to Hoopsville Members and through the archive and podcast well before anyone else. Thank you for your support of our efforts to continue covering Division III basketball and the division as a whole.
It seems nearly every night, something happens in DIII hoops to get your attention. This week continues to prove that and it promises to just get crazier in the final six weeks of the regular season.On Thursday's Hoopsville, we try and take a bit of a breather from not only Monday's super size show but also the season so far ... though games are making it difficult. We will chat with programs which have broken into the national conversation while trying to positing themselves in conferences races. Plus we take a look at other news and notes as the season grind starts to ratchet up every game.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Chad Dickman, No. 19 Hood men's coach- Jamie Seward, SUNY New Paltz women's coach- Lauren Busalacchi, No. 22 Ripon women's coachDave will finally get to his '2-Cents' on fan beviour ... promise.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
Ryan Scott - Women's segment: Scott PetersonAlso in Part 2 we will also recap some of the decisions DIII membership made at least week's NCAA Convention.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
Six weeks remain in the 2025-26 basketball season. In 42 days, both 64-teams NCAA Tournament brackets will be set, but there is a lot of games to decide plenty between now and then.Monday, we super-size Hoopsville by combining Monday shows into one . We will chat with one of the more prolific scorers in DIII history, talk to a program helping cause chaos in their conference, and chat with several programs having milestone seasons and not letting up.And we aren't done there!In Part 2 of this week's podcast, we merge our weekly Top 25 Double-Take show, normally only available for Hoopsville Members, into the live show and available to everyone. Bob Quillman joins Ryan Scott to discuss their Dubious, Deep-Dive, and Debatable selections from this week's Top 25 men's poll. Then Scott Peterson joins us to discuss the women's Top 25, but in a twist we chat about the five most improved teams this year plus a 'lighting round' of 10 (or more?) teams we blindly throw at Scott for his thoughts (anyone you want him to talk about?).Part 1 Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Alexa Charles, Hunter senior guard- Jeff Gard, No. 19 UW-Platteville men's coach- Sean Foster, Salve Regina men's coach- Ella Koebelin, Linfield senior captainHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
An all new thing for Hoopsville and DIII basketball fans: The Top 25 Double-Take show.Each time a new D3hoops.com Top 25 poll is released, we will breakdown our thoughts on the polls with those who know the polls and #d3hoops the best. Ryan Scott, Scott Peterson, and Riley Zayas will be joined by special guests nearly every poll week to discuss teams rising, falling, under the radar, and more.This week Tim Calderwood (men) and Gordon Mann (women) join the show.These shows are available to Hoopsville Members LIVE and through the archive and podcast well before anyone else. If you want to gain access to the shows early, head to buymeacoffee.com/Hoopsville and sign up for one of the Memberships that offers the incentive.
coach- Mike Fuline, No. 4 Mount Union men's coach- Guy Rancourt, WestConn men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
junior forwardsDave will also lay down his '2 Cents' on DIII legislation at the NCAA Convention that, on the face of it, brings back the famed 'gray shirt' year. Is it good for student-athletes? Is it good for DIII? What are the drawbacks?Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
It is roughly the halfway mark of the 2025-26 season. Teams are focused on conference play, including UAA which starts theirs this weekend.On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with programs who are well above expectations midway into the season and find out what's working so well. Plus, take a peek at the new Top 25 this week and results we have already seen - including a big upset in the Top 5. And games this weekend that have caught our attention.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change):- Edwin McGhee, North Park men's coach- Mo Hirt, No. 16 Denison women's coach- Julie Pritchett, Brandeis women's coach- Connor Kuykendall, Millsaps men's coachDave will also lay down his '2 Cents' on fan behavior, sometimes spurred on by coaches, which needs to stop being an embarrassment.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
An all new thing for Hoopsville and DIII basketball fans: The Top 25 Double-Take show.Each time a new D3hoops.com Top 25 poll is released, we will breakdown our thoughts on the polls with those who know the polls and #d3hoops the best. Ryan Scott, Scott Peterson, and Riley Zayas will be joined by special guests nearly every poll week to discuss teams rising, falling, under the radar, and more.These shows are available to Hoopsville Members LIVE and through the archive and podcast well before anyone else. If you want to gain access to the shows early, head to buymeacoffee.com/Hoopsville and sign up for one of the Memberships that offers the incentive.
It's a new year and it's time to start Hoopsville anew! There have been great games played during the holidays giving us plenty to talk about, including some unpleasant headlines.On Monday's second-half season debut of Hoopsville, we will drop in on a few programs that have hit the unofficial midway point in pretty good shape. Plus, we recap some of the games, results, and notes that stood out in the last few weeks. A new Top 25 is due later in the day, so we can take a peak at what may change - including if any of the teams we chat with may make an appearance. And some programs garnered some difficult headlines, we will see what is the latest.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Ken Scalamini, No. 18 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's coach- Justin DeGrood, Gustavus Adolphus men's coach- Christin Gowan, McDaniel women's coach- Colleen Ames, Cortland women's coachDave will also lay down his '2 Cents' on individuals hired at institutions after being let go for issues at other jobs - and that information seemingly not being shared or passed on when they are hired.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
Adrienne Shibles, No. 12 Bates women's senior and alum-0 Pat Juckem, No. 4 WashU men's coach- Josh Merkel, No. 2 Randolph-Macon men's coach- Bill Broderick, Christopher Newport women's coachPlus a peak at the final Top 25 poll of 2025.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
An all new thing for Hoopsville and DIII basketball fans: The Top 25 Double-Take show.Each time a new D3hoops.com Top 25 poll is released, we will breakdown our thoughts on the polls with those who know the polls and #d3hoops the best. Ryan Scott, Scott Peterson, and Riley Zayas will be joined by special guests nearly every poll week to discuss teams rising, falling, under the radar, and more.These shows are available to Hoopsville Members LIVE and through the archive and podcast well before anyone else. If you want to gain access to the shows early, head to www.buymeacoffee.com/Hoopsville and sign up for one of the Memberships that offers the incentive.
to the idea larger conferences should get additional Automatic Qualifying bids. Where is the idea coming from and why it's not new.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
for all teams starting next season. And we discuss the upcoming Off Court podcasts that may just be out in time for your holiday travels!Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
Welcome back to the Top 25 Double-Take show! I appreciate your support of Hoopsville and with that gives you access to the show.Each week a new D3hoops.com Top 25 poll is released, we will breakdown our thoughts on the polls with those who know the polls and #d3hoops the best. Ryan Scott, Scott Peterson, and Riley Zayas will be joined by special guests nearly every poll week to discuss teams rising, falling, under the radar, and more.This week Ryan Scott is joined by Matt Snyder to discuss the men's Top 25 poll while Scott Peterson will be joined by Ryan Scott (pulling double-duty this week!) to chat about the women's Top 25.Hoopsville Members have exclusive access to the LIVE show and early access to the archive and podcast through a membership on Buy Me a Coffee (www.buymeacoffee.com/hoopsville). We thank Hoopsville Members for their continued support of our efforts in covering DIII basketball.
) with some thoughts on scheduling and how new hires are causing a whole lot of problems and burned bridges. Also what is changing to combat unnecessary scheduling changes.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
If the first 10 days of the 2025-26 season are any barometer of the season ahead, it is going to be pretty darn good.On Monday's Hoopsville, we will do our best to recap another thrilling weekend in DIII hoops. From upsets to thrilling finishes to close calls, even a DI upset that doesn't technically count, we have already seen a lot. And those we talk to Monday will be playing a role in how many a conference, and national, race turns out. They also could be cementing their places into Top 25 discussions in a week's time.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Kelli DiMuro, Cal Lutheran women's coach- Justin Potts, No. 23 Montclair State men's coach- JT Gritzmacher, No. 7 UW-La Crosse men's coach- Lynn Hersey, No. 4 Smith women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.
The basketball season has begun and soon all teams will have played their first game. Already there are upsets, surprises, and games of note. And while one shouldn't put too much stock in the early results (we still have more than 15 weeks of the season remaining), there are some things already turning heads.On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with a few programs who have already clearly stated they are going to be teams to contend with this season. And with others whose schedules could prove to be daunting or significant in a few months. Plus, there is still plenty of news items to catch up on from the off-season, pre-season, and start of season. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Rodney Rogan, No. 8 Johns Hopkins women's coach- Klay Knueppel, Wisconsin Lutheran women's coach- Dave Macedo, No. 14 Virginia Wesleyan men's coach- Bill Sall, No. 12 Calvin men's coachPlus hear from the head of DIII men's officials about what he thinks is the biggest rule change for this season.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studio.
The 23rd season of Hoopsville is here. There is a lot to catch up on since champions were crowned in March: coaching changes, program closures, rule changes, much more. All ahead of another unique season coming to DIII. And with a new season comes singificant changes to Hoopsville as well.Monday's as we talk to both defending champions and preseason top picks along with programs that could change how some conference races end up. We will try (try being the opperative word) to catch up on everything since March. We also rant on scheduling while preparing for the season ahead. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Meg Barber, No. 1 NYU women's coach- James Cosgrove, No. 1 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach- Marcus Kahn, No. 15 Mary Washington men's coach- Beth Andrews, No. 14 John Carroll women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.sp[oD
An all new thing for Hoopsville and DIII basketball fans: The Top 25 Double-Take show.Each time a new D3hoops.com Top 25 poll is released, we will breakdown our thoughts on the polls with those who know the polls and #d3hoops the best. Ryan Scott, Scott Peterson, and Riley Zayas will be joined by special guests nearly every poll week to discuss teams rising, falling, under the radar, and more.This season's first show is available to everyone, but moving forward the shows will be exclusive to Hoopsville subscribers when airing live and the archives/podcasts are available. So be sure to become a Hoopsville subscriber while also helping the long-running DIII staple remain part of basketball seasons to come. For more information and subscribe, head to buymeacoffee.com/Hoopsville
In what seems like a blink of an eye, the NCAA Tournaments are down to the final four teams. Four rounds are in the book with two more to be played to crown two champions in Division III basketball.Tune into Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com as we take a look back at an incredible weekend of basketball which saw none of the host teams advance. We also look ahead at what should be terrific games in Fort Wayne and Salem. Hear from coaches of teams outside of the Top 15 who have helped shake up the tournaments. Also hear from players on the top teams in the nation. And hear from one individual who has seen two coaches in the finals fours up close and personal.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- 'Dos Reverse' - No. 1s NYU - Natalie Bruns, women's grad student forward - Tristan How, men's grad student forward- Hannah Iverson & Anna Mutch, No. 22 UW-Stout women's coach- Pat Juckem, No. 17 WashU men's coach (with Pat Coleman)- Matt Lewis, UW-Oshosh men's coach
The Sectionals are here. In roughly 30-hours, we will have our national semifinals set. However, there will be some great hoops to watch.Tune into Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com on Thursday as we talk chat with many of the teams hoping to still be in the dance next week. What challenges are they facing? What do they think will need to happen for them to clinch trips to Ft. Wayne and Salem?And we take a look back to one of the tougher moments on Hoopsville, five years ago when the DIII tournaments shutdown with no champions crowned.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Ron Rose, No. 9 Illinois Wesleyan men's coach- Sydney Jones, No. 2 Bowdoin women's senior guard- AB Holsinger & Shinya Lee, No. 10 Gettysburg junior guard & senior forward- James Cosgrove, No. 4 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach- Adam Brazil & Caleb Kimbrough, No. 10 Hampden-Sydney senior guard & men's coach- Kaci Kranson & Ben O'Brien, No. 3 Scranton junior guard & women's coach
The NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments are ready to tip-off. And after about 36-hours, each bracket will be cut in half. What surprises await?This is one of the best weekends of the year.Tune into the Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com as Dave McHugh takes one last look at the NCAA Tournaments ahead. Hear from coaches around the country preparing their teams for the biggest game of the season to date. What do they think will be the key to still be playing next week? And we look at how the game, expectations, and desire can take a toll on everyone, including those tasked with guiding young men and women.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Wendy Davis, St. Joseph's (Conn.) women's coach- Keri and Kacie Carrollo, No. 16 UW-Whitewater women's coach and senior guard- Mike McGrath, UChicago men's coach and NABC Board of Directors- Pete Moran, No. 24 John Carroll men's coach- Mike Miller, No. 24 Messiah women's coach- Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor- Scott Peterson, D3 'Analytics Nerd'- Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnistIf you need help with your mental health or want to learn more, please use the following resources:- National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 988 or 988lifeline.org- Morgan's Message: www.morgansmessage.org- The Hidden Opponent: www.thehiddenopponent.org- Mental Health First Aid: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org- John Carroll University Counseling Center: www.jcu.edu/student-life/wellness/ucc-university-counseling-center/mental-health-performance-services
Suddenly the Division III Men's and Women's Basketball Championship Tournaments are down to sixteen teams, each. It's a known result each year, but it's still stunning and the results this past weekend were equally as stunning.Tune into Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com as we talk to those who either dominated or survived through regional play. Most of those we talk with today were either pulled off at least one upset or once again proved they know how to win in March.And five years ago, the DIII tournaments, like everything else in the world, ceased. Teams were ready to play the next round of tournament games, but instead went home. It left so many "what-ifs" and predictions on who may have been crowned 2020 National Champions. D3hoops.com Around the Nation Columnist Ryan Scott took the time, shortly after the shutdown, to prognosticate how he would have seen the tournaments play out.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Alyssa Polosky, SUNY Geneseo women's coach- Brad Fischer, No. 11 UW-Oshkosh women's coach- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist- Marcus Kahn, Mary Washington men's coach- Aaron Kelly, Catholic men's coach- Will Bartoszek, Austin Brewer and Matt Brackett, Hardin-Simmons senior forward, senior center, and men's coach
The NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments and brackets are set. The new NPI was the source of all the selections and mock brackets had different ideas than what were revealed. So how did the national committees come up with their brackets and decisions on who to play where and when? Plus, we hear from teams dancing in the tournaments for the first time in a long time.Tune into the Hoopsville Bracket Breakdown as Dave McHugh is back in studio and rolling his sleeves up on the national tournaments. We chat with both national committee chairs about the brackets. We also talk to four hoops programs who made some waves in the final days and weeks of the regular season and are still playing in March.It's all part of a special Tuesday matinee of Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- National Committee Chairs - Bethany Dannelly, women's chair and OAC commissioner - John Alesi, men's chair and Baruch men's coach- Ramiro Dominguez, Principia women's coach- Colin Tabb, Western New England men's coach- Clay Nunley & Marcus Morgan, No. 20 Roanoke coach and junior guard- Marion Dietz, Mount St. Mary women's coach- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the National Columnist
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments, but it is different this year. We know who has made the tournaments, so there is a bit more time to look at where teams may end up on those brackets and where they may play.Tune in to the annual Hoopsville Selection Sunday Special hosted by Pat Coleman tonight (Dave McHugh is away on a business trip). Pat will have interviews with teams who have clinched their bids automatically or may be nervously waiting to see how the final NPI numbers work themselves out for at-large selections. Plus, hear from both national committee chairs on the landscape they see in front of them and their committees as they try and bracket with new priorities and perspectives.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- National Committee Chairs - John Alesi, men's chair and Baruch men's coach - Bethany Dannelly, women's chair and OAC commissioner- Ryan Hyland, John Jay men's coach- Mark Christner, Calvin women's coach- Laurie Kelly, No. 6 Gustavus Adolphus women's coach- Dave Arsenault, Jr., Grinnell men's coach- Troy Patterson and Kailey Mulkey, Texas Lutheran women's coach- Jason Zimmerman, No. 12 Emory men's coach- Ryan Scott, bracketologist and D3hoops.com Around the National Columnist
The final push is here. In just days, the Division III regular season will be over and just 128 teams will be left to play for two national championships. It promises to be a furious finish.On a matinee edition of Thursday's Hoopsville, hear from some of the programs hoping to either secure a place in the NCAA tournaments or secure a higher seed to enjoy some home court and cooking. Plus, we chat with one program not afraid of a close game or a last second shot.And we take a look at the latest top seeds per NPI, updates to the coaching carousel, and more on Thursday's edition of Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Steve Djurickovic, No. 23 Carthage men's coach- Lynette Schroeder, Southern Virginia women's coach- 'Dos Reverse' - Gettysburg - Nate Davis, No. 12 women's coach - BJ Dunne, men's coach- Corinne Jones, Brockport women's coach- Chris Murphy and Matthew Garside, Union men's coach and sophomore guard
The final week of the Division III basketball season is here. In less than seven days, there will only 128 teams who know they will be playing in the NCAA Tournaments while some programs have already seen their seasons come to an end.On Monday's Hoopsville, hear from teams not only playing their best at just the right time, but could end up taking a few of those NCAA Tournament berths away from others which will need an at-large berth for March.Plus, new Top 25 polls are out, we review changes in the Top 8 and 16 seeds, and so much more on Monday's edition of Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Chris Bartley, No. 17 WPI men's coach- Nick Nichay, Franklin & Marshall men's coach- Chenel Harris-Smith, Colby women's coach- Drew Long, McMurray women's coach- Bill Sall, No. 20 Calvin men's coach- Stacey Ungashick Lobdell, No. 14 Ohio Wesleyan women's coach our segment with Drew Long broke up in the middle due to the streaming/production computer crashing suddenly (no warning). We apologize for how it impacted our interview with Long. We did have him on when we restarted things, but we lost time and opportunity to chat further about the team.
Hoopsville is once again home to the Top 16 Seeds reveal in conjunction with the D-III national committees. Get a preview of who could be hosting and how brackets would come together if the NCAA Tournaments started this weekend. Also hear exclusively from both nat'l committee chairs.Also on Thursday's edition of Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com, hear exclusively from both DIII national committee chairs on how the NPI system has worked within their committees along with what they are already looking at in terms of bracketing opportunities and challenges. Which teams may look like they could host but may have to hit the road? And why the term "protected seeds" doesn't mean they are guaranteed to host.It was a very popular addition to the countdown to the Division III national tournaments and it's back, exclusively on Hoopsville.Also stay tuned after our conversation with the committee chairs for a look at conference races that could alter the Top 8 and Top 16 seeding even in the final ten days of the season. Plus, we look at some of the dark horse teams you should be watching closely for how they can alter the DIII bracket landscape. We hear from a few of our experts and put our toe into the water of who is a lock and who is in trouble of moving in and out of coveted seed placement.Guests include:- National Committee Chairs: - John Alesi, men's chair and Baruch men's coach - Bethany Dannelly, women's chair and Ohio Athletic Conference commissioner- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com columnist- Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief
Every season there are programs that draw attention by playing above (other's?) expectations. However, by mid-February many of them have whilted in conference play. But not all.On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with four programs which have gotten stronger and with weeks left in the regular season may be position to continue playing in March. What is working so well for some programs who aren't always in the spotlight? And are they woefully underrated?Plus so many games, conferences races, and more to recap all on today's matinee edition of Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.comGuests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Colleen Ames, Cortland women's coach- Alexa Shields, Merchant Marine women's coach- Josh Brooks, Belhaven men's coach- Chris Sullivan, No. 20 Denison men's coach
Less than two weeks remains in the regular season. Conference races to determine conference playoffs are finishing up and teams are trying to figure out their chances of playing in March.On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with a few programs who have wrapped up regular season conference titles or positioned to do so this week. And we once again bring a couple of more coaches on to not ask them about their own programs in this week's 'Dos Reverse' segment.Plus new Top 25 polls are coming out, latest NPI numbers to ponder, updates with on going stories, and so much more on tonight's edition of Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.comGuests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Kristen Dowling, Whittier women's coach- Karin Harvey, Montclair State women's coach- Damion Jablonski, No. 15 Whitworth men's coach- John DeGrood & Wyatt Olson, No. 21 Gustavus Adolphus men's coach & 5th year center- Hoopsville 'Dos Reverse' Segment - Randolph-Macon: - Lindsey Burke-Eberhart, women's coach - Josh Merkel, No. 4 men's coach
Time is ticking down on the season. There are under three weeks remaining until tickets will be punched and in three weeks the NCAA Tournaments will be set. But a lot can happen in those three week.On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with teams trying to best position themselves in conferences races to both win a conference title, but also punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. And what's it like when your program has an equally-as-talented program in the other locker room?Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Hoopsville 'Dos Reverse' Segment - Chris. Newport: - Bill Broderick, No. 10 women's coach - John Krikorian, No. 14 men's coach- Brandon Linton, No. 15 Tufts men's coach- Matt Ducharme, No. 24 Mass-Dartmouth women's coach- JT Gritzmacher, No. 6 UW-La Crosse men's coach- Matt Donohue, No. 17 Catholic women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
The 2024-25 season has seen quite a few programs emerge as threats to win conference championships or be a national contender that maybe even the experts did not expect to be so competitive. And how has adjusting to the National Power Index working? What should we expect as the NPI numbers start to roll out and bracketing starts to appear on the horizon?On Thursday's Hoopsville, we talk to a handful of programs making, maybe, unexpected waves. Just how are those programs managing their seasons, expectations, and now everyone else's best efforts?Plus, we sit-down with the men's and women's national committee chairs. Hear how they have adjusted to using NPI, what the role of the Regional Advisory Committees (RACs) have evolved, how bracketing will take shape (and what we may have learned from fall sports), and much more.It is all part of a supersized edition of Hoopsville.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Aaron Aanonsen, No. 8 Wis. Lutheran men's coach- Eric Bridgeland, No. 19 Redlands men's coach- Jon Herbrechtsmeyer, No. 25 Bethel women's coach- Katherine Auguste, No. 23 Colorado Col. women's coach- National Committee Chairs: - John Alesi, Baruch men's coach - Bethany Dannelly, OAC commissionerHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
The 22nd season of Hoopsville is finally here. After many setbacks and delays, the show is back!On Monday's season debut of Hoopsville, we chat with the top preseason teams, and defending champions, along with the current top-ranked teams in DIII. Plus, we play an up-tempo style of Hoopsville as we catch up on what has already been an incredible season of basketball.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Meg Barber, No. 1 NYU women's coach- Mia Smith, No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan women's coach- Joe Reilly, No. 1 Wesleyan men's coach- Brooks Miller, No. 7 Trine men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
If you enjoy watching the NBA, you may not realize just how much Division III is impacting the games, players, staffs, and teams of the National Basketball Association.The Hoopsville Podcast returns with an episode that not takes a dive into just how Division III alums are playing significant roles in the NBA. Beyond those who have made headlines like George Popovich, Brad Stevens, Devean George, Duncan Robinson, and others. Dave McHugh chats with Ben Kaplan, co-author of "Pipeline to the Pros: How Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA," about not only the inspiration behind the book, but some of the incredible items he learned while putting the book together. Even more astonishing, the book could have been so much longer.We also get a bit of a state of DIII basketball of sorts. McHugh talks to Mike McGrath, UChicago men's coach, about the season that was, the incredible depth now in the UAA, and what makes DIII tick. Their conversation took place in Fort Wayne during the Division III Men's Basketball Championship Weekend and is the first of several interviews that took place that weekend which will air over the summer.Plus there is a number of items to cover in News and Notes along with the ever spinning Coaching Carousel. We recap some of the surprising coaching changes, how Pairwise (a.k.a. NCAA Power Index or NPI) is pushing forward though not approved just yet, school closings and updates, and a coach is reprimanded. It is a jam packed and in-depth episode of the Hoopsville Podcast.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com airs from the NABC Studio
The 2023-24 Division III Basketball season was exiting from start to finish - even if some parts turned out as expected.On the first off-season Hoopsville Podcast, Pat Coleman, Gordon Mann, and Ryan Scott take time to look back on the season with Dave McHugh. Each have a favorite moment, surprise, and something they will remember about the season that was. Plus, what will each be looking to ahead of the next season.Plus there is plenty of news to try and get up to speed on. The Coaching Carousel is spinning and garnering some headlines, the American Southwest Conference continues to be dismembered, NPI/Pairwise is passing it's way through Division III, and schools closing continue to damper things.
We have our champions! Congratulations to Trine and NYU on their national championships.On Monday's Season Finale of Hoopsville, we chat with the two champion programs. Meg Barber and Megan Bauman of NYU along with Brooks Miller and Cortez Garland of Trine react to what they accomplished not only this past weekend, but in the national tournaments, and especially their entire seasons.We will also talk to the two Jostens Trophy winners - announced earlier on Monday. Tyler Dearman from Guilford and Aleah Grundahl from UW-Whitewater will talk about the honor along with what stood out about their Jostens Trophy resumes. Plus we hear from the Chair of the Jostens Committee about what makes the award so special and his thoughts on this year's recipients.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Meg Barber & Megan Bauman, No. 1 NYU women's coach & graduate guard- Brooks Miller & Cortez Garland, No. 1 Trine men's coach & senior guard- Mark Henrickson, Jostens Committee Chair & Rotary Club of Salem member- Tyler Dearman, Guilford men's Jostens Trophy winner- Aleah Gruhndal, UW-Whitewater women's Jostens Trophy winnerHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.
Division III is down to the final fours in men's and women's basketball - ever closer to crowing 2024 champions.On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with most of the programs that are still in the dance. Some big upsets on the women's side while for the first time this century every host school advanced on the men's side. Learn more how teams are preparing for the final weekend of the 2023-24 season.Plus there are other news and notes in DIII getting our attention.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Caleb Kimbrough, No. 1 Hampden-Sydney men's coach, & Tom Palombo, No. 7 Guilford men's coach- James Cosgrove, No. 3 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach- Bob Amsberry, No. 7 Wartburg women's coach- Brooks Miller, No. 13 Trine men's coach (interviewed by D3hoops.com's Pat Coleman )- Natalie Bruns & Belle Pellecchia, No. 1 NYU senior forward & junior guard- Laken Ball & Dasia Thornton, No. 2 Transylvania 5th year center & forwardAlso reactions from post-game press conferences after Sectional Finals games including Smith coach Lynn Hersey.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.
The Sectional Weekend of games is upon us. On the eve of the Sweet 16 round, we talk to programs looking to keep their goals of a national championship in place.On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with a number of teams on the road this weekend. Most of the teams will still be traveling when we hit the air, so we will touch base either on the bus or just after arrival with some. We find out from all how they are preparing for some challenging games just with hopes to be in the Elite Eight.Plus, the Jostens Finalists have been announced and the vote for the final two spots in the NABC All-Star Game is wrapping up. We will actually talk to three of those finalists.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Brandon Linton & Jay Dieterle, Tufts men's coach & senior guard- Hannah Iverson & Amanda Giesen, No. 23 UW-Stout women's coach & senior forward- Jeff Gard & Logan Pearson, No. 11 UW-Platteville men's coach & senior forward - Brian Morehouse & Jada Garner, No. 12 Hope women's coach & junior guard- Dave Hastings & Jeff Hunter, No. 5 Keene State men's coach & 5th year center- Kendra Whitehead & Parris Parmer, No. 10 Hardin-Simmons women's coach & senior forward - Jostens Trophy FinalistsHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.
In the matter of what seemed like the blink of an eye, we have gone from 64-team tournaments to just 16 teams remaining in both the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments.On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat talk to programs who are still dancing. Some may have surprised and others are living up to expectations. However, the pressure continues to ramp up and the difference between the dream continuing or waking up, is razor thin. Hear how teams are reacting to getting through the first weekend and preparing for the next round. Plus we hear from at least one student-athlete rewriting the record books.Plus, what games (besides all of them) will we keep a closer eye on this weekend. And there is already other news to talk about in DIII.And Dave reacts to the Transylvania president's "letter to the NCAA president" and other reactions to something DIII can try and fix, but also keeps screwing up.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Lynn Hersey and Jessie Ruffner, No. 10 Smith women's coach and senior guard- Pat Juckem and Yogi Oliff, WashU men's coach and sophomore guard- Kevin App and Cole Prowitt-Smith, No. 21 Williams men's coach and senior forward- Rodney Rogan and Greta Miller, No. 17 Johns Hopkins women's coach and junior forward- Jalen Overway, No. 10 Calvin sophomore center- Mary Schleusner, No. 19 Wahington & Lee sophomore forwardHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.
The NCAA Division III Tournaments are here. We are on the eve of March by also taking an extra day to get ready this February.On Thursday's Hoopsville, we hear from several programs in the tournament including those who surprised and those who punched their own tickets. Where was Stockton's head coach when he found out his Osprey's squad was still playing? Did the Cobbers have a feeling they were in the tournament when they gathered Monday? What does it mean to student-athletes to still be playing in March?Plus, what games (besides all of them) will we keep a closer eye on this weekend. And there is already other news to talk about in DIII.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Scott Bittner, Stockton men's coach- Kim Wagers, Concordia-Moorhead women's coach- Ava Hassel, DePauw junior guard- Tony Wingen, Carnegie Mellon men's coach- Walter Paschal, Flannery O'Conner, Gwen Carpenter, Framingham - St. women's coach, senior forward, and senior guard- Josh Allen, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps senior guardHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studios.
The NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments and brackets are set. Our mock selections crews got all but one team for both the men's and women's sides. Not bad, though not the perfect score we were aiming to achieve.Tonight we see the reactions of those who knew they were getting in and some who had no idea. Plus, we talk with both national committee chairs and get reactions from our experts and pundits.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- National Committee Chairs: - Bethany Dannelly, Washington & Lee Associate Director of Athletics, women's national chair - Luke Flockerzi Rochester men's coach, men's national chair- Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief- Scott Peterson, D3 data guru- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation Columnist- Riley Zayas, D3hoops.com ColumnistHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the NABC Studio.
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments or if they have even made the tournaments.But we can't wait for Monday afternoon's bracket reveals. We want to know now.On Sunday's Selection Show Special, we are the selection committees. We will go through the process just as the national committees will to select at-large teams and set the NCAA Tournaments. It is our MOCK selections, though we have a pretty good accuracy.We hear from both national committee chairs and chat with programs who have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament.We will also do our mock selections starting with the men's picks and then the women's with our selection panels.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline in Part 2:Women's Mock Selections Panel:- Gordan Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor- Scott Peterson, D3 Data Guru- Riley Zayas, D3hoops.com National ContributorAlso Pat Coleman makes an appearance.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the NABC Studio.
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments or if they have even made the tournaments.But we can't wait for Monday afternoon's bracket reveals. We want to know now.On Sunday's Selection Show Special, we are the selection committees. We will go through the process just as the national committees will to select at-large teams and set the NCAA Tournaments. It is our MOCK selections, though we have a pretty good accuracy.We will start a 5:00 PM ET and hear from both national committee chairs. We will also chat with programs who have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament.We will also do our mock selections starting with the men's picks and then the women's with our selection panels.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline in Part 1:National Committee Chairs:- Bethany Dannelly, Washington & Lee Associate Director of Athletics, women's national chair- Luke Flockerzi Rochester men's coach, men's national chair- John Baines, No. 23 Elmhurst men's coach- Warren Caruso, Husson men's coachMen's Mock Selection Panel:- Bob Quillman, host "Q-Cast"- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation Columnist- Matt Snyder, co-host "D3 Datacast"Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the NABC Studio.
Buckle up! The finish to the DIII men's and women's basketball season will be bumpy, full of twists and turns, and for some will come to a sudden stop.Tune in to Thursday's Hoopsville as we recap what has already happened in conference tournaments around the country, upsets that may already be stealing NCAA tournament bids, and teams who have seen their seasons already end. We will also discuss what teams and games you should keep an eye on when it comes to men's NCAA tournament selections and bracketing.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change):- Alison Montgomery, Bates women's coach- Dale Wellman, No. 17 Neb. Wesleyan men's coach- Chris Conway, Anderson men's coach- Chris Rogers, Marymount men's coach- Kamala Gissendanner, LaRoche women's coach- Jessica Turner, Skidmore women's coach- Zac Snyder, co-host "D3DataCast"Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.
The final week of the regular season has arrived, quickly. Conference tournaments are rolling, upsets are happening, and people are nervous about whether their team will make he NCAA tournaments.Tune in to Tuesday's Hoopsville as we take a look at what is going on in Division III basketball across the country. We will get updates on conference tournaments, prognosticate on what the Week 3 Regional Rankings may look like, and even discuss what teams are playing games that could decide their NCAA fate, or other team's fate.Plus any news and notes around Division III getting our attention.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Brock Erickson, Nichols men's coach- Eric Brennan, Rowan men's coach- Cameron Hill, Trinity (Texas) women's coach- Scott Peterson, D3 women's data guruHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
It was a very popular addition to the countdown to the Division III national tournaments and it's back, exclusively on Hoopsville!On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, the DIII national committees reveal their Top 16 seeds as if the tournaments started this week. We reveal the Top 16 teams based on Week 2's regional rankings and data. Who will be the top teams and who even makes the cut?Not only do we reveal the Top 16 teams ranking-wise on both the men's and women's side, but we also chat with both national committee chairs. Hear more about the process that got them the Top 16s, how the first two sets of regional rankings work has gone, get some insight on some of the decisions that have been made so far, and get up to speed on what we all should know as teams are selected and brackets decided in ten days time.Then we welcome in our experts and pundits to discuss not only the Top 16 Seeds, but also the latest set of Regional Rankings.
