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Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arkansas basketball just took a massive offseason hit</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/arkansas-basketball-just-took-a-massive-offseason-hit-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksqr2540r1</guid><description>Arkansas basketball just lost a major piece of its 2026-27 plans after Meleek Thomas decided to remain in the NBA Draft following his standout freshman season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5963,h_3354,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksqr52fcjz69fzhy0a.jpg" caption="Meleek Thomas | Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>ACC just handed Duke nightmare fuel for the 2026-27 season</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/acc-just-handed-duke-nightmare-fuel-for-the-2026-27-season-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksqqchwtfc</guid><description>The ACC’s newly released conference matchups may have created a nightmare scenario for Duke heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:48:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5076,h_2855,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksqqdxbba6agae0qzm.jpg" caption="Duke and North Carolina | Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Vanderbilt basketball just got the news the SEC didn’t want to hear</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/vanderbilt-basketball-just-got-the-news-the-sec-didn-t-want-to-hear-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksqq1qpy2w</guid><description>Tyler Tanner is returning to Vanderbilt, and the Commodores suddenly look like a legitimate SEC contender heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:40:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4062,h_2284,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksqq4qrybeagz64tmw.jpg" caption="Tyler Tanner | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Andrej Stojakovic’s return just gave Illinois the scariest roster in college basketball</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/andrej-stojakovic-s-return-just-gave-illinois-the-scariest-roster-in-college-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksq87czv65</guid><description>Andrej Stojakovic is returning to Illinois, giving Brad Underwood and the Illini one of the deepest and most dangerous rosters in college basketball.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6365,h_3580,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksq89wc6456zmbycsg.jpg" caption="Andrej Stojakovic  | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Top 10 returning players in college basketball after the NBA Draft deadline</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/top-10-returning-players-in-college-basketball-after-the-nba-draft-deadline-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksq7qvcdtt</guid><description>From Tounde Yessoufou to Alex Condon, here are the top 10 returning players in college basketball after the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2958,h_1663,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksq7w28nxcx5mbebjs.jpg" caption="Alex Condon | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mark Pope cannot afford to lose this recruiting battle</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/mark-pope-cannot-afford-to-lose-this-recruiting-battle-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksq8qhb40v</guid><description>Mark Pope and Kentucky desperately need Milan Momcilovic, and losing this recruiting battle could create massive pressure heading into the 2026-27 season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:29:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3850,h_2165,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksq8rfeb4gbfgyp1wy.jpg" caption="Mark Pope | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rick Pitino and St. John’s just made another statement with Tounde Yessoufou move</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/rick-pitino-and-st-john-s-just-made-another-statement-with-tounde-yessoufou-move-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksq7988x7n</guid><description>The St. John&#39;s Storm just continue to add great talent to their roster under head Coach Rick Pitino.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:04:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksq7ahv46dfq6yfyrn.jpg" caption="Rick Pitino | Amber Searls-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Is this the year for John Calipari and Arkansas?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/is-this-the-year-for-john-calipari-and-arkansas-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksnd4j1gs8</guid><description>Considering the roster changes at Arkansas this offseason, we&#39;re thinking about the future for John Calipari and these Razorbacks</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:29:48 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3557,h_2000,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksnd5hjhdckpka5qx8.jpg" caption="Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Big 12 Basketball: Houston, Kansas on top of way-too-early power rankings for 2026-27</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/big-12-basketball-houston-kansas-on-top-of-way-too-early-power-rankings-for-2026-27-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksnfge5v7v</guid><description>Which Big 12 Basketball teams are ready to compete for an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2027?</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:33:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4665,h_2624,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ksnfhx502gz77q6mhc.jpg" caption="Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA;  Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks with Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) against the Duke Blue Devils in the semifinals of the men&#39;s Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Did Georgia Tech Make the Right Coaching Decision?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/did-georgia-tech-make-the-right-coaching-decision-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksjwr8xch8</guid><description>Looking at the current state of things at Georgia Tech and wondering if the hire of Scott Cross can really turn things around.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:35:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3744,h_2106,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksjwt3m6y68gg7hb7w.