https://www.d3hoops.com en-us https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/ut-dallas-madison-steele-making-every-game-count Madison Steele thought her UT-Dallas women's basketball career might be over when she ruptured her Achilles. As it turns out, she's not done, although she isn't quite 100 percent. Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/ut-dallas-madison-steele-making-every-game-count https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/davion-ayabarreno-methodist-challenged-compete Whether pushed by his mom, his grandmother, or his coaches, teammates and opponents, Davion Ayabarreno has taken the challenge to hear and has channeled that into stardom for Methodist. Wed, 07 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/davion-ayabarreno-methodist-challenged-compete https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/not-trying-to-dominate Like Randolph-Macon great Megan Silva, Kelly Williams hates practice. Also like Silva, she scores buckets and buckets of points. One difference: She's a forward who leads D-III in blocks per game. Meet the next great Yellow Jacket in Around the South. Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/not-trying-to-dominate https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/two-etbu-tigers-turning-up Something fun is unfolding at East Texas Baptist, where the men's team is on the verge of matching last year's win total and the women's team has blown last year's mark away. Wed, 24 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/two-etbu-tigers-turning-up https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/centre-rebounding After back-to-back seasons of single-digit wins, Centre has surged back into contention in the SAA, and the players who suffered through those down seasons are leading the way. Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/centre-rebounding https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/emory-embraces-pressure The senior class at Emory came to the school the year after the Eagles reached the Elite 8, and played on the program's Sweet 16 team as freshmen. So it's safe to say that they know the expectations that come with being 10-2. Tue, 09 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/emory-embraces-pressure https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/wasps-on-a-mission John Shelor hasn’t forgotten how the ODAC tournament championship game went down last February. He and his teammates have used that loss for motivation. Nothing less than being the best team in program history will do. Tue, 02 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/wasps-on-a-mission https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/averett-contreras-cougars Averett is experiencing the ups and downs that come with a young, talented team. The Cougars went 5-0 against the ODAC then lost their first two in conference. Senior guard James Contreras, Jr. provides a steady hand through the ride. Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/averett-contreras-cougars https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/dallas-waldron-pageant During her junior year at the University of Dallas, Shelby Waldron's life was already plenty full as a student and two-sport athlete. But she yearned for a return to the beauty pageant circuit where she competed in high school. Now a senior, Waldron can add Miss Texas to her list of duties. Brian Lester has the story. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017-18/dallas-waldron-pageant https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/letourneau-history The Yellow Jackets set goals to make history this season. So far, so good. Heading into postseason play with the first 20-win season and ASC East conference title in school history under their belts, the Jackets hope to keep rewriting the record books. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/letourneau-history https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/rhodes-turning-up-pressure Brennan Sullivan spent his high school days playing against some of the nation's best. Once he embraced the D-III experience, he found a home at Rhodes. Now, he's thriving in the Lynx's revamped, up-tempo offense. More in Around the South. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/rhodes-turning-up-pressure https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/emory-morgan-coach Savannah Morgan was a record-setting player for the Eagles. She never envisioned coaching was in her future. Now, she has big goals to lead young women from the sideline. More in Around the South. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/emory-morgan-coach https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/randolph-macon-flip-script Last season was a setback for Randolph-Macon. This season opened with more frustration. Then, a switch was flipped once conference play began. A former high school soccer star is leading the Yellow Jackets' turnaround. More in Around the South. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/randolph-macon-flip-script https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/trinity-holguin-home Monica Holguin had her sights set on walking on to a Division I team. That didn't work out, but the preseason All-American has no regrets about her decision to attend and star for Trinity. More in Around the South. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/trinity-holguin-home https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/hardin-simmons-nathaniel-jack Nathaniel Jack found a role model to pattern his game after, and he didn't have to look far. His former teammate and current Cowboys assistant coach pushes the senior to improve each day. More in Around the South. