All of the sudden the month of January is coming to a close! It wasn't that long ago we were watching how teams would perform during holiday tournaments and after long breaks. Now, we are wondering how most teams will weather the second half of conference play.

Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave tried to take the temperature of Division III basketball. Just how good are the teams nationally ranked and near the top of some conference? Are there teams lurking who are about to emerge and disrupt things?

Of course the focus on this show was primarily the East, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and West Regions, but there was still plenty to talk about nationwide including the common theme: upsets and parity.

Guests included a coach who won his 400th on Wednesday, three nationally ranked teams, and seven total losses.

Dave also discussed the recently launch Hoopsville Fundraising efforts and the upcoming annual marathon show.

If you missed the show live, you can always catch up On Demand in the video player above or listen (download) the podcast to the right (available after the show concludes).

Don't forget to contribute to the new "Hoopsville Mailbag" segment. Email questions you may have to hoopsville@d3hoops.com. Dave will answer them tonight or on a future show.

Guests scheduled to appear (in order of appearance):
- Frank Marcinek, No. 11 Susquehanna men's coach
- Luke Flockerzi, No. 7 Rochester men's coach
- Don Mulhern, UW-Superior women's coach
- Michele Durand, No. 8 Ohio Northern women's coach

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