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The Illinois Meat Wall
There are three schools of people clicking on this article this morning, or afternoon, or 2-3 months later during Big Ten play. They are: People who are aware of what I'm referring to with the "meat wall," which originated as a set piece strategy in English soccer these past couple of seasons and reached full revulsion amongst fans over the summer at the World Cup, or at least full revulsion amongst a significant subset of fans I follow.
Rifts On An Axis
Oneohtrix Point Never, "Lifeworld" Sometime in summer 2010, we were in a parking lot in suburban Orlando. We took these family trips every year from rural Middle Tennessee whether I wanted to go or not, ten hours in a car one way in the middle of summer. They were hot and miserable and by day four we all wanted to go home despite having two days left. We loved these trips, of course. My brother was about to turn seven and was most interested in video games and the weather.
The Sucker Bet, 2026-2027
Last year, one of my five or so favorite preseason posts we put up was one of my own: the Sucker Bet. That post used data from previous seasons to try and nail down which team, or teams, amongst the preseason AP Top 10 were most likely to 'flop', i.e., finish outside of the AP Top 25 and/or finish with a 7 seed or lower in the eventual NCAA Tournament.
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E15 - SEC Preview
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root preview the SEC.
Southern Conference Preview 2026-2027
5-in-5 players are excluded from awards and rankings. Denoted with ** in the rosters below. 1. Furman | 2. Samford | 3. Western Carolina | 4. East Tennessee State | 5. Tennessee Tech | 6. Chattanooga | 7. Mercer | 8. Wofford | 9. UNC Greensboro | 10. VMI | 11.
MAC Preview 2026-2027
For specific tier(s) members
Big West Preview 2026-2027
For specific tier(s) members
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E14 - Big Ten Preview
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root preview the Big Ten.
Conference USA Preview 2026-2027
5-in-5 players are excluded from awards and rankings. 1. Liberty | 2. Kennesaw State | 3. Western Kentucky | 4. New Mexico State | 5. Middle Tennessee | 6. Florida International | 7. Sam Houston State | 8. Jacksonville State | 9. Missouri State | 10.
Sun Belt Preview 2026-2027
***Team previews previously released in our top-50 countdown can be accessed by clicking on the team below. Note that top-50 rankings and conference rankings may not always align - the top-50 rankings are an aggregate ranking while the conference rankings are the sole discretion of the writer. Arkansas State | 2. James Madison | 3. Troy | 4. Appalachian State | 5. Marshall | 6. South Alabama | 7. Louisiana | 8. Old Dominion | 9. Southern Miss | 10. Georgia State | 11. Louisiana Tech | 12.
Mountain West Preview 2026-2027
For specific tier(s) members
Atlantic 10 Preview 2026-2027
***Team previews previously released in our top-50 countdown can be accessed by clicking on the team below. Note that top-50 rankings and conference rankings may not always align - the top-50 rankings are an aggregate ranking, while the conference rankings are at the sole discretion of the writer. 1. Saint Louis | 2. VCU | 3. Dayton | 4. George Washington | 5. George Mason | 6. Richmond | 7. Davidson | 8. Fordham | 9. Loyola Chicago | 10. St. Joe's | 11. St. Bonaventure | 12. Rhode Island | 13. La Salle | 14.
SEC Preview 2026-2027
***Team previews previously released in our top-50 countdown can be accessed by clicking on the team below. Note that top-50 rankings and conference rankings may not always align - the top-50 rankings are an aggregate ranking, while the conference rankings are at the sole discretion of the writer. These rankings/previews do NOT assume eligibility for 5-for-5 players. Players who would need that ruling to go in their favor are denoted with two asterisks (**). 1. Florida | 2. Tennessee | 3. Texas | 4.
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E12 - Big East Preview
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root preview the Big East. 0:00 Intro 3:24 Stat of the Day 10:05 UConn 18:10 St. John’s 25:00 Villanova 30:38 Marquette 37:10 Creighton 43:12 Providence 49:40 Xavier 55:33 DePaul 1:00:36 Seton Hall 1:07:17 Georgetown 1:14:15 Butler 1:20:30 Wrap Up The episode is also available wherever you enjoy your podcasts: Check out previous episodes of this podcast here:
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E11 - ACC Preview
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root preview the ACC.
