Mid-Major Basketball is the premier source for mid-major basketball coverage. Dive into the heart of the action with comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis and engaging content tailored specifically for fans of mid-major hoops. From the latest game highlights and player spotlights to in-depth articles and exclusive interviews, we bring you closer to the teams, players and stories that make mid-major basketball truly special. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or a casual observer, Mid-Major Basketball is your go-to source for all things mid-major hoops.
Meet the Team
Dan Zielinski III, Founder/Editor-In-Chief
Dan Zielinski III is the creator of Mid-Major Basketball and has covered college basketball since 2013. He grew up around mid-major college basketball and has had a passion for writing about sports since high school when he started The3rdManIn.com in December 2011.
Zielinski, a Milwaukee native, honed his writing skills through internships and freelance work at UW-Milwaukee from 2013-17, gaining invaluable experience and building a reputation for his dedication to delivering accurate, engaging, and thought-provoking content. In college, he covered the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Milwaukee Panthers as a credentialed media member for four years.
After college, Zielinski worked as a full-time college athletics beat reporter for a daily newspaper in Nebraska for three years, covering the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Nebraska-Kearney, a Division II program. He also launched BaseballProspectJournal.com in 2019, and it is a leading source for MLB draft content. His work has been featured in major publications and on radio stations around the country.
Follow Zielinski on Twitter @DanZielinski3.