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It is the most exciting time of the season, but it is also incredible the season is nearly over. Plus, Mother Nature is still trying to play spoiler and is still undefeated. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we put a full court on the final stretch of the season as conference tournaments heat up and the NCAA landscape takes shape. Dave McHugh welcomes a loaded lineup No. 8 Bowdoin to discuss their hardware aspirations. We also check in on the men's side with Cortland and Pitt-Greensburg, while we break down the latest from the MIAC women's tournament with St. Mary's (Minn.). The postseason finish line in sight, you won't want to miss these insights from across Division III. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Maurice Kearney, Cortland men's coach - Courtney Shelton, St. Mary's (Minn.) women's coach - Grace Kinum & Megan Phelps, No. 8 Bowdoin sophomore guard & women's coach - Chris Klimchock, Pitt-Greensburg men's coach Hoopsville 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 coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.

Hoopsville is once again home to the Top 16s Show 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 national committee chairs. Watch LIVE starting at 7:00 PM - right here! On this special edition of Hoopsville, learn more about the process teams and hosts go through once they know they are in the tournament and/or hosting a pod. The antional committee chairs also give us insight on how they get their bracketing process started and how they deal with challenges of travel, protecting seeds, and making hosting decisions. Then find out what teams could play the role of "bid thieves" 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.

Time is running out. Some conference tournaments will begin this weekend, other regular season schedules will come to a close, and some races will come down to the final game. It all adds up to a busy time of the season, both on the court and in the Hoopsville studio. Thursday is a double-header, starting with our regular show where we will preview the GNAC showdown in men's basketball - both St. Joe's facing off for the regular season title. We also check in on the WIAC men's race and try and make sense of the chaos. Plus we talk with two women's programs that have wrapped up the regular season titles, but know winning the conference tournaments are a must. Plus plenty of news & notes, coaches and program updates, and even a conference tourney preview. Plus there is news & 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 coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.

Incredibly, the last games before all conferences are in playoff mode are here. In two weeks, we will know who will be playing in March and whose season is over. On Monday's edition of Hoopsville, what teams are in solid shape to make the NCAA tournaments at this juncture? And more importantly, what programs are doing their best to punch their tickets into March? We chat to programs likely off the radar but could be talked about come March. Plus, how are NPI rankings going to continue to change, impact, and decide the fate of so many teams. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Sam Patterson, Mary Hardin-Baylor men's coach - Kayla Waskow, Coe women's coach - Dino Porcic, Johnson & Wales (R.I.) women's coach - Adam Van Zelst, Arcadia men's coach Hoopsville 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.

Less than 20 days remain in the regular season. Schedules are winding to a close and most are jockeying for better positions in conference races. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, find out how some programs have worked their way into the conversation at the top of conference races. What will it take to finish strong and secure the best possible seeds in conference tournaments? Plus we look at some of the midweek results across Division III basketball. And react to the latest NPI numbers as looking ahead at how NCAA Tournaments could come together is fully on. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Mikayla Lopez, Bethany women's coach - Nate Carson, Maine-Farmington women's coach - Matt Hunter, Gettysburg men's coach - Steven "Zo" Goodson, No. 25 Rhodes men's coach Hoopsville 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.

Incredible hoops continues every day, weekend, and week in Division III. Once again we are left in awe of results and records. On Monday's edition of Hoopsville, we check in programs setting the tone, those trying to survive conference play, and one still setting the standard for all to follow. Hear from NYU women's program a day after setting the DIII consecutive wins record and find out what's next. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline; - Eamonn Kenah & Mike McGrath, No. 1 UChicago senior forward & men's coach - Meg Barber & Charline Peper, No. 1 NYU women's coach & senior forward - Chris Bartley, WPI men's coach - Chanel Murchison, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's coach - Katie Marcella, Union women's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.

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.

Second-round of conference games continue to cause some wild results on any given night. More undefeated teams suffered first losses and long winning streaks have come to an end. It all adds up to a thrilling finish to the regular season upcoming. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we check in with programs that are still clicking along well at a critical juncture of the season. What will keep them focused on their bigger goals while also avoiding any unintended bumps in the season? Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Scott Gyimesi & Dylan Reilly, No. 9 Tufts senior forward & junior guard - Kate Vlahakis, Manhattanville women's coach - Wendy Austin, Centre women's coach - Todd Skrivseth, Monmouth men's coach Plus, 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 coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.

For most teams, the second half of conference schedules have begun. If results weren't crazy enough, they likely could be soon. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with programs who are having solid seasons to this point. How will their second half of conference schedules work out? We continue to chat with programs that don't always get the national attention, but are still having spectacular seasons. Find out what is working so well for them and why we could be talking about them, still, in March. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Noah Cleveland & Ron Rose, No. 12 Illinois Wesleyan sophomore forward & men's coach - Brian Barnes, Russell Sage men's coach - Brittany Whalen, Immaculata women's coach - Katherine Auguste, Colorado College women's coach We 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.

