Dan Zielinski II and Dan Zielinski III break down the Horizon League preseason poll, sharing their thoughts on the rankings, potential surprise teams and players to watch on the latest episode of the Go Panthers Podcast! What are their thoughts on Milwaukee’s ranking and Danilo Jovanovich and Chandler Jackson earning preseason honors? Is Wright State the clear-cut favorite in the conference? Which players could be in the mix for Player of the Year, and who stands out on the preseason teams?

Matt Majkrzak is entering his first season as Northern Illinois’ head coach after seven successful seasons at Division II Northern Michigan. On the latest edition of the Mid-Major Basketball Podcast, Dan Zielinski III of MidMajorBasketball.com sits down with Majkrzak to discuss his transition to Division I basketball, expectations for the 2026-27 season and his vision for the Huskies. Why is Northern Illinois’ move to the Horizon League a positive for the program? What attracted Majkrzak to the job? How does he approach recruiting, and which players should fans watch this season? Majkrzak also shares what would define a successful first season in DeKalb, Illinois.

Dan Zielinski II and Dan Zielinski III discuss where the Milwaukee Panthers fit in today’s college basketball landscape on the latest episode of the Go Panthers Podcast! What is the program’s potential? What are realistic yearly expectations? Should Milwaukee consider a move to the Missouri Valley Conference? And what should the university and fans be expected to bring to the table? Be sure to visit MidMajorBasketball.com for the latest in mid-major college basketball coverage, and follow us on X (Twitter) and Facebook for updates, news and more.

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