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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 columnist Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.

The roads to Fort Wayne and Salem are complete. The teams now have to hit the roads to get there physically. Which women's team comes out the champs? Which men's teams survive to play for a national title? 2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate? Those numbers will used this coming week as we work our way down from quarterfinals and semifinals. On Mondays' super-sized edition of Hoopsville, we show our appreciation for the programs still playing in the DIII national tournaments. We chat to all four of the women's programs still dancing and showcase a number of the men's teams that will lace it up on Thursday. Who might be best prepared as the national spotlight gets brighter for all? Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline in Part 1: - Jackson Niego & Ron Rose - No. 8 Illinois Wesleyan junior guard & men's coach - Brandon Linton - No. 12 Tufts men's coach - Nick Buffalo & Anthony Medina - No. 3 St. Thomas junior forward & men's coach - Brooke Batchelor, Meg Barber, & Caroline Peper - UAA Defensive Player of the Year, No. 1 NYU women's coach, & UAA Player of the Year Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.

The roads to Fort Wayne and Salem are complete. The teams now have to hit the roads to get there physically. Which women's team comes out the champs? Which men's teams survive to play for a national title? 2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate? Those numbers will used this coming week as we work our way down from quarterfinals and semifinals. On Mondays' super-sized edition of Hoopsville, we show our appreciation for the programs still playing in the DIII national tournaments. We chat to all four of the women's programs still dancing and showcase a number of the men's teams that will lace it up on Thursday. Who might be best prepared as the national spotlight gets brighter for all? Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline in Part 2: - James Cosgrove - No. 1 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach - Ben O'Brien, Kaeli Romanowski & Jenna Sloan - No. 2 Scranton women's coach, Landmark Defensive Player of the Year (1st Team), & senior guard - Olivia Argall & Brad Fischer - No. 4 UW-Oshkosh senior forward & women's coach - Mo Hirt - No. 8 Denison women's coach & 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.

** This episode uploaded at a slightly lower-quality settings so that it can be one file instead of two parts.** The second weekend of NCAA Tournament action is nearly here. You won't want to start watching games without getting up to speed on many of the programs playing ... which is why you should watch Hoopsville this week. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we don't talk to a few, or four, or some of the programs playing this weekend. We are talking to a lot of the teams still with NCAA Championship chances. How are teams preparing for either the traditional Sectional weekend in women's hoops, or the unique eight, one-game set-up of the men's Round of 16. Who may benefit from these different tournament structures and will still be lacing up their shoes next week? Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Jason Zimmerman, No. 2 Emory men's coach - Markus Kahn & Jay Randall, No. 5 Mary Washington men's coach & C2C 1st-Team honoree - Beth Andrews, Carly Perusek, & Ava Ryncarz, No. 11 John Carroll women's coach, senior guard/forward, & NCAC 1st-Team honoree - Allison Montgomery, No. 12 Bates women's coach - Chad Dickman & Jevon Yarbrough, No. 16 Hood men's coach & MAC Commonwealth Player of the Year And we still have an All-Star Game, Salem & Fort Wayne logistics, and so much more to talk about on Thursday''s show. Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.

First weekend in the books and we are down to just 32 total teams remaining in the championships. It happens fast, too fast for some teams. On Monday's edition of Hoopsville, we check in with some of the surprises, survivors, and others that still have a chance to win a national title. Some programs got through just barely, others seemed to have better weekends, all have challenges ahead if they want to keep playing. Plus, some of the news and notes from the DIII Nationals Championships so far. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Zevi Samet & Elliot Steinmetz, Yeshiva senior guard & men's coach - Brian Morehouse & Anna Richards, No. 7 Hope women's coach & sophomore guard - Jon "Herbie" Herbrechtsmeyer & Rosalie Penke, No. 23 Bethel women's coach & senior forward - John Krikorian, No. 15 Christopher Newport men's coach - Kendra Whitehead, Hardin-Simmons 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 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 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 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 Zayas Plus 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 coach Plus hear from Grinnell's men's coach following their conference championship. Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.

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.