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA;  Troy Trojans head coach Scott Cross watches team workout during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Louisville vs. Kentucky just got a date that changes the entire early-season college basketball calendar</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/louisville-vs-kentucky-just-got-a-date-that-changes-the-entire-early-season-college-basketball-calendar-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksn7kyqfyv</guid><description>Louisville and Kentucky officially set their 2026 rivalry game date, and the Battle of the Bluegrass could become one of college basketball’s biggest early-season matchups.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:31:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3716,h_2090,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksn7na7z3n29zxwaq4.jpg" caption="Pat Kelsey | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Christian Anderson’s NBA Draft decision leaves Texas Tech facing a new reality</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/christian-anderson-s-nba-draft-decision-leaves-texas-tech-facing-a-new-reality-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksjvq9mh1s</guid><description>Christian Anderson’s decision to remain in the NBA Draft changes everything for Texas Tech as Grant McCasland now faces major questions entering the 2026-27 season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 19:24:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3195,h_1797,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksjvraymbjd2s9ptxb.jpg" caption="Christian Anderson | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NBA Draft deadline: 5 stars who the world is waiting on</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/nba-draft-deadline-5-stars-who-the-world-is-waiting-on-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksj1xcbm9h</guid><description>Here are five NCAA Basketball stars the world is waiting for when it comes to their decision to stay or go.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 11:59:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5760,h_3240,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksj22xhyw5f0rz29pg.jpg" caption="Koa Peat | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mark Pope got news he desperately needed</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/mark-pope-got-news-he-desperately-needed-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksgv8j009e</guid><description>The Kentucky Wildcats got some big time news, which should help Mark Pope breathe a little easier.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:39:47 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3296,h_1854,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksgvesrgaehb2qkqya.jpg" caption="Mark Pope of Kentucky | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Atlantic 10 Basketball: VCU, Saint Louis lead way-too-early power rankings for 2026-27</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/atlantic-10-basketball-vcu-saint-louis-lead-way-too-early-power-rankings-for-2026-27-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kse2vnh5z5</guid><description>Who are the key Atlantic 10 Basketball teams to watch for next season? </description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:47:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2674,h_1504,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kse2ygjnc7g6xjy6cg.jpg" caption="Mar 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA;  VCU Rams forward Lazar Djokovic (17) during player introductions against the Dayton Flyers in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament Championship game at PPG Paints Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Duke just changed the entire national championship conversation with John Blackwell’s decision</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/duke-just-changed-the-entire-national-championship-conversation-with-john-blackwell-s-decision-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks96pfag80</guid><description>John Blackwell is officially heading to Duke after withdrawing from the NBA Draft, giving the Blue Devils a proven star who could change the national title race.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:25:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks96r82zcwyd4j7k9v.jpg" caption="John Blackwell | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mark Pope’s Kentucky job pressure is becoming impossible to ignore without another major move</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/mark-pope-s-kentucky-job-pressure-is-becoming-impossible-to-ignore-without-another-major-move-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks8bqrsscg</guid><description>Mark Pope is facing growing pressure at Kentucky, and landing Milan Momcilovic could become the offseason move that changes everything.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:35:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5558,h_3126,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks8by2ndghw4nyfpxd.jpg" caption="Mark Pope | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tyler Tanner’s decision could change everything for Vanderbilt basketball</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/tyler-tanner-s-decision-could-change-everything-for-vanderbilt-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks8537g7xn</guid><description>Tyler Tanner’s NBA draft decision could completely reshape Vanderbilt basketball as the Commodores wait to see if their star point guard returns for one more season.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:28:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4711,h_2649,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks8bj2bz405wpzv822.jpg" caption="Tyler Tanner | William Purnell-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michael Malone’s first season at North Carolina could be cooked before it starts</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/michael-malone-s-first-season-at-north-carolina-could-be-cooked-before-it-starts-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks85dbc1t9</guid><description>Michael Malone’s first season at North Carolina is already facing major pressure as offseason uncertainty threatens the Tar Heels before opening night.