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Good morning! If you’re reading this, you’re clearly starting your day off right with an effort to better yourself by becoming more educated about the goings-on in the mid-major world.
In a landscape so dominated by the biggest schools and conferences, it’s quite hard to winnow down the information you want and need to hear about your favorite mid-major programs.
Thankfully, Mid-Major Madness is here to aggregate the news and links for you, providing you with a brand-new, daily post about the world of mid-major hoops.
#Content to Read
Mid-major fans might recognize our newest writer! (Mid-Major Madness)
It is now a fact that Mid-Major Madness could beat any blog in America in a pickup basketball game. This is due to the newest addition to our writing staff, Evan Bradds.
If you’re reading this site, then you won’t need much of an introduction to Bradds, a two-time OVC Player of the Year. Still, you should definitely check out his introductory post and get ready for a great slate of coverage from the former Belmont Bruin star.
Former Akron Zip signs with a Belgian professional team (Hustle Belt)
Kwan Cheatham Jr. will be calling Belgium his new home shortly enough, as the former Akron big man recently signed with Kangoeroes Basket Willebroek.
Big congrats to Cheatham on his new signing, and hopefully he’ll pick up right where he left off at Akron, as described by Hustle Belt’s James Jimenez:
Cheatham, who stands at six-foot-ten, 236 lbs., played four seasons for the Zips, starting three of those seasons. Over his career, Cheatham scored 936 points, 633 total rebounds, 180 assists, 113 blocks and 43 steals. Cheatham was a part of two regular-season MAC Championship squads and saw post-season action twice, with appearances in the CIT and NIT Tournaments.
Examining BYU’s non-conference schedule (Vanquish the Foe)
Alright, so for this link, you’ll need to shut your eyes and open your ears. That’s right, I just linked you to a podcast. Some of the folks over at Vanquish the Foe recorded a new episode talking about BYU, and while it does involve football talk, I promise basketball discussion is in there.
Tweets of Interest
Brown sugar cinnamon (toasted) & cherry (fresh from the package)
OK settle a debate for us:
— Mid-Major Madness (@mid_madness) July 20, 2017
- Rank your poptart preferences
- Toasted or right out of the package?
Steelers winning the Super Bowl with Bill Cowher (ed. note: Cam is a child)
What's your earliest sports memory?
— SB Nation (@SBNation) July 20, 2017
Is Jack Whitman back on the transfer market?
Had committed as a grad transfer from William & Mary. If he is looking for a new school, arguably best big man available. https://t.co/VajctF5LAk
— Kevin Sweeney (@CBB_Central) July 20, 2017
‘Tops are ready
Getting Coasta Rica ready.. #HilltopperNation pic.twitter.com/VdsaoVLds8
— Jordan Brangers (@brangers25) July 18, 2017
Does North Texas have a dual-sport star in its midst?
.@Gmgtwo6 #GMG #NewDenton @UNTCoachGMac #AndHeCanPass #4Flash pic.twitter.com/C4WWBo0rpR
— #NewDenton (@MeanGreenFB) July 20, 2017
Farewell to a great account that covered Big 5 basketball
Public service announcement: Tomorrow is this account's last day. Thanks for all the fun over the years.
— Jonathan Tannenwald (@pretzel_logic) July 19, 2017
Dallas Dale was quite an athlete (he also has a great name)
Not a bad senior year at all. #SMTTT pic.twitter.com/gkpq6EdtVs
— Southern Miss MBB (@SouthernMissMBB) July 19, 2017
Break out your planners and mark this down right now
The schedules for the Great Alaskan Shootout have nearly been set. Idaho faces off against Santa Clara November 22 at 6:30 p.m.
— Vandal Nation (@VandalNation) July 19, 2017
The best team in Connecticut continues to prepare for the upcoming season
New guys getting ready for #WelcomeToTheWeightRoom with @CCSUStrength! ⚪️ ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/W0LSTib343
— CCSU Basketball (@CCSU_MBB) July 19, 2017
Rooting for Always A Brave to bring home the $2 million
The #TBT2017 #Super16 tips off in 24 hours! See the full schedule: https://t.co/ycRFDL1Vyl pic.twitter.com/9jqyVfe5Ai
— TBT (@thetournament) July 19, 2017
Recruiting News
Fresno St. G Ryan Beddeo is transferring to Saddleback CC
— Tai Young (@TaiYoungVC) July 19, 2017
Appalachian State G Patrick Good (FR) is leaving the program. (HT @WCYB_CaseyGoetz) https://t.co/epzCeLoBHa
— Verbal Commits (@VerbalCommits) July 19, 2017
Hartford G Jake Fay is transferring to the University of the Virgin Islands
— Tai Young (@TaiYoungVC) July 19, 2017