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.

21.11: Unranked Strength

Le Youth releases the fifth and final single ahead of the deluxe version of his 'About Us' album.

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In the matter of what seemed like the blink of an eye, we have gone from 64-team tournaments to just 16 teams remaining in both the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments.

On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat talk to programs who are still dancing. Some may have surprised and others are living up to expectations. However, the pressure continues to ramp up and the difference between the dream continuing or waking up, is razor thin. Hear how teams are reacting to getting through the first weekend and preparing for the next round. Plus we hear from at least one student-athlete rewriting the record books.

Plus, what games (besides all of them) will we keep a closer eye on this weekend. And there is already other news to talk about in DIII.

And Dave reacts to the Transylvania president's "letter to the NCAA president" and other reactions to something DIII can try and fix, but also keeps screwing up.

Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:
- Lynn Hersey and Jessie Ruffner, No. 10 Smith women's coach and senior guard
- Pat Juckem and Yogi Oliff, WashU men's coach and sophomore guard
- Kevin App and Cole Prowitt-Smith, No. 21 Williams men's coach and senior forward
- Rodney Rogan and Greta Miller, No. 17 Johns Hopkins women's coach and junior forward
- Jalen Overway, No. 10 Calvin sophomore center
- Mary Schleusner, No. 19 Wahington & Lee sophomore forward

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.

21.25: Sweet Success

The Sectional Weekend of games is upon us. On the eve of the Sweet 16 round, we talk to programs looking to keep their goals of a national championship in place.

On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with a number of teams on the road this weekend. Most of the teams will still be traveling when we hit the air, so we will touch base either on the bus or just after arrival with some. We find out from all how they are preparing for some challenging games just with hopes to be in the Elite Eight.

Plus, the Jostens Finalists have been announced and the vote for the final two spots in the NABC All-Star Game is wrapping up. We will actually talk to three of those finalists.

Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:
- Brandon Linton & Jay Dieterle, Tufts men's coach & senior guard
- Hannah Iverson & Amanda Giesen, No. 23 UW-Stout women's coach & senior forward
- Jeff Gard & Logan Pearson*, No. 11 UW-Platteville men's coach & senior forward 
- Brian Morehouse & Jada Garner, No. 12 Hope women's coach & junior guard
- Dave Hastings & Jeff Hunter*, No. 5 Keene State men's coach & 5th year center
- Kendra Whitehead & Parris Parmer*, No. 10 Hardin-Simmons women's coach & senior forward
* - Jostens Trophy Finalists

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.

21.26: Elite Effort

Division III is down to the final fours in men's and women's basketball - ever closer to crowing 2024 champions.

On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with most of the programs that are still in the dance. Some big upsets on the women's side while for the first time this century every host school advanced on the men's side. Learn more how teams are preparing for the final weekend of the 2023-24 season.

Plus there are other news and notes in DIII getting our attention.

Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:
- Caleb Kimbrough, No. 1 Hampden-Sydney men's coach, & Tom Palombo, No. 7 Guilford men's coach
- James Cosgrove, No. 3 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach
- Bob Amsberry, No. 7 Wartburg women's coach
- Brooks Miller, No. 13 Trine men's coach (interviewed by D3hoops.com's Pat Coleman )
- Natalie Bruns & Belle Pellecchia, No. 1 NYU senior forward & junior guard
- Laken Ball & Dasia Thornton, No. 2 Transylvania 5th year center & forward

Also reactions from post-game press conferences after Sectional Finals games including Smith coach Lynn Hersey.

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.

21.27: Fantastic Fours

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We have our champions! Congratulations to Trine and NYU on their national championships.

On Monday's Season Finale of Hoopsville, we chat with the two champion programs. Meg Barber and Megan Bauman of NYU along with Brooks Miller and Cortez Garland of Trine react to what they accomplished not only this past weekend, but in the national tournaments, and especially their entire seasons.

We will also talk to the two Jostens Trophy winners - announced earlier on Monday. Tyler Dearman from Guilford and Aleah Grundahl from UW-Whitewater will talk about the honor along with what stood out about their Jostens Trophy resumes. Plus we hear from the Chair of the Jostens Committee about what makes the award so special and his thoughts on this year's recipients.

Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:
- Meg Barber & Megan Bauman, No. 1 NYU women's coach & graduate guard
- Brooks Miller & Cortez Garland, No. 1 Trine men's coach & senior guard
- Mark Henrickson, Jostens Committee Chair & Rotary Club of Salem member
- Tyler Dearman, Guilford men's Jostens Trophy winner
- Aleah Gruhndal, UW-Whitewater women's Jostens Trophy winner

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.

21.28: Champions Crowned

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.

21.29: Season Recap

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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

21.30: Pipeline & D3hoops

This is a show dedicated to Division III basketball called Hoopsville. It is the only show of it's kind in the world. We cover the biggest NCAA division with the most teams (well over 850 men and women combined) in the country each week with weekly or twice-weekly content. Stay tuned throughout the season and through the championships in mid-March.

21.11: Unranked Strength

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