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:57:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5216,h_2934,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks861k5va6bs5xhkde.jpg" caption="Michael Malone | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Anquan Boldin Jr. gets another shot after latest transfer move</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/anquan-boldin-jr-gets-another-shot-after-latest-transfer-move-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks7qe4pym2</guid><description>Anquan Boldin Jr. transferred to Stonehill after previous stops at Buffalo and Florida A&amp;M, continuing a challenging journey through modern college basketball.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:38:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3803,h_2139,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks7qeznd6k81dhc5ds.jpg" caption="Anquan Boldin Jr. | Brett Davis-Imagn 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Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Players Era releases loaded 2026 matchups featuring college basketball heavyweights</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/players-era-releases-loaded-2026-matchups-featuring-college-basketball-heavyweights-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks7pfd5z7z</guid><description>The Players Era Championships released loaded 2026 matchups featuring Florida, Michigan, Gonzaga, Kansas and more in what could become college basketball’s biggest regular-season event.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:24:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8093,h_4552,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks7pkzr10464w5yvr2.jpg" caption="Players Era | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Duke may already be closing in on another Knueppel commitment</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/duke-may-already-be-closing-in-on-another-knueppel-commitment-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks5wpbzhmw</guid><description>Duke basketball is gaining major momentum with 2027 recruit Kager Knueppel, the younger brother of former Blue Devils star Kon Knueppel, after a new Crystal Ball prediction.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:33:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3441,h_1935,x_0,y_618/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks5wr8mbg8d0b46s11.jpg" caption="Kager Knueppel | Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Georgia basketball just received the kind of investment that can change everything</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/georgia-basketball-just-received-the-kind-of-investment-that-can-change-everything-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks5tcw6wxa</guid><description>Georgia basketball received a historic $10 million donation from PrizePicks founder Adam Wexler, giving Mike White and the Bulldogs major momentum in the modern college basketball era.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:54:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4645,h_2612,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks5te3rg5yfvpcnfqn.jpg" caption="Mike White | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bradley basketball may have found the blueprint for surviving the modern era</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/bradley-basketball-may-have-found-the-blueprint-for-surviving-the-modern-era-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks5a59gy1f</guid><description>Bradley basketball may have found the blueprint for surviving the modern college basketball era after hiring longtime fundraiser Tom Hammerton as general manager.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3660,h_2058,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks5a9226t4ydbc3q0c.jpg" caption="Brian Wardle | MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>UCLA just built the kind of roster Mick Cronin loves</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/ucla-just-built-the-kind-of-roster-mick-cronin-loves-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks59p74ptr</guid><description>UCLA basketball added four impactful transfers, and Mick Cronin may have quietly built one of the toughest, deepest rosters in the Big Ten for 2026-27.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks59r8rv2mpkhn9rxq.jpg" caption="Mick Cronin | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Diamond Cup could make November matter more than ever</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/the-diamond-cup-could-make-november-matter-more-than-ever-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks55dsehyf</guid><description>The proposed Diamond Cup featuring Kentucky, UNC, Kansas, UConn and more could make November one of college basketball’s biggest months again.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8004,h_4502,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks55gxfmjmn0e0ym1g.jpg" caption="College Basketball | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Will things be different for Duke next season?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/will-things-be-different-for-duke-next-season-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks3d0wbpjx</guid><description>We&#39;re looking at some of the changes on Duke&#39;s roster this offseason and wondering if next year can be the year they get over the hump again.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2518,h_1416,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks3d1tewe0sntqyxxx.jpg" caption="Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer talks to a referee against the UConn Huskies in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. 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He then declared himself ineligible by joining the NBA Draft, Given the NCAA now allows NBA players t</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:08:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7929,h_4460,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks12pfxe6c96c8ecnh.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John&#39;s Red Storm guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) dribbles during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. 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Eligibility rules and new, creative ways to increase revenue are also coming.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:38:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5048,h_2839,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01krrg42xte2pvsxz51f.jpg" caption="Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A NCAA 100 years anniversary logo at the Hall of Champions at the NCAA National Office. