Former Cleveland State assistant Rob Summers returns to take the lead role, and with an all-new Vikings roster, aims to make some noise in #HLMBB. Greg Kula has the preview.

A new head coach takes over, but many of the same faces return for Detroit Mercy, giving the Titans the opportunity to compete in #HLWBB's upper ranks. Cole Hostetler has the preview.

With the most returnees in #HLMBB, Detroit Mercy in Mark Montgomery's second year have a chance to do something special. Cole Hostetler has the preview.

Jeff Hans' goal in Year 2 with Northern Kentucky is to supercharge the Norse's and compete in the upper echelons of #HLWBB. Michael Ruscher has the preview.

A spate of departures this off-season left Darrin Horn and Northern Kentucky in the unfamiliar position of a near-complete reboot. The Norse's plan aims to seamlessly acclimate all the new faces to the NKU system. Alex Perez has the preview. #HLMBB

Milwaukee finds itself rebuilding after a last-place finish in 2024-25. The Panthers will rely on some key holdovers and new faces to turn things around this year. Kyle Rossi has the preview. #HLWBB

In Year 2 of Doug Gottlieb at the helm, Green Bay boosted its depth up front, along with retaining a core group eager to make last season a distant memory. Eric Fischer has the preview. #HLMBB

Wright State enters the season looking to replace what it lost on offense during the off-season and, in turn, greatly improve on last year's dismal results. James Moon has the preview. #HLWBB

Wright State added a couple of key pieces to its young roster, with the idea of significantly boosting its performance on defense this year. James Moon has the preview. #HLMBB

IU Indy seeks to rebuild after last year's lackluster season, bringing in piece that Kate Bruce expects to be the right fit to succeed. Chris Schumerth has the preview. #HLWBB

Ben Howlett will look to bring his high-powered offensive scheme from Division II to IU Indy this season. Chris Schumerth has the preview. #HLMBB

Oakland has a new head coach and a new game plan for the season. Kurt Szymanski has the preview. #HLWBB

If you missed articles from yesterday's Preview Week drop (and judging by what we've seen, nearly all of you have!), here's the thread!

It's been a busy day, indeed! Here's what we dropped for Preview Week today! Preseason Polls: #HLWBB: horizoneroundtable.com/2025/10/06/2... #HLMBB: horizoneroundtable.com/2025/10/06/2... (1/3)

Bob has put together his own list of #HLMBB preseason awards, which you can read here!

We've got our preseason #HLWBB awards as well. Read Kyle's story!

Our preseason pick for #HLMBB Player of the Year is...Buru Naivalurua! Read all of our All-League picks, compiled by Bob, here!

Green Bay's Maddy Skorupski is our pick for #HLWBB Player of the Year. Read here for all of our other All-League picks, compiled by Kyle Rossi.

Our preseason pick to win #HLWBB is...Milwaukee! Read Bob's story to find out where your team place in our poll!

Our top #HLWBB team this preseason is...Green Bay! Where did you favorite team place on our preseason poll? Read Kyle Rossi's story!

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We're updated our Subscribe page! Added Mastodon link back, and, for some reason, decided to include out TikTok page, too. horizoneroundtable.com/subscribe

The 2025 Media Forum is now up! Listen here or where podcasts are available!

With Jordana Reisma now at Missouri, Cleveland State will rely on a new post rotation of Laurel Rockwood and Izzi Zingaro this season. The duo offers complementary skills and a competitive spirit, as Kyle Rossi explains.

“Giddy” Maples Hopes Return Elevates Vikings’ Defense Whether fair or not, at least part of the story of Cleveland State’s 2024-25 women’s basketball season concerns disappointment. The Vikings, for the first time in program history, were voted as the preseason Horizon League favorites, then…

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Uh...we're not a person. We're an organization. So, no, we NOT be doing this. Not only that, seeing as how the engagement we get here gets outstripped by message boards (Remember those?), we're VERY CLOSE to Bluesky getting voted off Social Media Island!

Miss anything from Purdue Fort Wayne's teams this weekend? Isaac Wendel has you covered!

The new episode, featuring out conversation with @roccomiller8.bsky.social, is up! Listen here or where podcasts are available! horizoneroundtable.com/2025/09/28/a...

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Tristan Enaruna, who was traded to the G League Charge by the Maine Celtics, also gets a training camp invite.

Here's @mid-majormadness.bsky.social's preseason #HLMBB picks: 1. Milwaukee 2. Oakland 3. Youngstown State 4. Purdue Fort Wayne 5. Northern Kentucky 6. IU Indy 7. Robert Morris 8. Detroit Mercy 9. Cleveland State 10. Wright State 11. Green Bay

If you want watch Media Day next Wednesday, here's the schedule (Airs on ESPN+; All times ET): 8am: Julie Roe Lach 8:15am: Oakland 8:35: YSU 8:55: RMU 9:15: GB 9:35: Milwaukee 9:55: CSU 10:15: Select Student-Athletes 11: IU Indy 11:20: NKU 11:40: Detroit Mercy Noon: WSU 12:20: PFW

Well, that explains a lot. bluefacts.app/profile/hori...

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As promised, our new episode, featuring our conversation with Keifer Sykes, is now up! Listen here or where podcasts are available!

We've got a #HLWSOC story from Isaac Wendel, who wrote about Purdue Fort Wayne opening league play dropping a decision to Wright State.

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Cleveland State formally initiated its 2026 freshman class in a big way on Thursday morning. Kyle Rossi has the details.

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Here's what Lindy's has to say about the #HLMBB finish this season: 1. Milwaukee 2. Purdue Fort Wayne 3. Youngstown State 4. Oakland 5. Wright State 6. Robert Morris 7. Northern Kentucky 8. Detroit Mercy 9. Cleveland State 10. IU Indy 11. Green Bay

Also, as of now, we are still accepting applications for writers interested in cover Milwaukee and Detroit Mercy. You can learn more and apply on our Help Wanted page as well!

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Our new episode, featuring our conversation with @tristanfreeman.bsky.social, is up! Listen here or where podcasts are available! horizoneroundtable.com/2025/09/14/t...

Our latest feature is up, and it's Chris Schumerth's story on IUPUI (now IU Indy) legend Tiffany Kyser. Patrons get EXCLUSIVE access, so don't miss out on the read! Sign up now for as little as $1! patreon.com/horizoneroundtable

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Also, as of now, we are still accepting applications for writers interested in cover Milwaukee and Detroit Mercy. You can learn more and apply on our Help Wanted page as well!