Riley Frain
@rileyfrain.bsky.social
St. Joe’s Alum • Scout & Analyst w/ The Portal Report • ✍️🏀 @mid-majormadness.bsky.social
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Prosecutors allege hundreds of thousands of dollars were wagered on games involving players connected to the operation. Athletes at mid- and low-major schools were targeted. www.midmajormadness.com/general/3292...
Dozens of players indicted by FBI in widespread point-shaving scheme
Prosecutors allege hundreds of thousands of dollars were wagered on games involving players connected to the operation
www.midmajormadness.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Prosecutors allege hundreds of thousands of dollars were wagered on games involving players connected to the operation. Athletes at mid- and low-major schools were targeted. www.midmajormadness.com/general/3292...
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In the second year of the Josh Schertz era at Saint Louis, the Billikens are 15-1 and have opened A10 play 3-0, the program's best start since 1993-94.
@rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick with more on the Billikens: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
@rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick with more on the Billikens: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
Saint Louis is rolling into A10 play with historic start
Saint Louis is showing major improvements under Josh Schertz and might be the A10’s best shot for an at-large bid.
www.midmajormadness.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
In the second year of the Josh Schertz era at Saint Louis, the Billikens are 15-1 and have opened A10 play 3-0, the program's best start since 1993-94.
@rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick with more on the Billikens: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
@rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick with more on the Billikens: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
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CJ Anthony never played more than 8 minutes per game at Cincinnati as a walk-on, now he is a star at Iona.
More from @samfederman.bsky.social on CJ's breakout: www.midmajormadness.com/metro-atlant...
More from @samfederman.bsky.social on CJ's breakout: www.midmajormadness.com/metro-atlant...
How CJ Anthony went from Big 12 walk-on to MAAC star
Having never played more than 8 minutes per game at Cincinnati, Anthony has broken out at Iona
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January 2, 2026 at 7:46 PM
CJ Anthony never played more than 8 minutes per game at Cincinnati as a walk-on, now he is a star at Iona.
More from @samfederman.bsky.social on CJ's breakout: www.midmajormadness.com/metro-atlant...
More from @samfederman.bsky.social on CJ's breakout: www.midmajormadness.com/metro-atlant...
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George Mason you say? Funny you ask, our guy @rileyfrain.bsky.social just did a story on the Patriots: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
January 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM
George Mason you say? Funny you ask, our guy @rileyfrain.bsky.social just did a story on the Patriots: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
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In the latest #FridA10 Notebook, @rileyfrain.bsky.social runs down:
- Upstarts slowing down (Saint Louis isn't)
- Loyola Chicago loses to Chicago State
- Signs of life on Hawk Hill, and more: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
- Upstarts slowing down (Saint Louis isn't)
- Loyola Chicago loses to Chicago State
- Signs of life on Hawk Hill, and more: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
Frain’s FridA10 Notebook: Saint Louis’ dominance is a welcomed sight
At 10-1, Josh Schertz and his Billikens are rolling… Can anybody stop them in conference?
www.midmajormadness.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In the latest #FridA10 Notebook, @rileyfrain.bsky.social runs down:
- Upstarts slowing down (Saint Louis isn't)
- Loyola Chicago loses to Chicago State
- Signs of life on Hawk Hill, and more: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
- Upstarts slowing down (Saint Louis isn't)
- Loyola Chicago loses to Chicago State
- Signs of life on Hawk Hill, and more: www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
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In this week's #FriA10 notebook:
- George Mason's first loss
- St. Bonny is cruising
- And more from @rileyfrain.bsky.social www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
- George Mason's first loss
- St. Bonny is cruising
- And more from @rileyfrain.bsky.social www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
Frain’s FridA10 Notebook: Another down week in the A10, except for you St. Bonaventure
Thank you to Mark Schmidt and the Bonnies for saving us! (Okay, Fordham and Mike Magpayo too…)
www.midmajormadness.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In this week's #FriA10 notebook:
- George Mason's first loss
- St. Bonny is cruising
- And more from @rileyfrain.bsky.social www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
- George Mason's first loss
- St. Bonny is cruising
- And more from @rileyfrain.bsky.social www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
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🎥Great answer by Steve Donahue after Big 5 Classic on the importance of Saint Joseph’s-Temple rivalry after great question from @rileyfrain.bsky.social:
“I think all of us in Philadelphia want these two programs to be what they’ve been.”
#Big5Hoops
“I think all of us in Philadelphia want these two programs to be what they’ve been.”
#Big5Hoops
December 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
🎥Great answer by Steve Donahue after Big 5 Classic on the importance of Saint Joseph’s-Temple rivalry after great question from @rileyfrain.bsky.social:
“I think all of us in Philadelphia want these two programs to be what they’ve been.”
#Big5Hoops
“I think all of us in Philadelphia want these two programs to be what they’ve been.”
