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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