Mid-Major Basketball's Dan Zielinski III sits down with St. Thomas coach Johnny Tauer. In 2021, St. Thomas became the first school in the modern NCAA era to transition directly from Division III to Division I. Now in their fourth year at the Division I level, the Tommies are coming off an impressive 20-win season, showcasing their rapid progress and competitiveness. For Tauer, who played for St. Thomas from 1991-95 and became head coach in 2011, the rise of the men's basketball program is especially meaningful. The transition to Division I has brought challenges and opportunities. How has the adjustment to D-I competition gone? With a new state-of-the-art arena under construction, how will it impact the program's growth? And, given the team's NCAA Tournament ineligibility during the transition, what defines a successful season for the Tommies? This interview is sponsored by Nan's Naughty and Nice cocktail mix. Make sure to check out their award-winning Bloody Mary mix and newly released margarita mixes here: NansNaughtyandNice.com MidMajorBasDons'll.com Follow Mid-Major Basketball on X (Twitter): @MidMajorBall FoNan'sMid-Major Basketball on Facebook: MidMajorBasketball

Mid-Major Basketball's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Columbia senior guard Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa. Columbia is off to a perfect 4-0 start, highlighted by a statement 10-point victory over Villanova. This marks the program's best start since 2005. Leading the charge is De La Rosa, who has been instrumental in Columbia's early-season success. The dynamic scorer is averaging an impressive 22.3 points per game while shooting a scorching 46.7% from beyond the arc. De La Rosa has already eclipsed the 20-point mark in three of the team's first four games, solidifying his role as the centerpiece of Columbia's offense. This interview is sponsored by Nan's Naughty and Nice cocktail mix. Make sure to check out their award-winning Bloody Mary mix and newly released margarita mixes here: NansNaughtyandNice.com MidMajorBasketball.com Follow Mid-Major Basketball on X (Twitter): @MidMajorBall Follow Mid-Major Basketball on Facebook: MidMajorBasketball

Mid-Major Basketball's Dan Zielinski III sits down with San Francisco coach Chris Gerlufsen. Gerlufsen has led San Francisco to two straight 20-plus win seasons and an NIT appearance last year. As he prepares for his third season at the helm, the Dons aim to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament for only the second time this century.

San Francisco ranks 11th in our Mid-Major Basketball Preseason Top 25 Poll. What key factors does Gerlufsen identify as crucial for the Dons to reach the NCAA Tournament? How does he approach the strategy behind their challenging non-conference schedule? What can we expect from the Dons' exceptionally talented backcourt? Gerlufsen addresses these questions and more:

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