#Big5Hoops
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Returners and new additions are making early strides for the Drexel Dragons.
@rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick have more:
www.midmajormadness.com/colonial-ath...
@rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick have more:
www.midmajormadness.com/colonial-ath...
Drexel’s ‘Player Enhancement Program’ Keeps on Churning with Win over NJIT
Returners and new additions are making early strides for the Dragons.
www.midmajormadness.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Returners and new additions are making early strides for the Drexel Dragons.
@rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick have more:
www.midmajormadness.com/colonial-ath...
@rileyfrain.bsky.social and Jake Copestick have more:
www.midmajormadness.com/colonial-ath...
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Second "Anything But Mid" pod of the season just dropped. @ianrsacks.bsky.social and @isaacbourne.bsky.social discuss the happenings of the last week and preview next week with their picks.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Xkz...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Xkz...
High-level mid-major games and losses to non-DI teams
Podcast Episode · Anything But Mid College Basketball Podcast · 2025-11-14 · 25m
podcasts.apple.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Second "Anything But Mid" pod of the season just dropped. @ianrsacks.bsky.social and @isaacbourne.bsky.social discuss the happenings of the last week and preview next week with their picks.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Xkz...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Xkz...
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It's #FridA10, which means @rileyfrain.bsky.social has some notes around the A10:
- Fordham's gradual improvement
- Richmond an early surprise
- Blossoming stars around the league
www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
- Fordham's gradual improvement
- Richmond an early surprise
- Blossoming stars around the league
www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
Frain’s FridA10 Notebook: Game-winners, breakout stars and early season hardware
Fordham and Davidson are off to impressive starts
www.midmajormadness.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It's #FridA10, which means @rileyfrain.bsky.social has some notes around the A10:
- Fordham's gradual improvement
- Richmond an early surprise
- Blossoming stars around the league
www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
- Fordham's gradual improvement
- Richmond an early surprise
- Blossoming stars around the league
www.midmajormadness.com/atlantic-10-...
We need YOUR help this season to select the @mid-majormadness.bsky.social Player of the Week!
Vote in our week one poll below ⬇️
www.midmajormadness.com/general/3173...
Vote in our week one poll below ⬇️
www.midmajormadness.com/general/3173...
Mid-Major Madness Men’s Player of the Week Voting: Nov. 3-9
Your best source for Mid-Major news, analysis and opinion from the fan perspective.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We need YOUR help this season to select the @mid-majormadness.bsky.social Player of the Week!
Vote in our week one poll below ⬇️
www.midmajormadness.com/general/3173...
Vote in our week one poll below ⬇️
www.midmajormadness.com/general/3173...
The start of the Mike Magpayo era on Rose Hill went anything but according to plan for Fordham.
But in week two, the Rams are showing early signs of development with a Tuesday night win led by a talented transfer class.
More for The Portal Report ⬇️
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But in week two, the Rams are showing early signs of development with a Tuesday night win led by a talented transfer class.
More for The Portal Report ⬇️
theportalreport.com/2025/11/12/t...
Magpayo's Transfer Class Showing Early Signs of Growth for Fordham
After a rocky start to the Magpayo era for Fordham, the Rams showed early signs of growth and development in a 63-61 win over Wagner.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The start of the Mike Magpayo era on Rose Hill went anything but according to plan for Fordham.
But in week two, the Rams are showing early signs of development with a Tuesday night win led by a talented transfer class.
More for The Portal Report ⬇️
theportalreport.com/2025/11/12/t...
But in week two, the Rams are showing early signs of development with a Tuesday night win led by a talented transfer class.
More for The Portal Report ⬇️
theportalreport.com/2025/11/12/t...
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Last night was fun! Sac State might be actually good. Yale is pounding everyone so far. IU-Indy played basketball.
What you (might have) missed last night: www.midmajormadness.com/general/3177...
What you (might have) missed last night: www.midmajormadness.com/general/3177...
Recapping a wild night in mid-major basketball
Hornets’ Nest Trophy game, Sac State and UCSB deliver a great one, and more highlight a stellar Tuesday.
www.midmajormadness.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Last night was fun! Sac State might be actually good. Yale is pounding everyone so far. IU-Indy played basketball.
What you (might have) missed last night: www.midmajormadness.com/general/3177...
What you (might have) missed last night: www.midmajormadness.com/general/3177...
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What's going on in the A10? @rileyfrain.bsky.social has notes on the Duke's duo., Fordham's bad start, La Salle and more.
Frain’s FridA10 Notebook: Debuts, injuries, upsets
Fordham slow out the gates, and major upset loss in Chicago, and lots more.
www.midmajormadness.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
What's going on in the A10? @rileyfrain.bsky.social has notes on the Duke's duo., Fordham's bad start, La Salle and more.
Resurrecting the Terriers is the only way we can unique New York City!
