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Mid-Money Madness 12/19: Could there be another upset on Tobacco Road?
Plus a couple other games to get you set for the holidays.
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New Mexico State suddenly has a bunch of guard depth
That could make a difference for a team that entered the season with high expectations, and still may be a threat.
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The Mike Young Effect
How the former Wofford coach is still affecting mid-major hoops through the coaching ranks
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Podcast: Observations from Delaware, assessing Liberty’s undefeated start, and the State of the Valley
I also force Greg into a WAC Minute.
2019 MAC West preview: Is this the year someone dethrones the Rockets?
Possible alternatives include: Northern Illinois, Central Michigan.
The Other Top 25: Gonzaga reclaims its spot at the top
BYU and Northern Iowa were also made big jumps in the top 10.
Delaware’s confidence and hot start are spurred by an elite backcourt
Nate Darling thinks the Blue Hens have the best guards in the country.
2019 MAC East preview: Buffalo is still at the top
But with Bowling Green, Akron and Kent State close behind, the MAC East is more wide-open than ever.
San Diego State, Gonzaga get top mid-major billing in first NET rankings
Dayton also drops in at 10th after its explosive start.
Monday Morning Water Cooler: All hail our Spokane overlords
Gonzaga and the WCC won the weekend.
Hungover highlights: Mason Peatling set all sorts of records last night and Tanner Groves killed a guy
Get a bacon egg and cheese and enjoy some dunks
The top 10 Bill Walton moments of the decade
Or: "Have you ever been to a volcano when it’s erupting?"
Eddie Stansberry and Hawaii are worth staying up to watch
Do you stan Eddie Stansberry? If not, it’s about time to start doing so.
WCC Week in Review: How good are the middle-tier teams, anyway?
Elsewhere, San Francisco has gotten off to a great start, Portland takes baby steps and Colbey Ross is proof the Waves’ record doesn’t reflect the team’s ability.
Northern Iowa has at least given itself an at-large chance
The thrilling win against Colorado opened a big door, even if only slightly.
7 mid-major head coaches off to great debut seasons
These guys have gotten the party started the right way.
Podcast: Chris Mooney on how Richmond has become an Atlantic 10 contender
The #EXTENDMOONEY movement grows.
The Other Top 25: Dayton flies to the Toppin of the polls
The Flyers are for real.
MEAC Monday: Four teams that have impressed in non-conference play
There’s always a positive sign — even in buy-game season.
Saint Louis has its backcourt of the present and future with a pair of freshmen
In their ninth game together, freshmen Yuri Collins and Gibson Jimerson helped the Billikens make a school-record 17 threes. But they’re just getting started.
Monday Morning Water Cooler: Dayton’s offense is beginning to look unstoppable
It was an action-packed weekend for some of the nation’s top mid-majors.
Rod Barnes returns to Ole Miss, gets warm welcome and ejection
It was a nice, albeit abbreviated, homecoming for the former Rebel.
Mike Brennan has the American Eagles ready to challenge the Patriot League favorites
American doesn’t project to finish at the top of the league, but it has a solid core
UPDATE: Western Kentucky’s Charles Bassey out for season with knee injury
A scary injury soured the Hilltoppers’ overtime win.
Mid-Money Madness: Arkansas and Western Kentucky square off in intriguing Saturday showdown
UMass also plays Harvard and Villanova meets Saint Joseph’s.
Twitter Mailbag: How long can Delaware keep this up?
Can the Blue Hens stay undefeated, conference races, and more.
4 mid-major teams are undefeated, but are they actually good?
Not all undefeated teams are created equal.
‘Either you’re a Friar or a Ram:’ A look at the Providence vs. Rhode Island rivalry
The two programs renew their rivalry on Friday
Streak-busting road win helps Chicago State avoid wrong side of history
The Cougars’ from-scratch roster is showing signs of life in the second year of Lance Irvin’s rebuild.
Mid-Major Leaderboard Madness: Fun with small sample sizes
San Diego State is the best team in the country. Really.
Podcast: Who should be No. 1?
We debate the merits of San Diego State, Gonzaga, and Dayton
Kobe Webster continues to have big moments outside the Indiana prep limelight
The former multi-time Indiana state champion wants to bring Western Illinois to the big stage, a place he’s been before.