Get ready to board the one and done train as we break down everything you need to know about the Horizon League for the upcoming season. With five different regular season champions in the last five years, this conference is the definition of mid major parity. Join Jay Heinrich and Mike Holland as they dive deep into all twelve teams to rank them into our world famous tiers.

In this episode, we analyze the shifting landscape of the Horizon League, including the addition of Northern Illinois from the MAC. We discuss how teams are navigating the transfer portal, with some programs losing stars to the power five while others find hidden gems in the junior college ranks. From the coaching longevity of Greg Campy at Oakland to the high energy arrival of Doug Gottlieb at Green Bay, we cover the storylines that will define the season.

You will get a full breakdown of our low, mid, and high tiers. We look at which teams are rebuilding from scratch and which ones have the continuity to fight for a double double by winning both the regular season and the tournament hardware. We also highlight key players to watch, including breakout candidates and impact transfers who are ready to make a name for themselves in one of our favorite mid major conferences.

Chapters

0:00 Intro and Horizon League Overview

2:15 Conference Realignment and Northern Illinois

4:30 Low Tier: Purdue Fort Wayne and NIU

7:10 Low Tier: Cleveland State and IU Indy

9:45 Mid Tier: Wright State and Milwaukee

12:20 Mid Tier: Detroit Mercy and Youngstown State

15:15 Mid Tier: Oakland and Coach Greg Campy

18:05 High Tier: Robert Morris Analysis

20:40 High Tier: Green Bay and Doug Gottlieb

23:25 High Tier: Northern Kentucky Norse

25:10 Final Tier Review and Long Shot Bets

27:02 Outro and Final Remarks

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