Latest from D3 Datacast
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Who is Going to Host in the NCAA Tournament? – Episode 138
Who might host opening weekend games, or where could teams be sent to play first round games? We dive into a fresh set of simulations following the close of play on Sunday, February 15 to start setting some expectations. Read more
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NPI and Different Paths to the Same Place – Episode 137
Whether you need an introduction or just a refresher, we break it down so fans know what is going on that leads to each team’s overall NPI. Then we dive into an interesting comparison of two different kind of resumes that got teams into just about the same place in the NPI rankings. Read more
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Top Conferences for At-Large Bids – Episode 136
There are definitely some strong contenders for spots in the 2026 Division III men’s basketball tournament but maybe not to the point where most of the bubble field is coming into focus in terms of exact teams. However, there are some clear conferences that look like favorites to get an extra team into the tournament. Read more
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D3 Datacast Concierge Registration Now Open for 2026!
With D3 Datacast Concierge, Division III men’s and women’s basketball programs can gain insights for scheduling decisions to unlock their NPI potential. Read more
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What Every D3 Basketball Fan Needs To Know About NPI – Episode 101
Goodbye regional rankings, hello NPI! Join us for this show and we will walk through everything you need to know about the new NCAA Tournament selection and seeding system. Read more
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What D3 Football Fans Should Know About NPI – Episode 89
It’s the time of the year when focus shifts onto the national scene as Division III football fans try to make sense of the developing playoff picture. In the past that meant trying to filter through weekly regional rankings but that system is gone, replaced by NPI. Read more
Meet Our Hosts
Matt Snyder
Matt is a 2008 graduate of Calvin University. He has been creating and maintaining spreadsheets of Division 3 Men’s basketball data for more than 10 years.
Zac Snyder
Zac is a 2006 graduate of Calvin University and has been following Division 3 men’s basketball for more than 20 years.
Friends of the Show
Q-Cast with Bob Quillman
Bob Quillman interviews Division 3 basketball coaches, selection committee members, and athletes.
D3 Direct
Newsletter, blog, and social media accounts dedicated to info and advice on D3 recruiting, admissions, and post-grad ventures for Student-Athletes.
Ryan Whitnable
Ryan Whitnable is a D3hoops.com Top 25 voter and the organizer of the Great Lakes Invitational.
Hoopsville by Dave McHugh
The original D3 Basketball talk show, Hoopsville has been on the air covering D3 men’s and women’s basketball for over 20 seasons.
D3hoops.com
The definitive source for D3 basketball news, schedules, scoreboards, live game links, and the home of the only Top 25 poll that serious people take seriously.
Scott Peterson
Scott Peterson crunches the data on D3 women’s basketball. He posts his models on his website and hosts periodic live streams with Riley Zayas.
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