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Burgess"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Top 5 underrated transfer portal additions that could change college basketball in 2026-27</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/top-5-underrated-transfer-portal-additions-that-could-change-college-basketball-in-2026-27-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks006dt0am</guid><description>From Michigan center Moustapha Thiam to Illinois guard Stefan Vaaks, these underrated transfer portal additions could become major breakout stars during the 2026-27 college basketball season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:40:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3364,h_1892,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01ks008q96yykz58w7xa.jpg" caption="Stefan Vaaks | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>LSU’s Yam Madar pursuit shows just how far college basketball has changed</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/lsu-s-yam-madar-pursuit-shows-just-how-far-college-basketball-has-changed-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krzznrzv6n</guid><description>LSU’s pursuit of 25-year-old EuroLeague veteran Yam Madar could become one of the defining NIL stories of the offseason as Will Wade aggressively rebuilds the Tigers roster.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01krzzq2agtkrn1g52xx.jpg" caption="Yam Madar playing defense | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nebraska just gave the 2026-27 season another early marquee matchup</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/nebraska-just-gave-the-2026-27-season-another-early-marquee-matchup-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krzz8zcvbc</guid><description>Nebraska basketball added another major nonconference matchup for 2026-27, as Fred Hoiberg’s Huskers will face Providence in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:22:28 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01krzzc0dq9k3xsbsd14.jpg" caption="Fred Hoiberg | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Clemson may have found the perfect Brad Brownell frontcourt piece in David Fuchs</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/clemson-may-have-found-the-perfect-brad-brownell-frontcourt-piece-in-david-fuchs-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krxm3v0tx0</guid><description>Clemson added San Francisco transfer David Fuchs, giving Brad Brownell another experienced, physical frontcourt piece as the Tigers reload for another NCAA Tournament push</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:29:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01krxm4kfwva2tbhjabm.jpg" caption="Brad Brownell | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Purdue just landed the next evolution of its ‘Big Man U’ identity with Isaiah Hill</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/purdue-just-landed-the-next-evolution-of-its-big-man-u-identity-with-isaiah-hill-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krxjxdvq4b</guid><description>Purdue landed five-star 7-footer Isaiah Hill, giving Matt Painter one of the highest-ranked recruits in program history and the next potential star in the Boilermakers’ dominant big man pipeline.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:09:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3641,h_2048,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01krxjz1zsrca65wr7tq.jpg" caption="Isaiah Hill | Gary Brockman-For Indy Star / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John’s may have landed Rick Pitino’s next development project with Theo Edema commitment</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/st-john-s-may-have-landed-rick-pitino-s-next-development-project-with-theo-edema-commitment-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krxje0rg7y</guid><description>St. John’s landed four-star big man Theo Edema, giving Rick Pitino another high-upside frontcourt piece and one of the most intriguing developmental prospects in college basketball.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01krxjgwfdwfx4zrt2br.jpg" caption="Rick Pitino | Amber Searls-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Big Ten Basketball: Michigan, Illinois and Indiana among way-too-early favorites for 2026-27 season</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/big-ten-basketball-michigan-illinois-and-indiana-among-way-too-early-favorites-for-2026-27-season-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krsn0hvjbe</guid><description>Michigan and Illinois were the top Big Ten Basketball teams last season. Are they still the teams to beat for 2026-27?</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3263,h_1835,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01krsxw5fdsx8m1eswxn.jpg" caption="Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) drives the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) during the second half at State Farm Center. 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Richards/Abilene Reporter-News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Has Wisconsin added enough this offseason to compete in the Big Ten in 2027?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/has-wisconsin-added-enough-this-offseason-to-compete-in-the-big-ten-in-2027-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krpg7ys8ry</guid><description>We&#39;re looking at some of the new additions for Wisconsin basketball and wondering if this program has done enough to contend in the Big Ten in the near future.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5719,h_3216,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01krpg8jwbg1vwy9sj62.jpg" caption="Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts during the second half of a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Can Wake Forest become an NCAA Tournament Team in 2027?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/can-wake-forest-become-an-ncaa-tournament-team-in-2027-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krpk7bm3ce</guid><description>There&#39;s been plenty of roster turnover at Wake Forest this offseason and we&#39;re consider what Steve Forbes has accomplished and whether or not his Demon Deacons can finally reach the Big Dance.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01krpk86exwvchawhmbd.jpg" caption="Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA;  Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Spectrum Center. 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