Prosecutors allege hundreds of thousands of dollars were wagered on games involving players connected to the operation. Athletes at mid- and low-major schools were targeted. www.midmajormadness.com/general/3292...

In the second year of the Josh Schertz era at Saint Louis, the Billikens are 15-1 and have opened A10 play 3-0, the program's best start since 1993-94. @rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick with more on the Billikens: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...

CJ Anthony never played more than 8 minutes per game at Cincinnati as a walk-on, now he is a star at Iona. More from @samfederman.bsky.social on CJ's breakout: www.midmajormadness.com/metro-atlant...

George Mason you say? Funny you ask, our guy @rileyfrain.bsky.social just did a story on the Patriots: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...

In the latest #FridA10 Notebook, @rileyfrain.bsky.social runs down: - Upstarts slowing down (Saint Louis isn't) - Loyola Chicago loses to Chicago State - Signs of life on Hawk Hill, and more: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...

In this week's #FriA10 notebook: - George Mason's first loss - St. Bonny is cruising - And more from @rileyfrain.bsky.social www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...

🎥Great answer by Steve Donahue after Big 5 Classic on the importance of Saint Joseph’s-Temple rivalry after great question from @rileyfrain.bsky.social: “I think all of us in Philadelphia want these two programs to be what they’ve been.” #Big5Hoops

Returners and new additions are making early strides for the Drexel Dragons. @rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick have more: www.midmajormadness.com/colonial-ath...

Second "Anything But Mid" pod of the season just dropped. @ianrsacks.bsky.social and @isaacbourne.bsky.social discuss the happenings of the last week and preview next week with their picks. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Xkz...

It's #FridA10, which means @rileyfrain.bsky.social has some notes around the A10: - Fordham's gradual improvement - Richmond an early surprise - Blossoming stars around the league www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...

We need YOUR help this season to select the @mid-majormadness.bsky.social Player of the Week! Vote in our week one poll below ⬇️ www.midmajormadness.com/general/3173...

The start of the Mike Magpayo era on Rose Hill went anything but according to plan for Fordham. But in week two, the Rams are showing early signs of development with a Tuesday night win led by a talented transfer class. More for The Portal Report ⬇️ theportalreport.com/2025/11/12/t...

Last night was fun! Sac State might be actually good. Yale is pounding everyone so far. IU-Indy played basketball. What you (might have) missed last night: www.midmajormadness.com/general/3177...

What's going on in the A10? @rileyfrain.bsky.social has notes on the Duke's duo., Fordham's bad start, La Salle and more.

Resurrecting the Terriers is the only way we can unique New York City!

Fun fact Drexel’s WBB program is way more accomplished than Pitt’s

Joined by St. Joe’s head coach Steve Donahue, senior guard Derek Simpson and sophomore guard Jaiden Glover-Toscano following a win over Lafayette. Quotes to follow in the thread below ⬇️ @mid-majormadness.bsky.social

The 2025/26 season is finally upon us! Tonight, I’m at my home away from home in Hagan Arena as St. Joe’s hosts Lafayette for an opening day clash. Tip at 7 pm ET, follow along below for updates throughout this contest. ⬇️

Riley on the scene

We are so back! @mid-majormadness.bsky.social St. Joe’s vs. Lafayette at 7pm from Hagan.

San Diego State leads a loaded Mountain West once again. A breakdown of the Aztecs and the rest of the contenders, including Utah State, Boise State, newcomer Grand Canyon and more.

A closer look at the Sister Jean patches that Loyola Chicago is wearing this season:

According to Brian Fonseca, St. Joe’s GM Rob Sullivan is departing to take on the same role at Rutgers. Sullivan not only played on Hawk Hill but previously served as director of men’s basketball operations from 2007-2017 before returning in 2019 as senior associate athletic director and later, GM.

Only five days till the 2025/26 CBB season! Here’s my plan for the next two weeks and some storylines I’m following with The Portal Report & Mid-Major Madness: • Big 5 coaching changes • New Haven’s DI transition • Geriot, Hovde and Magpayo in NY • Year-two of Joyce at Duquesne

Season is a week away, and we have our first Men’s Other Top 25 poll out and ready for you to argue over: www.midmajormadness.com/general/3135...

