With major-conference previews complete, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a tour around the mid-major ranks ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. From the Pac 12's return to new realities in a 76-team field, the guys get you set for the mid-major hoops season.
(0:00) Intro + mid-majors in the top 50 now and by season’s end
(6:00) Spending disparity between mid-major and high-major as never been greater
(10:00) The Pac 12 is back - three-bid league?
(13:15) The Mountain West will never be the same again
(16:45) Who is in the running for the best true mid-major?
(26:00) More mid-majors to circle heading into 2026-27
(39:00) Heavy favorites in mid-major leagues + when will the last mid-major lose its first game?
(43:30) How many at-larges will mid-major programs get in a 76-team field?
Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
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