While a massive winter storm blanketed much of the country, and Division III, with a mess ... it has gotten every stormier on basketball courts around DIII. On a special Tuesday edition of Hoopsville, we try and shovel our way through an absolute insane week of basketball. The new Top 25s had a lot of movement and some of the teams we talk to this week are the reason. Hear from one program who knocked off the number one team and conference rival, another whose squad is now in control of their conference due to other upsets, a program back in the national conversation with a similar style of player, and another quietly playing it's best basketball in years. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Joe Reilly, No. 19 Wesleyan men's coach - Andy Winters, No. 21 Otterbein men's coach - Julia Duggan, Lebanon Valley women's coach - David Chadbourne & Jaycie Christopher, Southern Maine women's coach and senior guard Also 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 coach Dave will finally get to his '2-Cents' on fan beviour ... promise. 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 captain 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 caos in their conference, and chat with several programs having milestone seasons and not letting up. And we aren't done there! In Part 2 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 2 guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Ashley Branch, Franklin women's coach - Top 25 Double-Take: - Men's segment: Bob Quillman & Ryan Scott - Women's segment: Scott Peterson Also 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.

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.

Now that teams are fully involved with conference schedules, there are plenty of upsets, crazy results, and head-shaking moments. Perfect for us! On Thursday's Hoopsville, we dive in with some of the more interesting stories in Division III basketball. From opponents who have been opponents for nearly a decade, to one of the best players in the entire NCAA, those staying undefeated, and others in the midst of a challenging conference battle. Plus we get updates on some of the controversial legislastion Division III membership will vote on Friday. And we recap what is already a wild week(s) of results (even outside the WIACiness in Region 9). Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Kaci Kranson & Anna Scoblick, No. 2 Scranton senior & Catholic senior - Mary Schleusner & Brittney Kemp, No. 6 Washington & Lee women's senior & coach - Mike Fuline, No. 4 Mount Union men's coach - Guy Rancourt, WestConn men's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.

Some of the best hoops happening in Division III don't necessarily involving Top 25 teams! On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with programs not even receiving votes in Week 5's D3hoops.com's Top 25 polls. Learn how their seasons are progressing and why we could be talking about them in March. And if they are okay with flying under the radar. Plus a look a head at how the latest Top 25 polls could look with results over the weekend playing a role. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Blake Arbogast, East Texas Baptist women's coach - Will Chandler, Misericordia men's coach - Chris Martin, Loras men's coach - Carolae Barton & Emily Grasseler, Merchant Marine women's sophomore & junior forwards Dave 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 coach Dave 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 coach Dave 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.

It is the season of giving and a season where there is plenty. For some Division III teams, they seem to have plenty to go around. Wins, points, tenacity, and more. On Monday's Hoopsville, we will check in with a few teams that are almost always in the conversation nationally, but all for different reasons. One powerhouse has remained consistent in an ever changing game. Another known for their defense, is now trying to find offense with a young squad. Another has a tradition of 1000 point scorers over the generations. And another never seems far from talk of winning another title. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Elsa Daulerio & 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 coach Plus 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.

Exam period is a time to find out how much students have learned in the semester. Seems a good time to check in on exactly that, though final grades are not due for two-and-a-half-months. On Thursday's Hoopsville, hear from programs from far and wide on how they grade their seasons so far. Some may have higher marks than we are accustome while others seem to be getting extra credit. Plus, what can we learn from these programs that we will want to review come February? Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Ryan Mee, Vassar men's coach - Erin Monahan, William Paterson women's coach - Brad Fischer, No. 3 UW-Oshkosh women's coach Plus Dave adds his "2 Cents" 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.

Suddenly, the Division III basketball season has entered December. After starting to get into routines and playing games, class exams, holidays, and other reasons have caused there to be schedule changes, breaks, and adjustments. On Monday's Hoopsville, we check in with a few programs who are off to great starts, but are now dealing with changes to routines. How will this impact them and other teams? Plus, there could be some shake-ups coming to the Top 25s due out later in the day. And once again Division III has lost someone who made the Division, their institution, and student-athletes he considered his own better. We reflect on the legacy of Scott Guise and other sports information professionals we have lost in recent years. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Macy Miller & Cody Hartzler, No. 24 Ohio Wesleyan All-American & women's coach - Lyndsay Schultz, No. 16 Carroll women's coach - Anthony Medina, St. Thomas (Texas) men's coach - Jared Wagner, York (Pa.) men's coach Plus Dave adds his "2 Cents" to the idea of a "forced break" 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.

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but we can still talk turkey and a whole lot more in Division III than just the turkey. A number of programs are off to great starts and making headlines in the process. On Monday's Hoopsville, we break bread with a few programs who are headed into the holiday week already in a festive spirit. Programs with significant starts, eye-opening wins, and much more. And we get a sense of how the latest Top 25 polls of the regular season could shake out - including what teams may jump into or fall out of the Top 25. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Nathan Wahle, Muskingum men's coach - Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Shenandoah women's coach - Ben O'Brien, No. 2 Scranton women's coach - Kevin Bettencourt, Endicott men's coach Plus, the number of topics Dave has some thoughts on continues to grow. We debut "Dave's Two-Cents" (formerly the "Hoopsville Rant") 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 coach Hoopsville 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 coach Plus 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.

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

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 coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.sp[oD

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 columnist If 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.com Guests 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.com Guests 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 coach Hoopsville 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 commissioner Hoopsville 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 coach Hoopsville 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.