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30 storiesNewest publisher update · 2026-10-30 16:09 UTC
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Why Jordan Watford is back at Queens for year 2

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - DECEMBER 16: Head Coach Grant Leonard talks with Jordan Watford #0 of the Queens Royals in the second half during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on December 16, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Royals 108-80. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images There’s a new rule in NCAA Division I basketball this season. Coaches can no longer attend games their team isn’t in, outside of a multi-team event, with ex

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2026-27 Atlantic 10 Men’s Preview: Is a return to 3 bids on the horizon?

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Saint Louis Billikens head coach Josh Schertz communicates with guard Trey Green (3) in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Atlantic 10 Conference returned to multi-bid status last season when both VCU and Saint Louis booked tickets to March Madness. As the Billikens danced into the First

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2026-10-30 10:39 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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How coaches are prepping for early morning tip-off times on opening day

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 19: Head coach Flynn Clayman of the High Point Panthers walks off the team bus before the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Wisconsin Badgers held at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Northern Illinois’ season-opener against Grambling State tips off on Monday morning at 3 a.m. Eastern Time. But in head coach Matt Majkrzak’s mind, it

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2026-10-29 17:15 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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2026-27 Horizon League Preview: Drew Gentile

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 09: Wilson NCAA game balls sit on a rack prior to the start of the women's Horizon League Tournament college basketball game between the Youngstown State Penguins and the Cleveland State Vikings on March 09, 2026 at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Note: The 70-page preview, consisting of more than 26,000 words, individual previews for all 12 teams and an exclusive intervi

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2026-10-29 17:08 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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2026-27 WCC Men’s Basketball Preview

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Santa Clara Broncos guard Jake Ensminger (44) walks onto the court before a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect It’s a new era for the WCC. Not only is Gonzaga now in the Pac 12, but Saint Mary’s lost longtime head coach Randy Bennett to Arizona State. While the Gaels are still in the league and will be a contender, the c

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2026-10-29 14:02 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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St. Joseph’s to induct Phil Martelli into its Athletics Hall of Fame

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 9: Head coach Phil Martelli of the Saint Joseph's Hawks talks to his team during a timeout against the George Mason Patriots in the Quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Basketball tournament at Capital One Arena on March 9, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Saint Joseph’s University announced on Oct. 27 that legendary former head coach Phil Martelli will be inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame as the lone member of the

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2026-10-28 17:15 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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2026-27 MAC Men’s Basketball Preview

Mar 15, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Miami (Oh) Redhawks head coach Travis Steele reacts against the Akron Zips during the second half of the MAC Conference Tournament Championship game at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Teams are listed in order of preseason KenPom placement. Akron There might not be a team that is more leveraging the 5-in-5 rule in this league than Akron. Both Evan Mahaffey and Kamrin Oriol’s eligibility hangs in the balance for n

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2026-10-28 13:28 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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The Women’s Other Top 25: Fairfield is unanimous No. 1

The new college basketball season begins next week, and our Women’s Other Top 25 preseason poll is here. Fairfield is the No. 1 team, followed by Princeton, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, and Columbia to round out the top five. The Stags have won the last three championships in the MAAC (now Metro) and bring back several top players, including each of their top four scorers. Kaety L’Amoreaux won the Player of the Year award after averaging 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.1

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2026-10-27 20:55 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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The Men’s Other Top 25: Saint Louis starts at the top

We are just days away from the start of the new college basketball season, and the Men’s Other Top 25 preseason poll is here. Four different teams received at least one first-place vote. Saint Louis owns the top spot with two of those first-place votes. Fellow A-10 member VCU came second with one vote also. Grand Canyon placed third with a pair of first-place votes. New Mexico and Saint Mary’s rounded out the top five. Utah State finished sixth and had the final first-place vote. The Billikens’

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2026-10-27 18:45 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey: Which mid-major game on opening day are you most looking forward to?

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 21: Cam'Ron Fletcher #11 of the High Point Panthers dunks the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. The wait is alm

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2026-10-27 17:05 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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Five Missouri Valley Conference storylines for the 2026-27 season

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 2: Johnny Kinziger #11 of the Illinois State Redbirds is defended by Tahaad Pettiford #0 of the Auburn Tigers during a semifinal game of the National Invitational Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on April 2, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images 1. The New Arch Madness Format We won’t see if the 1 and 2 seeds getting double byes makes a real difference in one year, but there are other ways

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2026-10-27 13:13 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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SoCon Preview Series Part 3: The middle tier and darkhorse pick

SPARTANBURG, SC - JANUARY 29: VMI Keydets guard Rickey Bradley Jr. (1) during a college basketball game between the VMI Keydets and the Wofford Terriers on January 29, 2025 at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In this series of previews, these are the top teams on the cusp of being in that top four group, including one team I expect to be a league dark horse and one that could potential

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2026-10-27 11:51 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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Niagara debuts new-look roster against Syracuse in exhibition loss

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Greg Paulus of the Niagara Purple Eagles coaches his team against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome on December 21, 2023 in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse won 83-71. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) | Getty Images BUFFALO, N.Y. – Greg Paulus unveiled his new Niagara Purple Eagles to the world with a strong effort against Syracuse on Saturday. Niagara lost 71-58 but came back from down 17 points in the first half to

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2026-10-26 13:34 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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Mid-Major Reacts Results: VCU is most likely to appear in Top-25 polls first

Mar 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; VCU Rams forward Jadrian Tracey (2) celebrates after defeating the Dayton Flyers in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament Championship game at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Last week, as the start of college basketball season nears, the Associated Press released its usual preseason Top-25 poll. At the top were most of the expected: Florida, Duke, Illinois, UConn, Arizona, among others. Nowhe

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2026-10-26 11:32 UTCmidmajormadness.com
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“Anything but Mid” Podcast: Previewing the SWAC, UAC, WCC and Sun Belt

HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA - DECEMBER 14: Zakiya Stephenson #21 of the James Madison Dukes celebrates during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Atlantic Union Bank Center on December 14, 2025 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images On our final preview episode of the Anything but Mid podcast, we previewed the SWAC, UAC, WCC and Sun Belt on the women’s basketball side. Let’s take a look at how things are shaping up in these conferences: Listen to th

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2026-10-25 17:43 UTCmidmajormadness.com