https://www.d3hoops.com en-us https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2025/12/recap-1220 Augustana scored its second Top 10 upset in two days by dropping No. 3 UW-La Crosse, while No. 12 St. Thomas dealt No. 5 Mary Washington its first loss. Meanwhile, the Bethel women capped an impressive trip to Wisconsin Dells with a double-overtime win over Coe. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2025/12/recap-1220 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2021/11/1112-men-wrap No. 3 Marietta won a back-and-forth battle over Christopher Newport while the top teams in the WIAC thumped their Friday foes. Elsewhere Augustana ended Dubuque's win streak and Salisbury struck a winning blow for D3. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2021/11/1112-men-wrap https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2021/04/jessee-gets-promoted-at-augustana Tom Jessee, an assistant coach under the last three men to coach Augustana men's basketball, will get the head coaching job after it became open for the second consecutive year. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2021/04/jessee-gets-promoted-at-augustana https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/06/alumnus-returns-to-augustana Steve Schafer, a 2001 Augustana graduate, will replace his former coach. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/06/alumnus-returns-to-augustana https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/maypart2 In the first part of this month's Hoopsville Podcast, Dave chatted with some of the great coaches who have retired. In this second part, hear from the D3hoops.com 'gang' as they talk about those who have retired and those who always stand as some of the best to coach in the division. Plus, Dave chats with Eric Bridgeland on his change of coaching scenery. Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/maypart2 https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/maypart1 Coaches responsible for more than 4,000 wins have retired from Division III basketball this offseason. On the first of what will be a two-part podcast this month, Dave chats with some of the great coaches who decided to hang it up. Plus, catch up on some of the news in this month's Hoopsville Notebook. Listen to the podcast here. Tue, 12 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/maypart1 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/05/giovanine-retires In a season with multiple big coaching names announcing their retirement, Augustana men's basketball coach Grey Giovanine is putting his name on the list. Tue, 05 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/05/giovanine-retires https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/01/wrapup-men-0129 Augustana knocked off No. 4 Elmhurst at the buzzer, St. Joseph (Conn.) gave Jim Calhoun a big conference win, and Allegheny beat Wooster for the first time since 1998 in Wednesday's Division III men's basketball action. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/01/wrapup-men-0129 https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/dec15 A number of DIII coaches will hit milestone numbers this season. On Sunday's Hoopsville, we chat with several coaches who have either reached 500 or 600 win plateaus. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the Podcast here. Sun, 15 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/dec15 https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2019-20/d3-student-athletes-draw-scrutiny-on-campus When student-athletes at one D-III school wore Halloween costumes perpetuating offensive racial stereotypes, the campus community responded, engaging in a sit-in protest and forcing postponement of a game. The action and reaction show how D-III athletes are held to a higher standard of behavior, says Ryan Scott in Around the Nation. Fri, 29 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2019-20/d3-student-athletes-draw-scrutiny-on-campus https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/11/wrapup-1116 It was a good afternoon for the North Coast Athletic Conference women as No. 10 DePauw edged UW-Whitewater and Ohio Wesleyan topped No. 11 Trine. On the men's side, UW-Platteville dumped No. 7 Wash U. and No. 17 Augustana held off Calvin. Sat, 16 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/11/wrapup-1116 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/03/jostens-finalists-announced The Salem Rotary Club announced the 20 finalists for Division III's premier award recognizing excellence on and off the court. The men's and women's award winner will be introduced on Thursday, March 14. Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/03/jostens-finalists-announced https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2019/projected-mens-bracket We picked our projected teams live on Hoopsville tonight. Who do we think gets in? How will the NCAA pair them up? We've got a suggestion here in our projected 2019 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament bracket. Sun, 24 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2019/projected-mens-bracket https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2018-19/coaches-cancer-battle-is-real If there's one thing coaches Grey Giovanine, Mike McGrath and Becky Martin know, it's that you need to get screened for cancer early and often. And when Giovanine, the head men's coach at Augustana, announced his diagnosis recently, a lot of people came to realize the same thing. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation. Mon, 18 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2018-19/coaches-cancer-battle-is-real https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2018-19/jan6 Upsets, great games, close finishes, record breaking accomplishments ... oh and conference play has resumed. Two hours may not be enough, but that doesn't mean we won't cram it all in to tonight's Hoopsville. