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This is a show dedicated to Division III basketball called Hoopsville. It is the only show of it's kind in the world. We cover the biggest NCAA division with the most teams (well over 850 men and women combined) in the country each week with weekly or twice-weekly content. Stay tuned throughout the season and through the championships in mid-March.

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United States

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This is a show dedicated to Division III basketball called Hoopsville. It is the only show of it's kind in the world. We cover the biggest NCAA division with the most teams (well over 850 men and women combined) in the country each week with weekly or twice-weekly content. Stay tuned throughout the season and through the championships in mid-March.

Language:

English

Contact:

410-599-5608


Episodes

21.28: Champions Crowned

3/17/2024
We have our champions! Congratulations to Trine and NYU on their national championships. On Monday's Season Finale of Hoopsville, we chat with the two champion programs. Meg Barber and Megan Bauman of NYU along with Brooks Miller and Cortez Garland of Trine react to what they accomplished not only this past weekend, but in the national tournaments, and especially their entire seasons. We will also talk to the two Jostens Trophy winners - announced earlier on Monday. Tyler Dearman from Guilford and Aleah Grundahl from UW-Whitewater will talk about the honor along with what stood out about their Jostens Trophy resumes. Plus we hear from the Chair of the Jostens Committee about what makes the award so special and his thoughts on this year's recipients. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Meg Barber & Megan Bauman, No. 1 NYU women's coach & graduate guard - Brooks Miller & Cortez Garland, No. 1 Trine men's coach & senior guard - Mark Henrickson, Jostens Committee Chair & Rotary Club of Salem member - Tyler Dearman, Guilford men's Jostens Trophy winner - Aleah Gruhndal, UW-Whitewater women's Jostens Trophy winner Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.

Duration:02:35:09

21.27: Fantastic Fours

3/10/2024
Division III is down to the final fours in men's and women's basketball - ever closer to crowing 2024 champions. On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with most of the programs that are still in the dance. Some big upsets on the women's side while for the first time this century every host school advanced on the men's side. Learn more how teams are preparing for the final weekend of the 2023-24 season. Plus there are other news and notes in DIII getting our attention. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Caleb Kimbrough, No. 1 Hampden-Sydney men's coach, & Tom Palombo, No. 7 Guilford men's coach - James Cosgrove, No. 3 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach - Bob Amsberry, No. 7 Wartburg women's coach - Brooks Miller, No. 13 Trine men's coach (interviewed by D3hoops.com's Pat Coleman ) - Natalie Bruns & Belle Pellecchia, No. 1 NYU senior forward & junior guard - Laken Ball & Dasia Thornton, No. 2 Transylvania 5th year center & forward Also reactions from post-game press conferences after Sectional Finals games including Smith coach Lynn Hersey. Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.

Duration:03:37:26

21.26: Elite Effort

3/6/2024
The Sectional Weekend of games is upon us. On the eve of the Sweet 16 round, we talk to programs looking to keep their goals of a national championship in place. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with a number of teams on the road this weekend. Most of the teams will still be traveling when we hit the air, so we will touch base either on the bus or just after arrival with some. We find out from all how they are preparing for some challenging games just with hopes to be in the Elite Eight. Plus, the Jostens Finalists have been announced and the vote for the final two spots in the NABC All-Star Game is wrapping up. We will actually talk to three of those finalists. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Brandon Linton & Jay Dieterle, Tufts men's coach & senior guard - Hannah Iverson & Amanda Giesen, No. 23 UW-Stout women's coach & senior forward - Jeff Gard & Logan Pearson*, No. 11 UW-Platteville men's coach & senior forward - Brian Morehouse & Jada Garner, No. 12 Hope women's coach & junior guard - Dave Hastings & Jeff Hunter*, No. 5 Keene State men's coach & 5th year center - Kendra Whitehead & Parris Parmer*, No. 10 Hardin-Simmons women's coach & senior forward * - Jostens Trophy Finalists Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.

