Always one of the most unpredictable tournaments, the MAAC enters with at least 4-5 contenders convinced they'll be cutting down the nets....
Read moreOhio Valley 2017-18 Tournament Preview
Despite getting a bye to the semis, a Top 2 seed has not won the OVC Tournament since 2015. With a clear best two teams this year (Murray and Belmont), will that trend reverse?
Read moreAtlantic Sun 2017-18 Tournament Preview
MARCH IS (ALMOST) HERE!! The first conference tournament kicks off Monday, as Florida Gulf Coast aka The Artist Formerly Known As Dunk City attempts to capture a third straight A-Sun tourney title.
Read moreCollege Hoops All-Stars: The East
With the West selected, we turn our attention to the East - who composes the 3MW all-star squads from the Atlantic side of the country?
Read moreCollege Hoops All-Stars: The West
Our annual look at who would compose the West roster of a collegiate All-Star team...
Read more3MW Bubble Watch - 2/9/18
3MW's latest Bubble Watch is here! Dive into the resumes of all the NCAA Tournament hopefuls at this point in the season...
Read moreMorning Mashup - 1/25/18
3MW takes a look at the action from all over college hoops on Wednesday night...
Read more3MW Bubble Watch - 1/22/18
Missing the Bubble Watch thanks to ESPN's layoffs? Don't worry, 3MW has you covered! Dive into the resumes of all the NCAA Tournament hopefuls at this point in the season...
Read moreBracketology Update - 1/15/18
With Selection Sunday 8 weeks away (from yesterday), we take a quick look at where we see the NCAA Tournament bracket as of now...
Read moreWhere Are They Now? Mizzou Transfer Edition
As players continue to leave the Mizzou basketball program, we take a look at where many of the previous transfers have ended up...and the impressive numbers they're putting up.
Read moreEmbracing the Break
One of the most tried-and-true ways to get easy points is via transition. This year, a few teams that normally grind it out have cranked up the pace (spoiler: they all have smart coaches!). How have Miami (FL), Texas Tech, and Rhode Island used the open court to get more easy buckets?
Read morePK80 Takeaways - Team by Team
We spent over 30 hours watching basketball in Portland this holiday weekend, so of course we had some opinions on the games. I dug into the details to give a point or two about each PK80 participant.
Read moreQuick Glance at the Maui Invitational
The start of Feast Week (on food and basketball! double meaning!) brings us the glorious tradition of the Maui Invitational, and the 2017 field is as strong as ever.
Read moreMEAC Preview 2017-18
Juan Dixon is here! Ok, fine, he's just coaching a low-tier team, unless Coppin State shocks me (and the world!). The fight at the top should be between Hampton, Morgan State, and Norfolk State, with a few dark horses mixed in. Can anyone else break into the ranks of the contenders?
Read moreAtlantic Sun Preview 2017-18
Florida Gulf Coast is the heavy favorite in the Atlantic Sun, but Lipscomb is a real contender and North Florida is sneaky dark horse. Still, though, Dunk City is the biggest threat to win games in the NCAA Tournament, so high seeds beware - they might be even better than the 2013 Sweet 16 darling.
Read moreBig Sky Preview 2017-18
In a conference with plenty of skilled guards and upwards of 3-4 legitimate contenders, the margins are extremely thin. Who will be able to separate themselves from the pack and fly highest in the Big Sky?
Read moreQuick Peek at Futures - 2017-18
At long last, I finally got around to writing my annual look at the NCAA basketball futures market. Gonzaga was a big hit last year, so hopefully one of my 5 picks turns out just as fruitful this year...
Read moreOhio Valley Preview 2017-18
In a league with a clear top tier, who will be able to create some separation between Belmont, Murray State, and Jacksonville State? Murray boasts star guard Jonathan Stark, but never count out Rick Byrd and the Bruins...
Read moreWAC Preview 2017-18
With a recent influx of high-level coaches, the WAC is getting more and more competitive, particularly at the top. But will Thunder Dan and Grand Canyon pull a Northern Kentucky and earn the conference's NCAA tournament bid in the program's first year of postseason eligibility?
Read moreSummit Preview 2017-18
Apart from poor Omaha and Western Illinois, every team in the Sun Belt returns significant talent from last season - none better than South Dakota State's Mike Daum. Can Daum lead the Jackrabbits back to a third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance?
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