WARNING: The audio at the start of our Top 25 segment from Gordon and Riley is very low and has some distracting noise in it as well. There was a problem with our settings for their audio that we eventually fixed. We boosted background audio which was picking them up barely as the best way we could provide their audio. We apologize for how difficult this makes things, but assure you we have systems in place moving forward to avoid this problem happening again.

While classes may not have resumed for most college students, student-athletes are fully engaged in learning about conference foes. The grind of conference schedules is fully on.

On a special Thursday afternoon edition of Hoopsville, we talk to programs battling to stay atop their conference races. What has made their seasons special so far and do they feel they can remain on top.

Plus we go in-depth on women's hoops with our Women's Top 25 pundits. Hear their choices for those they think are "Debatable," "Dubious," and deserve a "Deep Dive."

However, we start the show with Division III news, somewhat out of the NCAA Convention in Phoenix. Hear what the Championships Committee is considering proposing for changes that impact all championships and specifically how they may be able to adjust football's tournament - as long as other, higher committees agree with the decisions.

Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change):- Chad Dickman, Hood men's coach- Gary Grzesk, St. Norbert men's coach- David Saur, Chatham women's coach- Meredith Mesaris, Vassar women's coach- Top 25 Double-Take, Gordon Mann, Scott Peterson, Riley Zayas

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