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Dick Vitale's 5 men's college basketball mid-majors to watch

Hey, hoops fans! You know me, I love talking about the big boys in college basketball -- and, yeah, Kansas is looking like a powerhouse for the 2024-25 season. But let's not sleep on the little guys who could make some big-time noise come March Madness, baby!

We've got some mid-majors ready to dance their way to the Sweet 16 and beyond when we get to March. Here are five teams to keep your eyes on when the new season tips on Nov. 4:

1. McNeese Cowboys

The Cowboys had a heck of a season last year under Coach Will Wade, going 30-4 and earning a 12-seed in the NCAA tournament -- their first dance in over 20 years.