It's going to be a battle. Division III has arrived at the final two weeks of the regular season, but for many teams the last chance to secure playoff positions is now.Interact with Hoopsville: Twitter (now X) | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Email | #hoopsvilleOn a special midday Monday edition of Hoopsville, we check in with teams around the country trying to finish strong. Teams battling for top seeds in conferences, even ranking positions regionally. So much on the line with so little time left. Are there any more surprises left in the season?And we will check in on news and notes around DIII.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change):Stacey Ungashick Lobdell, Ohio Wesleyan women's coachJared Fleming, Texas-Dallas men's coachMeg Barber, No. 1 NYU women's coach, and Dave Klatsky, No. 11 NYU men's coachChris Bartley, WPI men's coachPat Mackenzie, Saint John's men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
The end of the regular season is quickly coming. The first look at regional rankings is now out and before we know it conference tournaments will underway.On a midday Thursday edition of Hoopsville, we try and catch up with a very busy time of the season. So many great conference races coupled with prognosticating what teams may be in good shape to be playing in March ... and who may be in trouble. On a super-sized edition of Hoopsville, we will talk to teams who are trying to remain atop their conference races with just a few games remaining in the season.Plus we look at the news and notes around Division III getting our attention.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Josh Merkel, No. 4 Randolph-Macon men's coach- Lindsay Schultz, No. 20 Carroll women's coach- Ben O'Brien, No. 4 Scranton women's coach- Craig Dagan, Maine Maritime women's coach- Jeff Santarsiero, Geneva men's coach- Kevin Broderick, Nazareth men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours).This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs.The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future.Guests included (in Part 4):- DIII National Committee Chairs: Bethany Dannelly (Washington & Lee Assoc. Director of Athletics) and Luke Flockerzi (Rochester men's coach)Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours).This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs.The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future.Guests included (in Part 1):- Chris Martin, No. 20 Loras men's coach- Lucia Robinson-Gibbs, MIT women's coach- Justin Olufson, Webster women's coach- Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach, NABC Coaches v Cancer advocate- Bill Broderick, No. 4 Christopher Newport women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours).This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs.The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future.Guests included (in Part 2):- Nate Davis & BJ Dunne, Gettysburg No. 25 women's and men's coaches- Bill Sall, No. 12 Calvin men's coach- James Cosgrove, No. 4 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach- Don Friday, PSU-Harrisburg men's coach- Peg Swadener, Willamette women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours).This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs.The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future.Guests included (in Part 3):- Men's Top 25 Double-Take: Bob Quillman, Ryan Scott, Matt Snyder- Women's Top 25 Double-Take: Ryan Scott and Scott Peterson- Cabrini Finale Salute: John Dzik (former AD and men's coach), Marcus Kahn (former men's coach - current Mary Washington coach), Ryan Van Zelst (Cabrini men's coach)- Brendan Twomey, Farmingdale State men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
The final month of the regular season has arrived. In the next four weeks, teams will finish their regularly scheduled games, battle for conference glory and automatic bids to the NCAAs, and we will learn who the respective 64 teams battling for national championships. That doesn't even mention regional rankings revealed, glimpse at Top 16 teams, bracket predictions, and much more.It will be a very busy month.On Monday's edition of Hoopsville, we kick off the final month of the season with programs looking to be playing in the NCAAs but maybe out of view for many watching. Four programs who we may be talking about in March.Plus we look at the news and notes around Division III getting our attention.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Mandy King, Kean women's coach- Wendy Davis, Saint Joseph (Conn.) women's coach- Damion Jablonski, Whitworth men's coach- Mick Hedgepeth, Berry men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
If the basketball season was a horse race, we would be coming to the end of the backstretch run. Heading into the final turn and teams looking to position themselves for the top of the stretch. There is plenty of race left, but being out of position now could mean the race is over.On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we chat with several programs who seem to be in a good position in front of their conference races. However, there are signs those behind are catching up. We learn more about the leaders and how they expect to be ready for the stretch.We also touch base with officiating on the men's side of the sport as we recognize National Officials Week.Plus we look at the news and notes around Division III getting our attention.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Jeff Gard, No. 11 UW-Platteville men's coach- Cheri Harrer, Baldwin Wallace women's coach- Melissa Kuberka, St. John Fisher women's coach- Aaron Kelly, No. 16 Catholic men's coach- Jim Haney, DIII Men's Officiating National CoordinatorHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
As we discussed last Hoopsville, this is the grind of the midseason. Conference games are rolling one after another, teams have very little breaks to the routine other than classes starting back up, and small distractions can have large impacts.On Monday's edition of Hoopsville, we chat with programs continuing to push through. Each team having spectacular seasons, but also trying to preserve what is working and not let bumps in the road cause breakdowns.Plus we look at the news and notes around Division III getting our attention.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change):- Christine Clark, No. 23 Washington & Lee women's coach- Tyler Simms, Clark men's coach- Scott Coval, DeSales men's coach- Katie Novak-Lenoir, No. 14 Mary Hardin-Baylor women's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
There comes a time in any season when the grind of the overall season and conference play can take it's toll. Can teams having magical seasons keep the grind from derailing their seasons.On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we chat with several programs who are dealing with the grind conference play, whether it's tough opponents, games on the road, weather changes, or whatever. We learn more about how these programs are gutting their way through while enjoying successful seasons.Plus we look at the news and notes around Division III getting our attention.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change):- Todd McGuinness, No. 2 Case Western Reserve men's coach- Stefan Thompson, Hobart men's coach- Kayla Waskow, Coe women's coach- Maisie Elston, Mount St. Joseph women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
There is no time this season where one can sit back, watch games, and not see upsets and surprising losses. It's become somewhat routine to be surprised.On Monday's edition of Hoopsville, we chat with several programs who are at or near the top of their conferences. Will that still be the case in a week or two? All four coaches talk about the challenges that lay ahead.Plus we go in-depth in men's hoops with our Men's Top 25 pundits. Hear their choices for "Debatable," "Dubious," and "Deep Dive" teams.And we look at the news and notes from around Division III where every night seems to have a headline-worthy result.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change):- Kalin Wynn, Notre Dame (Md.) women's coach- Megan Phelps, No. 15 Bowdoin women's coach- Russell White, No. 16 Cal Lutheran men's coach- Raul Placeres, Maryville (Tenn.) men's coach- Top 25 Double-Take: Bob Quillman and Ryan ScottHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
WARNING: The audio at the start of our Top 25 segment from Gordon and Riley is very low and has some distracting noise in it as well. There was a problem with our settings for their audio that we eventually fixed. We boosted background audio which was picking them up barely as the best way we could provide their audio. We apologize for how difficult this makes things, but assure you we have systems in place moving forward to avoid this problem happening again.While classes may not have resumed for most college students, student-athletes are fully engaged in learning about conference foes. The grind of conference schedules is fully on.On a special Thursday afternoon edition of Hoopsville, we talk to programs battling to stay atop their conference races. What has made their seasons special so far and do they feel they can remain on top.Plus we go in-depth on women's hoops with our Women's Top 25 pundits. Hear their choices for those they think are "Debatable," "Dubious," and deserve a "Deep Dive."However, we start the show with Division III news, somewhat out of the NCAA Convention in Phoenix. Hear what the Championships Committee is considering proposing for changes that impact all championships and specifically how they may be able to adjust football's tournament - as long as other, higher committees agree with the decisions.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change):- Chad Dickman, Hood men's coach- Gary Grzesk, St. Norbert men's coach- David Saur, Chatham women's coach- Meredith Mesaris, Vassar women's coach- Top 25 Double-Take, Gordon Mann, Scott Peterson, Riley ZayasHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
Believe it or not, for most teams the midseason point as arrived. So where are the minds of some of the top teams in the nation and their regions?On Monday's Hoopsville, hear from several coaches from around the nation to get a sense of where their teams stand, the challenges ahead, and how conference races are shaping up. Plus we get a pulse on the Men's Top 25 from two our of pundits.We also talk about all the recent news in Division III and the upcoming NCAA Convention in Phoenix.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Top 25 Double-Take, Matt Snyder and Mike Rejniak- Brooks Miller, No. 12 Trine men's coach- Justin LeBlanc, Millsaps women's coach- Kendra Whitehead, No. 16 Hardins-Simmons women's coach- Kevin Bettencourt, Endicott men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com
The holiday break is over and there is plenty to catch up including breaking news!On Thursday's Hoopsville, we talk to several programs who are writing headlines around DIII. Plus, we will hear from several of those who participated in the D3hoops.com Classic in Las Vegas. And we react to breaking news affecting DIII membership and moves to ESPN for some championships.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Misha Jackson, No. 7 Emory women's coach- Rodney Rogan, No. 14 Johns Hopkins women's coach- Nick Doyle, Shenandoah men's coach- Maco Hamilton, George Fox men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
It is that unique time of the season where a lot of programs hit the pause button to make sure students can focus on exams. So we will do some studying ourselves.On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with programs around the country who are not only getting graded well for their seasons so far but have high expectations themselves. What can we learn as we hear from coaches in Minnesota, Texas, New York, and Washington, DC? Plus with holiday breaks ahead, we learn how teams plan to negotiate the stops and starts and all the good food. Plus, a bit of a surprise as the first night of Hanakkuh has arrived.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Matt Donohue, No. 21 Catholic women's coach- Laurie Kelly, No. 8 Gustavus Adolphus women's coach- Jason Leone, No. 4 Oswego State men's coach- Jimmy Smith, No. 23 Trinity (Texas) men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
Exam period has come to an end, but now holiday breaks tend to slow down the amount of basketball taking place - for some. There is plenty of holiday games ahead in the next weeks.Monday on Hoopsville, we talk to several teams who have big games ahead this week before they take a break for the holidays. Whether they are traveling or staying home to play, the games still have an impact on the season. We get their takes on what is always an interesting time of the season.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Robbie Sieverding, Dubuque men's coach- Steve Schweer, No. 23 Illinois College men's coach- Fred Richter, No. 18 DeSales women's coach- Brian Morehouse, No. 16 Hope women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
It's mid-December and exams, holidays, and breaks are all combining as always into an interesting time of the season. How are the top teams dealing with the season?Thursday on Hoopsville, we jam the show with four Top 25 programs. Hear how they feel the season is going at this important juncture and what they are expecting in the weeks and months ahead. Plus, we take some time to tip our hat to Salem, Virginia. The "City of Champions" is getting ready to host yet another Stagg Bowl (the game's 50th edition and the city's 25th), so we take some time to look back at the impact the city has had on championships in Division III and the NCAA.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Pete Moran, No. 1 John Carroll men's coach- Tom Palombo, No. 3 Guilford men's coach- Hannah Iverson, No. 24 UW-Stout women's coach- Bob Amsberry, No. 7 Wartburg women's coach- Pat Coleman, D3sports.com Editor-in-ChiefHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
We continue to evaluate where teams are after the opening month of the Division III basketball season. Some teams are continuing to put themselves front and center.Monday night on Hoopsville, we chat with a couple of coaches whose programs are playing well early on, building off a few seasons of growth. Plus we chat with our pundits on the women's side of the sport. Who do they think is the best team right now? Who are the surprises? Who are still flying under the radar despite some solid results.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Chris Carideo, Widener men's coach- Stephany Dunmyer, Oberlin women's coach- Scott Peterson, D3 women's stats geek- Riley Zayas, True to the Cru founderHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
The first month of the Division III basketball season is nearly complete. What have we learned? What do we know about teams? Anything?Monday night on Hoopsville, we chat with two coaches with programs who have gained a strong foothold on the season, Tufts men and UW-Whitewater women. Plus we chat with some of our pundits on how they have seen the opening month play out. Any surprises? Any teams we should be focusing on? We also find out who they are voting for in the last D3hoops.com Top 25 polls.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Bob Quillman, "Q-Cast" host- Matt Snyder, "D3 Datacast" co-host- Brandon Linton, No. 23 Tufts men's coach- Keri Carollo, No. 6 UW-Whitewater women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
The month of November is nearly done and there has already been a lot of high-caliber basketball played in Division III.Monday night on Hoopsville, hear from several programs that have gotten out to strong starts. While the starts are similar, the ways each program has gotten it done are vastly different.Guests include Hamden-Sydney and Keene State men's programs plus Millikin and Rhode Island women's programs.We will also react to the first in-season D3hoops.com Top 25 Polls.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Caleb Kimbrough, No. 8 Hampden-Sydney men's team- Jenna Cosgrove, No. 5 Rhode Island women's coach- Olivia Lett, No. 24 Millikin women's head coach- David Hastings, No. 4 Keene State interim men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
Hoopsville is back ... again! We are hitting the air with our second attempt at the 21st season debut.Join us as we chat hear, again, from defending national champions and preseason #1 Christopher Newport men's and Transylvania women's teams. Plus we talk about the evolution of transfers and how the extra "COVID year" continues to impact Division III. And we talk to a Hall of Famer! Former Amherst men's head coach and the first DIII coach to be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Dave Hixon joins us to talk about the incredible moment he was welcomed in with the greats of basketball. We will even get his thoughts on all things Division III.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Megan Morrison, Meagan Bauman, & Natalie Bruns, No. 2 New York Univ. women's team- Juli Fulks, No. 1 Transylvania women's coach- John Krikorian, No. 1 Christopher Newport men's head coach (replay from Nov. 14 show)- Dave Hixon, former Amherst men's coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of FamerHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
Hoopsville is back! We are back on the air for the 21st season of covering Division III basketball. Though not without some major technical difficulties that derailed what was supposed to be a great season opener.We did hear from John Krikorian of D3hoops.com Preseason No. 1 Christopher Newport, but unfortunately other guests we planned to have on the show did not work out. Though we did have plenty of news and notes from the offseason and first week of this season to catch up. We are just warming up for the season.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
It was an incredible weekend of basketball in Division III. Semifinals and one championship game lived up to expectations. And there is still one more title to be crowned.On the men's side of the Division III world, the weekend in Fort Wayne was terrific. Three great games, comebacks a plenty, drama, and one of the more incredible final minute (if not ten minutes) in the history of Division III title games. It was the perfect finish to an incredible season.On the women's side, the semifinals did not disappoint. Comebacks as well, drama and strategy changes, and it leads to the first-ever #1 v #2 battle for the national title with both teams undefeated.And we will recount it all on a special matinee edition of Hoopsville.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief- John Krikorian and Ty Henderson, No. 1 and national champion Christopher Newport- Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Managing Editor- Juli Fulks, No. 2 Transylvania women's coach- Bill Broderick, No. 1 Christopher Newport women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
80 minutes. 2 games. That's now all that leaves 8 programs from being crowned national champions - and there will be new champions in both men's and women's basketball.For the first time in seven years, two programs from the same school are in the final fours. For the first time since 2009, no teams on the women's side return to the semifinals. The men feature a rematch of a 2019 semifinal battle. For the second year in a row, a single-sex institution has a program in the final four. There are four first-time programs playing in the semifinals. One program isn't receiving a single vote in the Top 25 while another is unranked but receiving votes. And only one of two undefeated teams can go undefeated for the season.All interesting facts and tidbits among the all the programs that will be featured on Thursday's Hoopsville. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast as we chat with all eight programs who have earned their way to their respective semifinals.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Jenna Cosgrove, Rhode Island College women's coach- Morgan Morrison and Katelyn Pickunka, No. 4 Smith graduate student and senior forwards- Juli Fulks and Dasia Thornton, No. 2 Transylvania women's coach and senior forward- George Visconti, No. 7 Swarthmore men's senior guard- Mike Fuline and Jeffery Mansfield, No. 3 Mount Union men's coach and senior guard- Trevon Chislom, UW-Whitewater men's junior forward- Bill Broderick and John Krikorian, No. 1 and No. 2 Christopher Newport women's and men's coachesHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
80 minutes. 2 games. That's all that leaves 32 teams from realizing their goals and getting to the national semifinals. 24 programs won't make it.It is a gut-wrenching time of March. Teams who have battled their way to the second weekend of the bracket can see the semifinals tantalizingly close. However, the majority will have their seasons come to finish short and the emotions tend to be raw.On Thursday's Hoopsville, we will chat with some of the programs still battling with hopes of playing for national titles. We even hear from some of the student-athletes trying to achieve something bigger for themselves, their teammates, and their programs.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Jenny Walker, No. 6 NYU women's senior forward- Andy Rang, No. 14 Trine women's coach- Landry Kosmalski, No. 7 Swarthmore men's coach- Levi Borchert, No. 12 UW-Oshkosh senior forward- Jill Pace, No. 21 Tufts women's coach- Jake Sullivan, No. 4 St. Joseph's (Conn.) senior forwardHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio
Two and a half weeks ago, we revealed who the national committees tabbed, at the time, were the Top 16 Ranked teams. And in what feels like the blink of an eye, we are down to just 16 teams remaining for both men and women's NCAA Tournaments. Time flies.Join us on Monday's Hoopsville as we recap a terrific, and wild, first two rounds of the NCAA Tournaments. The upsets, the finishes, the battles. There was very little that didn't keep fans of DIII basketball engaged.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Brock Erickson, Nichols men's coach- Kole Vivian, Marietta women's coach- Deena Applebury, Mary Washington women's coach- Clif Carroll, No. 17 Mary Hardin-Baylor men's coach- Sondra Fan, No. 1 Christopher Newport senior guard- Pat Miller, UW-Whitewater men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
The NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments have arrived. 128 teams are ready to tip it up all still with a chance to win one of two national championships.On Thursday's Hoopsville, we profile some of the teams getting the opportunity to play in March. Some might be favorites, others underdogs. All NCAA Tournament participants. We get a preview of some of the great games ahead in the opening weekend of DIII's March Madness.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Marwan Elrakabawy, Schreiner men's coach- Scott Bittner, Stockton men's coach- Matt Dempsey, Merchant Marine women's coach- Mitch Oliver, Albertus Magnus men's coach- Judy Blinstrub and Megan Bauman, No. 13 Babson women's coach and senior guardHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
The NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments and brackets are set. Our mock selections crews went 19 for 20 in both men's and women's sides of things. Not bad, though not the perfect score we were aiming to achieve.Now it's time to react to what has been announced. We gather our experts and while giving our thoughts, also answer your questions. Who missed out, who got in, how are the matchups, what creativity do we see in the national tournaments. It's all ahead on the "Brackets Breakdown" episode of Hoopsville.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Executive EditorScott Peterson, numbers guruRiley Zayas, TrueToTheCru.comBob Quillman, 'Q-Cast' hostMegan Wilson, Women's National Committee ChairSara Quatrocky, Men's National Committee Chair
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments or if they have even made the tournaments.But we can't wait for Monday afternoon's bracket reveals. We want to know now.On Sunday's Selection Show Special, we are the selection committees. We will go through the process just as he national committees will to select at-large teams and set the NCAA Tournaments. It is our MOCK selections, though we have a pretty good accuracy.We hear from both national committee chairs. We will also chat with programs who have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament.We will also do our mock selections starting with the women's picks and then the men's with our selection panels.and we can provide other options (i.e. check, Zelle, etc.).Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- National Committee Chairs: - Sara Quartrocky, Maryville Athletics Director, men's national chair - Megan Wilson, Dubuque Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Intercollegiate Athletics, women's national chair- Craig Dagan, Maine Maritime women's coach- Kira Mowen, Knox women's coach- Joe Shotland, Texas-Dallas women's coach- Adam Van Zelst, Arcadia men's coach- Bryan Martin, Coe men's coach- John Thompson, N.C. Wesleyan men's coachMock Selection Panels:- Women's Panel: - Gordon Mann - Dave McHugh - Scott Peterson - Riley Zayas- Men's Panel: - Dave McHugh - Drew Pasteur - Bob Quillman - Ryan Scott - Matt SnyderHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments or if they have even made the tournaments.But we can't wait for Monday afternoon's bracket reveals. We want to know now.On Sunday's Selection Show Special, we are the selection committees. We will go through the process just as he national committees will to select at-large teams and set the NCAA Tournaments. It is our MOCK selections, though we have a pretty good accuracy.We hear from both national committee chairs. We will also chat with programs who have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament.We will also do our mock selections starting with the women's picks and then the men's with our selection panels.and we can provide other options (i.e. check, Zelle, etc.).Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- National Committee Chairs: - Sara Quartrocky, Maryville Athletics Director, men's national chair - Megan Wilson, Dubuque Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Intercollegiate Athletics, women's national chair- Craig Dagan, Maine Maritime women's coach- Kira Mowen, Knox women's coach- Joe Shotland, Texas-Dallas women's coach- Adam Van Zelst, Arcadia men's coach- Bryan Martin, Coe men's coach- John Thompson, N.C. Wesleyan men's coachMock Selection Panels:- Women's Panel: - Gordon Mann - Dave McHugh - Scott Peterson - Riley Zayas- Men's Panel: - Dave McHugh - Drew Pasteur - Bob Quillman - Ryan Scott - Matt SnyderHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Time is running out on the regular season. In a matter days, only 128 teams will remain with a chance to earn two national titles. Who will punch their tickets themselves? Who will be offered theirs? Plus we celebrate a Hall of Fame possibility.On Thursday's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to guests from around the country who are trying to earn their way into playing in March. One already has. The others hope to take the decision out of the hands of the national committees.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Jason Leone, No. 9 Oswego men's coach- Todd McGuinness, No. 14 Case Western Reserve men's coach- Mike Miller, No. 11 Messiah women's coach- Maria Williamson, No. 14 UChicago women's coach- Dave Hixon, former Amherst men's coach- Charles Katsiaficas, No. 24 Pomona-Pitzer men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
The final week of the regular season is upon us. Teams are clinching automatic bids to the NCAA Tournaments while others are hoping to avoid losses that will put them into some difficult at-large conversations.In the next week, there will be plenty of surprises, upsets, and tough decisions that will have all of us talking. We get ready for the conference tournament time by talking to several programs in the mix while also talking to our Top 25 experts on teams that we will be watching for different reasons.Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:- Aaron Kelly, Catholic men's coach- John Krikorian, No. 3 Christopher Newport men's coach- Dan Raymond, No. 15 Ithaca women's coach- Women's Top 25 Double-Take: - Scott Peterson, numbers guru - Riley Zayas, TrueToTheCru.com- Men's Top 25 Double-Take: - Bob Quilman, Q-Cast host - Mike Rejniak, "We are D3" coach - Matt Snyder, D3DataCast co-hostHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
It was a very popular addition to the countdown to the Division III national tournaments and it's back! This time exclusively on Hoopsville!On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, the DIII national committees reveal their Top 16 seeds as if the tournaments started this week. We reveal the Top 16 teams based on Week 2's regional rankings and data. Who will be the top teams and who even makes the cut?Not only do we reveal the Top 16 teams ranking-wise on both the men's and women's side, but we also chat with both national committee chairs. Hear more about the process that got them the Top 16s, how the first two sets of regional rankings work has gone, get some insight on some of the decisions that have been made so far, and get up to speed on what we all should know as teams are selected and brackets decided in ten days time.Then we welcome in our experts to discuss not only the Top 16 Seeds, but also the latest set of Regional Rankings. What those and what the committee chairs have stated tells us ahead of selection time.Guests include:National Committee Chairs:- Sara Quatrocky, men's chair and Maryville Athletics Director- Megan Wilson, women's chair and Dubuque Assoc. Dean of Intercollegiate AthleticsWomen's Reaction Crew:- Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief- Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor- Scott Peterson, Data and numbers guruMen's Reaction Crew:- Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com columnist- Matt Snyder, co-host D3datacastHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sports Tours International and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline.
In a mere fortnight, the regular season will be over and NCAA tournament brackets will be decided on and announced. Two weeks.On Monday's super-sized Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chats with six programs all of whom are planning or hoping to still be playing after these two weeks. Some of those teams even hope games will be at their home gyms come March. We hear from their coaches on how the season has gone so far, how they are preparing for the final push, all while trying not to peak or exhaust themselves too early.Guests include:- Fred Richter, No. 9 DeSales women's coach- Mark Huelsman, No. 11 Ohio Northern women's coach- Josh Loeffler, No. 8 Johns Hopkins men's coach- Kelly Thompson, Roger Williams women's coach- Matt Lewis, No. 17 UW-Oshkosh men's coach- John Lamanna, Whitman men's coachMen's Top 25 Double-Take: Akiva Poppers and Ryan WhitnableHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline.
Like a game clock, time is running out on the 2023 season. Which teams are positioning themselves not only for conference glory, but assure themselves some madness come March?On Thursday's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chats with four programs grabbing headlines in their respective conferences and around Division III. How they will impact the end of the season. Plus, we get a more in-depth look at the Women's Top 25 in our Double-TakeGuests include:- Women's Top 25 Double-Take: Scott Peterson and Ryan Scott- Kendra Whitehead, No. 8 Hardin-Simmons women's coach- Bob Amsberry, No. 24 Wartburg women's coach- Sean Smith, North Park men's coach- Sean Coffey, Utica men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline.
Three weeks. That's all that's left in the regular season. For some teams, even less than that. Regular season games and then conference playoff battles will all be done and champions crowned all in the next 21 days.On Monday's Hoopsville, will continue to shine the spotlight on teams not only positioning themselves to hopefully qualify for the NCAA Tournaments, but having great seasons as well. Plus start to prepare everyone for the first Regional Rankings which will appear this week.Guests include:- Caleb Kimbrough, No. 17 Hampden-Sydney's men's coach- Trent Milby, Berea women's coach- Jenna DeRubbo, Washington & Jefferson women's coach- Joe Crispin, No. 23 Rowan men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline.
Thursday is the 9th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and plans to be on the air for NINE hours!This year's show featured coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and many others around Division III who gave us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There are also topics that impact Division III including the world of officiating. And we get a "State of DIII" update from the VP of Division III, Louise McCleary.The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. It is also a chance to give us as a show to fundraise for the future.Guests include:- Veronica Nolt, No. 24 Elizabethtown women's coach - Ryan Kershaw, Carleton men's coach- Pat Juckem, No. 21 WashU men's coach- Lindsey Atkinson, NFHS Director of Sports - HS Girls Hoops Numbers- J.R. Fredette, Albertus Magnus women's coach- Tim Murray, VSiN Host and Muhlenberg grad- Polly Thomason, UHartford women's coach- Louise McCleary, NCAA VP of DIII, "State of DIII"- Emily Garner, No. 11 Trinity (Conn.) women's coach- Steve Schweer, Illinois College men's coach- Jim Haney & Mary Toberman, NCAA DIII Coordinators for Officiating- WBB Top 25 Double-Take: Scott Peterson and Riley Zayas - Megan Haughey, Stevens women's coach- Fred Roggin, Host, M 570 LA Sports (SCIAC & Future)- Josh Angle. No. 19 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's senior guard- Tonja Englund and Jesse Ruden. UW-Eau Claire women's coach and senior guard- Pete Moran, No. 7 John Carroll men's coach- Ryan Cain, No. 6 Keene State men's coachThe Marathon always concludes with the "Happy Hour" featuring friends and guests from around Division III.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline.
Thursday is the 9th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and plans to be on the air for NINE hours!This year's show featured coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and many others around Division III who gave us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There are also topics that impact Division III including the world of officiating. And we get a "State of DIII" update from the VP of Division III, Louise McCleary.The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. It is also a chance to give us as a show to fundraise for the future.Guests include:- Veronica Nolt, No. 24 Elizabethtown women's coach - Ryan Kershaw, Carleton men's coach- Pat Juckem, No. 21 WashU men's coach- Lindsey Atkinson, NFHS Director of Sports - HS Girls Hoops Numbers- J.R. Fredette, Albertus Magnus women's coach- Tim Murray, VSiN Host and Muhlenberg grad- Polly Thomason, UHartford women's coach- Louise McCleary, NCAA VP of DIII, "State of DIII"- Emily Garner, No. 11 Trinity (Conn.) women's coach- Steve Schweer, Illinois College men's coach- Jim Haney & Mary Toberman, NCAA DIII Coordinators for Officiating- WBB Top 25 Double-Take: Scott Peterson and Riley Zayas - Megan Haughey, Stevens women's coach- Fred Roggin, Host, M 570 LA Sports (SCIAC & Future)- Josh Angle. No. 19 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's senior guard- Tonja Englund and Jesse Ruden. UW-Eau Claire women's coach and senior guard- Pete Moran, No. 7 John Carroll men's coach- Ryan Cain, No. 6 Keene State men's coachThe Marathon always concludes with the "Happy Hour" featuring friends and guests from around Division III.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline.
Thursday is the 9th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and plans to be on the air for NINE hours!This year's show featured coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and many others around Division III who gave us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There are also topics that impact Division III including the world of officiating. And we get a "State of DIII" update from the VP of Division III, Louise McCleary.The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. It is also a chance to give us as a show to fundraise for the future.Guests include:- Veronica Nolt, No. 24 Elizabethtown women's coach - Ryan Kershaw, Carleton men's coach- Pat Juckem, No. 21 WashU men's coach- Lindsey Atkinson, NFHS Director of Sports - HS Girls Hoops Numbers- J.R. Fredette, Albertus Magnus women's coach- Tim Murray, VSiN Host and Muhlenberg grad- Polly Thomason, UHartford women's coach- Louise McCleary, NCAA VP of DIII, "State of DIII"- Emily Garner, No. 11 Trinity (Conn.) women's coach- Steve Schweer, Illinois College men's coach- Jim Haney & Mary Toberman, NCAA DIII Coordinators for Officiating- WBB Top 25 Double-Take: Scott Peterson and Riley Zayas - Megan Haughey, Stevens women's coach- Fred Roggin, Host, M 570 LA Sports (SCIAC & Future)- Josh Angle. No. 19 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's senior guard- Tonja Englund and Jesse Ruden. UW-Eau Claire women's coach and senior guard- Pete Moran, No. 7 John Carroll men's coach- Ryan Cain, No. 6 Keene State men's coachThe Marathon always concludes with the "Happy Hour" featuring friends and guests from around Division III.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline.
Thursday is the 9th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and plans to be on the air for NINE hours!This year's show featured coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and many others around Division III who gave us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There are also topics that impact Division III including the world of officiating. And we get a "State of DIII" update from the VP of Division III, Louise McCleary.The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. It is also a chance to give us as a show to fundraise for the future.Guests include:- Veronica Nolt, No. 24 Elizabethtown women's coach - Ryan Kershaw, Carleton men's coach- Pat Juckem, No. 21 WashU men's coach- Lindsey Atkinson, NFHS Director of Sports - HS Girls Hoops Numbers- J.R. Fredette, Albertus Magnus women's coach- Tim Murray, VSiN Host and Muhlenberg grad- Polly Thomason, UHartford women's coach- Louise McCleary, NCAA VP of DIII, "State of DIII"- Emily Garner, No. 11 Trinity (Conn.) women's coach- Steve Schweer, Illinois College men's coach- Jim Haney & Mary Toberman, NCAA DIII Coordinators for Officiating- WBB Top 25 Double-Take: Scott Peterson and Riley Zayas - Megan Haughey, Stevens women's coach- Fred Roggin, Host, M 570 LA Sports (SCIAC & Future)- Josh Angle. No. 19 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's senior guard- Tonja Englund and Jesse Ruden. UW-Eau Claire women's coach and senior guard- Pete Moran, No. 7 John Carroll men's coach- Ryan Cain, No. 6 Keene State men's coachThe Marathon always concludes with the "Happy Hour" featuring friends and guests from around Division III.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline.
Thursday is the 9th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and plans to be on the air for NINE hours!This year's show featured coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and many others around Division III who gave us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There are also topics that impact Division III including the world of officiating. And we get a "State of DIII" update from the VP of Division III, Louise McCleary.The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. It is also a chance to give us as a show to fundraise for the future.Guests include:- Veronica Nolt, No. 24 Elizabethtown women's coach - Ryan Kershaw, Carleton men's coach- Pat Juckem, No. 21 WashU men's coach- Lindsey Atkinson, NFHS Director of Sports - HS Girls Hoops Numbers- J.R. Fredette, Albertus Magnus women's coach- Tim Murray, VSiN Host and Muhlenberg grad- Polly Thomason, UHartford women's coach- Louise McCleary, NCAA VP of DIII, "State of DIII"- Emily Garner, No. 11 Trinity (Conn.) women's coach- Steve Schweer, Illinois College men's coach- Jim Haney & Mary Toberman, NCAA DIII Coordinators for Officiating- WBB Top 25 Double-Take: Scott Peterson and Riley Zayas - Megan Haughey, Stevens women's coach- Fred Roggin, Host, M 570 LA Sports (SCIAC & Future)- Josh Angle. No. 19 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's senior guard- Tonja Englund and Jesse Ruden. UW-Eau Claire women's coach and senior guard- Pete Moran, No. 7 John Carroll men's coach- Ryan Cain, No. 6 Keene State men's coachThe Marathon always concludes with the "Happy Hour" featuring friends and guests from around Division III.Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline.
There has been a lot of headline-making news in Division III basketball this season. Coaches accused of using racial slurs, others accused of working their teams out too hard, and another accused of being too verbally aggressive (abusive?) towards their players. Most have been fired, but not all.On Monday's Hoopsville we try and dive into these stories to learn more about what they all have in common. We will hear from Mark Morefield who is the former UMHB women's coach. Morefield was terminated after video of a profanity-laden tirade from early November made to the desk(s) of university officials. We will talk with Morefield about the situation, why he thinks it just coming to light, and what we all can learn from this situation.We will also hear from those who can help us understand the world of college coaching. How much coaches have and continue to adjust to the ever-changing world of college athletics. Plus what is now expected of coaches, student-athletes, parents, etc.And it was a crazy week in DIII basketball. Ryan Scott and Bob Quillman join us to recap the men's side of the chaos.Guests include:- Mark Morefield, former UMHB women's coach- Mike Rejniak, "We Are DIII" manager and coach- Men's Top 25 Double-Take: Bob Quillman and Ryan ScottHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline.
The end of the regular season isn't too far off and with it comes conversations about what to expect for those looking to still be playing come March. Plus, headlines keep getting written in different corners of Division III.On Thursday's afternoon edition of Hoopsville, we will hear from both Division III National Committee Chairs in an exclusive sit-down. We will talk about changes, expectations, NCAA Tournaments, and an exciting season of hoops with both ahead of all committees getting to work. Dave McHugh also sits down with four programs who are having great seasons. They are migrating through the challenges of conference play with calm campaigns.Plus a major announcement! Hoopsville will be the home of the DIII National Top 16s Announcement!Guests include:- DIII National Committee Chairs: -Sara Quatrocky, Men's Committee Chair and Maryville Athletics Director -Megan Wilson, Women's Committee Chair and Dubuque Associate Dean for Intercollegiate Athletics- Wendy Austin, Centre women's coach- Kim Wagers, Concordia-Moorhead women's coach- Bill Sall, #18 Calvin men's coach- Greg Dunne, Brockport men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Five weeks. Five weeks is all that remains to the 2022-23 regular season. And the action just keeps getting better every game night.On Monday's Hoopsville, there is so much to keep tabs on while getting ready for the upcoming blitz of regional rankings, at-large conversations, bracketing work, and so much more. Plus teams are playing well and some even taking the spotlight away from those we expected to be talking about.And of course, there is news to keep an eye, coaching changes already taking place, and reactions to the latest Top 25s.Guests include:- Juli Fulks, No. 2 Transylvania women's coach- Jason Priutt, La Verne women's coach- Justin Potts, Montclair State men's coach- Alex Sobel, No. 11 Middlebury senior forward- Men's Top 25 Double-Take: Akiva Poppers and Mike RejniakHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The focus is already turning towards the end of the season, though we still have over six weeks to go until conference championship are crowned. Conference races have everyone's attention and there isn't a night without some great hoops to watch.On Thursday's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chats with several programs making waves not only in their conferences, but nation-wide. Are they already peaking ahead to a possible March run?Plus, more DIII news to touch on and the Women's Top 25 Double-Take crew joins us with their thoughts on the latest D3hoops.com poll.Guests include (order subject to change):- Michael Schauer, No. 8 Wheaton (Ill.) men's coach and former DIII Men's Basketball Committee Chair- Lynn Hersey, No. 5 Smith women's coach- Cameron Hill, No. 1 Trinity (Texas) women's coach- Tom Palombo, No. 17 Guilford men's coach- Women's Top 25 Double-Take: Scott Peterson and Riley ZayasHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Mid-January is already here and conference schedules are starting to pivot into the second half of their grinds. And in every conference, opponents know you best making the rest of the schedule the toughest of the regular season. On Monday's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chatted with programs which have been reminded just how hard the conference schedule whether home or away. Also hear from our men's Top 25 panel with their thoughts on those ranked and unranked in the latest poll.With the show airing on Martin Luther King Day, Gary Stewart joined the program. Stewart is not only the head coach of the Stevenson men's team, he's on a number of different panels and boards as well as being the president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches this season - the first black, Division III coach to earn that responsibility. Stewart's unique and thought-provoking perspective is not to be missed. Plus, we recap what Division III membership approved to change and improve at the recent NCAA Convention and of course there is plenty of other news to talk about and dissect.Guests include:- Olivia Lett, Millikin women's coach- Meg Barber, No. 1 New York University women's coach- Kent Dernbach, No. 15, UW-La Crosse men's coach- Men's Top 25 Panel: Bob Quillman, Ryan Scott, Ryan Whitnable- Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach and NABC PresidentHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Believe it or not, conference clashes are already hitting their peak throughout Division III - and there are a few non-conference games mixed in to wet any D3 fan's appetite.On this episode of Hoopsville, Dave talks to four nationally ranked teams around the country and finds out how they feel their seasons have gone so far and how they hope things will play out the rest of the way. Conversations include one team who is finally eligible for the NCAA Tournament and a coach who has taken over a powerhouse program and apparently hasn't skipped a beat.Plus, the NCAA Convention is underway and there are some interesting items Division III membership must consider. And of course there is plenty of other news to talk about and dissect.Guests include:- Casey Kushiyama, No. 19 Puget Sound women's coach- Mike Fuline, No. 3 Mount Union men's coach- Anthony Medina, No. 17 St. Thomas (Texas) men's coach- Ben O'Brien, No. 9 Scranton women's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
After the holidays and an unexpected pause, Hoopsvillle is back!Join us as we talk about the many goings on in Division III basketball. The "new" top teams in the division, some of the headlines that are garnering attention (good and bad), and so much more.Enjoy as we talk to our men's Top 25 panel along with No. 1 St. Joseph men's and No. 4 Christopher Newport women's programs and the Wesleyan's men's team will be guests on the show.When it comes to the Top 25 panel, the group will take a look at the season so far while also having their picks for "Debatable," "Dubious," and "Deep-Dive" as well.Guests include:- Men's Top 25 Panel: Pat Coleman, Mike Rejniak, and Matt Snyder- Glen Miller, No. 1 St. Joseph's men's coach- Bill Broderick, No. 4 Christopher Newport women's coach- Joe Reilly, Wesleyan men's coachHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
NOTE: This episode of Hoopsville was recorded and scheduled to be released before games on Tuesday, November 22. However we will unable to get the show turned around in time. We realize that means some references are dated.As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we sat down with not only two brothers who are coaching against one another but fans may not be able to figure out who is coaching which team. Plus, in Division III there is always more going on than just athletics - we celebrate the true student-athlete.On the latest episode of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chats with Adam and Ryan Van Zelst. They played hoops together Albright and later were assistant coaches for the Lions. Now they are facing off against one another as head coaches. How will anyone tell them apart? And will this happen more than once?And one of the captains of the Washington & Lee women's basketball team is more than just a great teammate. Tahri Phillips gives back in spades to the college community - wait until you hear all that she is involved with. And she is the only basketball player in DIII (and one of two athletes in the division) to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship this season. Find out what Phillips is studying and whether she finds sleep every day.We also scan the headlines, note results, answer your questions, and much more.Guests include:- Adam and Ryan Van Zelst, PSU-Abington and Arcadia head coaches respectively- Tahri Phillips, W&L senior, co-captain, and Rhodes ScholarHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
We aren't even two weeks into the latest basketball season and a #1 team has lost and the top five (and more) in men's basketball already have losses. And just how much parity might we actually see in the women's game this season?On the latest edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh convenes two panels to take a look at the respective Top 25 preseason polls and how teams have fared so far. The panelists have their early-season "Debatable," "Dubious," and "Deep-Dive" selections as well.Plus, news, notes, and items that have caught our attention in the opening stretch of the season ... like conference games being played before non-conference games for some.Guests include:- Men's Top 25 Panel: Bob Quillman, Ryan Scott, and Matt Snyder- Women's Top 25 Panel: Gordon Mann, Scott Peterson, and Riley ZayasHoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The 20th season of Hoopsville debuts!Tune in as we talk to the two preseason #1 teams, and defending national champions, in Division III basketball plus recap many of the news, notes, and items from the 2022-23 season which is already underway. We talk some of the things that we are looking forward to and the question marks we will be considering from now until champions are claimed in March.Guests on the Hoopsville Hotline include:- Brian Morehouse, #1 Hope women's head coach- Josh Merkel, #1 Randolph-Macon men's head coachHoopsville broadcasts from the NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The 2021-22 season has come to a close, but it isn't over until we put a bow on the season on Hoopsville.
