A detailed look at some surprisingly early performances from key role players early this year. Who's elevated their team to a new level? And who's currently dragging theirs down?
Read moreKris Dunn: Superstar
In this segment we take a look at Wooden candidate Kris Dunn, one of the most effective, efficient, and exciting players in the country.
Read moreCompeting Against the Poll - Week 3
Thanks to a plethora of tournaments, this week saw a massive amount of movement. How'd 3MW's heroes fare?
Read moreVegas Darlings & Duds - Best & Worst Against the Spread Records
A closer look at some of the "best" and "worst" teams in the nation thus far ...
Read moreProblems in "Iniana" - Where's the D?
There's no question about the potency of Indiana's offense - but what was wrong with the Hoosiers' defense in Maui? Will it hold them back all year?
Read moreCompeting Against the Poll - Week 2
In a much more adventurous week, everyone saw some major gains - though some were also offset by losses. I took an early lead, but this week's volatility sets the stage for a roller-coaster year.
Read moreWeekly Lookback and Lookahead
Turkey Week Spotlight: What to watch for in the upcoming week ...
Read moreThe Enticing Eight (11/22/2015)
The Enticing Eight looks at 8 of the most intriguing teams currently in college basketball.
Read moreCompeting Against the Poll - Week 1
Week 1 Update - Slow starts all around, but with schedules picking up, more movement is surely on the way.
Read moreColonial Preview 2015-16
After ending in a 4-way tie for first last year, the CAA will be even deeper in 2016. The Pride of Hoftsra look to take sole ownership of the top spot, but will "duke" it out with James Madison, William & Mary, Delaware, Towson & the league champ incumbent, Northeastern.
Read moreHorizon Preview 2015-16
Bryce Drew finds himself with one of the best teams the Horizon has seen in 5 years, and I'd wager that Mark Turgeon and the Maryland Terps would say the same thing. This is the first year of the new conference tourney format, which no longer rewards the top 2 squads with the luxury of a double bye.
Read moreBig South Preview 2015-16
Coastal Carolina and High Point are the heavyweights of the Big South and are sure to trade blows all season long. Badou Diagne leads the Chanticleers and POY John Brown leads the Panthers as Winthrop, Gardner-Webb, and Longwood look longingly at the top.
Read moreCompeting Against the Poll - Rules of the Game
In this awesome new game we made up, myself and the other TMW writers attempt to outsmart the college hoops pollsters. Feel free to suggest better names for this, we're going with a working title here.
Read moreMEAC Preview 2015-16
There's a lot of parity at the top of the MEAC, and I wouldn't be surprised to see something like two teams tying at 13-3 to win the league (a far cry from the 16-0 romp that NC Central went on last year).
Read morePatriot League Preview 2015-16
A much improved Patriot is led by Lehigh, Bucknell, a rising Army squad, and Boston. POY Tim Kempton returns, as does Chris Hass for what should be one of the most competitive Patriot seasons we've seen in a while.
Read moreOhio Valley Preview 2015-16
The traditional elites of the OVC are at it again, although Murray must replace Steve Prohm, Cam Payne, and several other strong performers. Belmont brings the most back from an NCAA tournament team, making them the clear favorite.
Read moreWAC Preview 2015-16
New Mexico State should dominate the league, but the rising programs at Grand Canyon and UVU give this league some major interest in the future.
Read moreSouthland Preview 2015-16
SFA again looks like the best team in a disgustingly top-heavy conference. But don't sleep on Northwestern St., an incredibly fun team to watch featuring the nation's highest-scoring backcourt (and a possible NBA point guard).
Read moreNortheast Preview 2015-16
First of several abbreviated previews due to time constraints. Robert Morris didn't win the conference regular season title last year, but they went to the tournament and return the best player. Robert Morris, Mount St. Mary's, and both St. Francis schools appear to be the top teams, though I may be too low on Bryant.
Read moreAmerica East Preview 2015-16
Will the AE have a four-peat champion? Albany has the backcourt to do it, but Stony Brook is just as talented (if not more). Vermont and New Hampshire are able challengers as well, but I'm betting on Stony Brook to settle a 2-year score with Albany.
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