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

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The 23rd season of Hoopsville is here. There is a lot to catch up on since champions were crowned in March: coaching changes, program closures, rule changes, much more. All ahead of another unique season coming to DIII. And with a new season comes singificant changes to Hoopsville as well.

Monday's as we talk to both defending champions and preseason top picks along with programs that could change how some conference races end up. We will try (try being the opperative word) to catch up on everything since March. We also rant on scheduling while preparing for the season ahead. 

Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:
- Meg Barber, No. 1 NYU women's coach
- James Cosgrove, No. 1 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach
- Marcus Kahn, No. 15 Mary Washington men's coach
- Beth Andrews, No. 14 John Carroll women's coach

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.sp[oD

23.1: 23rd Season Debut

An all new thing for Hoopsville and DIII basketball fans: The Top 25 Double-Take show.

Each time a new D3hoops.com Top 25 poll is released, we will breakdown our thoughts on the polls with 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 season's first show is available to everyone, but moving forward the shows will be exclusive to Hoopsville subscribers when airing live and the archives/podcasts are available. So be sure to become a Hoopsville subscriber while also helping the long-running DIII staple remain part of basketball seasons to come. For more information and subscribe, head to buymeacoffee.com/Hoopsville

23.2: Top 25 Double-Take

The basketball season has begun and soon all teams will have played their first game. Already there are upsets, surprises, and games of note. And while one shouldn't put too much stock in the early results (we still have more than 15 weeks of the season remaining), there are some things already turning heads.

On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with a few programs who have already clearly stated they are going to be teams to contend with this season. And with others whose schedules could prove to be daunting or significant in a few months. Plus, there is still plenty of news items to catch up on from the off-season, pre-season, and start of season. 

Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:
- Rodney Rogan, No. 8 Johns Hopkins women's coach
- Klay Knueppel, Wisconsin Lutheran women's coach
- Dave Macedo, No. 14 Virginia Wesleyan men's coach
- Bill Sall, No. 12 Calvin men's coach

Plus hear from the head of DIII men's officials about what he thinks is the biggest rule change for this season.

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studio.

23.3: Turning Heads

If the first 10 days of the 2025-26 season are any barometer of the season ahead, it is going to be pretty darn good.

On Monday's Hoopsville, we will do our best to recap another thrilling weekend in DIII hoops. From upsets to thrilling finishes to close calls, even a DI upset that doesn't technically count, we have already seen a lot. And those we talk to Monday will be playing a role in how many a conference, and national, race turns out. They also could be cementing their places into Top 25 discussions in a week's time.

Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:
- Kelli DiMuro, Cal Lutheran women's coach
- Justin Potts, No. 23 Montclair State men's coach
- JT Gritzmacher, No. 7 UW-La Crosse men's coach
- Lynn Hersey, No. 4 Smith women's coach

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

23.4: Coast-to-Coast

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but we can still talk turkey and a whole lot more in Division III than just the turkey. A number of programs are off to great starts and making headlines in the process.

On Monday's Hoopsville, we break bread with a few programs who are headed into the holiday week already in a festive spirit. Programs with significant starts, eye-opening wins, and much more. And we get a sense of how the latest Top 25 polls of the regular season could shake out - including what teams may jump into or fall out of the Top 25.

Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:
- Nathan Wahle, Muskingum men's coach
- Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Shenandoah women's coach
- Ben O'Brien, No. 2 Scranton women's coach
- Kevin Bettencourt, Endicott men's coach

Plus, the number of topics Dave has some thoughts on continues to grow. We debut "Dave's Two-Cents" (formerly the "Hoopsville Rant") with some thoughts on scheduling and how new hires are causing a whole lot of problems and burned bridges. Also what is changing to combat unnecessary scheduling changes.

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

23.5: Talkin' Turkey

An all new show for Hoopsville and DIII basketball fans: The Top 25 Double-Take show.

Each time a new D3hoops.com Top 25 poll is released, we will breakdown our thoughts on the polls with 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 Pat Coleman and Bob Quillman discuss the men's Top 25 poll while Gordon Mann and Scott Peterson chat about the women's Top 25.

As a Hoopsville Member, you have exclusive access to the LIVE show and early access to the archive and podcast through your membership on Buy Me a Coffee (www.buymeacoffee.com/Hoopsville). We thank you for your support of Hoopsville and our efforts to continue covering DIII basketball.

23.6: Top 25 Double-Take - Week 2

Suddenly, the Division III basketball season has entered December. After starting to get into routines and playing games, class exams, holidays, and other reasons have caused there to be schedule changes, breaks, and adjustments.

On Monday's Hoopsville, we check in with a few programs who are off to great starts, but are now dealing with changes to routines. How will this impact them and other teams? Plus, there could be some shake-ups coming to the Top 25s due out later in the day. And once again Division III has lost someone who made the Division, their institution, and student-athletes he considered his own better. We reflect on the legacy of Scott Guise and other sports information professionals we have lost in recent years.

Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline:
- Macy Miller & Cody Hartzler, No. 24 Ohio Wesleyan All-American & women's coach
- Lyndsay Schultz, No. 16 Carroll women's coach
- Anthony Medina, St. Thomas (Texas) men's coach
- Jared Wagner, York (Pa.) men's coach

Plus Dave adds his "2 Cents" to the idea of a "forced break" for all teams starting next season. And we discuss the upcoming Off Court podcasts that may just be out in time for your holiday travels!

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

23.7: Routine Changes

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.

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