It might have been three years since we last crowned Division III basketball champions, but the wait was well worth it. Hope and Randolph-Macon seemed to be appropriate champions as well. They were two of the more dominant teams during 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Tuesday night on Hoopsville, we recap the championships weekend and look back at the 2021-22 season.
We will talk to both national championship coaches plus chat with both D3hoops.com Players of the Year who are also national champions.
And we chat with a few friends of the show about not only the championships, but the joys of the full season.
Guests include (order subject to change): - Josh Merkel, No. 1 Randolph-Macon men's coach - Buzz Anthony (Randolph-Macon) and Kenedy Schoonveld (Hope), D3hoops.com Players of the Year - Brian Morehouse, No. 1 Hope women's coach - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief, and Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com National Columnist
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The Sectional Champions have cut down the nets, but there is still one net everyone wants to actually cut down.
There are four men's and four women's teams remaining in the NCAA Tournaments. Who will end up being the only ones still standing Saturday night? One of the #1s is still in the tourney while there are no undefeated teams remaining in the women's tourney. And there are some fascinating match-ups ahead in the semi-finals.
On Monday's Hoopsville, we look back at an exciting weekend of NCAA Tournaments action, but we also look ahead at Thursday's and Friday's semifinal action ... leading up to Saturday's championship games. We will listen back to some of the thoughts from teams from the press conferences this weekend, while also talking to a few coaches and student-athletes. Plus, we get the D3hoops.com crew together to do some reaction and preview work.
Guests include: - Kyle Brummet, No. 15 Wabash men's coach (with D3hoops.com's Pat Coleman) - Lukas Isaly, No. 3 Marietta men's senior guard - Kenedy Schoonveld, No. 2 Hope women's senior guard - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
If the first weekend of the NCAA Tournaments was exciting, what could the second weekend have in store? We take time to chat with those prepping for the Rounds of 16 and 8 ... hoping to still be playing next week.
The NCAA Tournaments have been cut down to just a quarter of the teams remaining. Every program has a chance to still be playing next weekend, but who will likely get through to get to the Championship Weekends?
On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with a number of programs and student-athletes about the thrill of tournament play and the pressure of trying to keep championship goals alive.
Guests include: - Jill Pace, No. 11 Tufts women's coach - Spencer Spivy, No. 22 Williams men's junior guard - Madison Kellione, No. 3 Transylvania women's junior guard - Jack Davidson, No. 15 Wabash men's senior guard - Cheri Harrer, No. 10 Baldwin Wallace women's coach
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournaments lived up to expectations. It was thrilling from start to finish. With plenty of upsets, buzzer beaters, come back wins, and more.
We take another look back at the first two rounds of the Division III men's and women's NCAA Tournaments and then peek ahead to the Rounds of 16 and 8.
Monday on Hoopsville, we chat with a number of the programs who are still vying for the Walnut and Bronze all of whom will be on the road this coming weekend.
Plus we react to those who have questions or thoughts on the first two rounds so far.
Guests include: - Lynn Hersey, No. 16 Smith women's coach - John Baines, No. 16 Elmhurst men's coach - Brad Fischer, UW-Oshkosh women's coach - Colin McNamara, No. 13 WPI graduate guard - Clif Carroll & Mark Morefield, No. 6 and No. 21 UMHB men's and women's coaches - Bill Sall, Calvin men's coach
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
It is nearly tourneys time! After a challenging two-year wait, we are finally ready to see tournament play.
Monday on Hoopsville we talk to a number of programs getting ready to play in the NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments. Some are making their first ever trip, others are hosting, and some are looking to surprise the prognosticators.
Plus, some of our season-long guests give us their predictions who they think will get to the men's and women's Championship Weekends.
Guests include: - Mark Seidenburg, Wilson men's coach - Buzz Anthony, No. 1 Randolph-Macon senior guard - Levi Borchert, No. 3 UW-Oshkosh junior forward - Diarra Oden, Johns Hopkins senior guard - Mike Fuline, No. 11 Mount Union men's coach - Laurie Kelly, Gustavus Adolphus women's coach - Katie Garrish, Southern Virginia senior forward
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. Thank you to our partners at the WBCA, Sensible Sports Marketing, and Jersey Genius.
The Division III Men's and Women's Championships Tournament brackets are out. We know who will be playing for the Walnut and Bronze trophies ... and whose seasons have come to an end.
On Monday's Hoopsville, we give you the first reactions to the brackets. What we like, what we don't like. What are interesting match-ups and other items we spot from the National Committee decisions.
We will also talk to both committee chairs about decisions on who did or didn't make the tournaments, bracketing decisions and restrictions, and other questions that the brackets may reveal.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and broadcasts from the NABC Studios. Guests appear on the BlueFrame Technologies Hoopsville Hotline.
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments or if they have even made the tournaments.
But we can't wait for Monday afternoon's bracket reveals. We want to know now.
On Sunday's Selection Show Special, we are the selection committees. We will go through the process just as he national committees will to select at-large teams and set the NCAA Tournaments. It is our MOCK selections, though we have a pretty good accuracy.
On the show we hear from both national committee chairs. We will also chat with programs who have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament. We will also do our mock selections starting with the women's picks and then the men's with our selection panels.
Part 2 features the men's mock selections and we hear from a former men's committee chair.
Guests include (Part 2): - Bill Fenlon, DePauw men's coach - Brian Lebowski, Franklin men's coach - Ryan Cain, Keene State men's coach - Tim Fitzpatrick, former Coast Guard AD and men's committee chair - Jason Zimmerman, No. 15 Emory men's coach
Mock Men's Selection Panels: - Dave McHugh - Ryan Scott - Bob Quillman - Matt Snyder - Drew Pasteur
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
And thank you to our partners: WBCA, Sensible Sports Marketing, and Jersey Genius (via ChalkTALKSports).
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments or if they have even made the tournaments.
But we can't wait for Monday afternoon's bracket reveals. We want to know now.
On Sunday's Selection Show Special, we are the selection committees. We will go through the process just as he national committees will to select at-large teams and set the NCAA Tournaments. It is our MOCK selections, though we have a pretty good accuracy.
On the show we hear from both national committee chairs. We will also chat with programs who have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament. We will also do our mock selections starting with the women's picks and then the men's with our selection panels.
Part 1 features the national committee chairs and the women's mock selections.
Guests include (Part 1): - National Committee Chairs: - Michael Schauer, Wheaton (Ill.) men's coach, men's national chair - Megan Wilson, Luther Associate A.D., women's national chair - Tonja Englund, UW-Eau Claire women's coach - Rick Harrison, Clarks Summit women's coach - Pat Devaney, New Jersey City women's coach
Mock Women's Selection Panels: - Dave McHugh - Gordon Mann - Scott Peterson - Matt Snyder
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
And thank you to our partners: WBCA, Sensible Sports Marketing, and Jersey Genius (via ChalkTALKSports).
Conference tournaments are fully on. It is time for upsets and great games happening at all times. The results will not only be conference champions, but NCAA tourney dreams realized ... and dashed.
Thursday on Hoopsville, we catch up with a number of teams which realize they have to keep winning this week if they want to keep playing next week. "There is no more next game ..."
There are plenty of guests to talk to, so we are jamming them into a super-sized show. Some have quietly emerged on top, or near the top, of their conference races and hope to use home court advantage to win an automatic bid. Others knowing they have to win to make sure to keep playing this season. And one coach who shows that there is a lot of things that are important during basketball season.
Guests include: - Chad Dickman, Hood men's coach - Sean Coffey, Utica men's coach - Pat McKenzie, St. John's men's coach - Jacey Brooks, SUNY Cortland women's coach - Christine VanHook, PSU-Behrend women's coach - Stephany Dunmyer, Oberlin women's coach - Todd Kent, UC Santa Cruz women's coach
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The final week of the D-III regular season is here. And most conferences are in full voice to determine who will automatically play in NCAA Tournaments.
On Monday's Hoopsville, we get you set for the final week - the final sprint - to the regular season finish line. While most conferences will be crowning champions at the end of the week, some teams have already punched their tickets to March post-season play and others are already on the bubble. We prepare you for the craziest week of every season.
Plus, we chat with teams in Regions 1 and 2, 4, 6, and 8 to see how they are preparing themselves for their conference finishes.
Guests include (order subject to change): - Heather Macy, Greensboro women's coach - Glen Miller, No. 7 St. Joseph's (Conn.) men's coach - Pat Coleman, Editor-in-Chief, D3hoops.com - Joe Crispin, Rowan men's coach - Amanda Leonhard-Perry, St. Norbert women's coach
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The countdown is on! Ten more days until the regular season comes to a close and we find out who will be playing for the Walnut and Bronze!
Thursday on Hoopsville, there is plenty to keep track of throughout Division III.
Hoopsville starts immediately following the NCAA Division III National Committee's announcement of the Top 16 "seeds" in both men's and women's rankings aired. We chatted with both national committee chairs, Michael Schauer of Wheaton (Ill.) and Megan Wilson of Luther, about the release, how they came to the decisions, and what they hope to inspire with the announcements. Plus more.
Then we talk to coaches around the country about their programs and how they are positioning themselves for conference tournaments.
Guests include (order subject to change): - National Committee Chairs - Michael Schauer, No. 11 Wheaton (Ill.) coach - Megan Wilson, Luther Associate Athletics Director - Brendan Twomey, Farmingdale State men's coach - Greg Mitchell, Hope men's coach - Nick DiPillo, No. 17 Scranton women's coach - Michelle Ferenz, No. 6 Whitman women's coach
We had hoped to talk to Christine VanHook from PSU-Behrend women's basketball, but there was a last minute scheduling conflict. We hope to chat with Coach VanHook in the next week.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Today is a day we celebrate those we love and for many of us that includes the student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and programs in Division III.
On Monday's Hoopsville, we super-size the show to cover everything that has happened in the last week while also trying to look ahead at conference tournaments which start soon. After all, we are just two weeks away from talking about who is in or out of the NCAA Tournaments.
Plus, we look at the latest Top 25 polls which will be released Monday evening and react to the men's poll which will clearly undergo some shakeup.
Guests include: - Jenna Cosgrove, Rhode Island women's coach - Jon VanderWal, No. 2 Marietta men's coach - Lance Thornhill, Fontbonne men's coach - James Wallace, LeTourneau men's coach - Keri Carollo, No. 7 UW Whitewater women's coach - Anthony Mason, Vassar women's coach - Top 25 Double-Take Super Sized: Akiva Poppers, Bob Quillman, Mike Rejniak, Ryan Whitnable
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The basketball season is now fully into February and with conference tournaments looming, teams continue to ready themselves for the stretch run.
On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with several teams who are leading their conference races and making national headlines in the meantime. Plus, we look ahead at what will be ever-changing Top 25 polls.
There is always plenty of upsets, close games, amazing feats, and surprising results to talk about in Division III.
Reminder, Monday shows' guests primarily come from Regions 1 & 2, 4, 6, and 8.
Guests include: - Brian Baptiste, UMass-Dartmouth men's coach - John Krikorian, No. 4 Christopher Newport men's coach - Dixie Jeffers, former Capital women's coach and interim Athletics Director - Mandy King, Kean women's coach - Olivia Lett, Millikin women's coach
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Thursday, Hoopsville was on the air for more than NINE hours for the 8th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show featured coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and many others around Division III who gave us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there was plenty to talk about.
The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season.
Guests included (in order of appearance): (Part 1) - Conner Delaney, Johns Hopkins men's senior - Jina DeBubbo, Washington & Jefferson women's coach - Frank Marcinek, Susquehanna men's coach - Dan Krikorian, Chapman men's coach and Co-Host of "Slappin' Glass" podcast (Part 2) - Minority Coaches Panel - Larry Anderson, MIT men's coach - Kam Gissendanner, La Roche women's coach - Jason Harris, UMass-Boston men's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach and NABC Board member - National Committee Chairs - Michael Schauer, Wheaton men's coach and men's committee chair - Megan Wilson, Luther Associate AD and women's committee chair (Part 3) - Dan Kenny, John Jay men's sophomore and volunteer firefighter - Cameron Hill, Trinity (Texas) women's coach - Stephen Gabel, Nazareth men's senior - State of DIII with Louise McCleary, Interim Vice President for Division III - Jim Haney, Division III Men's Officiating Coordinator (Part 4) - Fred Roggin, NBC4 LA Sports Anchor and AM570 LA Sports Host - Top 25 Women's Double-Take with Gordon Mann and Scott Peterson (Part 5) The Marathon always concludes with the "Happy Hour" featuring friends and guests from around Division III. Stay tuned to find out who pops in to hang out and talk D3 basketball.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Thursday, Hoopsville was on the air for more than NINE hours for the 8th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show featured coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and many others around Division III who gave us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there was plenty to talk about.
The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season.
Guests included (in order of appearance): (Part 1) - Conner Delaney, Johns Hopkins men's senior - Jina DeBubbo, Washington & Jefferson women's coach - Frank Marcinek, Susquehanna men's coach - Dan Krikorian, Chapman men's coach and Co-Host of "Slappin' Glass" podcast (Part 2) - Minority Coaches Panel - Larry Anderson, MIT men's coach - Kam Gissendanner, La Roche women's coach - Jason Harris, UMass-Boston men's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach and NABC Board member - National Committee Chairs - Michael Schauer, Wheaton men's coach and men's committee chair - Megan Wilson, Luther Associate AD and women's committee chair (Part 3) - Dan Kenny, John Jay men's sophomore and volunteer firefighter - Cameron Hill, Trinity (Texas) women's coach - Stephen Gabel, Nazareth men's senior - State of DIII with Louise McCleary, Interim Vice President for Division III - Jim Haney, Division III Men's Officiating Coordinator (Part 4) - Fred Roggin, NBC4 LA Sports Anchor and AM570 LA Sports Host - Top 25 Women's Double-Take with Gordon Mann and Scott Peterson (Part 5) The Marathon always concludes with the "Happy Hour" featuring friends and guests from around Division III. Stay tuned to find out who pops in to hang out and talk D3 basketball.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Thursday, Hoopsville was on the air for more than NINE hours for the 8th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show featured coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and many others around Division III who gave us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there was plenty to talk about.
The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season.
Guests included (in order of appearance): (Part 1) - Conner Delaney, Johns Hopkins men's senior - Jina DeBubbo, Washington & Jefferson women's coach - Frank Marcinek, Susquehanna men's coach - Dan Krikorian, Chapman men's coach and Co-Host of "Slappin' Glass" podcast (Part 2) - Minority Coaches Panel - Larry Anderson, MIT men's coach - Kam Gissendanner, La Roche women's coach - Jason Harris, UMass-Boston men's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach and NABC Board member - National Committee Chairs - Michael Schauer, Wheaton men's coach and men's committee chair - Megan Wilson, Luther Associate AD and women's committee chair (Part 3) - Dan Kenny, John Jay men's sophomore and volunteer firefighter - Cameron Hill, Trinity (Texas) women's coach - Stephen Gabel, Nazareth men's senior - State of DIII with Louise McCleary, Interim Vice President for Division III - Jim Haney, Division III Men's Officiating Coordinator (Part 4) - Fred Roggin, NBC4 LA Sports Anchor and AM570 LA Sports Host - Top 25 Women's Double-Take with Gordon Mann and Scott Peterson (Part 5) The Marathon always concludes with the "Happy Hour" featuring friends and guests from around Division III. Stay tuned to find out who pops in to hang out and talk D3 basketball.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Thursday, Hoopsville was on the air for more than NINE hours for the 8th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show featured coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and many others around Division III who gave us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there was plenty to talk about.
The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season.
Guests included (in order of appearance): (Part 1) - Conner Delaney, Johns Hopkins men's senior - Jina DeBubbo, Washington & Jefferson women's coach - Frank Marcinek, Susquehanna men's coach - Dan Krikorian, Chapman men's coach and Co-Host of "Slappin' Glass" podcast (Part 2) - Minority Coaches Panel - Larry Anderson, MIT men's coach - Kam Gissendanner, La Roche women's coach - Jason Harris, UMass-Boston men's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach and NABC Board member - National Committee Chairs - Michael Schauer, Wheaton men's coach and men's committee chair - Megan Wilson, Luther Associate AD and women's committee chair (Part 3) - Dan Kenny, John Jay men's sophomore and volunteer firefighter - Cameron Hill, Trinity (Texas) women's coach - Stephen Gabel, Nazareth men's senior - State of DIII with Louise McCleary, Interim Vice President for Division III - Jim Haney, Division III Men's Officiating Coordinator (Part 4) - Fred Roggin, NBC4 LA Sports Anchor and AM570 LA Sports Host - Top 25 Women's Double-Take with Gordon Mann and Scott Peterson (Part 5) The Marathon always concludes with the "Happy Hour" featuring friends and guests from around Division III. Stay tuned to find out who pops in to hang out and talk D3 basketball.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Thursday, Hoopsville was on the air for more than NINE hours for the 8th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show featured coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and many others around Division III who gave us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there was plenty to talk about.
The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season.
Guests included (in order of appearance): (Part 1) - Conner Delaney, Johns Hopkins men's senior - Jina DeBubbo, Washington & Jefferson women's coach - Frank Marcinek, Susquehanna men's coach - Dan Krikorian, Chapman men's coach and Co-Host of "Slappin' Glass" podcast (Part 2) - Minority Coaches Panel - Larry Anderson, MIT men's coach - Kam Gissendanner, La Roche women's coach - Jason Harris, UMass-Boston men's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach and NABC Board member - National Committee Chairs - Michael Schauer, Wheaton men's coach and men's committee chair - Megan Wilson, Luther Associate AD and women's committee chair (Part 3) - Dan Kenny, John Jay men's sophomore and volunteer firefighter - Cameron Hill, Trinity (Texas) women's coach - Stephen Gabel, Nazareth men's senior - State of DIII with Louise McCleary, Interim Vice President for Division III - Jim Haney, Division III Men's Officiating Coordinator (Part 4) - Fred Roggin, NBC4 LA Sports Anchor and AM570 LA Sports Host - Top 25 Women's Double-Take with Gordon Mann and Scott Peterson (Part 5) The Marathon always concludes with the "Happy Hour" featuring friends and guests from around Division III. Stay tuned to find out who pops in to hang out and talk D3 basketball.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
One month. That's all that's left in the DIII regular season. It doesn't seem that long ago when the holidays marked an early half-way point and there was still lots to figure out and games to enjoy watching.
There are still lots of games still to enjoy and there is plenty to still figure out. However, just a month remains before the regular season is over and the two 64-team NCAA Tournaments will be set.
Time is running out.
On this midday edition of Hoopsville (due to schedule conflicts), we focus our attention on Regions 1 & 2 (combined), 4, 6, and 8 (the old Northeast, Atlantic, South, and Central) to talk to programs still jockeying for home court advantage in their conference playoffs or to make sure they get into the NCAAs no matter the avenue.
Guests include: - Rodney Rogan, Rhodes women's coach - Jon Miller, Hanover men's coach - Top 25 Men's Double-Take with Ryan Scott and Mike Rejniak - Steven Schulman, Lehman men's coach - Craig Dagan, Maine Maritime women's coach
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
What a night! Wednesday, January 26 was epic. Top 25 teams, including several in the Top 10 of the men's poll, losing or on the ropes late. And two long winning streaks on the women's side end including No. 1 Hope's 61-game unbeaten mark.
It all makes for a good Hoopsville episode. There is plenty to talk about and a number of guests to talk to. Not only do we talk about a great night in Division III basketball, but we will also talk to coaches of programs who are playing well and in their conferences races as the month of January wraps up.
Reminder, Thursday shows' guests primarily come from Regions 3, 5, 7, and 9 & 10.
Guests include: - Dan Roiger, St. Lawrence women's coach - Mike Miller, No. 24 Messiah women's coach - Kyle Brumett, Wabash men's coach - Damion Jablonski, No. 16 Whitworth men's coach - Top 25 Men's Double-Take with Scott Peterson and Riley Zayas
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
For most, conference schedules are intensifying and the hopes of playing for a conference title or competing in the NCAA tournaments is becoming realistic.
Or dreams are becoming less possible.
One a special midday version of Hoopsville, we will hear from programs in Regions 1 & 2, 4, 6, and 8 (featured on Monday shows) who are turning heads in their conferences. Some of those programs having breakout seasons. We also get an early look at what the latest Top 25 polls may look like before they are released later in the day.
Guests include: - Jordan Olufson, Webster women's coach - Meg Barber, No. 9 New York University women's coach - Sean Foster, Salve Regina men's coach - Raul Placares, No. 16 Maryville men's coach - Top 25 Men's Double-Take with Ryan Scott and Mike Rejniak
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
It seems the Omicron variant of COVID issues for most teams are starting to become a thing of the past (knock on wood). We are getting back to seeing most DIII games taking place. That means upsets and surprises along with teams continuing their impressive ways.
Some of those seemingly impressive teams are still flying under the radar for most. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we talk to them. Some are cracking the Top 25 while others don't seem to have anyone's attention.
Plus, we do a Double-Take of the latest women's Top 25 with two new panelists.
Guests include: - Todd McGuinness, No. 24 Case Western Reserve men's coach - Margaret White, Marymount women's coach - Top 25 Women's Double-Take with Brendan Gulick and Scott Pederson - Jason Leone, No. 25 Oswego State men's coach - Rich Murphy, Redlands women's coach
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The annual NCAA Convention is this week and it is one of the most important gatherings of Association membership in the modern history of the NCAA. While a lot of eyes will be on Division I, all three Divisions must vote on a new NCAA Constitution. Division III has played an important role in crafting the new constitution as those in the division try and position DIII for the future.
And while the new NCAA Constitution will garner much of the attention this week in Indianapolis, it isn't the only piece of business that Division III needs to consider. There are a number of pieces of legislation DIII presidents, commissioners, and athletics directors will debate and likely vote on as well. Some of those items could have huge impacts on Division III including the sport of basketball.
In this special edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh gathers three ADs and a commissioner to have a round table discussion, and get insight, on the Constitution, DIII's role, and the legislation that will be considered. Plus, we react to what is ahead for DIII and the impact some of the legislation could have on DIII and it's student-athletes.
Guests include: - Dr. Angel Mason Director of Athletics for Berry College and Chair of the Division III Financial Aid and Technology Committees - Jason Fein Director of Athletics for Bates College and Chair of the Division III Management Council, ex officio for the NCAA Board of Governors and the DIII President's Council, and former member of the DIII Championships Committee. - Stefanie 'Stevie' Baker-Watson Associate Vice President for Wellness and Director of Athletics at DePauw University, former Chair of the DIII Management Council and Championships Committee, and Division III Representative for the NCAA Constitutional Committee - Brad Bankston Commissioner of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, former DIII Management Council and Championships Committee member, former DIII Football National Committee Chair, and Division III Representative for the NCAA Constitutional Committee - Pat Coleman Editor-in-Chief for D3sports.com including D3football.com and D3hoops.com, host of "Around the Nation Podcast"
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3sports.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Suddenly we are midway through January and in just six weeks the conversation will be about who is in or out of the NCAA Tournaments. Conference schedules intensify as teams try and position themselves for conference tournaments.
All this while COVID still impacts games and changes conference rules or allowances for postseason tournaments.
On Monday's edition of Hoopsville, we talk to a few more teams still flying a bit under the radar along with one who is just hoping to survive the conference schedule in the best shape as possible.
Plus, we react to the latest Top 25 men's poll in the Double-Take with Ryan Scott,D3hoops.com, and Bob Quillman, IWUHoops.com. And we preview not only the upcoming NCAA Convention but our special on the topic.
Guests include (order subject to change): - Steve Lanpham, Randolph women's coach - Don Friday, PSU-Harrisburg men's coach - Andy Yosinoff, Emmanuel women's coach - Ron Rose, No. 4 Illinois Wesleyan men's coach - Men's Top 25 Double-Take: Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com, and Bob Quillman, IWUHoops.com
Hoopsville is hosted by Dave McHugh from the the NABC Studio. It is presented by D3hoops.com and thanks to our partner WBCA. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
If you have questions, ideas, or want to interact with the show, feel free to send them to hoopsville@d3sports.com or use any of the social media options.
Believe it or not, the Division III basketball season is basically at it's midway point - at least in terms of games played for most teams. Now everyone's focus turns towards the end of February and positioning themselves for conference tournaments and hopefully NCAA glory.
If COVID will allow, of course.
On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we talk with a few programs who appear to be in very good position midway through January. Of course, each will likely tell us there is a long way to go.
Plus we debut the women's edition of the Top 25 Double-Take. Gordon Mann and Riley Zayas, of True to the Cru, join the show with their Dubious, Deep Dive, and Debatable teams throughout Division III.
Guests include (order subject to change): - Aaron Griess, Augsburg men's coach - Doreen Carden, Albion women's coach - Dan Pruessner, Eastern men's coach - Michele Davis, Utica women's coach - Women's Top 25 Double-Take: Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com, Riley Zayas, True to the Cru
Hoopsville is hosted by Dave McHugh from the the NABC Studio. It is presented by D3hoops.com and thanks to our partner WBCA. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
If you have questions, ideas, or want to interact with the show, feel free to send them to hoopsville@d3sports.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Schedules throughout Division III have become a moving target. We are all used to seeing some postponements or cancelations this time of year thanks to Mother Nature, but these mass changes are giving some PTSD to the 2020-21 "season."
Monday night on Hoopsville, we chat with teams who are still playing for now. Plus those who may deserve a little more attention thanks to tremendous starts to their seasons. And hear from those who are steadily flying slightly under the radar.
We also take a look at all the postponements and cancelations and discuss what may or may not happen as we move fowrard with the season.
Plus, we react to the latest D3hoops.com Top 25 polls released on Monday.
Guests include (order subject to change): - Klay Knueppel, No. 25 Wisconsin Lutheran women's coach - Trevor Lydic, Berry men's interim coach - Tyler Simms, Clark men's coach - Bob Quillman & Ryan Scott, Top 25 Double-Take
Hoopsville is hosted by Dave McHugh from the the NABC Studio. It is presented by D3hoops.com and thanks to our partner WBCA. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
If you have questions, ideas, or want to interact with the show, feel free to send them to hoopsville@d3sports.com or use any of the social media options.
team activities, postponing or canceling games, or a combination of all of the above as the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus blasts through every portion of life in our country.
Thursday night on Hoopsville, we chat about the impact positive test results has caused on the Division III basketball season so far. We also discuss how teams are trying to adjust to changes in schedules. And how this could impact things come late February and March.
Plus there are the teams who, for now, are still playing or trying to play. We talk to some teams who are making heads turn around the country.
Guests include: - Brian Niemuth, No. 6 Simpson women's coach - Juli Fulks, No. 4 Transylvania women's coach - Kevin App, No. 17 Williams men's coach
Hoopsville is hosted by Dave McHugh from the the NABC Studio. It is presented by D3hoops.com and thanks to our partner WBCA. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
With the New Year comes not only a change to #Hoopsville, but increased concern about #COVID.
Tonight, Hoopsville returns from the holiday break with a move to Monday evenings (from the previous Sunday night position). With the return also comes the return to plenty of cancelations and postponements due to COVID. We chat with Jason Fein, Athletics Director at Bates College Athletics and member of the NCAA Division III Championships Committee and Management Council, about the challenges the Omicron variant is now throwing at college and athletics administrations. What may change in the coming weeks and what we may be talking about still when selections and brackets are released at the end of the season.
Plus, there are plenty of cancelations and postponements to try and weed through.
We also talk to two teams making headlines around #d3hoops. They include Drew Rangers women's basketball who are off to a program best 10-0 start. We chat with th Rangers head coach John Olenowski.
Plus, UW-Platteville Athletics men's basketball is undefeated and getting first place votes in the Top 25. Coach Jeff Gard joins us to talk about his Pioneers.
All that and we breakdown the new Top 25 polls! Ryan Scott and Bob Quillman join Dave to react to the men's poll and to give their Dubious, Deep Dive, and Debatable teams.
Guests include: - Jason Fein, Bates Athletics Director and Chair, DIII Management Council - John Olenowski, Drew women's coach - Jeff Gard, No. 2 UW-Platteville men's coach - Top 25 Double-Take with Ryan Scott and Bob Quillman
Hoopsville is hosted by Dave McHugh from the the NABC Studio. It is presented by D3hoops.com and thanks to our partner WBCA. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
We are now into the holiday break period for Division III. Some programs are playing occasional games or in tournaments/classic, others are taking extended breaks as they prepare for the conference grind starting in January. So time to take the temperature of the season so far.
On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chatted with a couple of teams garnering headlines around DIII. He also got the perspective of the season so far from those who follow it the closest.
And we take the time to celebrate the life of Mike Freilich, an assistant coach who died unexpectedly on Friday and has left many saddened throughout Division III.
Guests include (order subject to change): - Polly Thomason, No. 18 Texas-Dallas women's coach - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor - Gabe Leifer, No. 1 Yeshiva graduate student - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com columnist
Hoopsville is hosted by Dave McHugh from the the NABC Studio. It is presented by D3hoops.com and thanks to our partner WBCA. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Note: We are aware that during the WashU segment, Dave's audio drops out while Pat Juckem's audio is still clearly heard. We apologize for this inconvenience and that it wasn't noticed when it originally aired.
The closer we get to the New Year, the more DIII teams are into the season grind. Though, we also hit a time when some teams are not playing for a few weeks while others scatter games around the holidays.
On Thursday's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chats with several teams that are making headlines with terrific starts or dominating performances. Tune in as we talk to several men's and women's programs that fit the bill around the country.
Guests include (order subject to change): - Naomi Graves, No. 25 Springfield women's coach - Pat Juckem, No. 15 WashU men's coach - Scott Bittner, Stockton men's coach - Bill Broderick, No. 6 Christopher Newport women's coach
Hoopsville is hosted by Dave McHugh from the the NABC Studio. It is presented by D3hoops.com and thanks to our partner WBCA. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
For some programs, the start to the 2021-22 season has been better than expected. For others, it has been recording breaking.
On Sunday's edition of Hoopsville, we chat with coaches of programs whose teams are off to strong starts. Some of those starts might have been expected, but not all of them.
We chat with Heidelberg and RPI men's basketball program plus York (Pa.) and No. 7 Trine women's programs.
Guests List (order subject to change): - Heidelberg men's coach Andy Bucheit - York (Pa.) women's coach Betsy Witman - #7 Trine women's coach Andy Rang - RPI men's coach Mark Gilbride
Hoopsville is hosted by Dave McHugh from the NABC Studios. It is presented by D3hoops.com and thanks to our partners at the WBCA and BlueFrame Technology.
For two programs this week, the number 25 is probably considered lucky. For many, it represents the bottom of a Top 25 ranking, but for those in the 25th slot ... it means they are ranked.
St. John Fisher women's basketball hasn't been ranked since "Desperate Housewives," "Boston Legal," "The Shield," and "Fear Factor" where some of the most popular shows on television. The top movie was "Coach Carter." However, Coach Melissa Kuberka has gotten her Cardinals squad back into the rankings after a terrific start to the 2021-22 season. We talk to her about the team's success and how the rest of the season could shape up.
For DeSales men's basketball, there were signs they were going to be good during the COVID season. Not all teams are able to duplicate that short-season success, but the Bulldogs are off to an undefeated start. Coach Scott Coval discusses just how good the team is and why we haven't seen the unit at it's very best. Plus, one can still break a backboard in today's game? DeSales found out it is possible.
Plus, Yeshiva men's hoops is getting plenty of attention now that they have been ranked #1 in the D3hoops.com Top 25 poll the last few weeks. But do you really know the Macabees and their program? We talk to Gary Belsky who wrote an expose on the program for ESPN. It's a must read and a must listen to segment.
And UW-Eau Claire Athletics have big plans for future Blugolds and DIII championships. Introducing the $107 million Sonnetag Center which includes a $70 million dollar gift. AD Dan Schumacher discusses the significant way UWEC could shift championships and even regional recruiting by 2024.
Hoopsville broadcasts from the NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
November is behind us and now comes the month of distractions. Exams, travel, holidays, academic breaks, etc. At the same time, early conference games are already shaping how the basketball season will unfold.
On Hoopsville, we chat with one team already making waves in their conference, against conference foes, but not in conference games ... Bates women's coach Alison Montgomery chats about her squad's start and the big win over Bowdoin.
And we talk to a coach who has found a new home after his college was unceremoniously closed. Mississippi College of Women's Dean Burrows talks about guiding a new men's program after the success he had at Wesley.
Plus, Bob Quillman and Ryan Scott join the show to give their reactions to the latest D3hoops.com Top 25 poll.
Guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline!
The DIII basketball season is nearly a month old and teams are settling into the first full season in two years. As we settle in, there are plenty of topics to discuss.
On Sunday's show, Dave McHugh chats with the DIII men's and women's basketball committee chairs - Mike Schauer of Wheaton (Ill.) and Megan Wilson of Luther.
Also joining the show is UMass-Boston men's basketball coach Jason Harris to chat about the first Black Coaches Classic and the significant coaching changes in the Northeast.
Dave also takes a look back at some of the significant games and results in the past few weeks ahead of the first in-season Top 25 polls.
Guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Dave McHugh has been in California for more than a week and was able to sit down and put an episode of Hoopsville together. It includes early season reactions and thoughts to outcomes plus hearing from two coaches who faced one another not only as coaches, but as husband and wife.
Dave chats with Ryan Scott, of D3hoops.com, and Bob Quillman, of IWUHoops.com, about the early season results, expectations, and much more. Plus, what are some of the big games that we may be talking about in February and March.
And have you ever seen a husband and wife coach against one another? Phil Stern, of Mt. St. Vincent, and Ashley Cieplicki, of Rutgers-Newark, join the show to chat about their respective women's squads and the game against one another (which Mt. St. Vincent won, by the way). How did the two meet? When did it develop into a relationship? And when did the idea of facing one another on the basketball court take shape?
The 19th season of Hoopsville debuts!
Tune in as we talk to the two preseason #1 teams in Division III basketball plus two of the top experts in the division. We also take a look at how the season may unfold and how the opening weekend was just a teaser of things to come. We talk some of the things that we are looking forward to and the question marks we will be considering from now until champions are claimed in March.
Guests on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline include: - Brian Morehouse, head coach of #1 Hope women's basketball - Gordan Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor in Chief - Josh Merkel, head coach of #1 Randolph-Macon men's basketball
Regional rankings are out or coming ! Yes, we know not for basketball season, but the fall sports especially football are already dealing with some changes that are more than a little confusing. These sorts of things are handled in the same manner across all Division III team sports, so in this bonus podcast, we are talking about the upcoming changes with Pat Coleman, the host of D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast, which is the podcast for Division III football. It’s a little bit of D3hoops.com/D3football.com crossover!
What’s coming? Why are they changing? Whose bright idea was it, and what did they hope would come out of it? Pat and Dave talk about it all in this bonus podcast.
Hoopsville broadcasts from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. The offseason plan is to do a podcast each month. The shows will be audio-only leading up to the start of the 2021-22 when we will restart the video shows.
He has been the Vice President for Division III since the position was created in 1996. And there are many who wish he remained a bit longer. However, he is now the former VP for DIII.
On this especially edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh sits down with Dan Dutcher once again to look back at his career at the NCAA and especially DIII, the NCAA Convention, and much more. It is a bit of a "State of DIII" as Dutcher once again tries to give everyone an inside idea of how things work and why certain decisions are made. But the historic perspective is also so helpful when looking at such interesting times now.
