Let's use our Conclusions Mat to jump to conclusions! Overreacting is fun, getting caught up in the early season performances of our beloved college teams. Early season trends usually don't last - but let's pretend they will!
Read moreMEAC Preview 2016-17
The MEAC! One of the traditionally weaker conferences in the land, but still one filled with intriguing teams and outstanding players! Howard looks to get back to the Dance for the first time since 1992! Dig in!
Read moreSWAC Preview 2016-17
Texas Southern is developing into an empire, and the influx of talent Mike Davis brings in makes them the clear favorite. Jackson State and Southern (who stole the bid last year), among others, will battle to unseat the reigning champs.
Read moreSouthland Preview 2016-17
With SFA facing a massive overhaul, the Southland title race is open. Hopeful contenders abound, but it will likely come down to the conference's "big 3" once again. And yes, the thumbnail picture is Jalan West - who is missing the whole year again.
Read moreAmerica East Preview 2016-17
Vermont returns a horde of talented players, and looks to recapture the conference crown after falling in the Championship to Stony Brook last year. New Hampshire is a dangerous team on the rise, hungry for their first NCAA Tourney appearance.
Read moreBig Sky Preview 2016-17
Weber St. and Montana both feature stout backcourts that will duke it out yet again for the Big Sky title. However, they'll face some emerging challengers in North Dakota, Idaho and Idaho St., while recent league power Eastern Washington should take a step back.
Read moreAtlantic Sun Preview 2016-17
Dunk City, a.k.a. Florida Gulf Coast, is back in search of yet another NCAA Tournament invite, while the Birds of Trey at North Florida look to attack from the sky. Also - don't count out those pesky Highlanders from NJIT.
Read moreWAC Preview 2016-17
With the departure of Marvin Menzies from New Mexico St., the top of the conference suddenly seems more wide open. Former NBAers Dan Majerle and Mark Pope have their schools rising, but Bakersfield will fiercely defend its NCAA Tournament bid from last year as well.
Read moreSoCon Preview 2016-17
Fresh off a 29 win season and NCAA tournament birth, Chattanooga brings back a deep and loaded roster, making them the unanimous choice to defend their league crown. However, East Tennessee St. came within a game of dethroning the Mocs last year, and should once again be in the mix at the top of the SoCon standings.
Read morePatriot Preview 2016-17
After a surprise tournament run, Holy Cross looks to carry its momentum into 2016-17, but Patriot bullies Lehigh, Bucknell, and Boston U aren't ready to cede the throne quite yet.
Read moreBig West Preview 2016-17
The Beach is the clear favorite this year in the Big West, but the Anteaters of UC Irvine will look to challenge for the coveted auto-bid. Hawaii is postseason ineligible and CS Northridge is the dark horse in a competitive conference.
Read moreBig South Preview 2016-17
Winthrop is the clear favorite here with two all-conference studs, but UNC Asheville isn't going anywhere, plus Liberty and Gardner-Webb will make the Eagles earn a tournament bid.
Read moreMAAC Preview 2016-17
After dueling it out for the MAAC crown last season Monmouth and Iona both bring back loaded backcourts, making them early favorites to claim this year's title. However, the Saints of Siena are knocking on the door with a deep roster of their own that returns all 5 starters from last season.
Read moreSummit Preview 2016-17
The Dakota States have dominated of late, but can Indiana Purdue Fort W- oh sorry, just Fort Wayne now. Can the Mastodons crash the party? Challengers lurk in IUPUI, Omaha, and Denver as well...
Read moreSun Belt Preview 2016-17
The Sun Belt features one of the best mid-majors in the land with the Kevin Hervey led UT-Arlington Mavericks. Little Rock knocked off Purdue in the Dance last year, but a new coach and significant player turnover could mean a step back for the Trojans. Georgia Southern looks to be a big-time sleeper candidate this season.
Read morePreseason Bracketology
Jim and Ky build their consensus preseason bracket! Find out who's in and who's out in the inaugural 3MW Field of 68!
Read moreQuick Peek at Futures - 2016-17
Gambling! Gambling on college basketball! We don't have games to bet on yet, but we can always check out futures...
Read moreHorizon Preview 2016-17
The Horizon is a slightly sadder place without Bryce Drew and Kay Felder. In spite of that, Valpo will attempt to get Alec Peters back in the tournament in his senior year, though run-and-gun contenders Oakland and Green Bay will put up a fight.
Read moreOhio Valley Preview 2016-17
Returning Player of the Year Evan Bradds returns to lead Belmont, a team that once again reigns supreme in the Ohio Valley. Murray State, Tennessee State, and Morehead State will look to knock the Bruins off their pedestal.
Read moreConference USA 2016-17
A massive pool of candidates could win this league (7? 8?), but the favorite is probably reigning regular season champ UAB or NCAA darling Middle Tennessee. I went with a bit of an upset - one that I may regret when their defense is giving up barrels of points...
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