Will Warren - CEO & Co-Founder associated with 0X
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STATS by Will & Jim: S2E10 - Mid-Major+ Conferences Preview
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root preview the mid-major plus conferences (PAC-12, Atlantic 10, Mountain West, American and Missouri Valley). 0:00 Intro 3:40 Stat of the Day 13:32 Pac-12 25:20 Atlantic 10 41:32 Mountain West 53:20 The American 1:05:40 Missouri Valley 1:18:46 Wrap Up The episode is also available wherever you enjoy your podcasts: Check out previous episodes of this podcast here:
3MW Top 50 Teams Countdown 2026-2027: #11 Tennessee
Key Returners: DeWayne Brown II, Troy Henderson Key Newcomers: Juke Harris, Terrence Hill Jr., Dai Dai Ames, Jalen Haralson, Tyler Lundblade, Jalen Washington***, Miles Rubin, Braeden Lue, Chris Washington Jr. Key Losses: Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Nate Ament, JP Estrella, Felix Okpara, Jaylen Carey, Bishop Boswell, Amari Evans, Cade Phillips Roster: This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe Already Have an Account? Log In
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E9 - Mid-Major Conference Preview
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root preview the mid-major conferences. 0:00 Intro 4:35 Stat of the Day 12:00 WCC 15:52 Big South 20:38 MAC 25:00 Big West 29:22 CUSA 34:58 Horizon 37:40 Southland 43:05 ASUN 48:04 UAC 51:57 American East 55:03 OVC 1:00:03 MEAC 1:03:20 Miscellaneous 1:11:00 Wrap Up The episode is also available wherever you enjoy your podcasts: Check out previous episodes of this podcast here:
Soon Over Pasadena
This serves as a sort of companion piece to today's breakdown of the 2026-27 USC Trojans, who we've ranked #16 in our Top 50 countdown and who I (Will) believe could have one of the 10 best defenses in the sport.
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E8 - Broadcast Draft
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root run a college basketball broadcast draft.
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E7 - Mid-Major Conference Draft
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root run a mid-major conference draft.
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E6 - Intriguing Coaching Storylines
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root discuss intriguing coaching storylines for the upcoming season.
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E5 - Teams Most Likely to Make the NCAA Tournament After Missing Last Year
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root discuss which teams are most likely to make the NCAA Tournament after missing it last year.
3MW Top 50 Teams Countdown 2026-27: #34 VCU
Lazar Djokovic, Nyk Lewis, Brandon Jennings, Michael Belle, Tyrell Ward, Ahmad Nowell Blake Harper, Torey Alston, Nyle Ralph-Beyer Terrence Hill Jr., Jadrian Tracey, Barry Evans This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe Already Have an Account? Log In
3MW Top 50 Teams Countdown 2026-2027: #38 Georgia
Blue Cain, Marcus Millender, Kanon Catching, Kareem Stagg Freddie Dilione V, James Scott, Brady Dunlap, Andrew Osasuyi Jeremiah Wilkinson, Somto Cyril, Jordan Ross, Dylan James, Jake Wilkins, Justin Bailey This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe Already Have an Account? Log In
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E4 - Teams Missing The Tournament That Made It Last Year
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root discuss which teams are most likely to miss the NCAA Tournament after making it last year.
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E3 - Jump Seat Coaches
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root discuss their jump seat coaches heading into the 2026-2027. 00:00 Intro 03:45 Stat of the Day 09:29 Definitely Jumping 26:48 Too Good for Low Major, Good Enough for High Major? 32:00 Alternates 55:03 Roulette Chips 01:16:14 Wrap-Up The episode is also available wherever you enjoy your podcasts: Check out previous episodes of this podcast here:
3MW Top 50 Teams Countdown 2026-2027: #43 Texas A&M
Mackenzie Mgbako, Zach Clemence P.J. Haggerty, Jalen Reece, Cade Phillips, Bryson Warren, Jalen Shelley, Tyshawn Archie, Lukas Walls Rashaun Agee, Rylan Griffen, Marcus Hill, Ruben Dominguez, Pop Isaacs, Jacari Lane, Ali Abdou Dibba, Josh Holloway This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe Already Have an Account? Log In
3MW Top 50 Teams Countdown: #45 Saint Louis
Trey Green, Amari McCottry, Kellen Thames, Quentin Jones, Ishan Sharma, Jax Kerr Alon Michaeli, Elijah Strong Robbie Avila, Dion Brown, Brady Dunlap, Paul Otieno This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe Already Have an Account? Log In
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E2 - Top 10 Defenses of 2026-2027
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root rank their top 10 defenses heading into the 2026-2027 season.
