Ian Sacks
@ianrsacks.bsky.social
College 🏀 enthusiast
Sports Anchor Reporter at KSN | Site Manager at @mid-majormadness.bsky.social
Sports Anchor Reporter at KSN | Site Manager at @mid-majormadness.bsky.social
Making my way back through the Eye on College Basketball Podcast interviews from media days, and @garyparrishcbs.bsky.social's discussion with Buzz Williams is absolutely worth the listen. So, so, so good.
youtu.be/glPtkqVMUBQ?...
youtu.be/glPtkqVMUBQ?...
The time Buzz Williams took over as host of the Eye on College Basketball podcast
YouTube video by CBS Sports College Basketball
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October 27, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Making my way back through the Eye on College Basketball Podcast interviews from media days, and @garyparrishcbs.bsky.social's discussion with Buzz Williams is absolutely worth the listen. So, so, so good.
youtu.be/glPtkqVMUBQ?...
youtu.be/glPtkqVMUBQ?...
Looking for mid-major basketball hot takes for the upcoming season. Men's or women's doesn't matter. We'll discuss on the "Anything But Mid" podcast. Share below....
October 26, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Looking for mid-major basketball hot takes for the upcoming season. Men's or women's doesn't matter. We'll discuss on the "Anything But Mid" podcast. Share below....
Duke. Kansas.
Phenomenal we're getting this on October 25.
Phenomenal we're getting this on October 25.
October 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Duke. Kansas.
Phenomenal we're getting this on October 25.
Phenomenal we're getting this on October 25.
Pretty cool seeing the Thunderbirds
October 24, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Pretty cool seeing the Thunderbirds
The parts of sports media no one sees... Breaking down from a live shot after the stadium lights get shut off
(BUT massive W that the lights were still on for the hit!)
(BUT massive W that the lights were still on for the hit!)
October 24, 2026 at 3:37 AM
The parts of sports media no one sees... Breaking down from a live shot after the stadium lights get shut off
(BUT massive W that the lights were still on for the hit!)
(BUT massive W that the lights were still on for the hit!)
The second oldest rivalry in Kansas gets renewed tonight. Dodge City looks to keep the traveling hatchet trophy against Garden City. We're live at 6 previewing the game and then recapping at 10 on Friday Football Fever on KSN.
October 16, 2026 at 10:19 PM
The second oldest rivalry in Kansas gets renewed tonight. Dodge City looks to keep the traveling hatchet trophy against Garden City. We're live at 6 previewing the game and then recapping at 10 on Friday Football Fever on KSN.
Loved talking to Coach Magarity and sharing her story while previewing the Catamounts.
Maureen Magarity came to Vermont for family.
Now, she's the head coach of the Catamounts women’s program. Our @ianrsacks.bsky.social spoke with her about the transition back to the sideline. www.midmajormadness.com/america-east...
Now, she's the head coach of the Catamounts women’s program. Our @ianrsacks.bsky.social spoke with her about the transition back to the sideline. www.midmajormadness.com/america-east...
Maureen Magarity returns to college sideline with Vermont
The former Holy Cross and New Hampshire head coach assumes the reigns of the reigning America East champs
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October 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Loved talking to Coach Magarity and sharing her story while previewing the Catamounts.
Reposted by Ian Sacks
Brand new poll is up... What do you think of James Madison's move to the American? www.midmajormadness.com/american-con...
Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey: Is James Madison going to the American a good move?
The move will happen no later than July 1, 2028
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October 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Brand new poll is up... What do you think of James Madison's move to the American? www.midmajormadness.com/american-con...
James Madison will leave the Sun Belt for the American, no later than July 1, 2028.
October 12, 2026 at 3:43 PM
James Madison will leave the Sun Belt for the American, no later than July 1, 2028.
A thread:
KenPom preseason rankings for each conference.
KenPom preseason rankings for each conference.
October 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A thread:
KenPom preseason rankings for each conference.
KenPom preseason rankings for each conference.
Reposted by Ian Sacks
🚨KENPOM PRESEASON RANKINGS ARE LIVE🚨
Here's 1-60.
Note that Florida will easily be the preseason No. 1 in every human-based poll ... but Duke is No. 1 here.
Here's 1-60.
Note that Florida will easily be the preseason No. 1 in every human-based poll ... but Duke is No. 1 here.
October 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
🚨KENPOM PRESEASON RANKINGS ARE LIVE🚨
Here's 1-60.
Note that Florida will easily be the preseason No. 1 in every human-based poll ... but Duke is No. 1 here.
Here's 1-60.
Note that Florida will easily be the preseason No. 1 in every human-based poll ... but Duke is No. 1 here.
Reposted by Ian Sacks
There is just one mid-major program (Grand Canyon, 44) in KenPom's preseason top-50.
