The start of the Division III basketball season is less than seven days away so this is prime time to talk about the schools expecting big things in 2009-2010. Franklin and Marshall might not have been on that list coming into last season, but it certainly is now.

"Last year expectations were low and easy to meet,� says Coach Glenn Robinson. �This year expectations are high and we now have a bulls' eye on our backs.� How do the Diplomats intend to meet those expectations that come with a No. 6 preseason ranking? Find out by checking out Franklin and Marshall�s preseason preview or any others that are posted.

Preseason info: Men's All-American team | Women's All-American team | Top 25 | Season previews

&&f-boxr&&High expectations are nothing new in Scranton where the Lady Royals have more wins than any other Division III program. Head Coach Mike Strong begins his 30th season with a preseason All-American (find out who it is here) but has never been afraid to use his reserves. Who will contribute off the bench for the No. 5 preseason pick? Take a look at Scranton�s preseason preview and others.

While teams enter their last week of preseason practice, you can gear up for the season by joining Posting Up, our message board community, or browsing through the hundreds of schedules posted online. And check back later in the week for an introduction to this year�s Insiders, the men�s and women�s players who will give us an inside look at their season as it unfolds.