Hoopsville

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 coach

Hoopsville 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 Coordinator

Hoopsville 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 coach

Hoopsville 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 Scott

Hoopsville 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 Zayas

Hoopsville 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 coach

Hoopsville 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 coach

Hoopsville 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 coach

Hoopsville 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 coach

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.