If Zohran wins can he PLEASE ensure that St. Francis Brooklyn returns to its Division I status
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Resurrecting the Terriers is the only way we can unique New York City!
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Fun fact Drexel’s WBB program is way more accomplished than Pitt’s
November 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Fun fact Drexel’s WBB program is way more accomplished than Pitt’s
Joined by St. Joe’s head coach Steve Donahue, senior guard Derek Simpson and sophomore guard Jaiden Glover-Toscano following a win over Lafayette.
Quotes to follow in the thread below ⬇️
@mid-majormadness.bsky.social
Quotes to follow in the thread below ⬇️
@mid-majormadness.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Joined by St. Joe’s head coach Steve Donahue, senior guard Derek Simpson and sophomore guard Jaiden Glover-Toscano following a win over Lafayette.
Quotes to follow in the thread below ⬇️
@mid-majormadness.bsky.social
Quotes to follow in the thread below ⬇️
@mid-majormadness.bsky.social
The 2025/26 season is finally upon us!
Tonight, I’m at my home away from home in Hagan Arena as St. Joe’s hosts Lafayette for an opening day clash.
Tip at 7 pm ET, follow along below for updates throughout this contest. ⬇️
Tonight, I’m at my home away from home in Hagan Arena as St. Joe’s hosts Lafayette for an opening day clash.
Tip at 7 pm ET, follow along below for updates throughout this contest. ⬇️
November 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The 2025/26 season is finally upon us!
Tonight, I’m at my home away from home in Hagan Arena as St. Joe’s hosts Lafayette for an opening day clash.
Tip at 7 pm ET, follow along below for updates throughout this contest. ⬇️
Tonight, I’m at my home away from home in Hagan Arena as St. Joe’s hosts Lafayette for an opening day clash.
Tip at 7 pm ET, follow along below for updates throughout this contest. ⬇️
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Riley on the scene
November 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Riley on the scene
November 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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San Diego State leads a loaded Mountain West once again. A breakdown of the Aztecs and the rest of the contenders, including Utah State, Boise State, newcomer Grand Canyon and more.
Mountain West Men’s Preview
San Diego State shapes up to be the favorite, but Utah State, Boise State and newcomer GCU should pose threats
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October 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
San Diego State leads a loaded Mountain West once again. A breakdown of the Aztecs and the rest of the contenders, including Utah State, Boise State, newcomer Grand Canyon and more.
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A closer look at the Sister Jean patches that Loyola Chicago is wearing this season:
October 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A closer look at the Sister Jean patches that Loyola Chicago is wearing this season:
According to Brian Fonseca, St. Joe’s GM Rob Sullivan is departing to take on the same role at Rutgers.
Sullivan not only played on Hawk Hill but previously served as director of men’s basketball operations from 2007-2017 before returning in 2019 as senior associate athletic director and later, GM.
Sullivan not only played on Hawk Hill but previously served as director of men’s basketball operations from 2007-2017 before returning in 2019 as senior associate athletic director and later, GM.
Rutgers basketball hires general manager on eve of 2025-26 season
Rutgers basketball has hired a general manager.
www.nj.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
According to Brian Fonseca, St. Joe’s GM Rob Sullivan is departing to take on the same role at Rutgers.
Sullivan not only played on Hawk Hill but previously served as director of men’s basketball operations from 2007-2017 before returning in 2019 as senior associate athletic director and later, GM.
Sullivan not only played on Hawk Hill but previously served as director of men’s basketball operations from 2007-2017 before returning in 2019 as senior associate athletic director and later, GM.
Only five days till the 2025/26 CBB season!
Here’s my plan for the next two weeks and some storylines I’m following with The Portal Report & Mid-Major Madness:
• Big 5 coaching changes
• New Haven’s DI transition
• Geriot, Hovde and Magpayo in NY
• Year-two of Joyce at Duquesne
Here’s my plan for the next two weeks and some storylines I’m following with The Portal Report & Mid-Major Madness:
• Big 5 coaching changes
• New Haven’s DI transition
• Geriot, Hovde and Magpayo in NY
• Year-two of Joyce at Duquesne
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Only five days till the 2025/26 CBB season!
Here’s my plan for the next two weeks and some storylines I’m following with The Portal Report & Mid-Major Madness:
• Big 5 coaching changes
• New Haven’s DI transition
• Geriot, Hovde and Magpayo in NY
• Year-two of Joyce at Duquesne
Here’s my plan for the next two weeks and some storylines I’m following with The Portal Report & Mid-Major Madness:
• Big 5 coaching changes
• New Haven’s DI transition
• Geriot, Hovde and Magpayo in NY
• Year-two of Joyce at Duquesne
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Season is a week away, and we have our first Men’s Other Top 25 poll out and ready for you to argue over: www.midmajormadness.com/general/3135...
October 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Season is a week away, and we have our first Men’s Other Top 25 poll out and ready for you to argue over: www.midmajormadness.com/general/3135...