We may see another former D3 playing in the NBA in the next year or two. Aaron Nkrumah, who played two years at Worcester State before transferring to Tennessee State has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Denver Nuggets.  He still has a ways to go but he will play on the Nuggets summer league team with the hope that he might get a two way contract (or more).  Nkrumah attended Nichols for a semester but did not play for the Bison. He transferred back home to Worcester and led WSU to back to back regular season and tournament championships before stepping up to Div 1 Tenn State.

https://tsutigers.com/news/2026/6/25/mens-basketball-aaron-nkrumah-signs-exhibit-10-contract-with-denver-nuggets.aspx

What hasn't been mentioned is Landry's early background.  He was an all league player at Davidson in the 1990's (pre Curry) and then an assistant coach for Bob McKillop after his playing days. So he not only has loads of experience as a coach at highly academic programs he also was a player who thrived in a program that successfully blended high level academics with Division 1 athletics.

https://ovcsports.com/news/2026/3/3/earn-2025-26-ovc-mens-basketball-top-honors.aspx

Not a current division 3 player but Aaron did play 2 years at Worcester State.  He was the MASCAC Player of the Year in 2024 and helped WSU to two NCAA appearances while playing in his hometown. 

Congratulations to Nichols' coach Tyler Hundley for notching his 100th coaching victory yesterday versus Johnson and Wales.  The majority of that total came at Worcester State (82-55).  He has added 18 wins at Nichols. 

I attended an excellent four team tournament at Keene State this weekend.  It featured four pretty well matched teams who played four outstanding games.  Three of the four teams (KSC, WPI, and St Joe's of Maine) won their conference regular season titles last year and played in the NCAA tournament. All three were picked as the preseason favorite to finish on top of their respective Conference this year. The fourth team, Nichols, is still rebuilding their program after a decade of dominance in the CNE.  Friday's first game saw WPI come back late in the second half against an injury depleted ST Joe's team to advance to the final.  Keene and Nichols went toe to toe for most of the game before Keene asserted their size and shooting prowess pulling away late in the second half.  Saturday's consolation game was a thriller which went down to the final possession with St Joe's missing a point blank follow at the buzzer to lose by two.  Unfortunately, St Joe's was missing their top three scorers. In the final, WPI and Keene also were locked in a slower paced back and forth game with Keene able to prevail with a late surge.  I can honestly say that every team could have won this tournament if it were played again although Keene was the most impressive team and a worthy champion.  They had the edge in size, quickness and three point shooting in the field.  WPI is what one would expect from a Barkley team tough defense and masters of tempo.  Nichols displayed great fight and resilience in both games and they should be a factor for a top two or three seed in the CNE,  St Joe's really could have used this tournament as a showcase of their squad but for the key players (3 Starters) missing.  They still showed that they have excellent depth and outstanding talent.  All in all, this was a weekend well spent. 

I attended an excellent four team tournament at Keene State this weekend.  It featured four pretty well matched teams who played four outstanding games.  Three of the four teams (KSC, WPI, and St Joe's of Maine) won their conference regular season titles last year and played in the NCAA tournament. All three were picked as the preseason favorite to finish on top of their respective Conference this year. The fourth team, Nichols, is still rebuilding their program after a decade of dominance in the CNE.  Friday's first game saw WPI come back late in the second half against an injury depleted ST Joe's team to advance to the final.  Keene and Nichols went toe to toe for most of the game before Keene asserted their size and shooting prowess pulling away late in the second half.  Saturday's consolation game was a thriller which went down to the final possession with St Joe's missing a point blank follow at the buzzer to lose by two.  Unfortunately, St Joe's was missing their top three scorers. In the final, WPI and Keene also were locked in a slower paced back and forth game with Keene able to prevail with a late surge.  I can honestly say that every team could have won this tournament if it were played again although Keene was the most impressive team and a worthy champion.  They had the edge in size, quickness and three point shooting in the field.  WPI is what one would expect from a Barkley team tough defense and masters of tempo.  Nichols displayed great fight and resilience in both games and they should be a factor for a top two or three seed in the CNE,  St Joe's really could have used this tournament as a showcase of their squad but for the key players (3 Starters) missing.  They still showed that they have excellent depth and outstanding talent.  All in all, this was a weekend well spent. 