Duration:03:17:58

21.25: Sweet Success

3/3/2024
In the matter of what seemed like the blink of an eye, we have gone from 64-team tournaments to just 16 teams remaining in both the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments. On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat talk to programs who are still dancing. Some may have surprised and others are living up to expectations. However, the pressure continues to ramp up and the difference between the dream continuing or waking up, is razor thin. Hear how teams are reacting to getting through the first weekend and preparing for the next round. Plus we hear from at least one student-athlete rewriting the record books. Plus, what games (besides all of them) will we keep a closer eye on this weekend. And there is already other news to talk about in DIII. And Dave reacts to the Transylvania president's "letter to the NCAA president" and other reactions to something DIII can try and fix, but also keeps screwing up. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Lynn Hersey and Jessie Ruffner, No. 10 Smith women's coach and senior guard - Pat Juckem and Yogi Oliff, WashU men's coach and sophomore guard - Kevin App and Cole Prowitt-Smith, No. 21 Williams men's coach and senior forward - Rodney Rogan and Greta Miller, No. 17 Johns Hopkins women's coach and junior forward - Jalen Overway, No. 10 Calvin sophomore center - Mary Schleusner, No. 19 Wahington & Lee sophomore forward Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.

Duration:03:38:47

21.24: Tournaments Preview

2/28/2024
The NCAA Division III Tournaments are here. We are on the eve of March by also taking an extra day to get ready this February. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we hear from several programs in the tournament including those who surprised and those who punched their own tickets. Where was Stockton's head coach when he found out his Osprey's squad was still playing? Did the Cobbers have a feeling they were in the tournament when they gathered Monday? What does it mean to student-athletes to still be playing in March? Plus, what games (besides all of them) will we keep a closer eye on this weekend. And there is already other news to talk about in DIII. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Scott Bittner, Stockton men's coach - Kim Wagers, Concordia-Moorhead women's coach - Ava Hassel, DePauw junior guard - Tony Wingen, Carnegie Mellon men's coach - Walter Paschal, Flannery O'Conner, Gwen Carpenter, Framingham - St. women's coach, senior forward, and senior guard - Josh Allen, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps senior guard Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studios.

Duration:03:00:31

21.23: Brackets Breakdown

2/25/2024
The NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments and brackets are set. Our mock selections crews got all but one team for both the men's and women's sides. Not bad, though not the perfect score we were aiming to achieve. Tonight we see the reactions of those who knew they were getting in and some who had no idea. Plus, we talk with both national committee chairs and get reactions from our experts and pundits. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - National Committee Chairs: - Bethany Dannelly, Washington & Lee Associate Director of Athletics, women's national chair - Luke Flockerzi Rochester men's coach, men's national chair - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief - Scott Peterson, D3 data guru - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation Columnist - Riley Zayas, D3hoops.com Columnist Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the NABC Studio.

Duration:03:09:49

21.22b: Selection Sunday - Part 2

2/24/2024
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments or if they have even made the tournaments. But we can't wait for Monday afternoon's bracket reveals. We want to know now. On Sunday's Selection Show Special, we are the selection committees. We will go through the process just as the national committees will to select at-large teams and set the NCAA Tournaments. It is our MOCK selections, though we have a pretty good accuracy. We hear from both national committee chairs and chat with programs who have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament. We will also do our mock selections starting with the men's picks and then the women's with our selection panels. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline in Part 2: Women's Mock Selections Panel: - Gordan Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor - Scott Peterson, D3 Data Guru - Riley Zayas, D3hoops.com National Contributor Also Pat Coleman makes an appearance. Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the NABC Studio.

Duration:02:24:57

21.22a: Selection Sunday - Part 1

2/24/2024
It is an annual event. The regular season is officially over and teams eagerly wait to see where they may be playing in the NCAA Tournaments or if they have even made the tournaments. But we can't wait for Monday afternoon's bracket reveals. We want to know now. On Sunday's Selection Show Special, we are the selection committees. We will go through the process just as the national committees will to select at-large teams and set the NCAA Tournaments. It is our MOCK selections, though we have a pretty good accuracy. We will start a 5:00 PM ET and hear from both national committee chairs. We will also chat with programs who have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament. We will also do our mock selections starting with the men's picks and then the women's with our selection panels. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline in Part 1: National Committee Chairs: - Bethany Dannelly, Washington & Lee Associate Director of Athletics, women's national chair - Luke Flockerzi Rochester men's coach, men's national chair - John Baines, No. 23 Elmhurst men's coach - Warren Caruso, Husson men's coach Men's Mock Selection Panel: - Bob Quillman, host "Q-Cast" - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation Columnist - Matt Snyder, co-host "D3 Datacast" Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International and airs from the NABC Studio.