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/hardin-simmons-nathaniel-jack https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/maryville-another-hot-start Maryville struggled in the second half of last season. This year, the Scots once again are off to a great start. Now, they need to finish the job and win a USA South title. More in Around the South. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/maryville-another-hot-start https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/moore-seizes-opportunity Khory Moore lacked focus off the court in high school. Once he learned to bring the same tenacity to the classroom that he does to the court, he became an All-American for Virginia Wesleyan. Wed, 04 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/moore-seizes-opportunity https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/guilford-steals-leader Anais Weatherly is filling up the stat sheet for Guilford, but the senior takes the most pride in her nation-leading six steals per game. Her two-way versatility is leading the defending ODAC champions to a 7-0 start. More in Around the South. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/guilford-steals-leader https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/wacker-texas-lutheran It took longer than expected, but Mike Wacker worked his way back to the college ranks. It's no surprise he landed at a place he and his family called home for many years. More in Around the South. Tue, 29 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/wacker-texas-lutheran https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/texas-tyler-new-heights Texas-Tyler returns its full roster from last season's Elite Eight squad. In head coach Kendra Hassell's second season, the Patriots realize that the sky is the limit. Brian Lester has more in the season's first Around the South. Tue, 22 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016-17/texas-tyler-new-heights https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/hardin-simmons-carse-returns Hardin-Simmons coach Craig Carse was sidelined for all but three regular season games due to health issues. He returned just in time to lead the Cowboys to a conference tournament title and has his team ready for NCAA tournament play. More in Around the South. Tue, 01 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/hardin-simmons-carse-returns https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/austin-gowdy-patience Katie Gowdy has steadily earned a more prominent role in the Kangaroos rotation. The senior is helping lead a balanced squad into tournament play after exceeding regular season expectations. More in Around the South. Tue, 23 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/austin-gowdy-patience https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/roanoke-wright-breakthrough Carter Wright battled injuries last season after transferring to Roanoke. His first fully healthy season for the Maroons is also his final one, but he and his teammates are determined to make the most of the time they have left together. More in Around the South. Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/roanoke-wright-breakthrough https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/tyler-may-shooter Makenzi May is well on her way to becoming Texas-Tyler's all-time three-point shooter. The junior has the Patriots on track to avenge last year's postseason disappointment. More in Around the South. Tue, 09 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/tyler-may-shooter https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/tlu-holmes-family Sterling Holmes has athleticism in his blood. He is the latest member of his family to excel at the next level. The junior has embraced his leadership role and has Texas Lutheran primed for a return to the NCAA tournament. More in Around the South. Tue, 02 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/tlu-holmes-family https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/centenary-sapp-rebound James Sapp was a Division I sprinter, but felt a nagging calling to return to the basketball court. Since transferring to Centenary, the reigning SCAC Player of the Year has been a double-double machine. More in Around the South. Tue, 26 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/centenary-sapp-rebound https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/millsaps-women-road-warriors Millsaps had little time to rest after participating in the D3hoops.com Classic in Las Vegas to close out 2015. The Majors opened 2016 with four straight road games. More on what those journeys meant to the Majors in Around the South. Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/millsaps-women-road-warriors https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/lynchburg-coronel Sarah Coronel has found her groove for the Hornets. The junior is a fixture in the starting lineup for the first time and is making her mark on both ends of the court. She is also making an impact on the Lynchburg community off the court. More in Around the South. Tue, 12 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/lynchburg-coronel https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/sewanee-keshonn-carter When it came to playing at the next level, Keshonn Carter had to choose between football and basketball. He picked hoops, and there's little doubt that the Tigers senior made the correct choice. More in Around the South. Tue, 05 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/sewanee-keshonn-carter https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/lagrange-turnaround Madison Barker has come a long way since her freshman season. Her Panthers have also come a long way since a coaching change prior to the 2013-14 season. This year, they hope to take the next step and claim a conference title. More in Around the South. Tue, 08 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2015-16/lagrange-turnaround