I attended an excellent four team tournament at Keene State this weekend.  It featured four pretty well matched teams who played four outstanding games.  Three of the four teams (KSC, WPI, and St Joe's of Maine) won their conference regular season titles last year and played in the NCAA tournament. All three were picked as the preseason favorite to finish on top of their respective Conference this year. The fourth team, Nichols, is still rebuilding their program after a decade of dominance in the CNE.  Friday's first game saw WPI come back late in the second half against an injury depleted ST Joe's team to advance to the final.  Keene and Nichols went toe to toe for most of the game before Keene asserted their size and shooting prowess pulling away late in the second half.  Saturday's consolation game was a thriller which went down to the final possession with St Joe's missing a point blank follow at the buzzer to lose by two.  Unfortunately, St Joe's was missing their top three scorers. In the final, WPI and Keene also were locked in a slower paced back and forth game with Keene able to prevail with a late surge.  I can honestly say that every team could have won this tournament if it were played again although Keene was the most impressive team and a worthy champion.  They had the edge in size, quickness and three point shooting in the field.  WPI is what one would expect from a Barkley team tough defense and masters of tempo.  Nichols displayed great fight and resilience in both games and they should be a factor for a top two or three seed in the CNE,  St Joe's really could have used this tournament as a showcase of their squad but for the key players (3 Starters) missing.  They still showed that they have excellent depth and outstanding talent.  All in all, this was a weekend well spent. 

I attended an excellent four team tournament at Keene State this weekend.  It featured four pretty well matched teams who played four outstanding games.  Three of the four teams (KSC, WPI, and St Joe's of Maine) won their conference regular season titles last year and played in the NCAA tournament. All three were picked as the preseason favorite to finish on top of their respective Conference this year. The fourth team, Nichols, is still rebuilding their program after a decade of dominance in the CNE.  Friday's first game saw WPI come back late in the second half against an injury depleted ST Joe's team to advance to the final.  Keene and Nichols went toe to toe for most of the game before Keene asserted their size and shooting prowess pulling away late in the second half.  Saturday's consolation game was a thriller which went down to the final possession with St Joe's missing a point blank follow at the buzzer to lose by two.  Unfortunately, St Joe's was missing their top three scorers. In the final, WPI and Keene also were locked in a slower paced back and forth game with Keene able to prevail with a late surge.  I can honestly say that every team could have won this tournament if it were played again although Keene was the most impressive team and a worthy champion.  They had the edge in size, quickness and three point shooting in the field.  WPI is what one would expect from a Barkley team tough defense and masters of tempo.  Nichols displayed great fight and resilience in both games and they should be a factor for a top two or three seed in the CNE,  St Joe's really could have used this tournament as a showcase of their squad but for the key players (3 Starters) missing.  They still showed that they have excellent depth and outstanding talent.  All in all, this was a weekend well spent. 

Nichols College is looking for a game in 2025-26 season.  Please reach out to Tyler Hundley at 704-770-8949 or Tyler.Hundley @ Nichols.edu. 

https://youtu.be/ebyrJDcQXMI?si=fudo_EvCRdDS6m3y

Keene State Athletic communications has produced a well done documentary of their Men's team's season on YouTube

https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/ovcsports.com/documents/2025/3/3/2024_25_All_OVC_Men_s_Basketball_Team.pdf

Congratulations to Aaron Nkrumah.  Although the OVC is not a top tier Division One Conference it is a data point that there are some Division 3 players who can successfully make the jump to the D1 level. 

As we reach the end of January, it is put up or shut up time in Conference play.

Great time of the year.

That looks like a foul to me.  I have seen less contact called a foul numerous times this year.

Just stumbled online to the overtime of the Whitwirth/Lewis and Clark game.  Very entertaining and well played extra period.  There should be no question that Conference play is the best time of the season.

What really stood out to me was the announcers for Whitworth.  The best I have heard this year. 

Impressive all around.

Hey GNAC followers,
Curious to know you you figure this year's teams shake out.  Has there been a preseason poll released yet?  What scrimmages have the teams had so far?