Dutcher, who took early retirement and was one of 60 some-odd individuals to leave the NCAA headquarters recently, talks about his 35-plus years at the NCAA and numerous years guiding Division III. He also talks about what he will do with his time now and the emotions of walking out the NCAA doors for a final time.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The Division III basketball season technically started nearly three months ago, but it has taken until the end of January for it to start feeling like the season is really underway. Even so, only about a quarter of the division has played just a single game. Another quarter of the division will never take to the court. And in between is wide gulf of different options.
On the first video-version of Hoopsville this season, Dave McHugh is joined by much of the D3hoops.com crew, Pat Coleman and Ryan Scott, to react to what has been one of the more unique seasons ... to say it lightly.
We react to the challenges schools are facing, what coaches are grappling with on a daily basis - especially beyond games and practices, and why schools are making so many different decisions.
We also discuss what is likely the future of this season's NCAA Championship Tournaments and, more importantly, when the decision on those tournaments will be made.
Plus, will there be a Top 25? No. Well, yes. Kind of. Tune in to learn more on what's coming. Plus a lot more including Dave spinning off Pat's thoughts on those wishing to attend games.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Since March 2020, the NCAA and especially Division III has been on a roller coaster. A ride no one ever predicted or would want to be on. The ride is also not over.
Since March, many in DIII have tried to keep athletics going though through fall seasons the decisions had nearly everyone on the same page. Winter sports have seen more of a multi-pronged approach - depending on the institution, location, type, financial security, mentality, etc., etc., etc.
On this final of a trip of Hoopsville podcasts, we talk to a couple of administrators on the impact the pandemic has made on the division and their institutions. We also talk about different approaches each has taken when it comes to trying to have intercollegiate competition. And we discover why even with the best efforts to move forward, some things are not within one's control.
Yeshiva Athletics Director Joe Bednarsh and Amherst Athletics Director Don Faulstick give us their perspectives in what is a complicated world of restrictions, protocols, testing requirements, and more that are also always changing. Each institution has taken a different path, so far, but it doesn't mean their thinking is all that different. Find out how each is trying to ultimately help student-athletes succeed.
Another place the virus has made a significant impact is to the D3sports.com network. Page views are down a whopping 93%! That ginormous decline has also hurt the financial future of the company. Editor-in-Chief Pat Coleman joins us to discuss the extremely difficult challenge of keeping the websites up and operational and how asking for help from those who frequent the sites seemed like the best course of action.
Plus, Dave gives another in-depth breakdown of where DIII basketball sits in terms of a season ahead and especially possibility of NCAA Championships. And an update on where Hoopsville sits during an unpredicted challenge in front of everyone.
Hoopsville broadcasts from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. We hope to start live, video, shows sometime in January.
For much of Division III, there hasn't been any basketball so far this season. Unfortunately for a growing number of schools, there won't be any season. Either because of a school decision or a conference one, more and more coaches are having to tell their teams they won't be playing any intercollegiate games until next season.
Those conversations have to be tough. What can also be difficult is keeping student-athletes engaged or even keep busy as a coach.
In this second of three podcasts surrounding the coronavirus climate in DIII, we chat with a couple of coaches who have programs on the back-burner until next academic year. Emory women's coach Misha Jackson discusses how and why the Atlanta-based institution decided to shutdown winter sports and how it has impacted her team. And Plattsburgh State men's coach Mike Blaine brings his perspective of a shutdown program, but from a conference-wide decision in New York State. You will also hear how both coaches are working with their players, but also trying to be careful about their time and the stress of everything going on in player's lives.
Hoopsville broadcasts from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. We hope to start live, video, shows sometime in January.
It has been awhile since we had a show - we apologize. The basketball season technically started as scheduled on November 6, but not a lot of teams took the court thanks to the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. So how are those who are playing getting on the floor?
This marks the first of three podcasts tackling the challenge of COVID-19 for college across the county in Division III. In the trio of shows, we will talk to those who are playing, who have had seasons canceled, and who are making decisions behind the scenes at institutions.
In this first podcast, Dave McHugh chat with two coaches who are currently playing games, Greenville men's coach Dr. George Barber and Hardin-Simmons' women's coach Kendra Hassell. Hear how each program, along with athletic department and institution, is getting their teams on the court in competition. What steps each are taking to play, stay safe from the coronavirus, and even find games to play.
We also get a reminder of The System utilized by Barber at Greenville and the experience of playing four Division I programs in just a week.
Hoopsville broadcasts from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. We hope to start live, video, shows sometime in January.
Will there be a 2020-21 NCAA Division III basketball season? If so what will it look like? What will the post-season look like?
It is on the mind of student-athletes, coaches, administrators, parents, and fans for several weeks, if not months, now. We are finally understanding what it may look like as a number of decisions or proposals are now making their way around Division III. In this month's podcast, Dave McHugh not only downloads all the things being considered and the likely outcomes, but tries to give listeners an understanding of how much is still unknown despite some things becoming more clear.
McHugh also talks to Texas-Dallas women's basketball coach Polly Thomason for her take. Thomason has been in the Division III Women's Basketball National Committee for several years and is this season's chair of the committee. She also serves on the WBCA Board of Governors. Thomason not only provides her perspective on much of what is going on not only in Division III, but in women's basketball as well.
And of course, there is always the Hoopsville Notebook. Unfortunately, there is some sad news in the Notebook this month, but also news to celebrate especially when it comes to DIII alums making news in the NBA.
Hoopsville broadcasts from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. The offseason plan is to do a podcast each month. The shows will be audio-only leading up to the start of the 2020-21 when we will restart the video shows.
The off season has hit August and with it has come news of Division III Fall Championships being canceled for the same reason Winter Championships were derailed and Spring Championships pulled earlier this year: COVID 19 Pandemic.
The decision came on the heals of a vast majority of DIII institutions curtailing fall sports and many pushing winter sports starts on their campuses until January at the earliest.
What does this mean for the 2020-21 season of college basketball? Specifically what does it mean for Division III? Will there be a basketball season? Will it be a six-week-or-so-sprint? Or is there a way to adjust things?
On the Mid-Summer edition of the Hoopsville Podcast, we try and get some answers to those questions. We talk to one coach who actually has put together a proposal to start the season in January, with some changes to make it work including crowning a champion in April. And we talk to an administrator who also serves on the DIII Management Council to better under stand the decisions made to cancel championships and if shift a season like basketball is even possible.
Plus, we honor the best of the best in the last decade of Division III women's basketball. Gordon Mann joins us to discuss how the 2nd D3hoops.com Women's All-Decade came together (and hints of work on the men's list).
Guests include: Philip Ponder, Oglethorpe men's coach Jason Fein, Bates Athletics Director and DIII Management Council member Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor
And of course, there is always the Hoopsville Notebook. A few things we take note of that have made headlines since the beginning of July. We also tip our hat to a few of those who have always helped the show be it's best.
First, we apologize for the "June Podcast" showing up in early July. Computer problems caused havoc this month. Sadly, it delayed our production plans for several weeks, but we are calling this our June edition all the same.
When the season came to a sudden close, it left a lot of unfinished business on our end. We didn't have national champions to talk to, but we also had a lot of news to cover. This podcast we take some time to do some catching-up with the season's number one men's team and the Jostens Trophy winners - with Gordon Mann and Ryan Scott picking up the interviewing responsibilities.
And we all know the coronavirus has changed everything this year, but how close to home has it hit you? We talk to one coach who experienced it himself first hand while also having his wife be diagnosed with COVID-19 days after giving birth to their first child.
Guests include: - Matt Airy, Aurora men's coach - Sydney Kopp, No. 11 DePauw's Jostens Trophy winner (interviewed by Gordon Mann) - Kena Gilmour, Hamilton's Jostens Trophy winner (interviewed by Ryan Scott) - Landry Kosmolski, No. 1 Swarthmore men's coach
Oh, did we mention the Hoopsville Notebook? It is a jam-packed notebook this edition. Plenty of notes regarding coaching hires and changes, athletic decisions per COVID-19, Regional Ranking updates, and much more.
Dave also takes the time to say goodbye to Chris Wenzler, Sports Information Director at John Carroll University, who lost his 26-month battle with cancer. This month's show is dedicated in his honor.
Hoopsville broadcasts from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. The offseason plan is to do a podcast each month. The shows will be audio-only leading up to the start of the 2020-21 when we will restart the video shows.
With the number of significant retirements on the men's side of Division III basketball, there is plenty to talk about in the month of May. Thus, we needed a "Part 2" this month.
On this "Hoopsville Podcast: May Edition (Part 2)", we talk about what is arguably one of the most significant retirement classes of coaches in the history of Division III - especially on the men's side of things.
Pat Coleman, Ryan Scott, and Bob Quillman join Dave McHugh to chat about those who retired, the number of wins and the high-level of success they had, and even if trying to have a Mt. Rushmore of DIII coaching who might be considered (some coaches you may have forgotten about are mentioned).
Plus - if not for the number of significant retirements, the biggest news in Division III off-season so far would likely be Eric Bridgeland picking up and moving to Southern California. Bridgeland joins Dave to talk about his Whitman program, the success, and the decision to start anew at Redlands and the SCIAC.
Hoopsville broadcasts from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. The offseason plan is to do a podcast each month. The shows will be audio-only leading up to the start of the 2020-21 when we will restart the video shows.
Just days before the start of the 2019-20 season, Glenn Robinson announced he was retiring from coaching. He was the first domino to fall. Since then, more than 4,000-wins have been taken out of the active record books thanks to the retirements of a number of the division and the sport's best coaches.
In what is the first of a two-part May Podcast, Dave chat with some of those who announced their retirements since the season ended. What drove them to the decision to walk away? What will they remember about their careers (many at a single institution)? And will they still be part of the game?
Guests include: - Dave Hixon, Amherst men's coach (42 seasons, 826 wins) - Ken DeWeese, Mary Hardin-Baylor men's coach (21 seasons, 400 wins) - Carol LaHaye, Randolph-Macon women's coach (38 season, 647 wins) - Grey Giovanine, Augustana men's coach (21 seasons, 433 wins)
Dave also has a brief idea of what is being discussed when it comes to the coronavirus and the challenges institutions face both on campus and with athletics. Plus, the Hoopsville Notebook has updates on moving the three-point line, Regional Realignment/Expansion, and even the Wild Williams World of Sports.
Hoopsville broadcasts from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. The offseason plan is to do a podcast each month. The shows will be audio-only leading up to the start of the 2020-21 when we will restart the video shows.
It has been a few years since Division III found itself at a place where so many important decisions needed to be made along with other events needing time and attention. However, never in NCAA history have we found ourselves with winter championships cut short, no spring sports at all, and more questions than answers for what might happen with fall sports and beyond.
COVID-19 has certainly made it's mark.
However, the coronavirus isn't the only important item in front of Division III that requires attention and decisions. Expanding and realigning regions in all sports is nearing the end of a multi-year process. The NCAA's effort to revamp it's student-athlete rules with "Names, Images, Likeness" (NIL) is at critical juncture, especially in DIII. And with the shutdown of 'March Madness' brought with it a sudden budget deficit.
That's just what Division III is dealing with overall. Individual schools are fighting just to keep the doors open. That could result in cutting sports, teams, or other challenges. That could cause conferences to tackle sudden changes in membership or sports sponsorships.
And of course, student-athletes and their well-being is even more important.
Plenty to be thinking about in Division III even athletes and teams are not competing right now.
On this special Hoopsville Podcast, NCAA Vice President for Division III Dan Dutcher joins Dave McHugh for an extensive, in-depth, and detailed conversation on the "State of DIII." Dutcher talks about how the decisions to shut down winter and spring championships came to be. Plus, how COVID-19 continues to impact the division, NCAA, schools, and conferences around the country. Dutcher explains how this year's DIII budget was impacted and if there will be any impact down the road. And Dutcher discusses how NIL is taking form in DIII along with the latest on Regional Realignment and Expansion.
Hoopsville broadcasts from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. The offseason plan is to do a podcast each month.
The 2019-20 season may have ended suddenly (and without any champions crowned), but the season isn't actually complete until we hand out some awards and honors to put a bow on things.
Tuesday night on a special edition of Hoopsville, our season finale, we announce the D3hoops.com Men's and Women's All-America teams along with Rookie, Player, and Coach of the Year honors.
Is your favorite player on our list of the top performing student-athletes of the season? We announce each of the teams and the award winners. Then hear from each of the Rookie, Player, and Coach of the Year winners. Gordon Mann and Ryan Scott also join us to discuss the teams and some of the tough decisions.
Finally, Dave wraps up 2019-20 and looks ahead at what could be to come for next season.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
While the season came to an abrupt end, there are still student-athletes, coaches, and programs to recognize for what they accomplished this season.
On a special edition of Hoopsville, we not only look at the final Top 25 polls of the season, but we also take a look at the All-Region awards. Plus, the NABC Reese's Division III All Star Rosters are announced, exclusively, here tonight. We then will talk to long time NABC Board of Directors member Pat Cunningham about the team and the announcement he is retiring as Trinity (Texas) men's basketball coach.
And we have a round-table discussion of all things Division III basketball. Pat Coleman, Gordon Mann, Ryan Scott, and Bob Quillman saddle up to their computers and join us for a spirited chat and maybe even answer your questions.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Pat Cunningham, NABC Board of Directors & Trinity (Texas) men's coach - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com National Columnist - Bob Quillman, IWUHoops.com
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
And with that, the 2019-20 seasons have come to a sudden end.
What a week it has been in college basketball. Exactly a week ago, as we hit the air, the first signs that COVID-19 was going to impact the NCAA Tournaments was seen. Since then, it has been a whirlwind.
On Thursdy's Hoopsville, we try and make sense of one of the stranger finishes in history for NCAA events. What started with isolated closings of gyms for games ends a week later in all games being called off through the rest of the academic year.
We will chat with those who were preparing for games on Friday and hear their reactions to the seasons coming to a close so quickly.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Kevin Connors, ESPN College Basketball Anchor, Ithaca Alum - Michelle Ferenze, No. 10 Whitman women's coach - John Krikorian, Christopher Newport men's coach - Cheri Harrer, No. 9 Baldwin Wallace women's coach - Brian Morehouse, No. 1 Hope women's coach
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
What an opening weekend of the NCAA tournaments? Upsets a plenty. Gyms closed to fans. Incredible finishes. And so much more.
Sunday night on Hoopsville we try and cover it all. From the ongoing decisions surrounding COVID-19 to how the brackets look now. There are decisions still being dealt with when it comes to the news and decisions regarding COVID-19 and how it impacts teams, their fans, and institutions. There are also incredible stories coming out of the tournament of how teams are moving on and how seasons came to a sudden and emotional finish.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Todd Raridon, No. 11 North Central (Ill.) men's coach - Jackson Meshanic (sophomore) & Stefan Thompson (coach), Hobart men's team (Frank Rossi interviews) - Greg Dunne, No. 18 Brockport men's coach - Andy Rang, No. 23 Trine women's coach - Pat Manning, Williams women's coach - Bob Quillman & Ryan Scott
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The Division III Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments are set to get going. It all starts at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday with the first men's game.
However, before you get fully wrapped up in the games make sure you go into it fully informed.
That means tuning into Hoopsville on Thursday night for our tournaments preview episode. We will not only take a fresh look at the brackets, but we will also talk to a number of coaches getting their teams ready for first-round games. From a Conference Cinderella, to a couple of Conference Champions, and a coach looking to finish his career with a bang.
Also breaking news during the show: Yeshiva men's basketball had their hotel reservations canceled due to coronavirus concerns. We talked exclusively with coach Eliott Steinmetz about the problems they encountered today.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Kevin Jaskiewicz, Coast Guard men's coach - Steve Moore, Wooster men's coach - Brian Lane, Transylvania men's coach - Carissa Sain, No. 18 Chicago women's coach - Mike Miller, No. 19 Messiah women's coach - Eliott Steinmetz, No. 13 Yeshiva men's coach (hotel canceled due to Coronavirus reactions)
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch Thursday's show On Demand in the video player above. An audio-only podcast will also be available on the right side of the page shortly after the show is off the air.
A reminder you can also watch Hoopsville on your favorite OTT device. Whether it's Amazon Fire, Android TV, Apple TV, or Roku, look up the Team1 Sports App and you will find the show there so you can easily watch it on your big screen. You can also check out the Hoopsville archives at www.team1sports.com/Hoopsville.
All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Welcome to the Sensible Sports Marketing Bracket Breakdown Special!
Tonight on Hoopsville, we take a look at the Division III Men's and Women's Championship Tournaments. Who made it. Who was left out. And some of the most interesting match-ups of the brackets.
We will talk to both national committee chairs and some of our friends drop by to give us their take on what are some of the more interesting brackets in recent history.
Sunday's Hoopsville special is presented by Sensible Sports Marketing and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio in conjunction with D3hoops.com.
All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3sports.com or use any of the social media options.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Sam Atkinson, Men's National Committee Chair and Gallaudet Assoc. Dir. for Communications - Karin Harvey, Women's National Committee Chair and Montclair State women's coach
The race for conference championships and automatic bids to the NCAA tournaments is nearly at it's peak. In less than 72 hours, we will know who have punched their tickets to the 'dance' and who sits on the edge of their seat hoping to keep playing in March.
Thursday night on Hoopsville, we not only recap what has already happened in conference tournaments across Division III, but we also look ahead at what should be an exciting final weekend of the regular season. Conference champions crowned, upsets, and those who's hopes to still playing will see their bubbles burst.
We also talk to both national committee chairs about the work left ahead of them, what they hope people understand about the process, and how they see bracketing coming together. Plus, we look ahead at the second annual Beyond Sports & WBCA Division III Women's All-Star Game and championship weekend.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Dixie Jeffers, Capital women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Karin Harvey, Montclair State women's coach & DIII Women's National Committee Chair - Sam Atkinson, Gallaudet Assoc. Dir. of Communications & DIII Men's National Committee Chair
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Thursday's show will feature a women's coach in the WBCA Center Court segment. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
There is just one week left in the regular season and with it comes conference chaos.
Some conference tournaments are already underway and have seen upsets. It will be the theme of the week. With conference tournaments come upsets. Those upsets will cause teams on the NCAA tournament bubble to have their hopes burst. And there will be some Cinderellas who will capture the headlines.
Could it be any more fun?
Sunday on Hoopsville we chat with a few programs who are either looking to avoid the conference chaos or be a part of it.
Plus, there is changes coming to the way we look at the current regional structure. How the process started and flowed for the last 18 or more months. And what you can expect it all to look in the future.
Guests Schedule: - Pat Devaney, Sr., NJCU women's coach - Brad Bankston, ODAC Commissioner - Sam Atkinson, Gallaudet Assoc. Director of Communications & Men's Basketball National Committee Chair - Josh Merkel, No. 2 Randolph-Macon men's coach - Ashlee Rogers, Marymount women's coach - Jeff Gard, No. 7 UW Platteville men's coach - Bob Quillman & Ryan Scott, Top 25 Double-Take
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Sunday's show primarily covers the Atlantic, Central, South, and Northeast Regions. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The second Regional Rankings are out, conference races are finishing up while some tournaments have begun. The frenetic finish to the regular season has begun.
On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat to a few teams who are either leading their conference standings or could shake them up in their final scheduled games. Plus, a true #whyd3 way of approaching the season - giving back to the community while playing the game.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Sacha Santimano, Eastern Nazarene women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Matt Hunter, York (Pa.) men's coach - Kevin Broderick, Nazareth men's coach - Shanan Rosenberg, Linfield men's coach
Thursday's show primarily covers the East, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and West Regions while also featuring a women's coach in the WBCA Center Court segment. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
In two weeks, the regular season will be over. If teams want to still be playing in March, the time to get it done is now ... including conference tournaments, some of which start for some this week.
This week will also bring with it a better understanding of which teams are in position to be playing in the NCAA Tournaments.
Monday on Hoopsville, we will chat with several programs which have positioned themselves atop their conference races and hope home court will help them punch tickets to the NCAA tournaments. However, they also know the difference between playing at home or in the NCAAs could be a single game still to be played.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Monday's show primarily covers the Atlantic, Central, South, and Northeast Regions. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Charlie Averkamp, Benedictine women's coach - Trent Milby, Berea women's coach - Jake Ross, Springfield senior guard - Dean Burrows, Wesley men's coach - Bob Quillman & Ryan Scott, Top 25 Double-Take
The first Regional Rankings of the season are out and there are plenty of reactions ... and questions.
On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with a few programs who are in those rankings and others who know the best way into the NCAA tournaments is to win their conference. Plus, we find out how a fast break is a solid investment in giving back. And do you really understand the Strength of Schedule math and what is does, and does not, tell the ranking committees?
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Thursday's show primarily covers the East, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and West Regions while also featuring a women's coach in the WBCA Center Court segment. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule: - Steve Lamie, Grove City men's coach - Lucia Robinson-Griggs, Vassar women's coach - Tonja Englund, UW-Eau Claire women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Justin Heinzen, No. 10 Loras women's coach - Matt Snyder, Calvin graduate and SOS math guru
Things are heating up in Division III as the first set of Regional Rankings are due out next week.
Sunday night on Hoopsville, we chat with a few teams not only trying to stay atop their conference races, but also hoping they are either in or near the top of the Regional Rankings.
We also take a look at the women's Top 25 poll. What changes might we see this week with not only one of the bigger in-season upsets in recent history, but also a number of other interesting results from the week before. And yes, we will chat about the men's Top 25 as well.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Sunday's show primarily covers the Atlantic, Central, South, and Northeast Regions. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule: - Nicole Chaszar, Western New England women's coach - Terry Butterfield, UT-Dallas men's coach - Gary Grzesk, St. Norbert men's coach - Gordon Mann, Top 25 Double-Take
The Division III basketball regular season has officially entered it's final month. Where has the time gone?
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Seems like a perfect time to take a break for lunch. Chat about what is ahead and teams which have positioned themselves well to still be playing next month.
Thursday on Hoopsville (at a special time), we chat with not only a few of Top 25 programs, but also a team that has seemingly come out of nowhere to be contending in one of the more difficult conferences.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch Thursday's show LIVE in the video player above starting at 12:00 p.m. ET (again, special time this week). An audio-only podcast will also be available on the right side of the page shortly after the show is off the air.
Thursday's show primarily covers the East, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and West Regions. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3sports.com (notice, we fixed our email system with a slightly different email!) or use any of the social media options to the right.
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Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Pat McKenzie, No. 2 St. John's men's coach - Nate Davis, No. 19 Gettysburg women's coach - Kris Huffman, No. 4 DePauw women's coach - Jim Bechtel, SUNY Potsdam men's coach.
Time for a marathon!
Thursday, Hoopsville will be on the air for at least nine hours in the 7th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show will feature coaches, administrators, and many others around Division III to give us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there is plenty to talk about.
The marathon is also a chance to fund raise of the show. Many fans of Hoopsville ask often how they can give to the program so we can continue doing our work into the future. In the first few years of the Marathon, the fundraising side was an important aspect. However in the last few years, we have shied away from fundraising as we tried to find other means to financially run the program. After requests from many, we are do have a few ways fans can contribute.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.
The Hoopsville Marathon is the kick-off to a fundraiser to help Hoopsville continue into the future. Many have asked about helping the show. Here is how you can donate. Click on the PayPal link below and use either your PayPal account or any major credit card to donate to the show. If you prefer to send a check, please email Dave for more information. All funds help not only keep Hoopsville broadcasting for future seasons, but also allows the show to be at big events like the DIII Men's Championship game in Atlanta.
Click here to donate: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BSRFLPUJQ9MKL&source=url
Hoopsville Marathon Schedule - Jim Calhoun, St. Joseph's (Conn.) men's coach - Pat Juckem, No. 11 WashU men's coach - Brian Morehouse, No. 3 Hope women's coach - Lauren Busalacchi, Ripon women's coach - Ryan Hyland, John Jay men's coach - Dan Dutcher, NCAA VP for Division III - Karin Harvey, Montclair State women's coach, Women's National Committee chair - Adrienne Shibles, No. 2 Bowdoin women's coach - Kate Pearson, Cabrini women's coach - Mark Gilbride, RPI men's coach - Matt Donohue, Catholic women's coach - Charles Katsiaficas, Pomona-Pitzer men's coach - Jon Herbrechtsmeyer, No. 5 Bethel women's coach - Chris Carideo, Widener men's coach - Dave Hixon, Amherst men's coach (sabbatical - Tricia Cullop, WBCA Board President, Toledo women's coach - Alex Richey, No. 18 Oglethorpe women's coach - Jody May, Albion men's coach - Dave Macedo, No. 18 Virginia Wesleyan men's coach - Melissa Kuberka, St. John Fisher women's coach - Sam Atkinson, Gallaudet Associate AD for Comm., Men's National Committee Chair - HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR with Ryan Scott, Lennny Reich, and Chris Mitchell
Time for a marathon!
Thursday, Hoopsville will be on the air for at least nine hours in the 7th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show will feature coaches, administrators, and many others around Division III to give us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there is plenty to talk about.
The marathon is also a chance to fund raise of the show. Many fans of Hoopsville ask often how they can give to the program so we can continue doing our work into the future. In the first few years of the Marathon, the fundraising side was an important aspect. However in the last few years, we have shied away from fundraising as we tried to find other means to financially run the program. After requests from many, we are do have a few ways fans can contribute.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.
The Hoopsville Marathon is the kick-off to a fundraiser to help Hoopsville continue into the future. Many have asked about helping the show. Here is how you can donate. Click on the PayPal link below and use either your PayPal account or any major credit card to donate to the show. If you prefer to send a check, please email Dave for more information. All funds help not only keep Hoopsville broadcasting for future seasons, but also allows the show to be at big events like the DIII Men's Championship game in Atlanta.
Click here to donate: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BSRFLPUJQ9MKL&source=url
Hoopsville Marathon Schedule - Jim Calhoun, St. Joseph's (Conn.) men's coach - Pat Juckem, No. 11 WashU men's coach - Brian Morehouse, No. 3 Hope women's coach - Lauren Busalacchi, Ripon women's coach - Ryan Hyland, John Jay men's coach - Dan Dutcher, NCAA VP for Division III - Karin Harvey, Montclair State women's coach, Women's National Committee chair - Adrienne Shibles, No. 2 Bowdoin women's coach - Kate Pearson, Cabrini women's coach - Mark Gilbride, RPI men's coach - Matt Donohue, Catholic women's coach - Charles Katsiaficas, Pomona-Pitzer men's coach - Jon Herbrechtsmeyer, No. 5 Bethel women's coach - Chris Carideo, Widener men's coach - Dave Hixon, Amherst men's coach (sabbatical - Tricia Cullop, WBCA Board President, Toledo women's coach - Alex Richey, No. 18 Oglethorpe women's coach - Jody May, Albion men's coach - Dave Macedo, No. 18 Virginia Wesleyan men's coach - Melissa Kuberka, St. John Fisher women's coach - Sam Atkinson, Gallaudet Associate AD for Comm., Men's National Committee Chair - HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR with Ryan Scott, Lennny Reich, and Chris Mitchell
Time for a marathon!
Thursday, Hoopsville will be on the air for at least nine hours in the 7th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show will feature coaches, administrators, and many others around Division III to give us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there is plenty to talk about.
The marathon is also a chance to fund raise of the show. Many fans of Hoopsville ask often how they can give to the program so we can continue doing our work into the future. In the first few years of the Marathon, the fundraising side was an important aspect. However in the last few years, we have shied away from fundraising as we tried to find other means to financially run the program. After requests from many, we are do have a few ways fans can contribute.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.
The Hoopsville Marathon is the kick-off to a fundraiser to help Hoopsville continue into the future. Many have asked about helping the show. Here is how you can donate. Click on the PayPal link below and use either your PayPal account or any major credit card to donate to the show. If you prefer to send a check, please email Dave for more information. All funds help not only keep Hoopsville broadcasting for future seasons, but also allows the show to be at big events like the DIII Men's Championship game in Atlanta.
Click here to donate: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BSRFLPUJQ9MKL&source=url
Hoopsville Marathon Schedule - Jim Calhoun, St. Joseph's (Conn.) men's coach - Pat Juckem, No. 11 WashU men's coach - Brian Morehouse, No. 3 Hope women's coach - Lauren Busalacchi, Ripon women's coach - Ryan Hyland, John Jay men's coach - Dan Dutcher, NCAA VP for Division III - Karin Harvey, Montclair State women's coach, Women's National Committee chair - Adrienne Shibles, No. 2 Bowdoin women's coach - Kate Pearson, Cabrini women's coach - Mark Gilbride, RPI men's coach - Matt Donohue, Catholic women's coach - Charles Katsiaficas, Pomona-Pitzer men's coach - Jon Herbrechtsmeyer, No. 5 Bethel women's coach - Chris Carideo, Widener men's coach - Dave Hixon, Amherst men's coach (sabbatical - Tricia Cullop, WBCA Board President, Toledo women's coach - Alex Richey, No. 18 Oglethorpe women's coach - Jody May, Albion men's coach - Dave Macedo, No. 18 Virginia Wesleyan men's coach - Melissa Kuberka, St. John Fisher women's coach - Sam Atkinson, Gallaudet Associate AD for Comm., Men's National Committee Chair - HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR with Ryan Scott, Lennny Reich, and Chris Mitchell
Time for a marathon!
Thursday, Hoopsville will be on the air for at least nine hours in the 7th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show will feature coaches, administrators, and many others around Division III to give us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there is plenty to talk about.
The marathon is also a chance to fund raise of the show. Many fans of Hoopsville ask often how they can give to the program so we can continue doing our work into the future. In the first few years of the Marathon, the fundraising side was an important aspect. However in the last few years, we have shied away from fundraising as we tried to find other means to financially run the program. After requests from many, we are do have a few ways fans can contribute.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.
The Hoopsville Marathon is the kick-off to a fundraiser to help Hoopsville continue into the future. Many have asked about helping the show. Here is how you can donate. Click on the PayPal link below and use either your PayPal account or any major credit card to donate to the show. If you prefer to send a check, please email Dave for more information. All funds help not only keep Hoopsville broadcasting for future seasons, but also allows the show to be at big events like the DIII Men's Championship game in Atlanta.
Click here to donate: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BSRFLPUJQ9MKL&source=url
Hoopsville Marathon Schedule - Jim Calhoun, St. Joseph's (Conn.) men's coach - Pat Juckem, No. 11 WashU men's coach - Brian Morehouse, No. 3 Hope women's coach - Lauren Busalacchi, Ripon women's coach - Ryan Hyland, John Jay men's coach - Dan Dutcher, NCAA VP for Division III - Karin Harvey, Montclair State women's coach, Women's National Committee chair - Adrienne Shibles, No. 2 Bowdoin women's coach - Kate Pearson, Cabrini women's coach - Mark Gilbride, RPI men's coach - Matt Donohue, Catholic women's coach - Charles Katsiaficas, Pomona-Pitzer men's coach - Jon Herbrechtsmeyer, No. 5 Bethel women's coach - Chris Carideo, Widener men's coach - Dave Hixon, Amherst men's coach (sabbatical - Tricia Cullop, WBCA Board President, Toledo women's coach - Alex Richey, No. 18 Oglethorpe women's coach - Jody May, Albion men's coach - Dave Macedo, No. 18 Virginia Wesleyan men's coach - Melissa Kuberka, St. John Fisher women's coach - Sam Atkinson, Gallaudet Associate AD for Comm., Men's National Committee Chair - HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR with Ryan Scott, Lennny Reich, and Chris Mitchell
Time for a marathon!
Thursday, Hoopsville will be on the air for at least nine hours in the 7th Annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show will feature coaches, administrators, and many others around Division III to give us a sense of the season to date and what is to come. There is only a month or so left in the regular season, so there is plenty to talk about.
The marathon is also a chance to fund raise of the show. Many fans of Hoopsville ask often how they can give to the program so we can continue doing our work into the future. In the first few years of the Marathon, the fundraising side was an important aspect. However in the last few years, we have shied away from fundraising as we tried to find other means to financially run the program. After requests from many, we are do have a few ways fans can contribute.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.
The Hoopsville Marathon is the kick-off to a fundraiser to help Hoopsville continue into the future. Many have asked about helping the show. Here is how you can donate. Click on the PayPal link below and use either your PayPal account or any major credit card to donate to the show. If you prefer to send a check, please email Dave for more information. All funds help not only keep Hoopsville broadcasting for future seasons, but also allows the show to be at big events like the DIII Men's Championship game in Atlanta.
Click here to donate: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BSRFLPUJQ9MKL&source=url
Hoopsville Marathon Schedule - Jim Calhoun, St. Joseph's (Conn.) men's coach - Pat Juckem, No. 11 WashU men's coach - Brian Morehouse, No. 3 Hope women's coach - Lauren Busalacchi, Ripon women's coach - Ryan Hyland, John Jay men's coach - Dan Dutcher, NCAA VP for Division III - Karin Harvey, Montclair State women's coach, Women's National Committee chair - Adrienne Shibles, No. 2 Bowdoin women's coach - Kate Pearson, Cabrini women's coach - Mark Gilbride, RPI men's coach - Matt Donohue, Catholic women's coach - Charles Katsiaficas, Pomona-Pitzer men's coach - Jon Herbrechtsmeyer, No. 5 Bethel women's coach - Chris Carideo, Widener men's coach - Dave Hixon, Amherst men's coach (sabbatical - Tricia Cullop, WBCA Board President, Toledo women's coach - Alex Richey, No. 18 Oglethorpe women's coach - Jody May, Albion men's coach - Dave Macedo, No. 18 Virginia Wesleyan men's coach - Melissa Kuberka, St. John Fisher women's coach - Sam Atkinson, Gallaudet Associate AD for Comm., Men's National Committee Chair - HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR with Ryan Scott, Lennny Reich, and Chris Mitchell
When it comes to the game of basketball, we love celebrating not only the student-athletes in Division III, but also those who help carry the game forward sometimes outside of the spotlight.
Sunday on Hoopsville, we celebrate those who have made the game of basketball, especially at DIII, so great. Coaches who continue to excel in different parts of the country and programs who play for more than just themselves.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Sunday's show primarily covers the Atlantic, Central, South, and Northeast Regions. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Cameron Hill, No. 13 Trinity (Texas) women's coach - Keri Carollo, No. 6 UW-Whitewater women's coach - Damien Strahorn, No. 5 Colby men's coach - Elliot Steinmetz, Yeshiva men's coach - Ryan Scott, Top 25 Double-Take
The Division III basketball season has reached the point where many conferences are making the turn into the second half of their double-round robins. The landscape of those conferences has gotten a little more in focus ... and there are some surprises.
Thursday on Hoopsville, we chat with a few coaches whose teams are on top of their conference races either surprising many with that simple fact or getting there with surprising outcomes.
Plus, we talk to a coach (whose team happens to be leading their conference as well) who become a head coach in a rather surprising manner. How she adapted and now finds herself in Division III and how the coaching community also came to her aid.
There is also breaking news out of the NCAA Convention regarding regional realignment and expansion. And much more to get everyone up to speed.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Thursday's show primarily covers the East, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and West Regions while also featuring a women's coach in the WBCA Center Court segment. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Mike Fuline, Mount Union men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Jacey Brooks, Cortland women's coach - Kristina Danella, Keystone women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Alecia Parker, Pacific women's coach
With conference action always comes surprises. There are teams who upset those at the top of the conference and make the races a bit more interesting. That is especially true for programs who look to distance themselves from the rest of the conference, but a surprising loss keeps those plans at bay.
Sunday night on Hoopsville, we continue to dive into conferences races across the country and look at how the last week's results have either helped clear up races or made them more messy. Plus we talk to several conference leaders to find out how they are faring.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Sunday's show primarily covers the Atlantic, Central, South, and Northeast Regions. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Jenna Cosgrove, Rhode Island College women's coach - John Baines, No. 10 Elmhurst men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Greg Mason, Centre men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Bob Quillman & Ryan Scott, Top 25 Double-Take
There are six weeks left in the regular season, but the grind of conference schedules can make it feel like the end is a long ways off.
As teams try and focus on each game in front of them, the ramifications of each outcome grow larger and larger. Conference tournament seeding (or even participating), at-large hopes, and to a larger degree opportunities to be home in March with the hopes of a national championship as the goal.
Thursday on Hoopsville, we chat with a few programs that are on top of their conference races (or were), but the standing could change in just one game. We chat about how teams deal with being everyone's target or how to survive the grind.
