With conference tournaments starting, this will be the final Mid-Major Top-25. These teams have the best chance to pull off upsets in March Madness if they win their conference tournament and make the NCAA Tournament. Also included will be my mid-major player of the year and the five finalists.
* Keep an eye out for a special article highlighting “The Players in March Madness That You Have Probably Never Heard Of” after teams are selected on Selection Sunday*
Mid-Major Top-25
| 1 | Nevada |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee |
| 3 | Loyola Chicago |
| 4 | ULL |
| 5 | Vermont |
| 6 | South Dakota State |
| 7 | Charleston |
| 8 | New Mexico State |
| 9 | ETSU |
| 10 | Western Kentucky |
| 11 | Belmont |
| 12 | Boise State |
| 13 | Murray State |
| 14 | Montana |
| 15 | Buffalo |
| 16 | Penn |
| 17 | South Dakota |
| 18 | Old Dominion |
| 19 | Wright State |
| 20 | SF Austin |
| 21 | Bucknell |
| 22 | Rider |
| 23 | UNC Ashville |
| 24 | Winthrop |
| 25 | FGCU/UNCG/Utah Valley |
5 Mid-Major Player of the Year Finalists
- Mike Daum (South Dakota State)
- Chris Clemons (Campbell)
- Kendrick Nunn (Oakland)
- Nick King (Middle Tennessee)
- Caleb Martin (Nevada)
Mid-Major Player of the Year: Nick King (Middle Tennessee)
