After today, there's a various assortment of mid-majors, only one of which - Stony Brook - isn't in the 200s or 300s on KenPom. In other words, if you want to find out more about this team before conference play starts, this is probably your best shot to do it.

Tip is at 2:30 - yes, that would be just before the Ravens' game, probably eating into the start. Pete's preview is here; TV is on MASN locally.

Random, Baseless Prediction: Pe`Shon Howard finds his stride, knocks down two three-pointers.

Prediction: I like Mason as a team, and playing in an empty Verizon Center on a lazy Sunday afternoon isn't a recipe for a focused game. It'll probably be sloppy, too close for comfort, and a bit scary at times, but Maryland will win, probably by single digits. 71-64 Terps.