Plus, relationships with a program's alumni can go a long way to how successful the program becomes and even the institution on a larger scale. In this week's WBCA Center Court, MIT coach Sonia Raman discusses what prompted her to get alums more involved and how it has resulted in a significant increase in contributions as well.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Thursday's show primarily covers the East, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and West Regions while also featuring a women's coach in the WBCA Center Court segment. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule: - Sonia Raman, MIT women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Dale Wellman, No. 11 Nebraska Wesleyan men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Darryl Keckler, Drew men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Juli Fulks, No. 9 Transylvania women's coach
If you are a Top 25 team, or a conference leader, every team now thinks you can be beaten. Each night in Division III basketball we are seeing top teams take losses because even the best can't avoid even an okay team knocking them off.
Sunday on Hoopsville, we continue to talk about what seems like nightly upsets in DIII. Whether it's undefeateds who are no more or unexpected squads rising to the top of conference races. There just isn't any "normal" nights in the game anymore.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch Sunday's show LIVE in the video player above starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. An audio-only podcast will also be available on the right side of the page shortly after the show is off the air.
Sunday's show primarily covers the Atlantic, Central, South, and Northeast Regions. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Demetrius Poles, Rowan women's coach - Karen Middleton, No. 9 UW-La Crosse women's coach - Jeff Brown, No. 3 Middlebury men's coach - Bob Quillman & Ryan Scott, Top 25 Double-Take
If you look at the calendar, we are midway through the 2019-20 regular season. While there are probably more games ahead than behind for many teams, we now find ourselves looking at the half of the campaign.
What have we learned so far? Anything?
We may not be able to answer all of those questions, but we will see if we can turn over a few more rocks to find more clues on Thursday night's Hoopsville.
We will chat with a men's program that has gone from obscurity to at least being in the conference and regional conversation (if not national). Another men's program is about as high as they can go in the national convo, but do we really know how good they are and is there pressure to win it all? Plus a women's team many of you might not be talking about now, but probably will be chatting about come tournament time.
Tonight is also the season debut of the WBCA Center Court segment. We talk to Randy Tuggle, the head coach at Greensboro, on why the season is the perfect distraction for a far bigger priority. Tuggle chats with us about his battle with pancreatic cancer and how his team (and family) have been there every step of the way.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Thursday's show primarily covers the East, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and West Regions while also featuring a women's coach in the WBCA Center Court segment. All men's coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. And all guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule: - Rich Murphy, Redlands women's coach - Randy Tuggle, Greensboro women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Sean Coffey, Utica men's coach - Matt Croci, No. 2 Wittenberg men's coach
The break for the holidays always has plenty of games to enjoy. It also has it's handful of results that make one scratch their head or an upset to enjoy. This holiday "season" saw plenty of all of that. Top 25 teams were not safe. Nearly all seemed to lose. There were results every day that made Division III coaches, fans, and many others take note.
Sunday night Hoopsville returns to the air from the holidays with plenty to talk about, but not enough time. We chat with teams that impressed, got a big win, continue to stay unscathed, and may end up in the new Top 25 polls. We also try and read the Top 25 tea leaves to figure out how voters may fill out their ballots on Monday (hint: it might be anyone's guess).
While we try and cover all Division III basketball news, now that we have entered January we split up the regions to cover as many teams as possible each week. Sundays the regions are Atlantic, Central, Northeast, and South.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All men's basketball coaches appear in the NABC Coach's Corner. All guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule: - Tom Palombo, No. 21 Guilford men's coach - Bobby Hurley, Stevens men's coach - Lynn Hersey, Smith women's coach - Bob Quillman & Ryan Scott, Top 25 Double-Take
What a start to the 2019-20 season! As we head into the holidays "break," there is a lot to talk about. We don't have enough time in a show to cover it all, but we will do our best.
Tune into Hoopsville Thursday night as Dave is joined not only by a couple of coaches who have their programs humming along, but also three of the show's best prognosticators who will open up a few Christmas gifts for Division III fans.
Marietta men are once again playing very well in the first half of the season, but do you know why the Pioneers are this good? Jon VanderWal gives us some insight of what is going on in Southern Ohio. Plus, the Augsburg women are one of four MIAC teams ranked in the Top 25 this past week. The Auggies are coming off an unprecedented win over St. Thomas (Minn.) as well. Ted Riverso discusses how it is the perfect bow before their three-week break.
Plus, Bob Quillman and Ryan Scott give us their individual takes on the first part of the season and what they expect in the final two months. And Gordon Mann gives us his exceptional takes on the women's side of the ledger. Who really are the best teams in the country and who should we be watching?
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Bob Quillman, Hoopsville contributor - Jon VanderWal, No. 6 Marietta men's head coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist - Ted Riverso, No. 16 Augsburg women's head coach - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor
The 2019-20 season may end up seeing a lot of Division III coaches hit significant milestones throughout. On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave chats with three coaches who have already won milestone games this season.
Whether it's 500 or 600, the milestone is a sign of a coach who not only has been coaching a long time, but also successful at coaching. That is certainly the case for the three coaches on Sunday' show.
Plus, we look ahead at the final Top 25 polls before the holidays. Who might move up or down and which teams should either get more or less attention.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Grey Giovanine, Augustana men's head coach - Dave Niland, PSU-Behrend men's head coach - Mary Beth Spirk, Moravian women's head coach - Ryan Scott, Top 25 Double-Take
The basketball season now finds itself square in the middle of not only the holidays, but also finals. Teams are taking breaks to focus on academics and either not playing until the new year or finding openings to fit in games here and there.
And while the tempo of games subsides a bit, there is still plenty of news swirling around Division III. Tune in as Dave and guests tackle all of the news this week in what should be a jam-packed Hoopsville on Thursday night.
Topics will include the latest news of two Capital Athletic Conference members announcing they are leaving for other conference homes. What is next for the CAC which will be down to just three members by 2021-22 season. The rumors about St. Thomas's future continue to swirl, we at least try and put some of those rumors to rest. And a MIAC president finally speaks out about the decision to push UST out the door. Maybe he should have not said anything.
Plus, there is a new number one team in women's basketball, a team that nearly completed an undefeated season has reemerged, another former champion is showing they may be back in the hunt, and a program we haven't talked about in a long time has made it known they are ready for the season.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
The 2019-20 season started a month ago. Already there has been plenty to talk about with still three months of regular season basketball to be played. And just as things got rolling on the court, now is also a time when we see things slow down for finals and the holiday break.
On Monday's special edition of Hoopsville, Dave chats with a few teams who are off to pretty good starts in the opening month. Some maybe surprising and others with still plenty of questions to be asked.
How good is Baldwin Wallace women and how hard with the OAC be this season? Are the Edgewood women as good as their incredible 9-0 start leads one to believe? And Whitworth men technically have a new coach at the helm, but is this the same Pirates program we've gotten used to over the years?
Plus, we react to what should be brand new men's and women's Top 25 polls.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch Monday's show LIVE in the video player above starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. An audio-only podcast will also be available on the right side of the page shortly after the show is off the air.
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Cheri Harrer, No. 20 Baldwin Wallace women's coach - Chaia Huff, Edgewood women's head coach - Damion Jablonski, No. 20 Whitworth men's coach - Bob Quillman, Top 25 Double-Take
Every off-season has it's headlines and surprising news. This past off-season seemed to have a few extra more surprising results. While we are nearly a month into the new season, decisions in the off-season are continuing to make waves throughout Division III.
On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave chats with a couple of coaches whose programs are dealing with some of the decisions made. Scranton women's basketball may have surprised some by hiring a coach from Division I - bucking a trend of hiring those who know the Royals program (to some degree). And St. Thomas men's basketball is trying to stay focused on the job at hand - this season - while moves have already been made to not only push the Tommies out of the MIAC, but possibly move them out of DIII altogether.
Plus, the Top 25s once again continue to be ... unsettled. We take a look at another turbulent week for ranked teams. Bob Quillman joins Dave for the Top 25 Double-Take.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Nick DiPillo, No. 3 Scranton women's head coach - John Taurer, No. 7 St. Thomas men's head coach - Bob Quillman, Top 25 Double-Take
Each season there are a few teams that get out to starts that makes everyone turn their heads. There are always a few "wait, what?!" "They beat who?!" And even a, "are they seriously (say record)?!"
Yes, they are. And thus we should talk to them.
On Sunday's Hoopsville, hear from a few coaches who have their teams out to blazing starts. UW-Platteville women are undefeated with wins over No. 18 Chicago and No. 4 Wartburg. William Peace women have equaled their win total from last season and defeated No. 15 Christopher Newport. And Oberlin men started undefeated and off to one of the program's best starts.
Hear from each of their coaches on what is working so well early in the season and if they can continue to surprise and steal headlines the rest of the season.
Plus, Bob Quillman and Ryan Scott return with a look at where the Top 25 now sits with the first in-season poll coming up on Monday. Find out who Bob, Ryan, and Dave select for their Dubious, Deep Dive, and Debatable selections are ahead of the Week 1 poll.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch Sunday's show On Demand in the video player above. An audio-only podcast will also be available on the right side of the page shortly after the show is off the air.
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Kelly McNiff, UW-Platteville women's coach - Grahm Smith, William Peace women's coach - Isaiah Cavaco, Oberlin men's coach - Bob Quillman & Ryan Scott, Top 25 Double-Take
It might be early in the 2019-20 season, but there are already big games being played, surprising results, and teams off to tremendous starts. It isn't even Thanksgiving ... yet.
We start prepping for the big day of Turkey by stuffing ourselves full of DIII basketball topics on Thursday's show. We talk retirement and coaching changes (since we didn't really talk about that Sunday), plus several teams have caught our attention for how they have started their campaigns.
On Thursday night's show, Dave chats with NYU women who are undefeated and defeated Stevens in their last time on the court. We also chat with Carthage men who knocked off the defending national champions recently. Plus, the dean of Division III coaching decided days before the season began to hang up the jacket. F&M's Glenn Robinson talks about why he decided to retire within distance of 1,000 wins.
And what should we expect on the women's side of things this season. D3hoops.com Senior Editor Gordon Mann joins the show to take a deep dive into the Top 25 and things he has seen in the first two weeks of the season.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Guests appear on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Bosko Djurickovic, Carthage men's coach - Glenn Robinson, former F&M men's coach - Meg Barber, NYU women's head coach - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor
The season is underway, so it is about time we get Hoopsville on the air.
Most Division III basketball teams have finally tipped up their first games. That means there is plenty to talk about on Hoopsville!
Sunday, Dave debuts the show for its 17th season live in studio - with plenty of changes in the offseason. We chat about the changes not only in studio, but around the game. Plus, we talk to the preseason D3hoops.com No. 1 teams - Amherst and Swarthmore.
And what do some of the gurus of D3 basketball think about the start so far and the season ahead? Bob Quillman and Ryan Scott join Dave for the first Top 25 Double-Take.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch Sunday's show LIVE in the video player above starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. An audio-only podcast will also be available on the right side of the page shortly after the show is off the air.
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - G.P. Gromacki, No. 1 Amherst women's head coach - Landry Kosmalski, No. 1 Swarthmore men's head coach - Bob Quillman & Ryan Scott, Top 25 Double-Take
Usually we try and relax in the offseason. We have always had ideas of doing an off-season podcast, but we usually end up being distracted by other things. This off-season we decided to go for it.
We did get some "down time" in between the end of the season through the end of May, but we are ready to get back into chatting about DIII - basketball especially.
And there is plenty to talk about starting with the "MIAC Decision" or #TomToss.
Dave McHugh is joined by Pat Coleman to discuss why (no, really, why?!) some of the MIAC presidents decided to "involunatarily" remove St. Thomas from the conference it helped found 99-years ago. We talk about the history, the flaws in the supposed arguments (though, no president has gone on record), and what options UST has moving forward. Dave also gives his thoughts on the topic.
Also hear from two coaches who made some unexpected job decisions this off-season. Dave chats with Sam Hargraves who left Alma for fellow-MIAA member Olivet despite his alma mater, Calvin, having a job opening. And Gordon Mann chats with Michael Coppolino who shifted coasts to take over the vaunted George Fox program - something that was even unusual for GFU.
Plus, a brief look at some of the other coaching decisions as the calendar turns towards summer.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. The May Edition is an audio-only podcast. You can listen to it in the player above or to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Pat Coleman, Editor-in-Chief D3sports.com - Sam Hargraves, new Olivet men's coach - Michael Coppolino, new George Fox women's coach (interviewed by D3hoops.com's Gordon Mann)
The 2018-19 season has come to a close ... well it did ten days ago. We finally got our Hoopsville Season Finale produced (sorry about the delay).
Congratulations to the UW-Oshkosh men's and Thomas More women's basketball teams on their DIII National Championships. For the Titans, it is the first in program history and the fourth program (and 13th time) for the WIAC. For the Saints, it is their second in four years, but they are also departing DIII as national champions.
On the Season Finale, we recap the two Championship Weekends, with help from our friends. We bring back some of the thoughts of Dave McHugh, Pat Coleman and Bob Quillman following the men's title game. Gordon Mann then joins the program to recap the events in Roanoke.
Plus, we hear from the championship winning head coaches. Matt Lewis of UW-Oshkosh and Jeff Hans of Thomas More join the program. Lewis discusses the crazy journey of the Titans to their first title and how he may argue the "interim" part of his title should be removed. And Hans not only discusses another title for the Saints, but the bittersweet fact they are leaving the NCAA and Division III.
But that isn't all we discuss on a jam-packed final episode of the 2018-19 season. We wrap up the season in a similiar way to how we started it. One of the first guests of the year was Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun. On this show, Dave chats with two producers from ESPN about "The Calhoun Project." Why they decided to follow Calhoun at St. Joseph's (Conn.) and what we didn't know was going on. We get a real inside look ... at the inside look at a first-year DIII program.
Plus, Dave has a few notes you should pay attention to in his notebook, we look at the early Coaching Carousel, and final thoughts on the season.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com, and Bob Quillman, IWUHoops.com (Men's Championship Recap) - Matt Lewis, No. 1 UW-Oshkosh men's interim coach - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com (Women's Championship Recap) - Jeff Hans, No. 1 Thomas More women's coach - Dan Lindberg and John Minton, ESPN E:60 Producers, "The Calhoun Project"
The final fours are set! Eight of the best men's and women's teams remain to battle it out for two national titles. On the women's side, many of those expected to make it to Salem. On the men's side, none of the top four powers will be in Fort Wayne.
Sunday on Hoopsville, Dave takes a look at both a record breaking performance on the men's side and chats with the four teams dancing on the women's side. (Due to the extensive coverage in Fort Wayne at the men's championship weekend, Sunday's show will have more women's coverage than men's.) How one man put up 62-points in a game and has already shattered the single-tournament scoring record. And how the four hosts on the women's side survived their weekends to advance.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Sunday's show can be seen On Demand by clicking on the video player above or listen the audio-only podcast to the right (available shortly after the show goes off air).
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Aston Francis, Wheaton (Ill.) senior guard - Jeff Hans, No. 1 Thomas More women's coach - Adrienne Schibles, No. 3 Bowdoin women's coach - Ruth Sinn, No. 2 St. Thomas women's coach - Bridgette Mann, No. 9 Scranton senior guard - Carey Harveycutter, City of Salem (Vir.)
The second weekend of the DIII Men's and Women's Championship Tournaments is set to start. Can the upset minded teams continue to prevail? Can the "favorites" maintain their poise? What home team will enjoy their own cooking? And who will still be playing in Fort Wayne and Salem?
On Thursday's show, Dave is joined by a number of guests to get a look not only at the action ahead this weekend, but the action coming at the final fours. Which teams seemed ready to be playing one more weekend?
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - John Tauer, No. 13 St. Thomas men's coach - Dave Hixon, No. 7 Amherst men's coach - Nathan Dennison, VP for Sales, Memorial Coliseum (Fort Wayne, Ind.) - Mark Morefield, No. 12 UMHB women's coach - Carla Berube, No. 4 Tufts women's coach
We are down to 32. A great weekend of basketball has cut the NCAA tournament teams in half. There were some surprises, surprising outcomes, and fun environments around DIII. Even the end of the title defense of Nebraska Wesleyan.
On Sunday's Hoopsville, we try and recap it all while also hearing from several of the coaches who found themselves in the thick of it.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Mike Schauer, Wheaton (Ill.) men’s coach - Tom Palombo, Guilford men’s coach - Randi Henderson, No. 22 WashU women’s coach - Fred Richter, No. 15 DeSales women’s coach - Bill Broderick, Christopher Newport women’s coach
It is nearly time to tip off the 2019 Division III Men's and Women's Championship Tournaments, but not without checking with Hoopsville first.
We talk to a number of programs getting ready for their first round games. From those dancing for the first time to those whose programs are a mainstay, we will cover the gamete on Thursday's show. Tune in starting at 7:00 p.m. ET to also hear who experts and friends of the show think will be in the final fours, even winning it all, in a few weeks time.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Matt Hunter, York (Pa.) men's coach (Part 1) - Bobby Hughes, Rosemont men's coach (Part 1) - Women's final four predictions (Part 2) - Brian Morehouse, No. 10 Hope women's coach (WBCA Center Court) (Part 2) - Brad Fischer, No. 13 UW-Oshkosh women's coach (Part 2) - Terry Butterfield, Texas-Dallas men's coach (Part 3) - Men's final four predictions (Part 3)
The selections have been made and the brackets are out. Now we know who will battle for a national title, but who might pull it off?
And how about the reactions of many to those selections. And what about these brackets. Do we love them?
Tune in to a special edition of Hoopsville - Brackets Breakdown - as Dave and guests take a look at the 2019 NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Championships Tournaments. Guests include the two committee chairs, teams who are playing in March, and our experts on what we see in the brackets.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Managing Editor - Sam Atkinson, DIII Men's Basketball National Committee Chair - Kent Dernbach, UW-Lacrosse men's coach - Dave Richards, Chatham men's coach - Karin Harvey, DIII Women's Basketball National Committee Chair - Michael Coppolino, Mount St. Mary women's coach - Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Shenandoah women's coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Columnist
This is it! The regular season is over. The conference titles have been handed out and 86 teams know they will be playing next week in the NCAA Division III men's and women's Championship Tournaments!
However, 42 slots need to be filled. Which programs have best positioned themselves to selected to play for a national title?
It is the biggest show of the year. Bubble teams watch anxiously. Rivals watch wondering if their rivals will make the event. Others watch because ... this is one of the best nights of the entire season.
Listen to a special episode of Hoopsville where we will make our mock selections of who will be in and who will be left out of the DIII national tournaments. Our teams of experts will make the picks using the same criteria the national committees consider.
Plus, hear, one last time before the brackets are announced, from the national committee chairs who discuss how this year's rankings and process have worked out. And hear from some teams who have already punched their tickets to the tournaments - many for the first time in program history!
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - John Alesi, Baruch men's coach (Part 1) - Sam Atkinson, Men's National Committee Chair (Gallaudet Associate Director for Communications) (Part 1) - Russ Phillips, Alfred men's coach (Part 1) - Bill Curley, Emerson men's coach (Part 2) - Karin Harvey, Women's National Committee Chair (Montclair State women's coach) (Part 2) - Rayne Reber, Rosemont women's coach (Part 3) - Lyle Jones, Bethany Lutheran women's coach (Part 3)
Men's Mock Selections Team (Part 1 & 2): - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com - Bob Quillman, IWUHoops.com - Michael Blaine, Medaille men's coach
Women's Mock Selections Team (Part 2 & 3): - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com - BJ Spigelmyer, DeSales Sports Information Director - James Wagner, CSAC Assistant Commissioner
This is it! The regular season is over. The conference titles have been handed out and 86 teams know they will be playing next week in the NCAA Division III men's and women's Championship Tournaments!
However, 42 slots need to be filled. Which programs have best positioned themselves to selected to play for a national title?
It is the biggest show of the year. Bubble teams watch anxiously. Rivals watch wondering if their rivals will make the event. Others watch because ... this is one of the best nights of the entire season.
Listen to a special episode of Hoopsville where we will make our mock selections of who will be in and who will be left out of the DIII national tournaments. Our teams of experts will make the picks using the same criteria the national committees consider.
Plus, hear, one last time before the brackets are announced, from the national committee chairs who discuss how this year's rankings and process have worked out. And hear from some teams who have already punched their tickets to the tournaments - many for the first time in program history!
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - John Alesi, Baruch men's coach (Part 1) - Sam Atkinson, Men's National Committee Chair (Gallaudet Associate Director for Communications) (Part 1) - Russ Phillips, Alfred men's coach (Part 1) - Bill Curley, Emerson men's coach (Part 2) - Karin Harvey, Women's National Committee Chair (Montclair State women's coach) (Part 2) - Rayne Reber, Rosemont women's coach (Part 3) - Lyle Jones, Bethany Lutheran women's coach (Part 3)
Men's Mock Selections Team (Part 1 & 2): - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com - Bob Quillman, IWUHoops.com - Michael Blaine, Medaille men's coach
Women's Mock Selections Team (Part 2 & 3): - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com - BJ Spigelmyer, DeSales Sports Information Director - James Wagner, CSAC Assistant Commissioner
This is it! The regular season is over. The conference titles have been handed out and 86 teams know they will be playing next week in the NCAA Division III men's and women's Championship Tournaments!
However, 42 slots need to be filled. Which programs have best positioned themselves to selected to play for a national title?
It is the biggest show of the year. Bubble teams watch anxiously. Rivals watch wondering if their rivals will make the event. Others watch because ... this is one of the best nights of the entire season.
Listen to a special episode of Hoopsville where we will make our mock selections of who will be in and who will be left out of the DIII national tournaments. Our teams of experts will make the picks using the same criteria the national committees consider.
Plus, hear, one last time before the brackets are announced, from the national committee chairs who discuss how this year's rankings and process have worked out. And hear from some teams who have already punched their tickets to the tournaments - many for the first time in program history!
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - John Alesi, Baruch men's coach (Part 1) - Sam Atkinson, Men's National Committee Chair (Gallaudet Associate Director for Communications) (Part 1) - Russ Phillips, Alfred men's coach (Part 1) - Bill Curley, Emerson men's coach (Part 2) - Karin Harvey, Women's National Committee Chair (Montclair State women's coach) (Part 2) - Rayne Reber, Rosemont women's coach (Part 3) - Lyle Jones, Bethany Lutheran women's coach (Part 3)
Men's Mock Selections Team (Part 1 & 2): - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com - Bob Quillman, IWUHoops.com - Michael Blaine, Medaille men's coach
Women's Mock Selections Team (Part 2 & 3): - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com - BJ Spigelmyer, DeSales Sports Information Director - James Wagner, CSAC Assistant Commissioner
There are just days left in the regular season and conference tournaments are in full throat. And those vying to get into the NCAA Tournament are already sitting on the proverbial "bubble."
There are two ways to keep dancing in March, either win the conference automatic qualifier (i.e. tournament in most cases) or hope one's resume is good enough to be selected. However, with upsets in conference tournaments come some nervous times for those needing the at-large avenue.
Some teams are already on the bubble, but are they in trouble?
On Thursday's Hoopsville, Dave brings in guests who either have already lost or may need to win. We also enjoy the thrill of victory. And hear from a coach in charge of off-season workouts and practices at her institution. What goes into such a job as most teams start to make the transition to next season.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Cameron Hill, Trinity (Texas) women's coach - Kristin Karat, Cedar Crest women's coach & Assistant Director for Athletic Performance (WBCA Center Court) - Jeff Brown, Middlebury men's coach
It is now or never.
The last week of the Division III basketball regular season is here. Conferences will decide who will earn automatic bids to the NCAA Tournaments and teams try and position themselves for at-large bids, hosting opportunities, and bracketing considerations.
For teams who have been faltering, this is the last chance to right the ship. For programs which have underachieved, this is the last opportunity to live up to expectations. And of course for those with Cinderella dreams, this is the chance to try on the glass slipper.
Sunday's Hoopsville will cover it all in a special, extended, episode which for the first time (outside of Marathon programming) will feature a guest from each of the eight regions. We will also discuss which teams may be on the bubble, who has most likely secured at-large bid, and which teams need to win the AQs. Plus, we talk about how regions as we know it now could very well change in the future.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Katherine Bixby, Johns Hopkins women's coach (Part 1) - Jonathan Crosthwaite, Occidental men's junior (Part 1) - Marc Brown, NJCU men's coach (Part 1) - Justin LeBlanc, Millsaps women's coach (Part 1) - Jamie Seward, SUNY New Paltz women's coach (Part 1) - Marcos Echevarria, No. 17 Nichols men's senior (Part 1) - Herman Carmichael, La Roche men's coach (Part 2) - Klay Knueppel, Wisconsin Lutheran women's coach (Part 2) - Brad Bankston, ODAC Commissioner (Part 2) - Pat Coleman & Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com (Bubble Talk) (Part 2)
It is now or never.
The last week of the Division III basketball regular season is here. Conferences will decide who will earn automatic bids to the NCAA Tournaments and teams try and position themselves for at-large bids, hosting opportunities, and bracketing considerations.
For teams who have been faltering, this is the last chance to right the ship. For programs which have underachieved, this is the last opportunity to live up to expectations. And of course for those with Cinderella dreams, this is the chance to try on the glass slipper.
Sunday's Hoopsville will cover it all in a special, extended, episode which for the first time (outside of Marathon programming) will feature a guest from each of the eight regions. We will also discuss which teams may be on the bubble, who has most likely secured at-large bid, and which teams need to win the AQs. Plus, we talk about how regions as we know it now could very well change in the future.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Katherine Bixby, Johns Hopkins women's coach (Part 1) - Jonathan Crosthwaite, Occidental men's junior (Part 1) - Marc Brown, NJCU men's coach (Part 1) - Justin LeBlanc, Millsaps women's coach (Part 1) - Jamie Seward, SUNY New Paltz women's coach (Part 1) - Marcos Echevarria, No. 17 Nichols men's senior (Part 1) - Herman Carmichael, La Roche men's coach (Part 2) - Klay Knueppel, Wisconsin Lutheran women's coach (Part 2) - Brad Bankston, ODAC Commissioner (Part 2) - Pat Coleman & Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com (Bubble Talk) (Part 2)
The 2018-19 season has entered it's final weeks. For some teams, their final games are this week. For others, they are fighting to hopefully still be playing next week and maybe beyond. While others hope their season stretches into March, as long as they take care of business this week and next.
The season can really all boil down to a couple of games. While November is just as important, February games seem to have a different feel to them. Regional Rankings coming out gives everyone a new sense of where they stand if they have postseason plans. Conference tournaments getting ready to start also gives gives teams more incentive to lock up seedings or berths.
As a result: A lot of craziness and games to watch on any given night.
On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave and guests try and take the temperature of these final few weeks. Who has turned heads, who seems to be stumbling down the stretch, and who should we be talking about while we've been distracted by the usual suspects.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Ashlee Rogers, Marymount women's coach - Kristina Baugh, Mass-Boston women's coach - Jarred Samples, UDallas men's coach and national committee member (NABC Coach's Corner) - John Thompson, North Carolina Wesleyan men's coach - Bob Quillman, IWUHoops.com (Central Region) - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Senior Writer (Top 25 Double-Take with Quillman)
Thursday night's Hoopsville will be an extended version of the show to cover both the conclusion of the UW Stevens Point men's basketball investigation and our normal programming this time of the season.
The show will begin with continuing coverage of the UW Stevens Point case that finally wrapped up after more than three-and-a-half years. Athletics Director Brad Duckworth will join us for an exclusive, in-depth, interview about the case, the findings, the punishments, and what it all means for UWSP and the basketball program.
We will then shift into what would be a normal Hoopsville episode talking to teams that are making headlines in the final month of the season. Not only are teams surging, but with Regional Rankings now out the focus on who may be in or may be out of the NCAA Tournament starts to come into focus.
In the WBCA Center Court segment, Dave will also talk with a women's assistant coach who is turning heads not only in the program, but also in the conference and around the country.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Brad Duckworth, UW Stevens Point Athletics Director - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Executive Editor - Lauren Hayden, Lynchburg women's assistant coach (WBCA Center Court) - Juli Fulks, No. 21 Transylvania women's coach - John Krikorian, No. 16 Christopher Newport men's coach - Chris Downs, St. Lawrence men's coach - Bob Amsberry, No. 15 Wartburg women's coach
What a weekend!
It was one of those sets of days we have seen often in Division III where at every turn there was something to watch, a result to ponder, and upset to breakdown. The hardwoods across the country had games worth watching all with just three weeks left in the regular season.
It started with Dave and Pat's trip to Holland, Michigan to witness the 200th meeting of Calvin and Hope. The game at DeVos Fieldhouse lived up to expectations. From the crowd to the battle on the court, every moment was a thrill ride.
And the Super Weekend didn't stop there. A number of teams in both Top 25s took losses that not only will shake up the polls, but also shakes up conferences races and adds plenty of intrigue for the first Regional Rankings to be released this week. Oh, and a 200-point explosion from a high-powered offense!
On this special, Monday, edition of Hoopsville, Dave and guests have plenty to try and breakdown. Dave will share his reactions from "The Rivalry" and you will hear one of the crazier stories on how a mom names a son. Plus, hear about the Greenville-Fontbonne game which saw 346 points put on the board. And coaches from Hamilton men and East Texas Baptist women along with one of the top players for WashU women give us insight on how their teams are doing.
Ryan Scott also joins Dave as they give their initial reactions to the latest Top 25 polls and more.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - George Barber, Greenville men's head coach (read his op-ed) - Adam Stockwell, No. 8 Hamilton - Becca Clark-Callender, WashU. women's senior guard - "What Is In a Name?," Dina Hackert, Hope '91 - Rusty Rainbolt, No. 15 East Texas Baptist women's coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com senior writer (Top 25 Double-Take)
Hoopsville was live with a special one-hour pregame show ahead of The Rivalry.
Hope and Calvin men's basketball has been playing against each other since 1920. Saturday marks the 200th edition of one of the best rivalries in all of college basketball.
Hoopsville host Dave McHugh is joined by D3hoops.com's Pat Coleman live courtside at the DeVos Center on the campus of Hope College.
Guests include some of those named to the all-time starting lineups for both Calvin and Hope and others.
Time for a marathon!
Thursday featured the 6th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show, while slightly shorter, still featured coaches, alumni, administrators, and many others around Division III to help break down the season which only has about one month remaining before "March Madness."
For more information about the show and its impact, click here.
The show's guest list is below with a rough idea of when they were scheduled to appear during the live show.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can listen the entire Marathon show in this podcast (five episodes).
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.
Hoopsville Marathon Guests - Karin Harvey Montclair State women's coach, Women's national committee chair - Mike McDevitt No. 10 St. Joseph's (Me.) women's coach - Daphne Thompson SUNY Oneonta women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Dr. Jim Timmer Calvin AD, former men's player (Hope/Calvin 200) - Greg Mitchell Hope men's coach (Hope/Calvin 200) - Steve Moore No. 13 Wooster men's coach - Kent Dernbach No. 25 UW-Lacrosse men's coach - Gordon Mann D3hoops.com Senior Editor - Candice Signor-Brown Vassar women's coach - Stephanie Flamini Guilford women's coach - Charlie Brock Springfield men's coach, NABC President (NABC Coach's Corner) - Elliot Steinmetz Yeshiva men's coach - Matt Logie No. 10 Whitworth men's coach - Tim Layden Writer, Sports Illustrated - Bill Finney Former Marymount Athletics Director and women's coach - Danielle Donehew WBCA Executive Director - Josh Erickson Beyond Sports - Sam Atkinson Gallaudet Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Men's national committee chair - Trevor Woodruff No. 7 Scranton women's coach - Jim Haney NCAA Division III Head of Officials - HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR Ryan Scott and Bob Quillman
Time for a marathon!
Thursday featured the 6th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show, while slightly shorter, still featured coaches, alumni, administrators, and many others around Division III to help break down the season which only has about one month remaining before "March Madness."
For more information about the show and its impact, click here.
The show's guest list is below with a rough idea of when they were scheduled to appear during the live show.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can listen the entire Marathon show in this podcast (five episodes).
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.
Hoopsville Marathon Guests - Karin Harvey Montclair State women's coach, Women's national committee chair - Mike McDevitt No. 10 St. Joseph's (Me.) women's coach - Daphne Thompson SUNY Oneonta women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Dr. Jim Timmer Calvin AD, former men's player (Hope/Calvin 200) - Greg Mitchell Hope men's coach (Hope/Calvin 200) - Steve Moore No. 13 Wooster men's coach - Kent Dernbach No. 25 UW-Lacrosse men's coach - Gordon Mann D3hoops.com Senior Editor - Candice Signor-Brown Vassar women's coach - Stephanie Flamini Guilford women's coach - Charlie Brock Springfield men's coach, NABC President (NABC Coach's Corner) - Elliot Steinmetz Yeshiva men's coach - Matt Logie No. 10 Whitworth men's coach - Tim Layden Writer, Sports Illustrated - Bill Finney Former Marymount Athletics Director and women's coach - Danielle Donehew WBCA Executive Director - Josh Erickson Beyond Sports - Sam Atkinson Gallaudet Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Men's national committee chair - Trevor Woodruff No. 7 Scranton women's coach - Jim Haney NCAA Division III Head of Officials - HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR Ryan Scott and Bob Quillman
Time for a marathon!
Thursday featured the 6th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show, while slightly shorter, still featured coaches, alumni, administrators, and many others around Division III to help break down the season which only has about one month remaining before "March Madness."
For more information about the show and its impact, click here.
The show's guest list is below with a rough idea of when they were scheduled to appear during the live show.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can listen the entire Marathon show in this podcast (five episodes).
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.
Hoopsville Marathon Guests - Karin Harvey Montclair State women's coach, Women's national committee chair - Mike McDevitt No. 10 St. Joseph's (Me.) women's coach - Daphne Thompson SUNY Oneonta women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Dr. Jim Timmer Calvin AD, former men's player (Hope/Calvin 200) - Greg Mitchell Hope men's coach (Hope/Calvin 200) - Steve Moore No. 13 Wooster men's coach - Kent Dernbach No. 25 UW-Lacrosse men's coach - Gordon Mann D3hoops.com Senior Editor - Candice Signor-Brown Vassar women's coach - Stephanie Flamini Guilford women's coach - Charlie Brock Springfield men's coach, NABC President (NABC Coach's Corner) - Elliot Steinmetz Yeshiva men's coach - Matt Logie No. 10 Whitworth men's coach - Tim Layden Writer, Sports Illustrated - Bill Finney Former Marymount Athletics Director and women's coach - Danielle Donehew WBCA Executive Director - Josh Erickson Beyond Sports - Sam Atkinson Gallaudet Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Men's national committee chair - Trevor Woodruff No. 7 Scranton women's coach - Jim Haney NCAA Division III Head of Officials - HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR Ryan Scott and Bob Quillman
Time for a marathon!
Thursday featured the 6th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show, while slightly shorter, still featured coaches, alumni, administrators, and many others around Division III to help break down the season which only has about one month remaining before "March Madness."
For more information about the show and its impact, click here.
The show's guest list is below with a rough idea of when they were scheduled to appear during the live show.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can listen the entire Marathon show in this podcast (five episodes).
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.
Hoopsville Marathon Guests - Karin Harvey Montclair State women's coach, Women's national committee chair - Mike McDevitt No. 10 St. Joseph's (Me.) women's coach - Daphne Thompson SUNY Oneonta women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Dr. Jim Timmer Calvin AD, former men's player (Hope/Calvin 200) - Greg Mitchell Hope men's coach (Hope/Calvin 200) - Steve Moore No. 13 Wooster men's coach - Kent Dernbach No. 25 UW-Lacrosse men's coach - Gordon Mann D3hoops.com Senior Editor - Candice Signor-Brown Vassar women's coach - Stephanie Flamini Guilford women's coach - Charlie Brock Springfield men's coach, NABC President (NABC Coach's Corner) - Elliot Steinmetz Yeshiva men's coach - Matt Logie No. 10 Whitworth men's coach - Tim Layden Writer, Sports Illustrated - Bill Finney Former Marymount Athletics Director and women's coach - Danielle Donehew WBCA Executive Director - Josh Erickson Beyond Sports - Sam Atkinson Gallaudet Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Men's national committee chair - Trevor Woodruff No. 7 Scranton women's coach - Jim Haney NCAA Division III Head of Officials - HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR Ryan Scott and Bob Quillman
Time for a marathon!
Thursday featured the 6th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
This year's show, while slightly shorter, still featured coaches, alumni, administrators, and many others around Division III to help break down the season which only has about one month remaining before "March Madness."
For more information about the show and its impact, click here.
The show's guest list is below with a rough idea of when they were scheduled to appear during the live show.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can listen the entire Marathon show in this podcast (five episodes).
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by BlueFrame Technology.
