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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 coach 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 2: - Diana Noles, Otterbein women's coach - Michael Summey, Heidelberg men's coach - Olivia Hunt, Austin women's coach - Steve Christiansen, Aurora men's coach Plus 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 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.com Hoopsville 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 y

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 coach Plus hear from Grinnell's men's coach following their conference championship

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 Zayas Plus hear from Loras men's coach following their conference championship. Hoopsvill

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 Athlet

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

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 a

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 divisio

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 who

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.

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 viewers

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.