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast to catch up with the New Year! Sun, 06 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2018-19/jan6 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/12/wrapup-128-men Wabash stayed perfect with a thrilling win over No. 15 Wooster while both groups of Vikings beat ranked foes in CCIW action. Meanwhile Williams and UW-Whitewater hung on for Ws and TCNJ tripped Montclair. Sat, 08 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/12/wrapup-128-men https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/11/wrapup-1128-men Nolan Ebel's big plays lifted No. 5 Augustana to an overtime win over No. 4 UW-Stevens Point. Elsewhere two sets of Tigers were on different ends of upsets and conference play got underway in the MIAC and ARC. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/11/wrapup-1128-men https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/10/preseason-mens-top-25 When the defending national champs lose just one player, and bring in two all-conference transfers, they're the team to beat. But in a season where it seems everyone is loaded, here's our preseason look at who will challenge Nebraska Wesleyan. The D3hoops.com men's basketball preseason Top 25: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/10/preseason-mens-top-25 https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2018/tournament-preview Ryan Scott has taken you Around the Nation throughout the season and now he's ready to take you on to the Road to Salem, one last time. Our annual preview gets you ready for the 2018 NCAA Tournament with predictions on who will advance through each pod this weekend. Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2018/tournament-preview https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/01/wrapup-0124 Augustana, Montclair State and Hanover earned regular season splits in very different ways while Frostburg State shocked York (Pa.). In women's action Otterbein upset Marietta in overtime and Trine swept Calvin. Wed, 24 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/01/wrapup-0124 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/wrapup-1229 Albright scored the biggest upset of the Division III women's basketball season to date as the Lions knocked off top-ranked and undefeated Tufts, 62-59. On the men's side, Augustana impressed, York (Pa.) thrilled and Marietta ground out a win in Top 25 battles. Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/wrapup-1229 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/atr-central-story-lines After a flurry of interesting non-conference games this week, the Central region will settle into its conference races when we turn the page to 2018. What are the most intriguing story lines for one of Division III's deepest region? Here's a good place to start. Wed, 27 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/atr-central-story-lines https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/wrapup-1209-men Wittenberg and Juniata upped their record to 8-0 with impressive wins while No. 8 UW-Oshkosh won a close game at Calvin. Elsewhere the OAC race is turning into a dog fight, Augustana stayed above the fray in the CCIW and Salem State stayed hot. Sat, 09 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/wrapup-1209-men https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2017-18/secret-to-success What does it take to be a successful coach? Good players, of course. And preparation. And all the things you hear about in post-game press conferences. But what about trust, flexibility and consistency? What makes the "soft skills" of coaching so hard? Ryan Scott talked to some of the best in the business to find out. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2017-18/secret-to-success https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/atn-secret-to-success What does it take to be a successful coach? Good players, of course. And preparation. And all the things you hear about in postgame news conferences. But what about trust, flexibility and consistency? Why are the "soft skills" of coaching so hard? Ryan Scott talked to some of the best in the business to find out. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/atn-secret-to-success https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/wrapup-1206 Averett continued its impressive start by knocking off another ODAC foe and Augustana opened conference play with a win over North Central. Elsewhere Transylvania trounced No. 5 Hanover and the St. Thomas women held off Bethel. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/wrapup-1206 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/11/dave-preseason-ballot The preseason ballot might be the hardest one of the year for our Top 25 voters. How much weight do you give last year's performance or a program's history? What do you do with transfers and new players? Dave McHugh takes you inside his process for putting together his ballot. Fri, 03 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/11/dave-preseason-ballot https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/11/preseason-top25-men With nearly everyone back from last season's national semifinalist team, Whitman is the clear choice as the No. 1 team in our preseason poll. Where did defending champions Babson and the other two national semifinalists land? Find out here. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/11/preseason-top25-men https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/09/sikma-hall-of-fame ‘I don’t know where your career will go, but we’ll make sure we find how far it can go.’” That's what Illinois Wesleyan coach Dennie Bridges told a high school recruit named Jack Sikma 40-plus years ago. Sikma's career took him to seven NBA all-star games, a world title and now the SCB Hall of Fall. We spoke with Sikma and Bridges about the journey. Mon, 04 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2017/09/sikma-hall-of-fame https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2017/babson-wins-title Babson defeated Augustana 79-78 in the 2017 NCAA Division III men's basketball championship game to complete its victorious return to Salem. Joey Flannery sealed the title by blocking a potential game-winning shot with three seconds left. Get the recap from Saturday's championship action in Salem, Va. Sat, 18 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2017/babson-wins-title