Men Hardrockers

Tuesday began as a good day for me, and it wasn't just because food was involved. I had the opportunity to sit and listen to the South Dakota School of Mines talk about its plans to transition from the NAIA level to NCAA Division II.

RAPID CITY ---  For the past four years at the South Dakota School of Mines, the men's basketball team has taken on several different looks.  There was a veteran-laden squad that challenged for a Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament championship. There was a team that didn't start a single upperclassman and learned how difficult winning can be.