STATS by Will & Jim: S2E1 - Top 10 Offenses of 2026-2027
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root rank their top 10 offenses heading into the 2026-2027 season.
3MW Top 100 Players 2026-2027: Honorable Mention
Nothing signifies the lead-in to a new season like a top 100 players list, so who are we to deny that tradition? The Weave is back with our list of the best players in the country, attempting to factor in ability, role and team quality. Within the actual Top 100, we will include each person's individual ballot ranking and some handy dandy data from our friends at CBB Analytics. For the honorable mention portion of the proceedings, though, we're keeping it simple.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E49 - Favorite Teams of the Last Decade
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root discuss their favorite teams from the last decade in college hoops.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E48 - 2005-2006 Season Numbers
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root look back at the numbers that defined the 2005-2006 season.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E47 - Best & Worst Takes of the 2025-2026 Season
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root relive their best and worst takes from the 2025-2026 season.
The 2026 World Cup, Explained by College Basketball
In 2010, I stumbled across a post via a long-defunct message board that has probably informed more of what I do than I'd care to admit. THE WORLD CUP, TRANSLATED INTO AMERICAN (DISCLAIMER - I’m new to this site and I’m having a hard time getting the formatting to be consistent. Apologies for sudden changes in fon… I came back to it nearly every day of the 2010 World Cup. As but a youth, the ripe age of 16, I knew nothing about the teams that weren't the United States or Spain.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E46 - NCAA Tournament Rankings
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root rank their favorite NCAA Tournaments of all time.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E45 - Mailbag Episode
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root answer questions from subscribers in a mailbag episode. 0:00 Intro 3:45 Stat of the Day 8:36 5 Unluckiest programs of the last decade 16:21 What players from last year are overrated by their stats? 19:50 Do steals/blocks rate correlate to great defensive abilities? 22:30 Which D1 conference would you join? 25:46 How do you spot under the radar gems in the portal?
Revisionist History: Re-Seeding Every NCAA Tournament Since 2011 Using WAB
My general theory surrounding a crowd's reaction to a New Thing: generally speaking, there will always be haters. I will stand steadfast in my hate of a 76-team Tournament no matter how intelligently John Gasaway may make a case for it. New hot band the hollowed husk of 2026 Pitchfork likes? Not for me. Actor whose name I'm legally required to know for reasons I don't understand? 10% chance I will go on to enjoy their work. Alternately, "pop star who I am forced to have an opinion on" qualifies.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E44 - Games of the Year
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root pick their favorite games from last season.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E43 - Portal Numbers, Pt. 3 (Guards)
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root's portal numbers series continues with the guards.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E42 - Portal Numbers, Pt. 2 (Wings)
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root's portal numbers series continues with the wings.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E41 - Portal Numbers Pt. 1 (Bigs)
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root begin a portal numbers series starting with the bigs.
The Tipping Point
Earlier this year I wrote a long piece about how college basketball will not die, which was conveniently titled College Basketball Will Not Die. I still believe that like a cockroach, it can survive any form of nuclear warfare or fallout. We will still watch, and we will still stay invested almost regardless of what is to come today, tomorrow, or in 40 years. But, well, I don’t have to like it.
STATS by Will & Jim: S140 - Coaching Carousel Numbers
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root discuss the numbers that defined this year's coaching carousel.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E39 - Season Recap
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root recap the most important numbers from the 2025-2026 season.
STATS by Will & Jim: S1E38 - Final Four Recap
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root recap the numbers from the Final Four.
In Spaceships, They Won't Understand
I met Gabe and Randy for the first time leaving the stadium early Sunday morning, maybe around 12:15 AM. I was heading to my car; they were looking for a car, any car. The Indianapolis Uber scene was slammed, as apparently several drivers had cancelled or declined to pick them up due to traffic, and they asked me if I was also waiting for a ride. We talked for a bit, then I offered them a ride to their hotel maybe ten minutes away.
The Michigan Masterclass
It was over early. We just didn't know it yet. When Michigan went into an Arizona timeout up 16-5, it was over. When Michigan overcame a quick Arizona 9-0 run to go back up 35-23, it was over. When Michigan went into halftime up 48-32, it was super over, and when Michigan immediately zoomed to a 22-point lead with 16 minutes left it was the most over anything has ever been in history. And yet: it got even more over than that.
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