It is a physical certainty that number will be much larger by the end of the season, with five being the minimum.
It is a physical certainty that number will be much larger by the end of the season, with five being the minimum.
🚨KENPOM PRESEASON RANKINGS ARE LIVE🚨
Here's 1-60.
Note that Florida will easily be the preseason No. 1 in every human-based poll ... but Duke is No. 1 here.
Here's 1-60.
Note that Florida will easily be the preseason No. 1 in every human-based poll ... but Duke is No. 1 here.
October 11, 2026 at 8:12 PM
There is just one mid-major program (Grand Canyon, 44) in KenPom's preseason top-50.
It is a physical certainty that number will be much larger by the end of the season, with five being the minimum.
It is a physical certainty that number will be much larger by the end of the season, with five being the minimum.
What a hilarious ending to a game 😂😂😂😂 #giants #commanders
October 11, 2026 at 8:51 PM
What a hilarious ending to a game 😂😂😂😂 #giants #commanders
October 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Wichita State men picked as the preseason favorite in the American Conference. Shockers had nine first-place votes with the other four going to Memphis. Reigning champ USF was third. Je'Shawn Stevenson from North Texas was preseason player of the year.
October 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Wichita State men picked as the preseason favorite in the American Conference. Shockers had nine first-place votes with the other four going to Memphis. Reigning champ USF was third. Je'Shawn Stevenson from North Texas was preseason player of the year.
American Conference women's preseason poll. Rice received 10 of the 13 first-place votes, followed by UTSA and USF. Wichita State picked last. Rice's Victoria Flores named preseason player of the year.
October 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
American Conference women's preseason poll. Rice received 10 of the 13 first-place votes, followed by UTSA and USF. Wichita State picked last. Rice's Victoria Flores named preseason player of the year.
Bowling stories are always fun. Enjoyed telling Ashtyn's journey to Wichita State and following in her father's footsteps.
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‘Coolest thing ever’: Wichita State bowler lives dream playing for Shockers
Ashtyn Woods is in her fourth season with Wichita State and has been named an All-American twice. Her career at WSU is something she’s dreamed of since she was young.
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October 9, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Bowling stories are always fun. Enjoyed telling Ashtyn's journey to Wichita State and following in her father's footsteps.
www.ksn.com/sports/compe...
www.ksn.com/sports/compe...
Final: Murray State 93, Wichita State 87
Racers scored 57 in the second half, led by 17 from Roman Domon.
The Shockers had three in double figures with Dillon Battie notching a 19 and 10 double double.
Racers scored 57 in the second half, led by 17 from Roman Domon.
The Shockers had three in double figures with Dillon Battie notching a 19 and 10 double double.
October 8, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Final: Murray State 93, Wichita State 87
Racers scored 57 in the second half, led by 17 from Roman Domon.
The Shockers had three in double figures with Dillon Battie notching a 19 and 10 double double.
Racers scored 57 in the second half, led by 17 from Roman Domon.
The Shockers had three in double figures with Dillon Battie notching a 19 and 10 double double.
Exhibition season!
Wichita State hosts Murray State
Two teams with expectations of going dancing this year.
Wichita State hosts Murray State
Two teams with expectations of going dancing this year.
October 8, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Exhibition season!
Wichita State hosts Murray State
Two teams with expectations of going dancing this year.
Wichita State hosts Murray State
Two teams with expectations of going dancing this year.
From Spain to one of the top FCS kickers by way of Kansas. Enjoyed telling the story of Tarleton State kicker Alejandro De La Poza.
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Spanish exchange student starts football journey in Kansas, kicks his way to FCS honor
Alejandro De La Poza grew up in Spain and came to Kansas as an exchange student in high school. That’s when he first picked up a football.
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October 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
From Spain to one of the top FCS kickers by way of Kansas. Enjoyed telling the story of Tarleton State kicker Alejandro De La Poza.
www.ksn.com/sports/compe...
www.ksn.com/sports/compe...
The NIT keeps the championship game in the same city as the Final Four and heads to Detroit Mercy this year. Each round through the semis will on campus. The WBIT heads back to Wichita for the semifinals and championship. The fields for both tournaments decreased from 32 to 24.
October 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The NIT keeps the championship game in the same city as the Final Four and heads to Detroit Mercy this year. Each round through the semis will on campus. The WBIT heads back to Wichita for the semifinals and championship. The fields for both tournaments decreased from 32 to 24.
Key matchups and dates to look out for with the Pac-12 releasing its men's basketball conference schedule earlier today. @mid-majormadness.bsky.social
September 30, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Key matchups and dates to look out for with the Pac-12 releasing its men's basketball conference schedule earlier today. @mid-majormadness.bsky.social