Hoopsville Marathon Guests - Karin Harvey Montclair State women's coach, Women's national committee chair - Mike McDevitt No. 10 St. Joseph's (Me.) women's coach - Daphne Thompson SUNY Oneonta women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Dr. Jim Timmer Calvin AD, former men's player (Hope/Calvin 200) - Greg Mitchell Hope men's coach (Hope/Calvin 200) - Steve Moore No. 13 Wooster men's coach - Kent Dernbach No. 25 UW-Lacrosse men's coach - Gordon Mann D3hoops.com Senior Editor - Candice Signor-Brown Vassar women's coach - Stephanie Flamini Guilford women's coach - Charlie Brock Springfield men's coach, NABC President (NABC Coach's Corner) - Elliot Steinmetz Yeshiva men's coach - Matt Logie No. 10 Whitworth men's coach - Tim Layden Writer, Sports Illustrated - Bill Finney Former Marymount Athletics Director and women's coach - Danielle Donehew WBCA Executive Director - Josh Erickson Beyond Sports - Sam Atkinson Gallaudet Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Men's national committee chair - Trevor Woodruff No. 7 Scranton women's coach - Jim Haney NCAA Division III Head of Officials - HOOPSVILLE HAPPY HOUR Ryan Scott and Bob Quillman
Well, things certainly escalated quickly! Upsets a plenty. Conference races tightening. At the same time, some more clarity? Maybe not.
There will be plenty to talk about on Sunday's Hoopsville.
Join us as Dave and his guests work to figure out what has happened in just the last few days, plus get a sense of what's to come. We will talk to teams who are near the top of their conferences races in the Northeast, Atlantic, South, and Central regions. Plus, we hear from a coach who continues to give back to the NABC and trying to improve how Division III is perceived within the coaching ranks.
Oh, and how will the Top 25s shake out on Monday?
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Randy Tuggle, Greensboro women's coach - Nicole Sarcone, Staten Island women's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Tod Murphy, Gordon men's coach - Mike McGrath, Chicago men's coach - Bob Quillman, IWUHoops.com (Top 25 Double-Take)
Suddenly the end of January is upon us! Where has the season gone? We are past the halfway point, conference action is now in it's second go-around (for most), and the matter of regional rankings and conference tournaments is becoming more real.
Teams who have had unbelievable starts, but have not faltered, are now in the spotlight. The question is no longer "can they keep this up?" But rather, the question has become, "how did they get this good?" Tonight, we ask versions of that last question.
We will hear from St. Thomas who hasn't been the MIAC dominator the last few years, but is back on top in a far more competitive conference. Oswego men have already knocked the SUNYAC boss, Plattsburgh off the pedestal. And Southern Virginia women have startled the entire conference. We find out how a first-year coach with no Division III experience has shocked everyone.
Plus, we chat with Oberlin's women's coach who has not only preached diversity, but created an environment for his program and the conference that reiterates open and safe environments. It has also thrust the team high into the NCAC race.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Thursday's edition is available On Demand in the video boxes above or you can listen to the audio-only podcast to the right (available shortly after the show goes off air).
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - John Tauer, No. 7 St. Thomas men's coach (Part 1) - Jason Leone, Oswego State men's coach (Part 1) - Kerry Jenkins, Oberlin women's coach (WBCA Center Court) (Part 2) - aDAM Wardenburg, Southern Virginia women's coach (Part 2) - James Wagner, CSAC Assistant Commissioner (NCAA Convention report) (Part 2)
Milestones, upsets, underdogs, under the radar, and giving back ... that's what's on tap for Sunday's Hoopsville.
While in the conference grind, there are always results people don't expect. Whether an upset or a team flying under the radar finally pops up on everyone's radar, there are games and teams worth paying attention to outside the usual suspects. But even the top teams in the country have a story to tell.
On Sunday's episode, we will learn what it's like to be on the top team in the country, how a team can still fly under the radar with big results in on a difficult conference, how another team has emerged that no one was expecting on top of another competitive conference, how one of the top conferences in the county ticks and how the races there may turn out, and the importance of giving back to the community especially in honor of one of the country's greatest leaders.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Hillary Scott, No. 17 Lynchburg men's coach - Joe Crispin, Rowan men's coach - Tim McDonald, Cabrini men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Chris Martin, CCIW Commissioner - Abby Kelly, No. 1 Bowdoin senior guard - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com lead columnist (Top 25 Double-Take)
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Hope you didn't decide to take a night off or two from games? You would have missed some important results. While Wednesdays and Saturdays tend to be the big "nights" of any week in Division III, games on any night could have major ramifications.
The algebra this time of year is both simple and complicated. Conference schedules, for the most part, have moved into the second half and teams seeing teams a second time sometimes have an advantage. Rivals, of course, have an advantage. There are also distractions as some teams have been sitting on mostly empty campuses for several weeks and may be bored. Or second semester classes are beginning and changes to schedules can be an abrupt adjustment. There are also long road trips that can take a team's focus. Plus, the weather. Yeah, Mother Nature loves changing things around.
All of it can lead to upsets or strange outcomes. From blowouts to close battles. On any night, you are bound to see something you will be chatting about the next day.
Speaking of which, are you on the "Posting Up" chat boards? Head on over to D3boards.com and check out the "Posting Up" section. Find your favorite regions, conferences, or topics and join the chat. Register if you need. The more the merrier!
Thursday's show includes guests from a couple of the hottest teams in men's basketball: Capital and Swarthmore. We also hear from an island squad and find out if the Whitman women's upset of George Fox should have been a surprise. And Springfield's Naomi Graves chats about her push for diversity and experiences and how it's affected her program and Springfield as a whole.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch Thursday's show On Demand in the video player above or listen to the audio-only podcast to the right (available shortly after the show goes off air).
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Damon Goodwin, No. 20 Capital men's coach - Michelle Ferenz, No. 24 Whitman women's coach - Naomi Graves, Springfield women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Landry Kosmalski, No. 10 Swarthmore men's coach
The risk with basketball (and other sports) season? Weather. One or two storms can throw a monkey wrench into a well thought out schedule and travel plans.
The same can be said about trying to play with within a conference. Programs know each other so well that games can suddenly become rockier than anyone thought looking at the matchup on paper.
On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave will take a look at the "stormy weather" that both Mother Nature and conference schedules seem to have brought us. From postponements and travel challenges to head-scratching results and season-turning outcomes.
Tonight's highlights include a Williams men's team off to the best start in program history, a DeSales women's program that is blowing the doors off of games, and a Greenville men's squad that seems to have mastered the "System" pretty darn fast.
We will also debut the "NABC Coach's Corner" with a former DIII coach, turned administrator. Schreiner Athletics Director Bill Raleigh talks about his former days coaching and why being an athletic director is what drives him now. He also talks about his work on the NCAA Basketball Rules Committee and his continued work with the NABC in support of Division III.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch Sunday's episode On Demand in the video player above or listen to the audio-only podcast to the right (available shortly after the show goes off air).
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Kevin App, No. 3 Williams men's head coach - Morgan Birmelin, No. 22 DeSales women's senior guard - Bill Raleigh, Schreiner Athletics Director (NABC Coach's Corner) - George Barber, Greenville men's coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com lead columnist
The grind of conference play is in full gear. Nothing beats a team up or reveals how good one is like the grind of conference play.
Thursday night on Hoopsville we take a look at the grind and how teams are surviving, surprising, and even impressing as the holidays and the break quickly become a distant memory in the rear view mirror.
The first of the season's "WBCA Center Court" segments also debuts with the dedication of one coach off the court and with her family. UW-Platteville women's coach Megan Wilson talks about her daughter's battle with cancer and the decision to step away from coaching to help her daughter fight.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Pat McKenzie, No. 11 St. John's men's coach - Ben Stachowski, No. 20 Wabash men's senior guard - Alyssa Polosky, No. 14 SUNY Geneseo women's head coach - Megan Willson, UW-Platteville women's head coach (WBCA Center Court)
FYI - the Trevor Woodruff (Scranton) interview never aired. Listen to the podcast and you will find out why. Stupid technology. SMH
The holidays are over and for many Division III basketball teams, the conference schedules are already in full swing. It doesn't take much time before a casual break ramps up into high-pressure games.
Hoopsville is also back from it's holiday "break" on Sunday evening. Dave tries to get caught up after a couple of weeks of action and wild results. Who impressed during the holidays? Who (re)started conference play with a bang? What does the final two months of the regular season have in store? What will the new year's first Top 25 ballots look like?
Plus, there is a new wins leader in Division III women's basketball. It's not Mike Strong. It's Andy Yosinoff of Emmanuel. We chat with the all-time winningest coach in DIII history.
Sunday's episode of Hoopsville has guests primarily from the Atlantic, Central Northeast, and South Regions, but we try and talk about anything news worthy.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Andy Yosinoff, Emmanuel women's coach - Greg Mason, Centre men's coach - Greg Giovanine, No. 3 Augustana men's coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com columnist
Finals are done. Teams are getting a break, short or long. Everyone is taking a moment to slow down, enjoy time with family (hopefully), and take a breather.
That's what happens when the first semester comes to a close. Before long, the pressure will increase and games will be in full throat. This break will seem like a distant memory.
In an ode to those leaving work, campus early for the holidays - maybe hitting the road in the afternoon instead of evening, Hoopsville wraps up the finale to the first semester with an early show on Thursday. Dave talks with a couple of programs who have captured his attention. He also chats with a conference commissioner who not only has had a direct impact on the evolution of Division IIII basketball, but is also hanging up his commissioner's hat at the end of the academic year.
And who wants to "buy or sell" women's programs? Gordon Mann joins Davee with his take on the first six weeks of the season. There isn't anyone better to break down DIIII women's hoops, than Gordon.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Michelle Filander, No. 25 Austin women's coach (Part 1) - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Deputy Editor ("Buy or Sell") (Part 2 & 3) - Steve Ulrich, Centennial Conference commissioner (Part 3) - Shanan Rosenberg, Linfield men's coach (Part 3)
The first semester is coming to a close. With it comes an opportunity to look back and evaluate what we've seen throughout Division III basketball so far. Did we get any early Christmas gifts? Or did some teams get some coal?
This is also the time of the year one starts to look around to see if any teams are flying a little under the radar. Off to good starts that maybe haven't been noticed or a big win or two here and there have people scratching their heads.
Sunday on Hoopsville, we not only shine a light on some programs off the radar, but also start ponder the opening, nearly, six weeks of the season. Be sure to tune in as we take the new "Buy or Sell" up a few notches.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Sunday's episode is available to watch, in two parts, On Demand in the video player(s) above. You can also listen to the show, in it's entirity, via the audio-only podcast to the right (available shortly after the show goes off air).
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Charlie Mason, New England men's coach - Kate Vlahakis, Manhattanville women's coach - Alex Richey, Oglethorpe women's coach - Ryan Scott, Around the Nation Columnist, & Bob Quillman, DIII basketball aficionado ("Buy or Sell")
We've entered the part of the season when teams are either off the court for an extended period of time or they are still practicing and playing occasional games leading up to a break around Christmas. It is an odd time of the season. You look away one night and forget there is a big game happening. You try and focus in another night only to realize there isn't much to watch (if anything).
Some schools are still wrapping up finals as well!
These few weeks can also be challenging to teams. Staying fresh even though there could be up to a month between games. Staying focused, even though academics are a much higher priority that what's happening on the court. And staying healthy despite travel to different parts of the country or back home to be with family.
Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave tries to work his way through the distractions to talk to a few teams all of which still have games this December and seem to be off to pretty good starts. We'll even hear from a student-athlete's perspective. How are finals, the holidays, and travel affecting these programs?
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch Thursday's episode On Demand in the video player above or listen to the audio-only podcast to the right (available shortly after the show goes off air).
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options to the right.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Charles Katsiaficas, Pomona-Pitzer men's coach - Ron Rohn, Muhlenberg women's coach - Madison Temple, No. 4 Thomas More Senior guard - Matt Lewis, No. 6 UW-Oshkosh men's interim coach
There is plenty to distract this time of the season. Finals, holidays, even weather. Staying focused on each practice and game is just a bit more challenging in December.
Sunday on Hoopsville, we chat about those distractions with teams that are helping shake up not only their conferences, but also the national landscape. However, how do they stay focused? Especially when expectations start to increase each game. Also, how do they take advantage of opponents possibly losing focus?
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Jon VanderWal, No. 13 Marietta men's coach - Alisa Kintner, Widener women's coach - Marlon Sears, Montclair State men's coach - Ryan Scott, Around the Nation Columnist ("Top 25 Double-Take")
The Division III basketball season is nearly a month along. We have reached the first quarter pole of the season to evaluate where everyone is and where teams are headed. There have been plenty of surprises, upsets, teams stubbing their toes, and more. There are also some who are doing well despite maybe not being fully saddled when they left the gate.
On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave takes a look at three programs which had very late coaching decisions and how those decisions have affected the programs. Two teams, Salisbury men and Trine women, saw their coaches suspended and then fired in the month leading up to their first games. Another, Brandeis men, saw their coach make national headlines, be fired, an interim hired, but then that decision reversed and a new coach hired just two weeks before practices began.
All three, are off to terrific starts accounting for a total of two losses on the season so far.
What is it like to adjust to a last minute coaching change? What is it like to take over a program, or enter an athletic department and school, in such perceived turmoil? How hard is it to put the blinders on and focus at the task at hand? We follow up Ryan Scott's terrific story recently with a chat with two players and a coach on the experience of dealing with change.
Plus, after years of waiting it finally happened! Division III women's basketball is getting it's own All-Star Game! Williams' coach Pat Manning discusses the long journey to the announcement, how they found a sponsor, and why the game will be the center piece of changing the women's Championship Weekend altogether.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Jean Bain, Brandeis men's coach - Chase Kumor, Salisbury men's senior - Cassidy Williams, No. 11 Trine women's senior - Pat Manning, Williams' head coach & WBCA All-Star Game Committee member
The carnage continues!
Ok, maybe some hyperbole there, but it doesn't take away from the fact nine men's Top 25 teams lost (account for 12 losses). Even the women are taking more losses this time of year than maybe we are used to from that Top 25 group. Five more took losses this past week, granted some were to other Top 25 opponents.
What could the second Top 25 poll of the season look like when it's released Monday evening? What other teams are surprising or maybe flying under the radar?
Join Dave McHugh as he's returned from his soccer soiree to recap another incredible week of Division III basketball. Hoopsville is on he air NOW on this Monday.
McHugh will be joined by a few teams stealing the spotlight early in the season. Plus, Ryan Scott helps Dave get back up to speed and tries to read the tea leaves ahead of the latest Top 25.
Dave will also talk to the latest coach to join the 600-win club. DePauw women's coach Kris Huffman talks about the accomplishment and this season's seemingly low-octane squad.
Oh ... and we get the sights and sounds of a game between UW-River Falls and St. Thomas from US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, in Minneapolis.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Mark Morefield, No. 25 UMHB women's coach - Josh Merkel, No. 17 Randolph-Macon men's coach - Kris Huffman, No. 21 DePauw women's coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist
'Tis the season of ... upsets? There have been plenty. 14 of the D3hoops.com Men's Preseason Top 25 have lost and even the women have seen some shockers (Eastern Connecticut over Amherst!) with 12 of their 25 having lost. So, I guess there are many teams thankful this time of year?
Sunday on Hoopsville, Dave recaps a wacky few weeks of basketball and previews what could be very topsy-turvy first in-season Top 25s. Dave also welcomes one of the teams which pulled off one of the larger upsets in the last week, Loras, who defeated No. 3 Augustana.
Division III also hears from the new men's basketball committee chair for the first time this season. Gallaudet Associate Athletic Director for Communications Sam Atkinson joins Dave in studio live to talk about the new-look national committee, how the work has evolved not only over the years but also the last few months, and take questions from viewers.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Chris Martin, Loras men's coach - Sam Atkinson, Gallaudet Assoc. Athletic Director of Communications & Men's National Committee Chair - Bob Quillman, Central Region expert
The first full weekend of Division III basketball did not disappoint. Upsets, close games, thrilling outcomes. There was a little of everything.
Before you sit down to the Thanksgiving table this week, be sure to sit down with Hoopsville. Dave and guests not only recap the first incredible two weeks of the season, but also chat about the surprises and head-scratching items early on in the season.
We promise to give you your fill of Division III basketball before you get full on turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and anything else you can stuff in with family and friends.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Kevin Bettencourt, Endicott men's coach - Michael Shauer, Wheaton (Ill.) men's coach - Mike Miller, No. 11 Messiah women's coach
The season is a week old. There have been some interest results and certainly some early upsets, but the bulk of games really gets going in earnest now.
On Thursday's episode of Hoopsville, Dave chats with a couple of programs who are getting some national attention, but not everyone may know who they are. One features an All-America selection. The other have plenty of options to give any defense fits.
But not all the news is positive, Dave also breaks down the Fitchburg State incident in their game against Nichols.
Thursday's show also features Karin Harvey, Montclair State women's coach and chair of the National Women's Basketball Committee. Harvey is entering her third year on the national committee, but first as chair. The conversation will encompass what, if any, changes fans and others should expect from the Regional Ranking and national tournament process.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Karin Harvey, No. 24 Montclair St. head coach & Chair, National Women's Basketball Committee - Rich Bensman, Ohio Northern men's coach - Anne Crutchfield, No. 23 Emory & Henry women's coach
The season is kind of, sort of, possibly underway in Division III. With the earlier start being decided less than ten months prior, not every program was able to take advantage of the new date. There are still teams who haven't tipped off their seasons while others have already played two or three games this season.
That doesn't mean we can't find topics to talk about on Hoopsville!
Sunday, Dave is back live in studio with plenty of DIII conversation. Plus coaches talk about (high) expectations and being in charge of a program for the first time. Can St. Thomas women take the next step as a program? How will MIT's season be engineered? And from All-American to head coach, what it's like to take over a program for the first time.
Plus, the winningest men's coach in Division III history will not start the season on the bench. More on what has lead Glenn Robinson to take a medical leave of absence.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule: - Larry Anderson, No. 5 MIT men's coach - Ruth Sinn, No. 5 St. Thomas women's head coach - Mike McGarvey, Lycoming men's coach
The 2018-19 season is officially underway and so is Hoopsville. While normally Dave McHugh would be coming to you live from the WBCA/NABC Studio, with the tip-off of the season also comes with it basketball games for Dave.
Thursday's show is a pre-taped preview of the upcoming season. Can either of the preseason number one teams stay on top the entire season? How many teams have a legitimate chance of playing for a national title? Who could possibly be sleepers or surprise? What games should fans be watching early on to get a sense of the season ahead?
The answers to those questions are completely different if you are talking men's or women's basketball. So, on Thursday's show Dave brings in colleagues to give the answers. Gordon Mann and Ryan Scott lend their opinions and insight on the season ahead.
Also, one of the more surprising coaching developments in the last year was the fact Hall of Fame, and former UConn, coach Jim Calhoun was throwing his hat in the DIII ring. We chat with him about why he decided to lead the St. Joseph's (Conn.) program and what to expect out of it's first season.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests Schedule: - Gordon Mann, Deputy Editor, D3hoops.com - Jim Calhoun, St. Joseph's (Conn.) men's head coach - Ryan Scott, Columnist, D3hoops.com
Welcome to the 2018-19 Division III basketball season!
The season also gets tipped off a week earlier than normal as the new start is now November 8. With an earlier start date comes an earlier start (and more total shows) for Hoopsville as well.
On the season debut of the 16th season of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chats with the two preseason top picks, and defending champions, along with a coach who made a big move in the offseason.
Dave also talks about a lot of the hot topics entering the season including not only normal coaching changes, but also last minute changes including in the Top 10 of women's basketball.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Sunday's debut is available On Demand. Podcast fans will also be able to hear the show after it goes off air.
Guests Scheduled (order subject to change): - Dale Wellman, No. 1 Nebraska Wesleyan men's head coach - Pat Juckem, WashU men's head coach - G.P. Gromacki, No. 1 Amherst women's head coach
The 2017-18 season is now complete. Congratulations to Nebraska Wesleyan and Amherst on their Division III national championships!
However, there is still some business to take care of ... we need to wrap up the season on Hoopsville.
On the season finale, Dave McHugh is joined by a few guests as we look back at the Championship Weekends along with looking ahead at what should be a busy off-season and exciting 2018-19 season.
Plus, it what may be surprising to some and expected from others, we talk to the now-retiring Mark Edwards of WashU men's basketball. We chat about 37 incredible years and why he feels it is time to walk off the court for good.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance; subject to change): - Mark Edwards, No. 15 WashU men's head coach - Dale Wellman, No. 1 Nebraska Wesleyan head coach - Max Pearce, SUNY Purchase Senior guard participating in the State Farm College Slam Dunk Championship in San Antonio - Tim Fitzpatrick, Coast Guard AD and men's basketball committee chair - Gordon Mann interview with Emma McCarthy, No. 1 Amherst junior forward - Katie Read, NYU Senior & Jostens Trophy awardee - Nate Axelrod, Ohio Wesleyan Senior & Jostens Trophy awardee - Nathan Dennison, VP of Sales at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Ind.
The Road to Rochester and Salem are nearly complete. Only thing left is to actually hit the road and get the teams, media, fans, and others to their respective championships.
It was a thrilling and, maybe, shocking Sectionals Weekend in Division III. For the women, quite a few exciting games, but four of the top five teams in the country advanced to the Championship Weekend.
Not so much on the men's side. Only one ranked team is headed to Salem. Two weren't even receiving votes in the last Top 25 poll. And two have never been to the final four. Only one host got out of their own gym by cutting down their own nets. It was crazy.
On Sunday night's episode of Hoopsville, Dave and guests try and break down what happened this weekend and what we might be able to expect in Rochester and Salem. Who came up big, who had the bounces go their way, and more. Guests from four of the eight teams will also discuss their roads and initial thoughts on knowing they are two wins away from a national championship.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Pat Juckem, No. 24 UW-Oshkosh men's coach - Adrienne Shibles, No. 5 Bowdoin women's coach - Jeff Hans, No. 3 Thomas More women's coach - Dale Wellman, Nebraska Wesleyan men's coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist - Pat Cunningham, Trinity (Texas) men's coach (NABC All-Star Game)
The Sectional Round games are here. Soon 16 teams on both the men's and women's brackets will be whittled to eight ... and before we know it just four will remain.
Who will advance, who will fall short of the final weekend, and who is best prepared? Hard to answer all of those questions, but on Thursday's edition of Hoopsville Dave will have plenty of guests who will give us their insight on their programs.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Bob Amsberry, No. 2 Wartburg women's coach - Brian Morehouse, No. 4 Hope women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Glenn Robinson, Franklin & Marshall men's coach - Charlie Brock, Springfield men's coach - Eric Bridgeland, No. 1 Whitman men's coach - Jim Scheible, No. 16 Rochester women's coach
With so much parity, especially in men's basketball, unexpected outcomes where to be ... expected. However, that doesn't prepare anyone for the number of upsets, who was upset, and how.
Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave tries to breakdown the opening weekend not only looking back at some of the crazier finishes, but also talking to programs who escaped the wrath. Programs who are dancing on to the second weekend and hoping to punch their ticket to a championship weekend.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCANABC Studio.
Guests in order of appearance (subject to change): - Chuck McBreen, Ramapo men's coach - Larry Anderson, MIT men's coach - Jason Zimmerman, No. 6 Emory men's coach - Bill Broderick, No. 18 Christopher Newport women's coach - Carla Berube, No. 8 Tufts women's coach - Laurie Kelly, Gustavus Adolphus women's coach
This is a special Hoopsville Podcast edition with Bobbi Morgan the Division III women's basketball national committee chair and Haverford women's basketball coach. Dave McHugh talked to Morgan extensively about this year's selections and bracketing work ahead of the NCAA tournaments. Morgan even discusses some of the challenges the committee faced this season and changes she wouldn't mind considering in the future.
This is not part of any Hoopsville episode this season.
The Division III men's and women's national tournaments are set, teams are where they need to be, and practices underway. Now, it's just a matter of tipping off the games.
But before we tip them off, we need some final thoughts.
Tune in Thursday night to Hoopsville where Dave will talk to a number of guests about their programs and their chances in the NCAA tournament. You can't starting heading down the Road to Rochester or the Road to Salem without getting an idea of who may be joining you, either. Dave will give some insight on how some of the pods just may shake out as well.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Thursday's edition is available On Demand in the video player above or the audio-only podcast to the right (available shortly after the show goes off air).
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or use any of the social media options.
Guests Schedule (order subject to change): - Marc Brown & Sam Toney, New Jersey City men's coach and star player - Nate Davis, Gettysburg women's coach - Jeff Rogers, Berry men's coach - Alex Richey, Oglethorpe women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Dan Englestad, Southern Vermont men's coach - Ken Scalmanini, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's coach
The NCAA Division III tournaments are set. We know which 128 teams will be playing for the national championship. But there were some surprises, maybe some controversy, and certainly a lot of questions.
Today on a special edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh was joined by Ryan Scott as they answered questions, tried to understand some of the decisions made, and pointed to some of the more interesting games to watch.
Dave also had a chance to talk more in depth about one of the big stories in the men's bracket, Yeshiva. Men's coach Elliot Steinmetz discussed the team's first ever conference title, NCAA tournament berth, and some of the scheduling changes that will take place to accomodate the school's religious background.
Dave will also talked to the men's committee chairs, Tim Fitzpatrick (Coast Guard Athletics Director), later in the show.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or you can also tweet them to us.
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The regular season is over. Conference titles have been crowned and most teams are either getting ready for the NCAA tournament or packing up their locker rooms.
However, there are quite a few programs who are now sitting and waiting ... waiting to hear whether they have been selected to compete for a national title as well.
Who may be in and who may be left out of the NCAA selections? On Sunday's Hoopsville Special, Dave McHugh is joined by those who know Division III inside and out to try and figure out who will make up the two 64-team brackets.
The Hoospville Special: Selection Sunday gave us plenty of time to not only make our mock selections, but also talk to programs who have either earned NCAA berths or are waiting to find out if they will make it.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. This is Part 2 of the show.
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance and subject to change): - Josh Loeffler, No. 16 Johns Hopkins men's coach - Kerry Jenkins, Oberlin women's coach - Todd Skrivseth, Monmouth men's coach - Brad McAlester, Lebanon Valley men's coach - ODAC men's winning coach (TBD) - Tim McDonald, Cabrini men's coach (to air during mock selections) - Dale Wellerman, Nebraska Wesleyan men's coach (to air during mock selections) - Carey Harveycutter, Dir. of Tourism, City of Salem, Division III men's basketball Tournament Director - Megan Haughtey, Stevens women's coach (to air during mock selections) - Carroll LaHaye, Randolph-Macon women's coach (to air during mock selections) - Ruth Sinn, No. 8 St. Thomas women's coach (to air during mock selections) - Alex Lang, Brooklyn women's coach (to air during mock selections)
Men's mock selections experts for the show: - Dave McHugh, Hoopsville Host - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com columnist - Bob Quillman, D3 basketball aficionado
Women's mock selections experts for the show: - Dave McHugh, Hoopsville Host - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief - James Wagner, CSAC Assistant Commissioner - BJ Spigelmyer, DeSales Sports Information Director
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The regular season is over. Conference titles have been crowned and most teams are either getting ready for the NCAA tournament or packing up their locker rooms.
However, there are quite a few programs who are now sitting and waiting ... waiting to hear whether they have been selected to compete for a national title as well.
Who may be in and who may be left out of the NCAA selections? On Sunday's Hoopsville Special, Dave McHugh is joined by those who know Division III inside and out to try and figure out who will make up the two 64-team brackets.
The Hoospville Special: Selection Sunday gave us plenty of time to not only make our mock selections, but also talk to programs who have either earned NCAA berths or are waiting to find out if they will make it.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. This is Part 1 of the show.
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance and subject to change): - Josh Loeffler, No. 16 Johns Hopkins men's coach - Kerry Jenkins, Oberlin women's coach - Todd Skrivseth, Monmouth men's coach - Brad McAlester, Lebanon Valley men's coach - ODAC men's winning coach (TBD) - Tim McDonald, Cabrini men's coach (to air during mock selections) - Dale Wellerman, Nebraska Wesleyan men's coach (to air during mock selections) - Carey Harveycutter, Dir. of Tourism, City of Salem, Division III men's basketball Tournament Director - Megan Haughtey, Stevens women's coach (to air during mock selections) - Carroll LaHaye, Randolph-Macon women's coach (to air during mock selections) - Ruth Sinn, No. 8 St. Thomas women's coach (to air during mock selections) - Alex Lang, Brooklyn women's coach (to air during mock selections)
Men's mock selections experts for the show: - Dave McHugh, Hoopsville Host - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com columnist - Bob Quillman, D3 basketball aficionado
Women's mock selections experts for the show: - Dave McHugh, Hoopsville Host - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief - James Wagner, CSAC Assistant Commissioner - BJ Spigelmyer, DeSales Sports Information Director
It is down to the final week of the regular season. It is now or never. Win the conference tournament, earn the automatic qualifier, and a team will be playing in March. Don't win it and either hold out hope for an at-large selection or the season is over.
The season continues or ends on the bounce of a ball from here on out.
So who may be in jeopardy and who is sitting pretty? On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we start to read the tea leaves while also chatting with teams who are hoping to punch their ticket for the Road to Salem or Rochester themselves. Plus, we get a preview of what could be a fascinating weekend of NESCAC tournament action at Amherst.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch the show On Demand in the video player above or listen to the podcasts located to the right (once available).
If you have questions, be sure to email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or interact with the show via the social media avenues located to the right.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Steve Schulman, Lehman men's coach - Matt Ducharme, UMass-Dartmouth women's coach - Jamie Purdy, Piedmont women's coach - Grey Giovanine, No. 9 Augustana men's coach - Michele Durand, No. 24 Ohio Northern women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Howard Herman, Berkshire Eagle writer (NESCAC tournaments preview)
The final week of the 2017-18 season is upon us. In a week's time, the topic will be who has punched their tickets to the NCAA tournaments and who is hoping to get selected. This week... we don't know many of the answers and some questions have yet to be considered.
Hoopsville returns to the air Sunday night with a jam-packed, and super-sized, edition. Dave welcomes guests from around the country and looks at a lot of the conference tournaments which are getting underway. Can some of the top teams take advantage of home-court advantage? Who may surprise? Who do some NOT want to see lose if they hope to make the tournament themselves?
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Tom Glynn, Nichols men's coach - Anne Crutchfield, Emory & Henry women's coach - Kevin Broderick, Nazareth men's coach - Zach Otto-Fisher, UW-Superior interim women's coach - Jon Prevo, No. 24 Rose-Hulman women's coach - Brendan Gulick, Baldwin Wallace broadcaster (Great Lakes recap) - Ryan Scott, "Top 25 Double-take"
As the regular season draws ever closer to the end, the intensity of conference races increases. There are very few teams in both the men's and women's side of Division III basketball that seem comfortable at the top. With conference tournaments starting, being at the top is important, but it also comes with a big target.
This Thursday's Hoopsville is a special podcast edition - not live.
On the show, Dave talks to several coaches who teams seem like they have wrapped up their conferences races and one who may not be able to take the top spot, but is in great position to win it all their first time in the league.
We also talk to a coach who has more time than it seems anyone else. How she is using that time to help her school's SAAC in many ways and how that help is allowing the student-athletes at Southern Maine to give back to the school, the community, and many more.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can listen to this week's podcast either via the player above or to the right.
If you have questions, be sure to email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or interact with the show via the social media avenues located to the right.
A reminder, Hoopsville will return to live shows on Sunday, February 18, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Pete Moran, No. 18 John Carroll men's coach - Allison Coleman, Sage women's coach - Samantha Allen, Southern Maine women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Trevor Woodruff, No. 13 Scranton women's coach
Wait... what?! Who won? Hold on, who lost?!
How did... but they... so... wow... okay.
Another crazy week(end) of Division III basketball leaves us more questions to answer, heads to scratch, and what-ifs to contemplate.
Sunday night's episode of Hoopsville promises to ... hmm, maybe we shouldn't promise too much if this season is a lesson in anything. Nothing is guaranteed.
Tune as Dave is joined by a few guests from around the country, but more importantly takes the time to look at some of the more interesting conference races and upcoming tournaments. There is plenty to dissect just two weeks away from the close of the regular season.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studios. Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by the City of Salem.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Lauren Johnson, Ripon women's coach - Kelly Thompson, Roger Williams women's coach - Clif Carroll, Sul Ross State men's coach - Ryan Scott, "Top 25 Double-take"
The first regional rankings are out which in itself brings on a lot of conversation, but the jockeying and positioning contines in conferences around the country for teams trying to keep their seasons going into March.
On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave talks to a number of high-ranking squads about the pressure to stay atop their respective conference races while also positioning themselves well in the regional rankings.
Dave also welcomes a coach who has played in DIII, coached in both DII and DIII, and coached both men and women. He talks about the road, possibly, less traveled in the "WBCA Center Court" segment.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Ryan Gould, No. 7 Trine women's coach - Michelle Ferenz, No. 5 Whitman women's coach - Charlie Just, Spalding women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Landry Kosmalski, No. 11 Swarthmore men's coach - Tom Curle, Plattsburgh State men's coach
The big game is over, so now it's time to focus only on basketball. Division III basketball to be exact.
Join Dave and a number of guests on this special Monday edition of Hoopsville. There is plenty to talk about including another crazy weekend of results that will have Top 25 voters scratching their heads and maybe pulling hair off their head as well. Plus, the first regional rankings come out later this week. While predictions are hard, there at least will be some reminding of how this all works.
And maybe even a preview of what this evening's Top 25s look like.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Mark Edwards, No. 2 WashU men's coach - Chris Harvey, Salem State men's coach - Bill Fenlon, DePauw men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Caitlin Hadzimichalis, King's women's coach - Cameron Hill, Trinity (Texas), women's coach
Time for a marathon!
Tune all day for the event of the year. The 5th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
For 12-plus-hours, Dave welcomed in guests from around the country to talk Division III hoops. Coaches, student-athletes, even alumni will join the program to break-down the upcoming month of the season, remember the great memories of the sports and division, and much, much more.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by the City of Salem.
And don't forget to interact with the Dave and guests. You can use the social media option to the right and even email (hoopsville@d3hoops.com) questions to the show.
Time for a marathon!
Tune all day for the event of the year. The 5th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
For 12-plus-hours, Dave welcomed in guests from around the country to talk Division III hoops. Coaches, student-athletes, even alumni will join the program to break-down the upcoming month of the season, remember the great memories of the sports and division, and much, much more.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by the City of Salem.
And don't forget to interact with the Dave and guests. You can use the social media option to the right and even email (hoopsville@d3hoops.com) questions to the show.
Time for a marathon!
Tune all day for the event of the year. The 5th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
For 12-plus-hours, Dave welcomed in guests from around the country to talk Division III hoops. Coaches, student-athletes, even alumni will join the program to break-down the upcoming month of the season, remember the great memories of the sports and division, and much, much more.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by the City of Salem.
And don't forget to interact with the Dave and guests. You can use the social media option to the right and even email (hoopsville@d3hoops.com) questions to the show.
Time for a marathon!
Tune all day for the event of the year. The 5th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
For 12-plus-hours, Dave welcomed in guests from around the country to talk Division III hoops. Coaches, student-athletes, even alumni will join the program to break-down the upcoming month of the season, remember the great memories of the sports and division, and much, much more.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by the City of Salem.
And don't forget to interact with the Dave and guests. You can use the social media option to the right and even email (hoopsville@d3hoops.com) questions to the show.
Time for a marathon!
Tune all day for the event of the year. The 5th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
For 12-plus-hours, Dave welcomed in guests from around the country to talk Division III hoops. Coaches, student-athletes, even alumni will join the program to break-down the upcoming month of the season, remember the great memories of the sports and division, and much, much more.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by the City of Salem.
And don't forget to interact with the Dave and guests. You can use the social media option to the right and even email (hoopsville@d3hoops.com) questions to the show.
Time for a marathon!
Tune all day for the event of the year. The 5th annual Hoopsville Marathon Show.
For 12-plus-hours, Dave welcomed in guests from around the country to talk Division III hoops. Coaches, student-athletes, even alumni will join the program to break-down the upcoming month of the season, remember the great memories of the sports and division, and much, much more.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests appear on the Hoopsville Hotline presented by the City of Salem.
And don't forget to interact with the Dave and guests. You can use the social media option to the right and even email (hoopsville@d3hoops.com) questions to the show.
There is a first time for everything. Right?