Former Hofstra point guard and current Wagner assistant coach Dwan McMillan has been elevated to interim head coach for the foreseeable future on Staten Island. The Seahawks will open their 2025/26 campaign at VCU on November 3. #NECMBB

Do you want to read 18,000+ words about America East men’s basketball? If so, our resident AE men’s beat writer Tanner McGrath has just the blog for you:

Conference previews continue. In our latest, @isaacbourne.bsky.social runs through the Conference USA: www.midmajormadness.com/conference-u...

Joined @big5pod.bsky.social to help preview Drexel and the CAA just a week out from the season. In a conference filled with parity, can Zach Spiker’s player enhancement program help the Dragons rise out of the bottom four once again? Check it out ⬇️ youtu.be/sFXfKZYUeKc?...

On St. Joe's rotation, the return of Khaafiq Myers, Christian Bliss' big Delaware debut, and more from Hawk Hill today: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...

it’s cool that some of us still live on

It’s almost time. Year 4 of the MAAC Season Preview is going to be the best version yet. - In-depth previews of all 13 teams featuring head coach interviews - Summer Q&A’s with Amarri Monroe and Dan Geriot - Over 30,000 words of MAAC content - The best design yet Monday.

NEW: @samfederman.bsky.social talked with Wazzu head coach David Riley about rising prospect Cedric Coward and his insane trajectory from DIII, to EWU, to Wazzu and now, likely, as a top 20 pick in the NBA Draft.

Portal Madness has begun! Hoops HQ is partnering with ⁦ The Portal Report to bring you the best portal coverage anywhere. Here is an intro list of top 10 transfers to watch ⁦ @thehoopshq.bsky.social www.hoopshq.com/rankings/202...

No one is going to cover the transfer portal like Hoops HQ. We have partnered with The Portal Report to bring you inside the action. Here are the top 10 players who entered the portal on Monday with an early read on where each one is headed. @thehoopshq.bsky.social www.hoopshq.com/rankings/tra...

McNeese, Drake ended today as the big mid-major winners. @rileyfrain.bsky.social recaps today’s slate of NCAA Tournament games:

Per @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social Steve Donahue out as Head coach of #Penn

If you want more insights about the mid majors in college basketball give a follow to @samfederman.bsky.social @rileyfrain.bsky.social Two of the best with their coverage

A Big 5 legend retired today. @rileyfrain.bsky.social with more on Fran Dunphy’s end of season retirement: www.midmajormadness.com/2025/2/20/24...

Good morning and a reminder that Mid-Major Madness says trans rights.

"We're going to win because we have Budd Clark and you don't" That's what Miguel Bocachica told his point guard during every game, and it rang true. Now, Clark is the MAAC Player of the Year favorite, leading Merrimack to 6-1. www.midmajormadness.com/2025/1/23/24...

Connor Withers called it the best players-only meeting he's experienced. Earl Timberlake agreed. Since then, Bryant is 4-0, and has won by 10+ in each game. Get the story of the Bulldogs from Withers, Timberlake, and Phil Martelli Jr. www.midmajormadness.com/2025/1/21/24...

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Women's basketball players at Cleveland State and other mid-major schools now have the opportunity to earn NIL money with autographed trading cards, thanks to a local company. @KyleHZRT has the details on Greenie Sports Cards' two-year journey.

Made my inaugural appearance on the Bracy Sports Media Podcast earlier today. Touched on all things Atlantic 10 and CAA men’s basketball as well as some of the highlights from my early season coverage. Thanks to Aaron for having me, give it a listen ⬇️

I covered all nine Big 5 games this season. Here's how I would rank them in terms of excitement. A 🧵 #Big5Hoops Pic: @rileyfrain.bsky.social

It’s a two podcast day for me today! Up first, I talked to @rileyfrain.bsky.social about what should be a fantastic Big 5 Championship between Saint Joe’s and La Salle: open.spotify.com/episode/5SyH...

Northeast mid-major game of the day Columbia at UAlbany This is Columbia's toughest game before going to Rutgers on Dec. 30. If the Lions win tonight, KenPom says they have an 83% chance of going to the RAC undefeated.

Duquesne basketball respectability: March 2024 — December 2024