Duration:03:45:29

21.22: Buckle Up

2/21/2024
Buckle up! The finish to the DIII men's and women's basketball season will be bumpy, full of twists and turns, and for some will come to a sudden stop. Tune in to Thursday's Hoopsville as we recap what has already happened in conference tournaments around the country, upsets that may already be stealing NCAA tournament bids, and teams who have seen their seasons already end. We will also discuss what teams and games you should keep an eye on when it comes to men's NCAA tournament selections and bracketing. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change): - Alison Montgomery, Bates women's coach - Dale Wellman, No. 17 Neb. Wesleyan men's coach - Chris Conway, Anderson men's coach - Chris Rogers, Marymount men's coach - Kamala Gissendanner, LaRoche women's coach - Jessica Turner, Skidmore women's coach - Zac Snyder, co-host "D3DataCast" Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and Sport Tours International from the NABC Studio.

Duration:03:29:58

21.21: Sprint Finish

2/19/2024
The final week of the regular season has arrived, quickly. Conference tournaments are rolling, upsets are happening, and people are nervous about whether their team will make he NCAA tournaments. Tune in to Tuesday's Hoopsville as we take a look at what is going on in Division III basketball across the country. We will get updates on conference tournaments, prognosticate on what the Week 3 Regional Rankings may look like, and even discuss what teams are playing games that could decide their NCAA fate, or other team's fate. Plus any news and notes around Division III getting our attention. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Brock Erickson, Nichols men's coach - Eric Brennan, Rowan men's coach - Cameron Hill, Trinity (Texas) women's coach - Scott Peterson, D3 women's data guru Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Duration:02:26:01

21.20: Exclusive - Top 16s Revealed

2/14/2024
It was a very popular addition to the countdown to the Division III national tournaments and it's back, exclusively on Hoopsville! On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, the DIII national committees reveal their Top 16 seeds as if the tournaments started this week. We reveal the Top 16 teams based on Week 2's regional rankings and data. Who will be the top teams and who even makes the cut? Not only do we reveal the Top 16 teams ranking-wise on both the men's and women's side, but we also chat with both national committee chairs. Hear more about the process that got them the Top 16s, how the first two sets of regional rankings work has gone, get some insight on some of the decisions that have been made so far, and get up to speed on what we all should know as teams are selected and brackets decided in ten days time. Then we welcome in our experts and pundits to discuss not only the Top 16 Seeds, but also the latest set of Regional Rankings.

Duration:03:21:06

21.19: Furious Finish

2/11/2024
It's going to be a battle. Division III has arrived at the final two weeks of the regular season, but for many teams the last chance to secure playoff positions is now. Interact with Hoopsville: Twitter (now X) | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Email | #hoopsville On a special midday Monday edition of Hoopsville, we check in with teams around the country trying to finish strong. Teams battling for top seeds in conferences, even ranking positions regionally. So much on the line with so little time left. Are there any more surprises left in the season? And we will check in on news and notes around DIII. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change): Stacey Ungashick Lobdell, Ohio Wesleyan women's coach Jared Fleming, Texas-Dallas men's coach Meg Barber, No. 1 NYU women's coach, and Dave Klatsky, No. 11 NYU men's coach Chris Bartley, WPI men's coach Pat Mackenzie, Saint John's men's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Duration:02:57:45

21.18: Super Sized

2/7/2024
The end of the regular season is quickly coming. The first look at regional rankings is now out and before we know it conference tournaments will underway. On a midday Thursday edition of Hoopsville, we try and catch up with a very busy time of the season. So many great conference races coupled with prognosticating what teams may be in good shape to be playing in March ... and who may be in trouble. On a super-sized edition of Hoopsville, we will talk to teams who are trying to remain atop their conference races with just a few games remaining in the season. Plus we look at the news and notes around Division III getting our attention. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Josh Merkel, No. 4 Randolph-Macon men's coach - Lindsay Schultz, No. 20 Carroll women's coach - Ben O'Brien, No. 4 Scranton women's coach - Craig Dagan, Maine Maritime women's coach - Jeff Santarsiero, Geneva men's coach - Kevin Broderick, Nazareth men's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Duration:03:03:15

