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The Division III women's basketball season ended in one of the more unique celebrations in history. Getting a chance to play for a championship on the same floor and at the same time as the Division I Women's Final Four was being contested. And Thomas More took advantage of the opportunity to cement themeselves as one of the best teams in history. On this special edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh...

What a season of Division III basketball and it isn't quite over with yet! The men might have crowned their championship, but the women have one more game to go. On this episode of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh looks back at the two championship weekends with help from Ryan Scott, Gordon Mann, and Adam Turer. We look at the championship for St. Thomas and the near perfect miss by Benedictine. We also ta...

The roads to Columbus and Salem are now paved. Eight teams remain after another nail bitting weekend in the championship tournaments. A weekend that saw one of the top teams in the country go down. Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh recaps a terrific weekend of basketball while hearing from many of those moving on to the Division III basketball championship weekends. Dave also gets an assist...

It is hard work just to get into the NCAA tournament in the first place. It is even harder to get out of the second two rounds. But which eight teams of the 32 left can get the job done and march on to the championship weekends? Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chatted with some of those who have already surprised and those who hope to keep their tournament dreams a reality. Guests includ...

It may have been one of the best weekends of the Division III basketball tournaments in recent history. Upsets, close finishes, buzzer beaters, and more. Survive and advance hasn't fit better as a description than after the first two rounds of this year's championships. Sunday night, Dave McHugh recapped it all on Hoopsville. From those who surprised to those who survived. Even the favorites had t...

The Roads to Indianapolis and Salem have been laid out in front of 126 teams... now it's time to start down those roads to champions. Who has a chance? Who will upset? Who is too tough at home? Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to many of the coaches around the country looking to pick up the NCAA trophy in a little over two weeks and claim it as their won. Even hear why Salem is a m...

Who's in and who's out of the NCAA tournaments? We know the automatic bids, but who are the 19 men's and 20 women's teams who will get the chance to vie for an NCAA title. Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh and others make those mock selections. We will break down the primary and secondary criteria the best we can and select who we think will be in the NCAA Tournament. But we will also be sur...

The brackets are out, so time to break them down. On Monday's Hoopsville special, Dave talked to a number of coaches whose teams are dancing in the NCAA tournament. Whether they are staying at home or hitting the road, we find out what they think of the selections. Dave will also talked to both men's and women's basketball committee chairs coming on a special bracket special starting which you can...

The final days of the regular season are here. Results of games across the country are affecting other teams not even playing. How will it all shake out and how does one result affect another? Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh gave you the insight you need to know how the NCAA Tournament brackets are already taking shape. Dave talked to many coaches around the country who are looking to lo...

There isn't that much time left in the regular season as teams continue to fight to get into conference tournaments and position themselves for hopefully NCAA tournament bids. Second round of Regional Rankings are also out with plenty of answers... and questions. Plus, some teams are putting on some shows recently including a lot of buzzer beaters! On Thursday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh rolle...

It might be a holiday for those romantically inclined, but it is also getting down to the end of the Division III basketball season. Just two weeks remain between now and the end of the regular season and nothing has been determined. On Sunday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to some teams who have emerged from no where to be in a position to surprise when their conference tournaments begin....

Regional rankings are finally out and with them comes plenty of upheaval around the country. What do the rankings really mean? What teams should everyone be watching this week? Who is jockeying to lock up their conference's regular season title? On Thursday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh tried to get a lot of these questions answered. McHugh talked to coaches from around the country who have thei...

The Hoopsvillle Marathon Show certainly covered a lot of teams and it gave us a chance to talk to a number of teams across the country. However, we haven't covered everything. And since the Super Bowl is scheduled for tonight, we figured we would help your pregame festivities by talking some basketball, not hoops. Today on a Semi-Super edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to several teams who...

There are just four weeks left in the regular season and teams are feeling the pressure to take care of business. Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to many coaches in the conference playoff mix. Whether they are trying to position themselves to stay at home for the tournament or just get into the playoffs, there is a lot on the line with less games to play. Guests included (in order):...

There are several turning points during the Division III basketball season and we have arrived at yet another. The time in the season when many conferences start heading into the second half of round-robin play. Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to some of the teams who are leading their conferences after the first half of play and looking to keep up their mometum. Some have also eme...

Despite technical problems over the last few weeks, Sunday's edition of Hoopsville was not been derailed by Mother Nature's rath! Three-feet of snow and still we were about to produce the show all thanks to that wonderful home studio. Sunday night, Dave McHugh talked to programs who are storming the competition right now. Whether in the midst of long winning streaks or dominating their conference,...

It isn't easy to coach at any level. It is a joy to coach Division III says many a coach. Some enjoy it on their way up the ladder, others on their way closer to retirement, and others as their passion. Thursday night we talked to many coaches in different aspects of their careers with varying teams who are succeeding on the court and off of it because of what coaching has taught them including fa...

As the basketball spins... there continue to be incredible stories around Division III as we get further into conference schedules. Teams leading conferences that no one suspected, programs finding success with alums at the helm, and Division III making national headlines but not for the obvious reasons. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to those still proving people wrong as the season ent...

We are back to our normal Sunday and Thursday Hoopsville shows tonight! Now that we are getting back into our routine, we get back into the habit of featuring the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and West Regions on Thursday night shows (Northeast, Atlantic, Central, and South Regions on Sunday nights). Tonight, Dave McHugh talks with coaches who are succeeding so far this season thanks to a bit o...

Hoopsville returned to the air after the holidays with plenty to talk about. Dave McHugh chatted with coaches whose teams made some statements over the holidays. Guests included Wartburg and Capital women's programs along with the No. 17 Susquehanna men's program. You will also hear from a few coaches at this year's D3hoops.com Classic. Guests include (in order): - Bob Amsberry, Wartburg women's c...

As we close in on the holiday break, many teams have made some significant moves in the early part of the season. On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave talked to teams who find themselves in good position before some time off, but can they keep up the momentum? Guests include (in order): - Michelle Ferenz, Whitman women's coach - Keith Mondillo, Gwynedd Mercy women's coach - Jamie Benton, Johnson and Wales...

There are many teams right now asking everyone, have you noticed us? Big wins, great starts, record beginnings. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave talked to those who are off to tremendous starts which may not have been noticed by many people... yet. You can watch Hoopsville or listen to the podcast(s) below. Guests included (in order): - Mike Moran, No. 11 John Carroll men's coach - Greg C...

Teams are finally settling into the season, but that doesn't mean things have gotten easier. On Hoopsville, Dave returned from the Wendy's Classic where he talked to those who helped wrap up the historic tournament. He also chatted with those showing their strength early in the campaign and pulling off upsets. Guests included (in order): - Guy Kalland, Carleton men's coach - Bob Quillman, Central...

Nearly three weeks into the college basketball season and there is plenty to talk about. Conference action is also starting for many programs while others are still getting up to speed in their out-of-conference schedules. On the women's side, not a lot of upsets; on the men's side, no one seems safe to an unforeseen loss. On Hoopsville, Dave talked to several teams who are still working off last...

The season has certainly started with a lot of stuff. Rule changes, upsets, hot and cold starts, and more. That's why we added more Hoopsville shows to start the season! Tonight, we talk to some who have started hot, those with high expectations, and preview the final Wendy's Classic. Watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast below! Guests include: - Mike Daley, Wendy's Classic Director...