On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave chats with a couple of programs (or guests) who have never been on the show. All of them are in conference races and yearning to position themselves well for conference tournaments. Not sure any of them were expected to be in this position.
It seems to be a theme that's pretty common of late.
At the same time, one coach has been so consistent that winning number 600 almost seemed like a forgone conclusion, but a player she has on the team now may be one of the best no one is talking about.
And what to make, again, with the men's Top 25? And who will be the last women's team(s) to stay undefeated this season? Ryan Scott joins Dave to chat in the Top 25 Double-take segment.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. Guests include (in order of appearance): - Jeff Gard, UW-Platteville men's coach - James Mooney, Mount Saint Vincent men's coach - Carroll LaHaye, Randolph-Macon women's coach - Lynn Hersey, Smith women's coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com columnist (Top 25 Double-take)
It doesn't matter what night you tune in to Division III basketball, something will surprise you. There are teams leading conferences that weren't expected to be in the conversation, there are programs who continue their record-setting starts to the season, and others who seem to be defying expectations - well, at least those outside of the locker room.
On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave chats with a few coaches who have programs currently excelling - even if they have hit some bumps in the road recently. One has his program off to the best start in a storied program's history, another is leading a conference that has it's traditional leaders off the pace a bit, a third who was never thought would be on top, and a fourth looking to try and change national minds.
This week's WBCA Center Court guest is Stephanie Stevens of Gallaudet University, the national deaf and hard of hearing University, in our nation's capital. She will discuss what it is like to coach using a different language along with her involvement in the WBCA's Diversity and Inclusion committee. Stevens was a recent honoree of the WBCA Thirty Under 30.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Bob Amsberry, No. 2 Wartburg women's coach - Amy Reed, RIT women's coach - Stephanie Stevens, Gallaudet women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Darryl Keckler, Drew men's coach - Kyle Lindsay, Adrian men's coach
By this point in most seasons, the usual names appear at the top of conferences races and conversations surround the usual suspects. Not the case this year. There are new names at the top, or in the mix, of conferences around the country.
That excitement is what is driving the 2017-18 season and makes any night in Division III must-watch.
On Sunday's episode of Hoopsville, Dave talks to some new face leading or in the mix in their respective conferences from four or the regions around the country. Can these teams keep their success through the end of the season or has the challenge just gotten that much more difficult as the second half of conference schedules begins.
There is also some Top 25 discussion to be had. Ryan Scott makes his weekly appearance in "Top 25 Double-take."
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. A reminder that Sunday shows tend to focus on the Northeast, Atlantic, South, and Central regions primarily.
If you have questions, feel free to interact witht he show (information to the right) or send an email (hoopsville@d3hoops.com) and maybe have your question be featured on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Rusty Rogers, Concordia-Chicago women's coach - Adam Stockwell, No. 14 Hamilton men's coach - Kate Pearson, Cabrini women's coach - David Smith, Methodist men's coach - Ryan Scott, "Top 25 Double-take"
It is already the midway point of January. In a month's time, we will be looking at conference tournaments and discussing who has a chance to make the NCAA tournaments. However, there is still a lot of basketball to be played and many teams are starting to take the turn into the second half of conference play.
On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave will chat with a number of guests to get a landscape of where things are in Division III. The conversation will include checking in at the NCAA Convention where legislation will be voted on by DIII members and conferences on whether to start the season a week earlier.
Dave then talks to some of the hotter teams in the country. Two women's programs (ranked and unranked) who are leading their respective conferences and looking to build on recent success. Also two men's programs one of which is not in the spotlight as much as they traditionally are along with a program we haven't talked to in a number of years.
This week's WBCA Center Court will feature a women's coach who is doing what she can to spread the word about women's basketball including giving more of her time to make sure her colleagues are taken care of and heard.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
You can send your questions to the show and have them featured on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - James Wagner, CSAC Assistant Commissioner - Bobby Hurley, Stevens men's coach - Kris Huffman, No. 9 DePauw women's coach - Polly Thomason, Texas-Dallas women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Matt Logie, No. 7 Whitworth men's coach - Ashlee Rogers, Marymount women's coach
Hoopsville doesn't get moved to a Monday afternoon all that often. Then again, Division III teams don't take over a mecca of college basketball every day, either.
Coming off a terrific Centennial Day at the Palestra, Dave recaps a wonderful event including some good games in Philadelphia.
Plus, Illinois Wesleyan is dominating their CCIW foes, so far. Can they keep up the torrid pace throughout the rest of the season?
Also, he keeps the success of student-athletes at the front of his mind. Carnegie Mellon men's coach Tony Wingen discusses his work on the NABC Academic Committee and we will get him to talk about the early season results in the UAA.
And do you want to know how the Top 25 may shake out later today? D3hoops.com columnist Ryan Scott joins Dave as they both try and figure out what could be yet another crazy Top 25 poll.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch the show On Demand in the video player above or listen to the podcasts located to the right.
If you have questions, tweet, Facebook, or email them to the show and we will try and answer them possibly on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Mia Smith, No. 21 Illinois Wesleyan women's coach - Tony Wingen, Carnegie Mellon men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation writer
It is always an exciting and surprising point in the season. The midway point. We are already halfway through another thrilling Division III basketball season. The best part, we have plenty more basketball to come. The hard part, we are also closer to the season coming to a close.
On Thursday night's Hoopsville, Dave will try and pull out his crystal ball and read the tea leaves on who can sustain their momentum, who may fall off, and which teams could make a run to the end. While we won't have all the answers, some of Dave's guests will be able to give us their insight on their own squad's chances.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
A reminder the Thursday edition of Hoopsville primarily covers the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and West regions, but we will answer any questions about all of Division III throughout the show. You can also send your questions to the show and have them featured on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Matt Croci, No. 10 Wittenberg men's coach - Jim Scheible, No. 7 Rochester women's coach - Lori Kerans, Millikin women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Danny Young-Uhrich, No. 17 Juniata women's coach - Pat McKenzie, No. 15 St. John's men's coach
What is going on? It seems every underdog has a chance this season of knocking off a heavy-weight or a nationally ranked team. It was another week of upsets and bedlam.
Sunday night on Hoopsville, coaches from around the country will give their assessment of just how wide-open this Division III basketball season seems to have become. Plus, why their programs have as good a chance as anyone else to finish on top of their conferences at the end of February.
Dave will also be joined by Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Columnist and fellow Top 25 voter, to try and make sense of what has been exciting basketball on any given night.
Sunday night's show also is the season debut of the "NABC Coach's Corner." The segment gives fans, fellow coaches, and whomever else the chance to hear more about what men's coaches are involved in outside of the X's and O's of basketball. This week's guest, Charlie Brock of Springfield, takes his team into the local elementary schools during each winter intercession and not only read to kids and help them with life's challenges (even at an early age), but also answer questions before shooting with them in the gym.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
A reminder the Sunday edition of Hoopsville primarily covers the Northeast, Atlantic, South, and Central regions, but we will answer any questions about all of Division III throughout the show. You can also send your questions to the show and have them featured on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Tim Shanahan, Staten Island women's coach - Roy Muholland, Greenville women's coach - Charlie Brock, Springfield men's coach ("NABC Coach's Corner") - David Willson, Emory & Henry men's coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist
The holidays brought us many presents in Division III basketball. From upsets to impressive performances, many teams made an impression. As a result, there is plenty to recap as Hoopsville returns to the air after the holiday break.
Join Dave as he talks to guests around the country and recaps an incredible few weeks - or tries to recap. From an assistant coach who made a life saving decision, a women's coach who has been fighting cancer without missing time with his team, to coaches around the country who have teams that have many wondering ... just how good are they?
With the midseason return of Hoopsville comes with it some of the more structured aspects of the show. For starters, Thursday nights are dedicated primarily to the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and West Regions for guests. Tonight also sees the season debut of the "WBCA Center Court" which is a segment that allows viewers to learn more about coaches and what they are involved in outside of basketball.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Justin Smith, Dubuque women's assistant coach - Brian Newhall, Occidental men's coach - Guy Rancourt, No. 6 Lycoming men's coach - Matt Dempsey, Merchant Marine women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Jeff Hans, No. 8 Thomas More women's coach - Joe Burke, Skidmore men's coach
The basketball season always experiences a lull a month after starting the season. It is one of just a few sports that experiences the ups and downs of scheduling. With finals complete and students headed home for the holidays, teams are left to either take a very long stretch of time off as well or find a way to stay active.
On Hoopsville, Dave chats with a few coaches whose programs are at a cross-roads: finding a way to keep playing or take a break after squeezing in nearly half the season in the opening four weeks. Dave will also take a look at the Top 25 and wonder if things have settled down especially on the men's side.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can also send your questions to the show and have them featured on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Keri Carollo, No. 13 UW-Whitewater women's coach - Matt Hunter, York (Pa.) men's coach - Larry Anderson, No. 22 MIT men's coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist
First semester finals may have started, or about to start, but that hasn't stopped the action on the hardcourt from being formidable. Even the first winter storm of the season didn't stop the games on the East Coast.
On Sunday night's episode of Hoopsville, Dave tries not to scratch his hair out as he and guests try and decipher the action of the past few nights and week. While the women seem to have settled in this week, the men's side continues to produce results that make things more complicated. Are there any great teams in Division III?
It just may be too early, still, to really know.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Carissa Sain Knoche, Chicago women's coach - Brian Morehouse, No. 8 Hope women's coach - Dan Raymond, Ithaca women's coach - Jeff Brown, No. 2 Middlebury men's coach - Matt Goldsmith, TCNJ men's coach
It is the time of the season when managing practices and games around finals and soon-to-be holiday breaks can be difficult, especially as most conferences have begun in-conference games while there are still non-conference battles on tap.
On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave chats with a number of coaches who have had significant starts to the season, but are now managing their seasons. How are the highs and lows massaged and how to keep student-athletes focused not only on their studies (and finals), but also the game.
Results at this time of the year will be a factor come the end of the season.
Dave will also discuss, and update if able, the breaking news out of St. Norbert where the women's basketball team has been suspended ten games due to a number of players' actions.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - David Doino, Averett men's coach - Ken Davis, Lake Forest men's coach - Klay Knueppel, Wisconsin Lutheran women's coach - Michelle Filander, Austin women's coach
Just a few weeks into the 2017-18 season and already there are milestones being achieved. For several coaches, wins have resulted in moving up the rankgs of the very best. At the same time, we start to see newer ideas and philosophies enter the Division III game.
On Sunday night's Hoopsville, Dave chats with several coaches who continue to rack up wins and move up the charts. We aren't talking 100, 200, 300 or even 500 wins. More than 800 for one coach and two of the winningest coaches in Division III women's basketball history.
And have you heard of Rezball? It is a subculture of basketball with some similiarities with DIII while also being unique unto itself. Dave introduces us to one Division III student-athlete who came up living the Rezball live and now brings that game to college.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Steve More, Wooster men's coach - Mike Miller, Messiah women's coach - Cooxooeii Black, Colorado College sophomore forward - Mike Durbin, St. Benedict's women's coach
The beginning of the 2017-18 season has been fascinating. We have seen plenty of teams take unexpected losses while at the same time teams have risen to the early season challenges. Programs are scheduling tougher competition to start the year looking to secure opportunities to keep playing in March. The results have made the opening games of the season no longer a slow build-up to conference play starting.
On Thursday's episode of Hoopsville, Dave chats with a few coaches whose programs have leaped into the Top 25, one that is in the Top 25 that Dave isn't voting for, and another Dave is curious about whether he should vote for them.
Dave also chats with a former All-American about a project he brainstormed to give Division III student-athletes more pride in showcasing their talents.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. This week Dave is on the road at the Division III Men's and Women's Soccer Championships which means this episode is an audio-only podcast. The segments were pre-recorded earlier in the week.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Adrienne Shibles, No. 17 Bowdoin women's coach - Kole Vivian, No. 24 Marietta women's coach - Sam Borst-Smith, former Rochester All-American, creator of #D3Talent - Dick Peth, No. 14 Wartburg men's coach - Ron Rose, Illinois Wesleyan men's coach
There is always a large gathering of friends and family around a large table with plenty of food that helps ring in the new basketball season. Many call it Thanksgiving, we tend to call it the second weekend of the Division III season.
And one again the early weeks of the season have not disappointed... nor been lacking surprises.
Preseason Top 25 teams have lost as often as turkeys have been overcooked this holiday week. Teams who have had surprise starts have followed up with continued surprises or more head-scratching results. However, no matter the games and no matter the wins and losses, we are thankful to have the season here and be able to talk about it.
On Sunday's Hoospville, Dave tries to gobble up the leftovers and figure out who was granted their wish after the snap of the wishbone. At the same time, we take the time to recognize a milestone at D3hoops.com: 20 years of being ... D3hoops.com - the home of Division III men's and women's basketball.
Dave also chats with a new dynamic duo in Baltimore. Hope Josh Loeffler and Catherine Bixby are settling into jobs that have seen the same coaches (Bill Nelson and Nancy Funk) in over thirty years.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Pat Coleman, Editor-in-Chief, D3sports.com - Tim Sweeney, Hobart men's coach - Josh Loeffler, Johns Hopkins men's coach - Katherine Bixby, Johns Hopkins women's coach
There are always a lot of games on the opening weekend of the Division III basketball season, but that doesn't always translate into headlines. Not this season. There is plenty to talk about and Hoopsville is the place to find out what many of it means... if anything.
On Sunday's show, Dave not only took a look at some of the incredible streaks that were broken, but many of the other surprises. With the help of several guests, Dave also heard who looked best at the Great Lakes Invitational while also talking to a few teams looking for solid seasons ahead.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist - Darrin Travillian, Maryville (Tenn.) women's coach - Tom Palombo, No. 18 Guilford men's coach - Jon Miller, No. 4 Hanover men's coach
Hoopsville interview with Eric Bridgeland, head coach of the Whitman men's basketball team voted No. 1 in the D3hoops.com Preseason Top 25. Bridgeland discusses the evolution of the program, the turning point(s), last year's incredible run and near chance at a championship, and much more. The interview was scheduled to air on the season debut of Hoopsville, but power problems caused it not to be broadcast.
Hoopsville interview with Ryan Whitnable, creator of the inaugural Great Lakes Invitational basketball tournament. Ryan discusses this year's event, the work and idea behind the weekend, and much more. The interview was set to air on the season debut of Hoopsville, but power issues caused it not to air.
In the final installment of the Hoopsville Preseason Podcasts, Dave chats with four coaches who have their own unique roads to their new jobs. One who had more twists and turns than you an imagine including up until he made a decision. Another who is taking over for his father, but not that far removed from not even being in college or playing collegiate basketball. Another coach has moved from the men's game to the women's game while hopping around a conference he is very familiar with. And the final coach has been at a number of different institutions and now takes over a program after being the interim head coach due to an investigation.
The Division III basketball season has begun and with it comes the 15th season of Hoopsville.
In Thursday night's season premiere, Dave McHugh chatted with the two preseason No. 1 teams, both national committee chairs, and got an update on a new tournament featuring several Top 25 teams. Dave also tried to get everyone up to speed on the new season and took a look at what has already happened in early season games.
Hoopsville was also knocked off the air in the final hour of the show causing two segments not to be broadcast. So the final two segments did not air. You can find those individual interviews in our podcast list. We apologize to our viewers for the technical issues.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Bobbi Morgan, Haverford women's coach and DIII National Basketball Committee Chair - Tim Fitzpatrick, U.S. Coast Guard Academy AD and DIII National Basketball Committee Chair - Carla Berube, No. 1 Tufts women's coach - Eric Bridgeland, No. 1 Whitman men's coach - Ryan Whitnabe, Great Lakes podcaster and Great Lakes Invitational creator
Welcome to another Hoopsville Preseason Podcast. In this installment, Dave McHugh chats with many of the younger assistant coaches who have taken over programs as head coaches in the offseason. Guests include Chris McHugh who takes over his alma mater, Washington & Lee, after five years as an assistant at Emory and being in the running for a number of head coaching positions in the last two years. McHugh also chats with Kevin Hopkins who takes over at Muhlenberg after playing and being an assistant coach at Amherst. Like McHugh, Hopkins had also been in the running for a number of head coaching jobs the last few seasons. McHugh also talks with Tyler Sanborn. The two-time All-Americans takes over at Ferrum after a number of years as an assistant at Hampden-Sydney.
Welcome to another Hoopsville Preseason Podcast. In this installment, Dave McHugh chats with Nancy Fahey who was responsible for one of the bigger news items in the offseason. Fahey decided to leave WashU after 31 years, 21 UAA championships, and 5 National Championships. Fahey explains why she made the decision and how challenging it was to walk away from WashU.
McHugh also talked to the person taking over for Fahey at WashU: Randi Henderson who returns to Division III after two years in Division I. Henderson, the former head coach at Coe, was the selection from a very competitive group of coaches vying for the Bears job. Henderson discusses why this job was on a short list of ones she would be willing to go for and her reaction when she got the call.
We didn't just talk about WashU and women's basketball. McHugh was able to corral Mark Scherer who is back in the CCIW after a four year absence. Scherer talks about what he has done since he left Elmhurst and what intrigued him about jumping back in with the Big Blue.
Dave McHugh chats with newly appointed Division III Coordinator for Officials Jim Haney to discuss the new position and expectations moving forward in a special Hoopsville Preseason Podcast.
Ray Martel of D3hoops.com interviewed WashU women's basketball coach Nancy Fahey ahead of the Bears' semifinal appearance in the 2001 NCAA Division III women's basketball championship weekend in Danbury, Connecticut. WashU would go on to win their fourth consecutive national championship in Danbury that year.
The Division III NCAA tournaments have already seen their fair share of twists and turns. Both defending champions eliminated on the opening night, several home teams beaten, off-the-radar squads tearing Top 10 teams apart, and much more.
It has been an exciting start. What's next?
Can the home teams parlay a perceived advantage into a Championship Weekend appearence? What Cinderalla team will hear the chimes of midnight? What program will continue to make history? How will the battle of Top 25 teams shake out? And will a storied career end this weekend or in Salem?
There is plenty to talk about ahead of the Sectional Weekend and Dave McHugh had a super-sized list of guests on Thursday night's Hoopsville.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance): - Brian Morehouse, No. 18 Hope women's coach - Trevor Woodruff, No. 17 Scranton women's coach - Craig Carse, Hardin-Simmons men's coach - Ruth Sinn, No. 2 St. Thomas women's coach - Michelle Ferenz, No. 16 Whitman women's coach - Kevin App, Williams men's coach - Grey Giovanine, Augustana men's coach
It is a pretty common cliche this time of year, but it seems to be proven more often than not: survive and advance.
The opening weekend of the NCAA Division III tournaments was all about survival. Some top "seeds" were knocked off, hosts couldn't hold court, and some teams proved why the other adage is also correct, "that's why they play the game."
On Sunday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh recapped a wild and crazy opening weekend of games before then trying to get a sense of how the Sectional Weekend might turn out. Dave interviewed several of the coaches involved in some upsets and even found out why for some it was expected. Dave will also answer the ever so popular question, "why is so-and-so hosting."
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs LIVE from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch the show On Demand in the video player above (currently, the show picks up after the first block due to a technical problem; we may replace that video at a later time). You can also listen to the podcast which will be available shortly after the show concludes.
If you do have questions for Dave, make sure to email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. You can also tweet them to us and Dave will answer them on a future show.
And please consider helping Hoopsville stay on the air like you might help your public television station. The annual fundraising campaign was extended a few days, but comes to a close very soon. We have raised just over 60% of the goal and hope you can help us reach our goal in the next 36 hours. For more information and to make a donation, you can click here: http://igg.me/hoopsville-fundraiser-2017
It is nearly time to tip up the ball on the NCAA Division III Basketball Tournaments. Who will end up in Grand Rapids and Salem with a chance at a national title?
On Thursday's nights Hoopsville, Dave McHugh gave his preview of the two tournaments and who may be the surprises, who can pull off an upset, who are the favorites to make a run, and who just might walk away with the walnut and bronze.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. The show is jammed packed with guests, but Dave also had time for your questions. Make sure to email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. You can also tweet them to us.
And please consider helping Hoopsville stay on the air like you might help your public television station. The annual fundraising campaign was extended a few days because we had only raised 52% of our goal. Click the following link for more information and to make a donation: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser-2017
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance): - Carl Danzig, Scranton men's coach - Abby Pyzik Smith, Lynchburg women's coach - Brad Fischer, No. 13 UW-Oshkosh women's coach - Michael Blaine, Medialle men's coach - Jeff Brown, No. 6 Middlbury men's coach - Cameron Hill, No. 7 Trinity (Texas) women's coach
The regular season is over. Conference titles have been crowned and most teams are either getting ready for the NCAA tournament or packing up their locker rooms.
However, there are quite a few programs who are now sitting and waiting ... waiting to hear whether they have been selected to compete for a national title as well.
Who may be in and who may be left out of the NCAA selections? On Sunday's Hoopsville Special, Dave McHugh is joined by those who know Division III inside and out to try and figure out who will make up the two 64-team brackets.
The Hoospville Special: Selection Sunday gave us plenty of time to not only make our mock selections, but also talk to programs who have either earned NCAA berths or are waiting to find out if they will make it.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a tje show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or you can also tweet them to us.
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance and subject to change): - Jackie Hudepohl, Carnegie Mellon senior guard - Cam Wiley, Swartmore senior guard (Gordon Mann interview) - Matt Snyder, Strength of Schedule/Numbers guru - Chuck McBreen, Ramapo men's coach - Tom Glynn, Nichols men's coach - Bill Broderick, No. 11 Christopher Newport women's coach - Scott Hemer, No. 16 SUNY Geneseo women's coach
Men's mock selections experts for the show: - Bob Quillman, former D3hoops.com Top 25 voter and Illinois Wesleyan alum and former broadcaster - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist
Women's mock selections experts for the show: - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief - James Wagner, Assistant Commissioner, CSAC - BJ Spigelmyer, DeSales Sports Information Director
The regular season is over. Conference titles have been crowned and most teams are either getting ready for the NCAA tournament or packing up their locker rooms.
However, there are quite a few programs who are now sitting and waiting ... waiting to hear whether they have been selected to compete for a national title as well.
Who may be in and who may be left out of the NCAA selections? On Sunday's Hoopsville Special, Dave McHugh is joined by those who know Division III inside and out to try and figure out who will make up the two 64-team brackets.
The Hoospville Special: Selection Sunday gave us plenty of time to not only make our mock selections, but also talk to programs who have either earned NCAA berths or are waiting to find out if they will make it.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a tje show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or you can also tweet them to us.
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance and subject to change): - Jackie Hudepohl, Carnegie Mellon senior guard - Cam Wiley, Swartmore senior guard (Gordon Mann interview) - Matt Snyder, Strength of Schedule/Numbers guru - Chuck McBreen, Ramapo men's coach - Tom Glynn, Nichols men's coach - Bill Broderick, No. 11 Christopher Newport women's coach - Scott Hemer, No. 16 SUNY Geneseo women's coach
Men's mock selections experts for the show: - Bob Quillman, former D3hoops.com Top 25 voter and Illinois Wesleyan alum and former broadcaster - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist
Women's mock selections experts for the show: - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief - James Wagner, Assistant Commissioner, CSAC - BJ Spigelmyer, DeSales Sports Information Director
The NCAA Division III tournaments are set. We know the which 128 teams will be playing for national championship glory and who they will be playing on Friday to get things started. But there were some surprises, maybe some controversy, and certainly a lot of questions.
Today on a special edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh is joined by colleagues as they answer questions, try and understand some of the decisions made, and maybe even point to some of the more interesting games to watch. They will answer questions from fans and maybe come up with some of their own.
Dave will also talk to both committee chairs, Bobbi Morgan (Haverford women's coach) and Kevin Vande Streek (Calvin's men's coach) later in the show.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. If you have questions about Division III basketball, feel free to send them and we will answer them on a the show. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or you can also tweet them to us.
And please consider helping Hoopsville stay on the air like you might help your public television station. The annual fundraising campaign has less than a few days remaining and has only raised around 40 percent of its goal. Click here for more information: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser-2017
We are midway through what is always the craziest week of the entire season. Teams are already hitting the at-large bubble and that is already popping some other team's hopes of making the NCAA tournament. Upsets are everywhere and it promises to continue.
On Thursday's Hoopsville, Dave not only recapped the crazy week, but looked ahead at what might happen this weekend. Plus, Dave and others looked at the last regular season Regional Rankings and tried to read the tea leaves. Just who may be safe and who already is in trouble on plans to be playing in March.
Dave also talked to a team making waves. The Union men's program is in their first conference finals in 11 years and helping turn the East Region on its head. Plus No. 20 Salisbury's Andrew Sachs joined Dave immediately after the Sea Gulls thrilling double-overtime win over York (Pa.).
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
We will answer any questions about all of Division III throughout the show. You can also send your questions to the show and have them featured on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment or simply answer immediatly on air. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. You can also tweet them to us.
And please consider helping Hoopsville stay on the air like you might help your public television station. The annual fundraising campaign has less than three weeks remaining, but we are no where close to reaching our goal. Click here for more information: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser-2017
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance): - Chris Murphy, Union men's coach - James Wagner, Atlantic Region Report - Andres Sachs, No. 20 Salisbury men's coach
The time is now. Teams who want or think they should be playing in March need to get the job done now. This week all conferences, except the UAA, will dive into conference tournaments to determine who will win an automatic bid to the NCAA Championship Tournament. For those who can't win the AQ, then they have to make sure to present the best resume possible to the national committees and that means taking care of business the best they can.
Who is in and who is out? We will figure that out over the course of next week and on next week's Hoopsville Special. In the meantime on Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to a few teams who are looking to position themselves to be in the conversation. We also previewed many of the conference races and looked at who may already be in trouble when it comes to playing basketball in March.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
A reminder the Sunday edition of Hoopsville primarily covers the Northeast, Atlantic, South, and Central regions, but we will answer any questions about all of Division III throughout the show. You can also send your questions to the show and have them featured on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
And please consider helping Hoopsville stay on the air like you might help your public television station. The annual fundraising campaign has less than three weeks remaining, but we are no where close to reaching our goal. Click here for more information: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser-2017
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance): - Mia Smith, Illinois Wesleyan women's coach - Stan Bonewitz, Concordia (Texas) men's coach - Matt Ducharme, Mass-Dartmouth women's coach - Andrea Kendall, Randolph women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Tim McDonald, Cabrini men's coach
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The Division III season has officially entered "Crunch Time." Regular season schedules are wrapping up, conference tournaments are about to begin, teams are jockeying for conference position or trying to win home-court advantage. And it is all happening the uncertainty of whether NCAA tournament berths are available for a lot of teams.
On Thursday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh not only took another look at this week's Regional Rankings, but also tried to read the tea leaves. He also chatted with four teams that all still have something to play for. Whether it is to better position themselves in the eyes of the NCAA committees or just to turn more heads in their conference tournament, these teams are still pushing to continue their seasons.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
A reminder the Thursday edition of Hoopsville primarily covers the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and West regions, but we will answer any questions about all of Division III throughout the show. You can also send your questions to the show and have them featured on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
And please consider helping Hoopsville stay on the air like you might help your public television station. The annual fundraising campaign has less than three weeks remaining, but we are no where close to reaching our goal. Click here for more information: Hoopsville Fundraising Page
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Michael Meek, No. 24 George Fox women's coach - Katherine Bixby, Dickinson women's coach - Greg Mitchell, No. 16 Hope men's coach - Rob Kornaker, St. John Fisher men's coach
Catch up to a special Hoopsville broadcast shortly after the release of the second Regional Rankings for the Division III basketball season. Dave reacted to the rankings, which teams moved, and what the information tells us while answering questions from viewers (listeners)..
The show aired shortly after the first rankings were released.
Don't forget to tune into Hoopsville Thursday and Sunday evenings starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Also, email the show any questions you have and Dave will answer them in a future Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Just send your questions to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
The focus of Division III basketball now turns towards the second Regional Rankings. At the same time, conference regular seasons are wrapping up and the pressure of conference tournaments is increasing.
Teams are still trying to jockey themselves for the chance to keep playing in March, but sometimes focusing on March causes teams to lose focus of the next game. Upsets and trip-ups seem to happen often once Regional Rankings start coming out.
On Sunday night's Hoopsville, Dave chatted with teams who are hoping to remain on top of their conference standings and thus eventually punch their ticket automatically to the NCAA tournament. But what about the distractions? What about the pressures? Or has it become somewhat routine for some teams?
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio starting at 7:00 PM ET LIVE. You can watch the show On Demand in the video player above. If you can also listen to the podcasts (which will be uploaded at the conclusion of the show).
A reminder the Sunday edition of Hoopsville primarily covers the Northeast, Atlantic, South, and Central regions, but we will answer any questions about all of Division III throughout the show. You can also send your questions to the show and have them featured on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
And please consider helping Hoopsville stay on the air like you might help your public television station. The annual fundraising campaign has less than three weeks remaining, but we are no where close to reaching our goal. Click here for more information: Hoopsville Fundraising Page
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Mark Edwards, No. 5 Washington Univ. men's coach - Mitch Oliver, Albertus Magnus men's coach - Judy Blinstrub, Babson women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Darrin Travillian, Maryville (Tenn.) women's coach - Eric McNelley, Eastern men's coach
The first Regional Rankings have been released and with them comes what appears to be the usual chaos - upsets, near misses, unexplained losses, etc. The first rankings also bring with them plenty of questions: what do they mean? What teams are in trouble? Who may be in surprisingly good shape? And they also change the scope of conference races.
On Thursday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh hoped to tackle many of these topics especially with some of his guests. McHugh talked to coaches from the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes and West regions. Some are in good shape and others know the pressure is to secure an automatic bid.
Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com starting and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio.
Don't forget you can also send your questions to the show and have them featured on the Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
And please consider helping Hoopsville stay on the air like you might help your public television station. The annual fundraising campaign has less than three weeks remaining, but we are no where close to reaching our goal. Click here for more information: https://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser-2017/x/6029509
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Kris Huffman, No. 10 DePauw women's coach - Katie Marcella, Hartwick women's coach - Guy Rancourt, Lycoming men's coach - Ken Scalmanini, No. 14 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps coach
This was a special broadcast of Hoopsville following the release of the first Regional Rankings for Division III's season. Dave answered questions and went through the rankings on Wednesday afternoon.
There are plans to do another live show following the next two regional ranking releases as well.
Don't forget to tune into Hoopsville Thursday and Sunday evenings starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Also, email the show any questions you have and Dave will answer them in a future Hoopsville Mailbag segment. Just send your questions to hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
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We are aware of the audio glitches throughout the recording. We are exploring new options to record the Hoopsville podcast. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For a fourth year, Hoopsville was on the air for 14 hours as we have less than a month left in the regular season.
Dave McHugh chatted with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests included those with D-III roots or who appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.
The Hoopsville Marathon is part of the show's fundraising efforts. Please consider donating to the show to help keep it on the air - like Public Television. You can click the link below or either of the Indiegogo windows on this page.
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them during the marathon or on a future show.
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We are aware of the audio glitches throughout the recording. We are exploring new options to record the Hoopsville podcast. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For a fourth year, Hoopsville was on the air for 14 hours as we have less than a month left in the regular season.
Dave McHugh chatted with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests included those with D-III roots or who appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.
The Hoopsville Marathon is part of the show's fundraising efforts. Please consider donating to the show to help keep it on the air - like Public Television. You can click the link below or either of the Indiegogo windows on this page.
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them during the marathon or on a future show.
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We are aware of the audio glitches throughout the recording. We are exploring new options to record the Hoopsville podcast. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For a fourth year, Hoopsville was on the air for 14 hours as we have less than a month left in the regular season.
Dave McHugh chatted with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests included those with D-III roots or who appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.
The Hoopsville Marathon is part of the show's fundraising efforts. Please consider donating to the show to help keep it on the air - like Public Television. You can click the link below or either of the Indiegogo windows on this page.
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them during the marathon or on a future show.
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We are aware of the audio glitches throughout the recording. We are exploring new options to record the Hoopsville podcast. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For a fourth year, Hoopsville was on the air for 14 hours as we have less than a month left in the regular season.
Dave McHugh chatted with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests included those with D-III roots or who appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.
The Hoopsville Marathon is part of the show's fundraising efforts. Please consider donating to the show to help keep it on the air - like Public Television. You can click the link below or either of the Indiegogo windows on this page.
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them during the marathon or on a future show.
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We are aware of the audio glitches throughout the recording. We are exploring new options to record the Hoopsville podcast. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For a fourth year, Hoopsville was on the air for 14 hours as we have less than a month left in the regular season.
Dave McHugh chatted with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests included those with D-III roots or who appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.
The Hoopsville Marathon is part of the show's fundraising efforts. Please consider donating to the show to help keep it on the air - like Public Television. You can click the link below or either of the Indiegogo windows on this page.
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them during the marathon or on a future show.
Believe it or not... there is just one more month remaining in Division III basketball's regular season. In other words, time is running out for teams looking to play in March. One month from today, most conference champions will be crowned and the conversation will be who may be in and will be out of the NCAA championship tournament.
So as the season head's for the home stretch, what programs will we be talking about in a month? Who may emerge from some tight conferences races to prove they are the best?
Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave hoped to turn the spotlight on a few programs others may not be paying attention to as much. Tufts' men's program is seperating themselves from the rest of the NESCAC, Elmhurst women are making the CCIW race more interesting than expected, LeTourneau men have turned their program around and now lead their ASC division, and Montclair State women have a battle on their hands in the NJAC.
Also on Sunday night, our WBCA Center Court segment featured an up and coming women's basketball coaches. Already honored for his success at a young age, what has Alex Richay done to turn the Oglethorpe program around?
Dave also previewed the upcoming annual Hoopsville Marathon and gave an update to this season's fundraising efforts.
Hoopsvilled aired live at 7:00 PM ET, but you can watch the show On Demand in the video player above. or or you can listen (download) to the podcast on the right side.
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them on a future show.
Guests schedule (in order of appearance): - Bob Sheldon, No. 4 Tufts men's coach - Tethanie Carriollo, Elmhurst women's coach - Alex Richay, Oglethorpe women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Dan Miller, LeTourneau men's coach - Karin Harvey, No. 18 Montclair State women's coach
All of the sudden the month of January is coming to a close! It wasn't that long ago we were watching how teams would perform during holiday tournaments and after long breaks. Now, we are wondering how most teams will weather the second half of conference play.
Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave tried to take the temperature of Division III basketball. Just how good are the teams nationally ranked and near the top of some conference? Are there teams lurking who are about to emerge and disrupt things?
Of course the focus on this show was primarily the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and West Regions, but there was still plenty to talk about nationwide including the common theme: upsets and parity.
Guests included a coach who won his 400th on Wednesday, three nationally ranked teams, and seven total losses.
Dave also discussed the recently launch Hoopsville Fundraising efforts and the upcoming annual marathon show.
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them tonight or on a future show.
Guests scheduled to appear (in order of appearance): - Frank Marcinek, No. 11 Susquehanna men's coach - Luke Flockerzi, No. 7 Rochester men's coach - Don Mulhern, UW-Superior women's coach - Michele Durand, No. 8 Ohio Northern women's coach
On almost any night you can expect there is something to talk about in Division III basketball. From upsets to dominating results, when thousands of games are being played there never is a moment that goes by that shouldn't be discussed.
That's what we hope to do on Hoopsville every show.
Sunday night is no different. There are plenty of upsets to discuss along with figuring out just exactly who are the best teams in the country. Sometimes that discussion means talking to those who won, those who lost, and those who are helping determine conference races.
On Sunday's show, Dave talks to several teams who are in the conversation around the country. From a men's team who ended a 72-game conference winnings streak to another men's squad whose undefeated conference run ended. Also, a women's squad who is already having the best season in four years and another being led by a man who has overcome more than most do and trying to lead by examble by staying focused despite his battled with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Dave will also update a few items voted on this week at the NCAA Convention that will affect basketball starting next season.
You can watch Hoopsville live in the video player above or watch it on Facebook Live (simulcast). If you missed the show live, you can watch the video On Demand in the same manner or listen to or download the podcast located on the right side (available when the show concludes).
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them on air tonight or on a future show.
Guests scheduled to appear (in order of appearance): - Michael Coppolino, Mount St. Mary women's head coach - Paul Culpo, Castleton men's coach - Derek James, MacMurray women's coach - WBCA Center Court - Ryan Kane, Ripon men's coach - Tom Palombo, Guilford men's coach
In every season there are surprises. Teams who rise to the top at some point making everyone take a second look at what is going on. For most, it is a matter of making sure they are still around come the midway part of the season. Are they still for real?
