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St. Joe’s Alum • Scout & Analyst w/ The Portal Report • ✍️🏀 @mid-majormadness.bsky.social
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Returners and new additions are making early strides for the Drexel Dragons.

@rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick have more:
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Drexel’s ‘Player Enhancement Program’ Keeps on Churning with Win over NJIT
Returners and new additions are making early strides for the Dragons.
www.midmajormadness.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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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...
High-level mid-major games and losses to non-DI teams
Podcast Episode · Anything But Mid College Basketball Podcast · 2025-11-14 · 25m
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November 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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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-...
Frain’s FridA10 Notebook: Game-winners, breakout stars and early season hardware
Fordham and Davidson are off to impressive starts
www.midmajormadness.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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...
Mid-Major Madness Men’s Player of the Week Voting: Nov. 3-9
Your best source for Mid-Major news, analysis and opinion from the fan perspective.
www.midmajormadness.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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 ⬇️
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Magpayo's Transfer Class Showing Early Signs of Growth for Fordham
After a rocky start to the Magpayo era for Fordham, the Rams showed early signs of growth and development in a 63-61 win over Wagner.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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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...
Recapping a wild night in mid-major basketball
Hornets’ Nest Trophy game, Sac State and UCSB deliver a great one, and more highlight a stellar Tuesday.
www.midmajormadness.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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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.
Frain’s FridA10 Notebook: Debuts, injuries, upsets
Fordham slow out the gates, and major upset loss in Chicago, and lots more.
www.midmajormadness.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Resurrecting the Terriers is the only way we can unique New York City!
If Zohran wins can he PLEASE ensure that St. Francis Brooklyn returns to its Division I status
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Fun fact Drexel’s WBB program is way more accomplished than Pitt’s
November 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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
November 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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. ⬇️
November 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Riley on the scene
We are so back! @mid-majormadness.bsky.social

St. Joe’s vs. Lafayette at 7pm from Hagan.
November 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
We are so back! @mid-majormadness.bsky.social

St. Joe’s vs. Lafayette at 7pm from Hagan.
November 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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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.
Mountain West Men’s Preview
San Diego State shapes up to be the favorite, but Utah State, Boise State and newcomer GCU should pose threats
www.midmajormadness.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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A closer look at the Sister Jean patches that Loyola Chicago is wearing this season:
October 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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.
Rutgers basketball hires general manager on eve of 2025-26 season
Rutgers basketball has hired a general manager.
www.nj.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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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...
October 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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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:
Preview: America East Men’s Basketball
Let’s take a deep, deep, deep dive into the America East.
www.midmajormadness.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Conference previews continue. In our latest, @isaacbourne.bsky.social runs through the Conference USA: www.midmajormadness.com/conference-u...
Preview: Conference USA men’s basketball
Liberty returns as the leader in the clubhouse heading into the season, but challengers are abundant.
www.midmajormadness.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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 ⬇️
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Drexel, CAA Preview With Riley Frain | Big 5 Pod Episode 128
YouTube video by Big 5 Pod
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October 28, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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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...
St. Joe's 86, Delaware 65 (MBB Exhib.): Notes + Quotes
By Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) A new era of Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball got underway unofficially on Saturday afternoon, as the new-look Hawks and first-year head coach Steve Donahue made their pub...
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October 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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it’s cool that some of us still live on
so many SBNation team sites are abandoned
October 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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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.
October 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM