Mid-Majors

Ila Lane; UCSB

UC Santa Barbara off to a solid start

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / December 6, 2022

The Gauchos have thus far lived up to their early preseason ranking

The Weekly Fast Break: Hoos excited about Virginia?

By Missy Heidrick / December 6, 2022

NET rankings and big time performances

Saint Louis Billikens huddle during a game against SIUE wearing white uniforms and blue warmups.

‘Staying the course and staying together’: How transfers, new coach are helping Saint Louis build

By Natalie Heavren / December 5, 2022

Saint Louis is finding joy in the process during Rebecca Tillett’s first season

Brown guard Grace Arnolie (left) and Yale guard Nyla McGill (right) handle the ball for their respective teams.

Eight Ivy League players who have surprised this season

By Jenn Hatfield / December 4, 2022

Rookie standouts, sophomores making leaps and a senior coming into her own

Why Lexi Fleming’s return is sparking Bowling Green this season

By Scott Mammoser / December 4, 2022

Former MAC Freshman of the Year is back after missing sophomore season due to injury

Players and coaches sit on the SIUE bench during a game against Xavier. Head coach Samantha Quigley Smith is looking downcourt, while assistant coach Bradley Bruno puts his left index finger to his chin.

From Chicago to Edwardsville, Sam Quigley Smith and Bradley Bruno extend families’ Illinois basketball legacy

By Jenn Hatfield / December 2, 2022

Smith and Bruno are aiming to rebuild the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville program

UMass head coach Tory Verdi watches his players cut down the net after winning the A-10 championship on March 6, 2022 while wearing a championship hat and shirt

UMass head coach Tory Verdi extended through 2026-27

By Natalie Heavren / November 30, 2022

What Verdi’s extension means for the Minutewomen

Patriot League transfers playing big roles in their new homes

By Todd Goclowski / November 21, 2022

Former Patriot League stars are suiting up for new teams across the nation

Tess Amundsen

Big West weekly roundup

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / November 17, 2022

Some of the top storylines in the Big West from the first week of play

Harvard point guard Harmoni Turner shoots from near the 3-point line as a defender closes out on her.

‘There’s a lot more left’: Harvard’s Harmoni Turner is just getting started after Rookie of the Year season

By Jenn Hatfield / November 11, 2022

Only a sophomore, past and present Harvard coaches already see uncommon greatness in Turner