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 X (Twitter) @DanZielinski3.
Trey Weston, National College Basketball Writer
Trey Weston is a writer and broadcaster who covers the intersection of food, pop culture, and college basketball — with a particular passion for the madness and magic of mid-major hoops. A credentialed media member at numerous high-profile events, including the NCAA Tournament, he brings a sharp eye and a love for storytelling to every press row he sits behind. When he’s not breaking down the latest bracket busters or highlighting the next under-the-radar star, you can find him on the mic calling games as a play-by-play broadcaster.
Follow Weston on X (Twitter) @treywestoniii.
Logan Adams, Ohio/Mid-American Conference Writer
Logan Adams is a student at Ohio University studying Journalism and Sport Management. Before working with Mid-Major Basketball, Adams held the position of Sports Editor at The Post, Ohio University’s premier student-run newspaper. Adams is a passionate basketball fan at all levels and is well-versed in the game.
Follow Adams on X (Twitter) @LoganPAdams.
Xander Busch, Akron Writer
Xander Busch is a junior at the University of Akron pursuing a degree in Media Studies and Creative Writing. Xander has taken several courses with a journalistic focus and created articles independently. He works for the University of Akron athletics, directing games of numerous sports for ESPN+ and working as a freelancer for numerous broadcast groups, such as NBC and Freedom.
Follow Busch on X (Twitter) @XanderBuschX.
Wesley Bryant, National College Basketball Writer
Wesley Bryant is a junior at the University of Cincinnati, majoring in Communications with a minor in Sports Administration. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he is also a published poet, featured in Eber & Wein’s Best Poets of 2024.
Thomas A. Castre, National College Basketball Writer
Thomas A. Castre is a recent graduate of the Zimmerman School of Mass Communications at the University of South Florida. There, he founded “The Court Chronicle,” an NBA blog offering in-depth analysis. He also worked as a play-by-play shadow for ESPN+, focusing on enhancing sports broadcasts.
Follow Castre on X (Twitter) @thomascastre.
Frank DeBari, St. Bonaventure/Atlantic 10 Conference Writer
Frank DeBari is a junior St. Bonaventure University. Being closely connected to the mid-major basketball world with prior broadcasting and writing experience, DeBari is well-versed in and knowledgeable about the college basketball world.
Follow DeBari on X (Twitter) @FrankDeBari.
Nathan Donnelly, St. Bonaventure/Atlantic 10 Conference Writer
Nathan Donnelly is a second-year broadcast journalism major at St. Bonaventure University. In his third semester writing for SBU’s student-run newspaper, The BonaVenture, Donnelly has written about baseball, softball, swimming and rugby. Donnelly will look to hone his writing skills in covering all things related to Bonaventure basketball.
Follow Donnelly on X (Twitter) @nate5644.
Tyler Easterday, Recruiting and Feature Writer
Tyler Easterday is a graduating senior at the University of Cincinnati, earning his bachelor’s degree in Journalism. With a family deeply rooted in basketball, both as players and passionate fans, he has always had a strong connection to the game. Outside of academics, he enjoys fishing, playing video games, and, most importantly, watching sports.
Follow Easterday on X (Twitter) @TEasterday47.
Jason Garcia, Long Beach State/Big West Conference Writer
Jason Garcia is a recent Long Beach State University graduate. He began his sports journalism career at LBSU, where he won best sports story for the fall 2022 semester for his story about the men’s basketball trip to the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship. Garcia has interviewed coaches and players, such as Dan Monson and Jadon Jones, for the school newspaper, the Daily 49er.
Follow Garcia on X (Twitter) @BylineJason.
Johnathan Harris, UNLV/Mountain West Conference Writer
Johnathan Harris was born and raised in the city of Las Vegas and is now a senior at UNLV. He has written for the last two years for UNLV’s Scarlet and Gray and Rebel Report.
Follow Harris on X (Twitter) @jxhn_h.
Latif Love, Bradley/Missouri Valley Conference Writer
Latif Love is a Sports Communications Major at Bradley University, where he is the co-editor-in-chief of the Bradley Scout. Love focuses on basketball and football in his writing to bridge the gap between numbers and casual viewing. After graduation, he plans to stay in the sports world as a writer, analyst, or basketball scout.
Follow Love on X (Twitter) @realLatifLove.
Chris Matthey, Longwood/Big South Conference Writer
Chris Matthey is a sophomore Communication Studies student at Longwood University and the current Sports Editor at Longwood’s student newspaper, The Rotunda. He has loved sports for as long as he can remember and has developed a passion for meeting athletes and writing about them. Matthey also has covered the Big South basketball tournament.
Follow Matthey on X (Twitter) @MattheyChris33.
Stella Nastulski, Milwaukee/Horizon League Photographer
Stella Nastulski is a junior attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, studying Journalism, Advertising and Media studies. Nastulski has enjoyed creating content for local teams, including Milwaukee Area Technical College’s men’s basketball team and other University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee athletics teams. She specializes in photography and social media management.
Follow Nastulski on X (Twitter) @stellanastulski.
Nick New, Memphis Writer
Nick New is a junior at the University of Memphis studying Journalism with a concentration in Sports Media. New currently is the assistant sports editor for Memphis’ student newspaper, The Daily Helmsman, covering men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, football and softball for two semesters.
Follow New on X (Twitter) @NewNick901.
Babatunde Otukoya, Milwaukee/Horizon League Writer
Babatunde Otukoya is an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee majoring in Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies. His goal is to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.
Follow Otukoya on X (Twitter) @otukoyabc.
Joel Scheve, Dayton/Atlantic 10 Conference Writer
Joel Scheve is a junior attending the University of Dayton studying Journalism. Scheve is currently a contributing writer for Dayton’s student newspaper, Flyer News, covering mens and womens basketball as well as football. Scheve also works as a member of the Dayton broadcast team.
Follow Scheve on X (Twitter) @joe1scheve.
Juliana Simon, Florida Atlantic Writer
Juliana Simon is a junior at Florida Atlantic University studying Mass Communications. Her passion for journalism began in high school when she wrote for the sports team and conducted interviews to create engaging columns on athletes. Aside from her studies, she writes for the FAU newspaper team, covering student life and sports.
Follow Simon on X (Twitter) @Julianas2345.