On Thursday's night's Hoopsville, Dave chatted with teams who clearly aren't just start-to-the-season flash-in-the-pans. Some conference races are not shaping up how many expected when the season began and for these squads they are perfectly fine with that.
Don't forget Thursdya's coverage looked primarily at the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and West Regions, but we also included taking a look at this week's NCAA Convention and other news around Division III basketball.
If you missed Hoopsville when it aired live, you watch (above) On Demand or listen (or download) the podcasts (available when the show concludes).
Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them on air tonight or on a future show.
Guests scheduled to appear (in order of appearance): - Mike Miller, Messiah women's head coach - Chris Downs, St. Lawrence men's head coach - Jon Miller, Hanover men's head coach - Chris Novak, Bethel men's head coach
The saying in the NFL is: "on any given Sunday." The idea being that anyone can win a game no matter the match up because, well, things happen. The same could be true in Division III basketball. On any given night, someone will pull off an upset. And in some weeks we see multiple upsets.
What to make of it all? Tune into Sunday's edition of Hoopsville as Dave tried to make sense of most of it with guests from around the country who can provide their insight.
Also, can Amherst women run the table? What to make of William Peace men's basketball. And why one coach is highly regarded in the Chinese-American culture.
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance): - Carol Jue, Chapman women's coach - WBCA Center Court - Claude Shields, William Peace men's coach - G.P. Gromacki, No. 2 Amherst women's head coach - Mark Beinborn, Augustana women's coach - Ira Thor, New Jersey City SID - Atlantic Regional Reporter
And don't forget about the Hoopsville Mailbag segment! Email questions you may have to the show at hoopsville@d3hoops.com and we will answer them tonight or on a future show.
As the season turns from the first to the second half, we are starting to see which teams are doing more than just getting off to good starts. Now conference races are starting to take shape and we get an idea of how the rest of the season may play out.
On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave chatted with several coaches whose teams are either leading their conferences or in the battle for first place. Are these teams going to still be near the top come late February? What do they have to do to maintain their level of success. Dave even hit the road to Washington, DC to chat with several of his guests.
Dave also talked to a coach who now has the second-most wins in Division III history. Wooster's Steve Moore won his 787th (700th at Wooster) Wednesday night. Moore joined Dave in the NABC Coach's Corner to discuss the incredible milestone and all the milestones along the way.
Don't forget about the Hoopsville Mailbag segment! Email us your questions and we will answer them on a future show.
Guest appearences (in order): - Steve Moore, Wooster men's coach - NABC Coach's Corner - Kevin Kovacs, Gallaudet men's coach - Matt Donohue, Catholic women's coach - Chuck Winkelman, Calvin women's coach - Dale Wellman, Nebraska Wesleyan men's coach
As the season continues to march along, we continue to see more and more twists. There aren't many more answers despite being about halfway through the season.
Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave continued the coverage of the UWSP investigation and punishments. Athletics Director Brad Duckworth joined the show to discuss everything that lead up to the decision to suspend Bob Semling the rest of the season and why they handed the program over to Kent Dernbach.
Also, the WBCA Center Court segment maked its season debut. The first guest this season was Emory women's coach Christy Thomaskutty. Not only did we learn more about why Thomaskutty has been so integral as a member of the WBCA board, but learn why she thinks it is important to give back to the game she loves. We also learned more about the Eagles who have their first game in UAA action now complete.
We also dipped into the Northeast, Atlantic, South, and Central regions to get a sense of how some teams off the radar, and others very much on, are doing as the midseason turn arrives. You can also contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag." Email questions you may have to the show at hoopsville@d3hoops.com.
Guests and/or topics include (in order): - Alex Lang, Brooklyn women's coach - Christy Thomaskutty, Emory women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Charlie Averkamp, Benedictine women's coach - Kevin Bettencourt, Endicott men's coach - Brad Duckworth, UW-Stevens Point Athletics Director
The Division III basketball season is back from the holiday "break" - though not much of a break for many of the teams - and with the start of the 2017 part of the schedule comes plenty to talk about. Upsets in the men's Top 25 and the shocking news at out UW-Stevens Point.
Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh tried to get everything wrapped up in the discarded Christmas wrapping left behind. Bob Semling suspended, Geneseo women deal with another tragedy, Top 25 teams sputtering as conference season heats up, and teams trying to make an impact from under the radar.
You can watch Hoopsville On Demand down below.
Guest list (in order of appereance): - Dale Ryman, Sports Director, NewsChannel 7 (WSAW) - UWSP Suspensions - Cheri Harrer, Baldwin Wallace women's coach - Scott Hemer, SUNY Geneseo women's coach - Chad Dickman, Hood men's coach - Eric Bridgeland, No. 2 Whitman men's coach - Alex Richard, former UWSP player on 2015 National Championship team
The holiday break for some teams has started and for others is about to begin. Where does everyone stand? What have we learned as we finish the first "half" of the season? On Sunday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave talked to some teams who are making waves early and took the pulse of the season so far.
Sunday's show was the Semester Finale of Hoopsville which will be off the air for the holidays returning on Thursday, January 5, 2017.
You can watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast down below.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Veronica Nolt, Elizabethtown women's coach - Dan Raymond, Ithaca women's coach - Marc Brown, New Jersey City men's coach - Northeast Region Report: Matt Noonan
This might be one of the toughest parts of the Division III season. Balancing finals, time off, and starting to get into a groove with the basketball season which then is disrupted by a break. Some teams are caught looking ahead, some are worn out or distracted, others are simply cruising along.
On Sunday night's Hoopsville, Dave will talk to several teams who are not only off to good starts, but also discovering some of the bumps in the road a third of the way into the season.
Watch Hoopsville below (or on Facebook Live) starting at 7:00 PM ET. Archive of the show will be On Demand or available via podcast after the show concludes.
Guests include (in order): - Andrew Sachs, No. 15 Salisbury men's coach - Tom Slyder, No. 18 North Park men's coach - Jon Prevo, Rose-Hulman women's coach - Loree Payne, No. 22 Puget Sound women's coach
The season has started fast and for some teams they still haven't lost. Not unexpected for some, maybe completely unexpected for others.
And there was a big battle between #1 and #2 in Division III men's basketball on tap!
On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave was back in studio and talked to some of the teams who find themselves without a loss, but probably still with plenty of questions that remain unanswered. Many of the teams are nationally ranked, but one of the teams finds itself undefeated and receiving narry a point in any of the Division III polls.
Also on Thursday's edition, Dave will talked LIVE with both Amherst and Babson head coaches after not only a rate No. 1 vs. No. 2 regular season battle, but another thrilling double-overtime game between the two. Both coaches took the time to chat after the game.
Guests included (in order): - Bob Amsberry, No. 8 Wartburg women's coach - Amy Reed, Rochester Tech women's coach - Landry Kosmalski, No. 22 Swarthmore men's coach - Jon VanderWal, No. 3 Marietta men's coach - Dave Hixon, No. 1 Amherst - Stephen Brennan, No. 2 Babson men's coach
This is most likley the last Thursday edition of Hoopsville before the holiday break (due to D3football.com coverage of Gagliardi Trophy and Stagg Bowl next week and proximity of Christmas the following week). The Thursday edition of the show will return January 5, 2017 - but stay tuned if we change our minds in two weeks.
Surprise! Hoopsville is already On the Road this season, but in rather familiar territory: the Roanoke Valley.
Dave was already in Salem, Virginia for the Division III soccer championships, so why to check out the newest gymnasium in D3?!
Hoopsville aired shortly after the Virginia Wesleyan-Roanoke men's game. At halftime of the game, the court was dedicated to former Roanoke coach Charlie Moir, the father of former Roanoke Coach Page Moir.
Today's special show will feature interviews with Roanoke coach Clay Nunley, Carey Harveycutter, and others.
Dave will also take a look at the first week's Top 25 and ahead to Week 2's poll.
The season is fully underway and after a little extra time off the air due to holidays and such, Hoopsville tries to make sense of it all. On Sunday's edition, Dave McHugh took a look at a crazy start to the season once again. Interviews include those conducted at this year's Hoopsville Classic.
Guests include (recorded at Hoopsville Classic): - Josh Merkel, Randolph-Macon men's coach - Joe Burke, Skidmore men's coach - Rick Ferry, Albright men's coach
Believe it not, the 2016-17 basketball season is just days away. But the season can't start without Hoopsville hitting the air!
On Sunday's show, Dave talked to the two preseason numbers one teams, found out how the offseason went for the two defending national championships, and touched bases with the men's and women's basketball committee chairs.
Guests included: - Kevin Vande Streek, men's basketball committee chair and head coach for Calvin - Bobbi Morgan, women's basketball committee chair and head coach for Haverford - John Tauer, head coach for No. 10 St. Thomas men - Dave Hixon, head coach for No. 1 Amherst men - Jeff Hans, head coach for No. 4 Thomas More women - Carla Berube, head coach for No. 1 Tufts women
The Division III women's basketball season ended in one of the more unique celebrations in history. Getting a chance to play for a championship on the same floor and at the same time as the Division I Women's Final Four was being contested. And Thomas More took advantage of the opportunity to cement themeselves as one of the best teams in history.
On this special edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh is joined by Gordon Mann to recap the championship game in Indianapolis. Dave also talks to three-time Player of the Year Sydney Moss, Thomas More head coach Jeff Hans, and D3hoops.com contributor Justin Sweeney about the game, the season, the experience, and the history.
What a season of Division III basketball and it isn't quite over with yet! The men might have crowned their championship, but the women have one more game to go.
On this episode of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh looks back at the two championship weekends with help from Ryan Scott, Gordon Mann, and Adam Turer. We look at the championship for St. Thomas and the near perfect miss by Benedictine. We also take a look at the two semifinal games in women's basketball and the upcoming championship between St. Thomas and Tufts to be played in Indianapolis.
Dave also talks to Page Moir, head coach for Roanoke, who suddenly announced on Tuesday he is stepping down from the position and looking for something new to challenge him.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Page Moir, Roanoke men's coach - Keith Bunkenburg, No. 2 Benedictine men's coach - Steve Fritz, St. Thomas athletics director and former men's coach - John Tauer, No 1. St. Thomas men's coach - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Mid-Atlantic reporter - Gordon Mann and Adam Turer, women's semifinals report - Jeff Hans, No. 1 Thomas More women's coach - Carla Berube, No. 7 Tufts women's coach
The roads to Columbus and Salem are now paved. Eight teams remain after another nail bitting weekend in the championship tournaments. A weekend that saw one of the top teams in the country go down.
Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh recaps a terrific weekend of basketball while hearing from many of those moving on to the Division III basketball championship weekends. Dave also gets an assist from D3hoops.com's Pat Coleman, Gordon Mann, and Matt Noonan. Who thinks they are in good shape moving forward?
Guest include (in oder of appearance): - Matt Noonan, Northeast Regional Report - John Krikorian, No. 4 Christopher Newport men's coach - Lucas Johnson, No. 2 Benedictine senior forward - Keith Bunkenburger, No. 2 Benedictine men's coach - Jeff Hans, No. 1 Thomas More women's coach - G.P. Gromacki, No. 4 Amherst women's coach - Bob Amsberry, Wartburg women's coach (Pat Coleman interview) - Melissa Batista (sophomore forward) and Michela North (junior forward), No. 7 Tufts women (Gordan Mann interview)
It is hard work just to get into the NCAA tournament in the first place. It is even harder to get out of the second two rounds. But which eight teams of the 32 left can get the job done and march on to the championship weekends?
Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chatted with some of those who have already surprised and those who hope to keep their tournament dreams a reality.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Ryan Cain, Keene State men's coach - Jim Scheible, No. 16 Rochester women's coach - Kendra Hassel, No. 6 UT-Tyler women's coach - Jason Zimmerman, No. 25 Emory men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Dave Hixon, No. 15 Amherst men's coach - Steve Moore, Wooster men's coach
It may have been one of the best weekends of the Division III basketball tournaments in recent history. Upsets, close finishes, buzzer beaters, and more. Survive and advance hasn't fit better as a description than after the first two rounds of this year's championships.
Sunday night, Dave McHugh recapped it all on Hoopsville. From those who surprised to those who survived. Even the favorites had their moments. Dave talked to many who are not only still playing, but get a chance to host next weekend and hope it helps them get to the final four.
Guests include (in order of apperance): - Brian Sortino, Oswego State junior guard - Jason Leone, Oswego State men's coach - John Tauer, No. 8 St. Thomas men's coach (Pat Coleman interview) - Trevor Woodruff, No. 3 Scranton women's coach - Megan Haughey, Stevens women's coach - Bob Sheldon, No. 20 Tufts men's coach
The Roads to Indianapolis and Salem have been laid out in front of 126 teams... now it's time to start down those roads to champions. Who has a chance? Who will upset? Who is too tough at home?
Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to many of the coaches around the country looking to pick up the NCAA trophy in a little over two weeks and claim it as their won. Even hear why Salem is a must-do for men's coaches.
Guest included (in order of appearance): - Chris Carse, Hardin-Simmons men's coach - Todd Kent, UC Santa Cruz women's coach - Karin Harvey, No. 24 Montclair State women's coach - Jeff Brown, Middlebury men's coach - Corey Boilard, Johnson & Wales women's coach - Charlie Brock, Springfield men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Gary Grzesk, No. 7 St. Norbert men's coach
The brackets are out, so time to break them down.
On Monday's Hoopsville special, Dave talked to a number of coaches whose teams are dancing in the NCAA tournament. Whether they are staying at home or hitting the road, we find out what they think of the selections.
Dave will also talked to both men's and women's basketball committee chairs coming on a special bracket special starting which you can watch On Demand above.
Who's in and who's out of the NCAA tournaments? We know the automatic bids, but who are the 19 men's and 20 women's teams who will get the chance to vie for an NCAA title. Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh and others make those mock selections. We will break down the primary and secondary criteria the best we can and select who we think will be in the NCAA Tournament.
But we will also be sure to talk to coaches from around the county whose teams have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament. Dave will talk to them through out the show to give us a sense of the excitement this time of year brings.
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance):
- Denise Bierly, Eastern Connecticut women's coach
- Darrin Travillian, No. 20 Maryville women's coach
- Deana Applebury, No. 22 Mary Washington women's coach
- Todd McGuinness, Hartwick men's coach
- Bob Ghiloni, Denison men's coach
- Steve Howes, Catholic men's coach
- Dan Englestad, Southern Vermont men's coach
- Craig Douma, Central men's coach
The final days of the regular season are here. Results of games across the country are affecting other teams not even playing. How will it all shake out and how does one result affect another?
Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh gave you the insight you need to know how the NCAA Tournament brackets are already taking shape. Dave talked to many coaches around the country who are looking to lock up automatic bids, securing at-large opportunities, or knowingly playing for the postseason lives. Dave even made sure you better understand the selection criteria and how something like the Strength of Schedule helps or hurts teams.
You can watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcasts down below.
Guests include (in order of appearance) - Michele Durand, No. 10 Ohio Northern women's coach - Fred Richter, DeSales women's coach - Warren Caruso, Husson men's coach - Zach Frilen, No. 15 Lancaster Bible men's coach - Todd Raridon, No. 11 North Central (Ill.) men's coach - Andy Sachs, No. 23 Salisbury (shortly after their CAC semifinal win over Mary Washington) - Matt Snyder, Strength of Schedule/Numbers guru
There isn't that much time left in the regular season as teams continue to fight to get into conference tournaments and position themselves for hopefully NCAA tournament bids. Second round of Regional Rankings are also out with plenty of answers... and questions. Plus, some teams are putting on some shows recently including a lot of buzzer beaters!
On Thursday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh rolled up his sleeves and took a look at what is happening as we head into the last ten days of the regular season. McHugh also go some insight on Wednesday's insane men's basketball game between Lynchburg and No. 21 Roanoke. Plus, a preview of the NESCAC men's and women's tournaments along with talking to ranked teams on both the men's and women's side.
You can watch the Hoopsville show On Demand down below along with listening to the podcast when it becomes available.
Guests scheduled (in order of appearance): - Alex Graves, Lynchburg senior forward - Howard Herman, Berkshire Eagle, NESCAC tournaments preview - Brian Morehouse, No. 3 Hope women's coach - Bill Broderick, No. 16 Christopher Newport women's coach - Tom Curle, No. 23 Plattsburgh State men's coach - Eric Bridgeland, No. 9 Whitman men's coach
It might be a holiday for those romantically inclined, but it is also getting down to the end of the Division III basketball season. Just two weeks remain between now and the end of the regular season and nothing has been determined.
On Sunday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to some teams who have emerged from no where to be in a position to surprise when their conference tournaments begin. McHugh also talked to a few teams who can't seem to be knocked off their conference pedestal, but still feel they have something to prove. And the hectic schedule of conference travel can take its toll.
Guests included (in order of appearance): - Tara Macciocco, Marywood women's coach - Dr. George Barber, Greenville men's coach - Ruth Sinn, No. 8 St. Thomas women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Rusty Eggen, Northeast Region Report, WPI Sports Information Director - Angela Santa Fe, Regis (Mass.) women's coach - Andy Partee, Colorado College men's coach
Regional rankings are finally out and with them comes plenty of upheaval around the country. What do the rankings really mean? What teams should everyone be watching this week? Who is jockeying to lock up their conference's regular season title?
On Thursday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh tried to get a lot of these questions answered. McHugh talked to coaches from around the country who have their teams poised to capture conference crowns while also positioning themselves the best they can in the regional rankings.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Janice Luck, No. 12 Albright women's coach - Jon VanderWal, No. 8 Marietta men's coach - Lance Loya, Mount Aloysius men's coach - NABC Coach's Corner - Tom Glynn, Nichols' men's coach
The Hoopsvillle Marathon Show certainly covered a lot of teams and it gave us a chance to talk to a number of teams across the country. However, we haven't covered everything. And since the Super Bowl is scheduled for tonight, we figured we would help your pregame festivities by talking some basketball, not hoops.
Today on a Semi-Super edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to several teams who are leading their conferences or hoping to wrestle control back in their favor. With just two weeks left, for most, to position themselves for the conference playoffs, there is plenty still to play for.
Guests included (in order of appearance): - Joe Loughran, Rutgers-Newark men's coach - Ken Koelbl, UW-La Crosse men's coach - Jessica Skelton, SUNY Poly women's coach - Stephani Flamini, Guilford women's coach - Danielle Donehow, WBCA Executive Director - WBCA Center Court
There are just four weeks left in the regular season and teams are feeling the pressure to take care of business. Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to many coaches in the conference playoff mix. Whether they are trying to position themselves to stay at home for the tournament or just get into the playoffs, there is a lot on the line with less games to play.
Guests included (in order): - Brad Fischer, No. 11 UW-Oshkosh women's coach - Casey Stitzel, Delaware Valley men's coach - Mary Beth Spirk, Moravian women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Drew Gaeng, Hendrix women's coach - Joe Reilly, No. 25 Wesleyan men's coach
There are several turning points during the Division III basketball season and we have arrived at yet another. The time in the season when many conferences start heading into the second half of round-robin play.
Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to some of the teams who are leading their conferences after the first half of play and looking to keep up their mometum. Some have also emerged as an unexpected frontrunner - a theme of the season so far. McHugh also talks to a coach who has one of the more interesting coaching challenges in the country - leading a service academy program with height, practice time, and other restrictions.
Hoopsville is on air NOW and you can watch the show down below. We will also have more information on next week's marathon show along with the third-annual fundraising efforts.
Guests include (in order): - John Krikorian, No. 9 Christopher Newport men's coach - Chad Shutler, No. 21 Bluffton women's coach - Kevin Jaskiewicz, Coast Guard men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Marianne O'Connor-Ermi, St. John Fisher women's coach - Brad Bjorkgren, Simpson men's coach
Despite technical problems over the last few weeks, Sunday's edition of Hoopsville was not been derailed by Mother Nature's rath! Three-feet of snow and still we were about to produce the show all thanks to that wonderful home studio.
Sunday night, Dave McHugh talked to programs who are storming the competition right now. Whether in the midst of long winning streaks or dominating their conference, these programs are making the turn at five weeks to go in pretty good shape.
Guest include (in order): - Cherise Galasso, WPI women's coach - Gabby Lisella, No. 22 Rowan women's coach - Kris Huffman, DePauw women's coach (WBCA Center Court) - Mike McGrath, No. 12 Chicago men's coach - Bert West, East Texas Baptist men's coast
It isn't easy to coach at any level. It is a joy to coach Division III says many a coach. Some enjoy it on their way up the ladder, others on their way closer to retirement, and others as their passion.
Thursday night we talked to many coaches in different aspects of their careers with varying teams who are succeeding on the court and off of it because of what coaching has taught them including facing the challenges no one should face especially off the court.
Thursday night's Hoopsville (seen below) was a jam packed show. Dave McHugh talked to programs who are leading their conferences or in the hunt facing the challenge that not everyone expect them to be competitive. He also talked to a few coaches who are taking care of more than Xs and Os. They are taking care of their team after a horrific circumstance of a player's murder or looking out of their own battling cancer.
Guests include (in order): - Scott Hemer, SUNY Geneseo women's coach - Chris Downs, St. Lawrence men's coach - Dan Priest, Kenyon men's coach (NABC Coach's Corner) - Guy Rancourt, Lycoming men's coach - Amanda Bailey, Luther women's coach - Jacquie Hullah, Carnegie Mellon women's coach
As the basketball spins... there continue to be incredible stories around Division III as we get further into conference schedules. Teams leading conferences that no one suspected, programs finding success with alums at the helm, and Division III making national headlines but not for the obvious reasons. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to those still proving people wrong as the season enters the second half.
Dave is in San Antonio for the NCAA Convention, so tonight's show is pre-recorded. Dave talked to most of the guests before some played their midweek games. The pre-recorded show along with podcast will be available starting at 7pm ET below.
Guests include (in order of appearance): - Dr. Oliver Eslinger, Caltech men's coach - NABC Coach's Corner - Rob deGrandpre, Hilbert men's coach - Kelly Dunne, Nazareth women's coach - Zach Filzen, No. 22 Lancaster Bible men's coach (Gordon Mann interview) - Ashlee Rogers, Marymount women's coach
We are back to our normal Sunday and Thursday Hoopsville shows tonight! Now that we are getting back into our routine, we get back into the habit of featuring the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and West Regions on Thursday night shows (Northeast, Atlantic, Central, and South Regions on Sunday nights). Tonight, Dave McHugh talks with coaches who are succeeding so far this season thanks to a bit of a youth movement. How those squads are either exceeding early expectations or reloading pretty nicely. Dave also gets an assist from Pat Coleman to help cover the much anticipated men's basketball game between No. 1 Augustana at No. 5 Elmhurst which needed overtime to be decided. And Dave talks about the latest Hoopsville partner - the WBCA. With the WBCA coming onboard with the NABC there needed to be some branding changes. You will hear the change almost immediately.
Watch Hoopsville tonight at 7pm ET: www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/jan7 - a show that had to be pre-recorded tonight due to other commitments.
Guests and/or topics include (in order): - Pat Coleman, coverage of No. 1 Augie vs. No. 5 Blue Jays - Ron Rohn, No. 10 Muhlenberg women's coach - Lindsay Goldblatt, Cal Lutheran women's coach - Fajri Ansari, Buffalo State men's coach - Chris Kibler, Hiram men's coach
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Hoopsville returned to the air after the holidays with plenty to talk about. Dave McHugh chatted with coaches whose teams made some statements over the holidays. Guests included Wartburg and Capital women's programs along with the No. 17 Susquehanna men's program. You will also hear from a few coaches at this year's D3hoops.com Classic.
Guests include (in order): - Bob Amsberry, Wartburg women's coach - Dixie Jeffers, Capital's women's coach - Frank Marcinek, No. 17 Susquehanna's men's coach
D3hoops.com Classic Interviews: - UW-Stout's Eddie Andrist - Calvin's Kevin Vande Streek - Bethel's Jon Herbrechtsmeyer
As we close in on the holiday break, many teams have made some significant moves in the early part of the season. On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave talked to teams who find themselves in good position before some time off, but can they keep up the momentum?
Guests include (in order): - Michelle Ferenz, Whitman women's coach - Keith Mondillo, Gwynedd Mercy women's coach - Jamie Benton, Johnson and Wales men's coach - Page Moir, Roanoke men's coach
There are many teams right now asking everyone, have you noticed us? Big wins, great starts, record beginnings. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave talked to those who are off to tremendous starts which may not have been noticed by many people... yet. You can watch Hoopsville or listen to the podcast(s) below.
Guests included (in order): - Mike Moran, No. 11 John Carroll men's coach - Greg Curley, Juniata men's coach - Margaret White, Ursinus women's coach - Cindy Holbrook, UW-River Falls women's coach - Tim Grosz, Northwestern (Minn.) men's coach
This is the last Thursday edition of Hoopsville before the holiday break (also due to D3football.com coverage of Gagliardi Trophy and Stagg Bowl next week). The Thursday edition of the show will return January 7, 2016.
Teams are finally settling into the season, but that doesn't mean things have gotten easier. On Hoopsville, Dave returned from the Wendy's Classic where he talked to those who helped wrap up the historic tournament. He also chatted with those showing their strength early in the campaign and pulling off upsets.
Guests included (in order): - Guy Kalland, Carleton men's coach - Bob Quillman, Central Region Reporter - Jimmy Smith, Texas Lutheran men's coach - Anthony Ewing, No. 10 Univ. of New England women's coach - Scott Hemer, SUNY Geneseo women's coach - Luke Flockerzi, Rochester men's coach - J.C. DeLass, East Region Reporter
Nearly three weeks into the college basketball season and there is plenty to talk about. Conference action is also starting for many programs while others are still getting up to speed in their out-of-conference schedules. On the women's side, not a lot of upsets; on the men's side, no one seems safe to an unforeseen loss. On Hoopsville, Dave talked to several teams who are still working off last season's success and battling expectations this season and others who may quietly change the conversation in their regions.
Hoopsville is available to watch On Demand or listen to the podcasts below!
Guests include: - Mike Miller, Messiah women's coach - Nancy Fahey, No. 11 Washington Univ. women's coach - Stephen Brennan, No. 11 Babson men's coach - Mike DeWitt, No. 6 Ohio Wesleyan's men's coach
The season has certainly started with a lot of stuff. Rule changes, upsets, hot and cold starts, and more. That's why we added more Hoopsville shows to start the season! Tonight, we talk to some who have started hot, those with high expectations, and preview the final Wendy's Classic.
Watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast below!
Guests include: - Mike Daley, Wendy's Classic Director and former Nazareth men's coach - Keith Bunkenburg, Benedictine men's coach - Greg Mitchell, No. 16 Hope men's coach - Abby Pyzik Smith, Lynchburg women's coach
We aren't even a week into the new season and there is already plenty to talk about. Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave talked to the new women's basketball committee chair, previewed a rare Division 1 at Division 3 game, took a look at the 4th Annual Hoopsville National Invitational Classic at Stevenson University, plus much more in an extended edition of the show.
Guests included: - Keri Carollo, UW-Whitewater Head Coach and NCAA Women's Basketball Committee Chair - Joe Cassidy, Rowan men - John Giannini, La Salle men and former Rowan coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Mid-Atlantic columnist
The off-season is over. The basketball season has arrived, but it can't start without Hoopsville hitting the air! Watch the show On Demand (below) as Dave talks to the two preseason number one teams, touches base with a major coaching change, checks in with the men's basketball National Committee chair, and previews the Northeast Region.
Guests include: - Grey Giovanine, head coach for #1 Augustana men - Jeff Hans, head coach for #1 Thomas More women - Brian Van Haaften, men's basketball committee chair and head coach for Buena Vista - Trevor Woodruff, head coach for Scranton women - Matt Noonan, Northeast Regional Reporter
The basketball season has started for most. Quirky schedules means some have not hit the hardwood as of yet. On Sunday's show, Dave will talked to some who have started, some who have not, and some who are still getting used to new coaches.
Enjoy the Sunday edition of Hoopsville On Demand now!
Guests included: - Matt Logie, #3 Whitworth men - Ted Riverso, Augsburg women - Rich Micallef, Brooklyn men - Kenrda Hassell, #21 Texas-Tyler women - Ryan Whitnable, Great Lakes Region Reporter
The basketball season is about to tip off, but do you know all the new rules? Dave McHugh talks to members of the men's and women's basketball rule committees along with an athletic director about all the changes which are sure to confuse fans early on this season.
Guests include Bill Raleigh, former men's basketball coach and current Assistant Athletic Director at Southwestern University, Brad Duckworth, Athletic Director and women's basketball coach at Alverno College along with current chair of the NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Committee, and Tim Fitzpatrick, Athletic Director at U.S. Coast Guard Academy, who has gave his thoughts on the rule changes to the Coast Guard Athletic's website earlier this year.
Also in this Hoopsville special, Dave gives his thoughts on the rule changes now that we are moving forward. Dave wrote earlier this year about his thoughts when the rules had been recommended.
What a season and what a final weekend of Division III basketball.
Dave McHugh recaps the two championship weekends with help from Pat Coleman, Gordon Mann, and Adam Turer. Interviews include UW-Stevens Point men's basketball coach Bob Semling and tournament Most Outstanding Player Austin Ryf. Also, Jeff Hans of the undefeated national champions Thomas More and National Player of the Year and tournament Most Outstanding Player Sydney Moss.
McHugh also talks about the big step forward the City of Salem took in hosting the men's tournaments and why he thinks Salem will host the men's basketball championship weekend until they don't want to anymore.
So catch up on the 2014-15 season finale of Hoopsville now.
The roads to Grand Rapids and Salem are now paved. Eight teams remain after a nearly perfect weekend for home teams.
On Hoopsville, we broke down a terrific weekend of basketball and started to look ahead to the championship weekends in Michigan and Virginia. Dave McHugh talked to guests from No. 6 Augustana and No. 9 Virginia Wesleyan men along with No. 5 Tufts and No. 7 Montclair State women's squads. Pat Coleman chatted with No. 4 Babson coach while we got a women's wrap up from Gordon Mann and Adam Turer.
Are you ready for the second weekend of the NCAA Division III basketball tournaments? To help you get ready, watch Hoopsville as we have your sectionals right here!
It is a jam packed, extended version of Hoopsville. Dave McHugh talked to No. 20 St. John Fisher, No. 24 St. Olaf, Trinity (Conn.), and No. 8 UW-Stevens Point men's squads plus No. 3 George Fox, Eastern Connecticut, and No. 11 Salisbury's women's teams. Like we said... jam packed!
We found out who is in and out of the NCAA tournaments and who they will face, so it's time to start breaking things down and of course answering your questions. Join Dave McHugh for a special Hoopsville Monday episode as we also will hear from both the men's and women's basketball committee chairs.
The time has arrived. Who is in and who is out of the 2015 NCAA Division III men's and women's basketball championship tournaments? Dave McHugh is joined by Pat Coleman and others as they go through the selection process the national committees are doing to give you a sense of who may be the final 20 women's and 19 men's teams selected as at-large teams.
McHugh will also talk to coaches from several schools who qualified automatically to the tournament. Guests include Alvernia, DePauw, and Salisbury men's teams along with Greensboro, Stevenson, No. 2 St. Thomas, and Wittenberg women's squads. Pat and Dave will also answer your questions about the selection and bracketing process and get you ready for the NCAA selection shows on Monday.
For many teams, it is already win or go home. Win your conference tournament or you might not make it into the NCAA tournament. On Thursday's super-sized Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to a number of teams who need to make sure they win or do their best to position themselves for an at-large bids. Guests included Centre, Illinois Wesleyan, No. 23 Penn State-Behrend, and Whitman men's teams along with Muhlenberg, St. Lawrence, and UW-Superior women's teams.
The regularly scheduled games are done and conference tournaments are underway. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to a number of teams who are looking to secure bids to the NCAA Tournament. Guests include Aurora, Southern Vermont, and William Paterson men's teams plus Caltech and Millsaps women's squad. We also get a preview of the ODAC conference tournament from Washington & Lee's Jeremy Franklin.
The end of the regular season is shaping up to be as exciting as the season up until this point as conference races are still pretty heated late in the year. On Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to some of the coaches in the midst of some great races with very important games to play this weekend. Guests from Averett, Clarkson, and St. Mary's men's teams along with No. 8 DePauw and No. 21 Puget Sound women's squads will join McHugh on the show. We will also answer your questions from the recent regional rankings release.
There are just two weeks left to go in the Division III basketball regular season, but more importantly just one week until conference tournaments for most teams. So is best positioned and who could make a run? Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to coaches from four of the regions around the country including Baruch and UMass Dartmouth women's teams along with East Texas Baptist and Buena Vista men's squads. Plus we get a Central Region report from D3hoops.com writer Josh Smith.
The Division III basketball season just keeps getting more wacky, especially on the men's side. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to coaches from Sage and St. Vincent men's teams plus Geneseo State and Mary Washington women's squads. Plus much more!
Believe it or not, the stretch run is upon us. Just three weeks left in the regular season with regional rankings making their appearance in a few days. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks with Caltech, Misericordia, and Nichols men's teams along with the No. 16 Wheaton (Ill.) and Berry women's squads.
It is that part of the season where teams sitting under the radar make their biggest impact. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks with some of those schools including No. 23 Catholic and Lancaster Bible men's teams along with No. 23 John Carroll and Bethel women's squads. Plus the School of the Week visits New England.
Dave McHugh took a break from the 24-hours of Super Bowl pregame coverage on three different networks for a Super Sunday edition of Hoopsville. McHugh talked to Baruch, Louisiana College, and Monmouth men's teams along with Castleton State women's squad plus got an in-depth look at what is going on in the Northeast Region.
Each season there are teams at this point who are surprising and this year is no exception. Thursday on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked with No. 24 Johns Hopkins, Mount St. Joseph, and St. Olaf men's teams along with No. 25 Stevens and Luther, women's teams who have all had terrific seasons.
At this point in the season, it is about getting the job done. On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to many teams who are doing just that: No. 22 Elmhurst and Brooklyn men's teams along with No. 9 Tufts and No. 22 Maryville women's squads. McHugh also talked to retiring Piedmont AD and former Cabrini coach John Dzik.
It continues to be a season of questions and turning points, especially on the men's side. This week, in a special pre-recorded show, Dave McHugh talks with No. 20 Chapman and New Paltz men's coaches along with No. 2 Thomas More and McDaniel women's coaches. The "School of the Week" also debuts with the spotlight on Bard men's basketball.
It still may be early in the conference schedules, but already there have been key showdowns that could determine a lot at the end of February. Sunday on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to No. 6 Emory, No. 15 Babson, and No. 20 St. Norbert men's coaches along with Cabrini women's coach.
The Division III basketball season has hit the halfway point and Dave McHugh talks to a few of the teams garnering headlines around the country. Tonight, McHugh talks to No. 9 Marietta, Hardin-Simmons, and Marymount men's basketball coaches along with No. 8 NYU and No. 10 George Fox women's coaches. McHugh will even "rant" about the pace of games around the country.
Hoopsville returned to the air with the season's first Sunday edition. Dave McHugh looked back at the last couple of weeks including a thrilling D3hoops.com Classic. McHugh also talked exclusively with the sixth all-time winningest coach in all NCAA college basketball, Glenn Robinson of No. 25 Franklin & Marshall, along with the coaching staff of No. 4 Richard Stockton and Dave Hixon of No. 15 Amherst. Plus North Central women's coach Michelle Roof.
Another week; another set of surprises. On Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked with those grabbing the headlines like the Brandeis, Lynchburg, and Yeshiva men's programs and the #23 Salisbury women's team. McHugh also talked to one of the steadier programs in women's basketball history: #5 Wash U.
This may truly be the year of questions. In just the first three weeks of the season, barely anyone has gone unscathed on the men's side. On Hoopsville, we chatted with current #1 Augustana along with #14 Ohio Wesleyan, and Piemont men's teams. We also chatted with #2 Amherst and #16 St. Mary's (Minn.) women's teams.
Dave McHugh takes a look back at the opening week of the 2014-15 season. McHugh takes a look at the upsets and surprises and who is off to a start many would anticipate. McHugh also looks ahead at a big weekend of basketball including the third annual Hoopsville National Invitational Classic at Stevenson University.
Season debut of Hoopsville from November 13, 2014. The season actually kicked off with two early games. We looked back at the Lauren Hill game and previewed the Armed Forces Classic. Plus, we talked to both defending champions and chat with one of the winningest programs this century.