Mid-Major Basketball Coverage

Hawaii's top player Vander Joaquim tore his MCL during a preseason workout and will likely miss 4-6 weeks for the Warriors. The loss of the big man leaves Hawaii shorthanded and inexperienced inside to begin the year.

Montana's top defender and conference player of the year candidate Will Cherry is out for 6-8 weeks after reportedly breaking his foot. This has impacts from the national level on down to the conference race in the Big Sky.