21.17a: 10th Annual Marathon (Part 1)

2/1/2024
Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 1): - Chris Martin, No. 20 Loras men's coach - Lucia Robinson-Gibbs, MIT women's coach - Justin Olufson, Webster women's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach, NABC Coaches v Cancer advocate - Bill Broderick, No. 4 Christopher Newport women's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Duration:02:07:03

21.17b: 10th Annual Marathon (Part 2)

2/1/2024
Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 2): - Nate Davis & BJ Dunne, Gettysburg No. 25 women's and men's coaches - Bill Sall, No. 12 Calvin men's coach - James Cosgrove, No. 4 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach - Don Friday, PSU-Harrisburg men's coach - Peg Swadener, Willamette women's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Duration:01:58:13

21.17c: 10th Annual Marathon (Part 3)

2/1/2024
Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 3): - Men's Top 25 Double-Take: Bob Quillman, Ryan Scott, Matt Snyder - Women's Top 25 Double-Take: Ryan Scott and Scott Peterson - Cabrini Finale Salute: John Dzik (former AD and men's coach), Marcus Kahn (former men's coach - current Mary Washington coach), Ryan Van Zelst (Cabrini men's coach) - Brendan Twomey, Farmingdale State men's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Duration:02:02:31

21.17d: 10th Annual Marathon (Part 4)

2/1/2024
Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 4): - DIII National Committee Chairs: Bethany Dannelly (Washington & Lee Assoc. Director of Athletics) and Luke Flockerzi (Rochester men's coach) Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Duration:01:14:21

21.16: Final Month

1/27/2024
The final month of the regular season has arrived. In the next four weeks, teams will finish their regularly scheduled games, battle for conference glory and automatic bids to the NCAAs, and we will learn who the respective 64 teams battling for national championships. That doesn't even mention regional rankings revealed, glimpse at Top 16 teams, bracket predictions, and much more. It will be a very busy month. On Monday's edition of Hoopsville, we kick off the final month of the season with programs looking to be playing in the NCAAs but maybe out of view for many watching. Four programs who we may be talking about in March. Plus we look at the news and notes around Division III getting our attention. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Mandy King, Kean women's coach - Wendy Davis, Saint Joseph (Conn.) women's coach - Damion Jablonski, Whitworth men's coach - Mick Hedgepeth, Berry men's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Duration:02:47:30

21.15: Backstretch Finish

1/24/2024
If the basketball season was a horse race, we would be coming to the end of the backstretch run. Heading into the final turn and teams looking to position themselves for the top of the stretch. There is plenty of race left, but being out of position now could mean the race is over. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we chat with several programs who seem to be in a good position in front of their conference races. However, there are signs those behind are catching up. We learn more about the leaders and how they expect to be ready for the stretch. We also touch base with officiating on the men's side of the sport as we recognize National Officials Week. Plus we look at the news and notes around Division III getting our attention. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Jeff Gard, No. 11 UW-Platteville men's coach - Cheri Harrer, Baldwin Wallace women's coach - Melissa Kuberka, St. John Fisher women's coach - Aaron Kelly, No. 16 Catholic men's coach - Jim Haney, DIII Men's Officiating National Coordinator Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Duration:02:57:29

21.14: Pushing Through

1/21/2024
As we discussed last Hoopsville, this is the grind of the midseason. Conference games are rolling one after another, teams have very little breaks to the routine other than classes starting back up, and small distractions can have large impacts. On Monday's edition of Hoopsville, we chat with programs continuing to push through. Each team having spectacular seasons, but also trying to preserve what is working and not let bumps in the road cause breakdowns. Plus we look at the news and notes around Division III getting our attention. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change): - Christine Clark, No. 23 Washington & Lee women's coach - Tyler Simms, Clark men's coach - Scott Coval, DeSales men's coach - Katie Novak-Lenoir, No. 14 Mary Hardin-Baylor women's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Duration:02:25:47