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Where do the mid-majors stand as we near the end of nonconference play? How did they get to this point? Kyle Whelliston checks in with a report.

David Holston is 5-foot-8, 160 pounds and a virtual unknown. But his name is getting out there -- via his national second-best 27.7 points average, right behind Davidson's Stephen Curry -- as he lays the foundation for Chicago State's future success, writes Kyle Whelliston.

You might know some (Stephen Curry, Patty Mills) but others may be unknown to you (Tremaine Townsend, Tywain McKee). These are the players and teams to look for on the mid-major landscape, writes Kyle Whelliston.

Oral Roberts is the only current Summit League member that has made multiple NCAA tournament appearances. But North Dakota State is now postseason eligible, and the Bison have been planning for this season for a while.

Last season was a hallmark for the Sun Belt. Two teams made the NCAAs. One made the Sweet 16. And Mike Jarvis' familiar face now will be roaming the Florida Atlantic sidelines. The Sun Belt ShootAround breaks it all down.

Returning player of the year Lester Hudson spurned the NBA draft and returned to Tennessee-Martin in a move that may shake the balance of power in the OVC.

Here is a viewers' guide and breakdown of the BracketBusters matchups this weekend.

Even with 26 wins last season, Akron was snubbed by the NCAA and NIT tournaments. Though the Zips didn't schedule an ambitious nonconference schedule, they're looking for those coveted wins to make them impossible to ignore again, writes Kyle Whelliston.

The WAC has been a two-bid conference nearly every season since 1983. But the teams scheduled tougher nonconference slates, and they're paying for it, writes Kyle Whelliston.

Three seasons ago, Loyola (Md.) was on the verge of a historic season for futility but managed to win one game. But now, coach Jimmy Patsos has his team threatening for a MAAC title, writes Kyle Whelliston.

Rodney Stuckey's two-year career at Eastern Washington has been a long highlight film, but his next script might be written in the NBA, writes Kyle Whelliston.

Jackson State's Trey Johnson is averaging almost 30 ppg. Not bad for a guy who started out as a pitcher at Alcorn State, writes Kyle Whelliston.

Dell Curry's son is more than just the shooter his dad was. Stephen's well-rounded game is helping Davidson to a surprising start.

Kyle Whelliston looks at nine of the less-publicized mid-major stars to watch in 2006-07.

It's been 13 years since the SWAC won an NCAA Tournament game. Can Southern bring that streak to a halt?

Much like in life, Delaware State sometimes likes to slow things down on the court, Kyle Whelliston writes.