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Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Texas Tech Basketball: 3 takeaways from statement home win over No. 3 Illinois </title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/texas-tech-basketball-3-takeaways-from-statement-home-win-over-no-3-illinois-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m76b67aq9k</guid><description>A look at some key takeaways from Texas Tech Basketball beating a top-3 team in Illinois on Tuesday night. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:25:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2048,h_1152,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m76b9dtftvhy9eggz0.jpg" caption="Texas Tech&#39;s Cruz Davis gestures after hitting a 3-pointer against Illinois during a Division I non-conference men&#39;s basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at United Supermarkets Arena. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State Basketball: 3 takeaways from massive win over No. 2 Duke in Champions Classic</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/michigan-state-basketball-3-takeaways-from-massive-win-over-no-2-duke-in-champions-classic-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m76a2r12yn</guid><description>A look at the key takeaways from Michigan State Basketball&#39;s big win over Duke. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:04:50 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5481,h_3083,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m76a563qyfqkq9ws8d.jpg" caption="Nov 10, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks with  guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half at United Center.  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Finneran Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Creighton Basketball: 3 takeaways from letdown road loss at Kansas State Wildcats</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/creighton-basketball-3-takeaways-from-letdown-road-loss-at-kansas-state-wildcats-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m75v8hhafy</guid><description>A look at what happened to Creighton Basketball in its loss to Kansas State on the road. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3084,h_1734,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m75vbvhd8gh387c1en.jpg" caption="Feb 25, 2026; Omaha, Nebraska, USA;  Creighton Bluejays assistant coach Alan Huss watches the team warm up before the game against the DePaul Blue Demons at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky&#39;s Champions Classic disaster exposed a problem Mark Pope cannot ignore</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/kentucky-s-champions-classic-disaster-exposed-a-problem-mark-pope-cannot-ignore-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m75qkxvh3j</guid><description>Kentucky lost 89-69 to Kansas in the 2026 Champions Classic, exposing concerns about turnovers, perimeter shooting and interior foul trouble.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:42:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1434,h_806,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m75qp1wejp1qtrhb1a.jpg" caption="Mark Pope | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky Basketball: 3 takeaways from Wildcats&#39; miserable performance in loss to Kansas</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/kentucky-basketball-3-takeaways-from-wildcats-miserable-performance-in-loss-to-kansas-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m75skrvxt4</guid><description>A look at what went wrong for Kentucky Basketball in the loss to Kansas in the Champions Classic. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:22:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6499,h_3655,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m75sq55setr3njvdyw.jpg" caption="Nov 3, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA;  Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches game play during the second half against the Manhattan Jaspers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.  Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Illinois Basketball: 3 takeaways from 1st half disaster and overall loss to Texas Tech Red Raiders</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/illinois-basketball-3-takeaways-from-1st-half-disaster-and-overall-loss-to-texas-tech-red-raiders-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m75rdwfsss</guid><description>A look at how Illinois Basketball suffered a defeat to Texas Tech on the road. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4308,h_2423,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m75rgz00tn5v7dt4h3.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Heroic Hokies: 3 takeaways from Virginia Tech Basketball&#39;s OT win over Iowa Hawkeyes</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/heroic-hokies-3-takeaways-from-virginia-tech-basketball-s-ot-win-over-iowa-hawkeyes-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m75ndwrpyf</guid><description>A look at how Virginia Tech Basketball was able to get past Iowa in overtime on Tuesday night. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:40:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3271,h_1839,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m75nqvydvs3bm5t867.jpg" caption="Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Mike Young yells down court Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>USC and California renew an old rivalry with a very different college basketball landscape</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/usc-and-california-renew-an-old-rivalry-with-a-very-different-college-basketball-landscape-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m75q963vxy</guid><description>USC visits California on November 11, 2026, as the Trojans and Golden Bears renew their former Pac-12 basketball rivalry.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:38:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m75qejddmn2k0a027z.jpg" caption="Mark Madsen | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Glass half full: 3 takeaways from Vanderbilt Basketball&#39;s blowout win over Memphis Tigers</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/glass-half-full-3-takeaways-from-vanderbilt-basketball-s-blowout-win-over-memphis-tigers-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m75nav9g63</guid><description>A look at how Vanderbilt Basketball was able to take care of business against Memphis on Tuesday night. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:20:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3786,h_2129,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m75ngv3e3qgtdd6m2n.jpg" caption="Vanderbilt guard Ace Glass (21) brings the ball up the x5court against Bellarmine during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida Basketball: 3 takeaways from holding off Florida State to remain No. 1 team</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/florida-basketball-3-takeaways-from-holding-off-florida-state-to-remain-no-1-team-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m75kpzzc4q</guid><description>A look at key takeaways from Florida Basketball&#39;s win over Florida State on Tuesday night. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6448,h_3627,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m75ks3sjwg6ehkjprr.jpg" caption="Nov 10, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA;  Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) looks on during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center.  Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Duke Basketball&#39;s Disaster: 3 takeaways from major letdown in Champions Classic loss to Michigan State</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/duke-basketball-s-disaster-3-takeaways-from-major-letdown-in-champions-classic-loss-to-michigan-state-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m75kanbrdp</guid><description>A look at the key takeaways from Duke Basketball&#39;s big loss to Michigan State in the Champions Classic. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:29:47 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3996,h_2247,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m75kdenwp6k4msvcpc.jpg" caption="Nov 2, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA;  Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer gestures during the first half against the Army Black Knights at Cameron Indoor Stadium.  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See game times and TV channels.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4071,h_2289,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m74d8v33aq3jyasmmb.jpg" caption="Shaka Smart | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Texas Tech sent Illinois an early warning, but the Fighting Illini&#39;s comeback revealed something important</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/texas-tech-sent-illinois-an-early-warning-but-the-fighting-illini-s-comeback-revealed-something-important-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m74dtqejhv</guid><description>Texas Tech defeated Illinois 84-78 on November 10, 2026. 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Jeremy Fears Jr. dominated as Duke struggled offensively in Chicago.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:25:44 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5481,h_3083,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m74dhafwp11azc4ys7.jpg" caption="Jeremy Fears | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>UConn Basketball fans hold their breath as they wait for Nikolas Khamenia&#39;s injury update</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/uconn-basketball-fans-hold-their-breath-as-they-wait-for-nikolas-khamenia-s-injury-update-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m73mg85c7j</guid><description>A look at the impact of any potential missed time if Nikolas Khamenia of UConn Basketball is seriously injured.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:11:43 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5140,h_2891,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m73mmmnnsg9ckgcze7.jpg" caption="Nov 9, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Nik Khamenia (4) reacts after his three point basket against the Wagner Seahawks in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Buy or Sell UCLA, Arkansas, Miami and Michigan after College Basketball opening week losses</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/buy-or-sell-ucla-arkansas-miami-and-michigan-after-college-basketball-opening-week-losses-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m735gsm1r1</guid><description>A look at the four ranked programs who lost games last week and whether you should remain high on them or not for this college basketball season. </description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:53:44 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5317,h_2990,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m73fv8jsxk0gsf6yva.jpg" caption="Nov 6, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Mike Boynton Jr. looks on during the first half of a game against the UConn Huskies at TD Garden. 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Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Indiana Basketball: 3 takeaways from closer than expected victory over Syracuse Orange</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/indiana-basketball-3-takeaways-from-closer-than-expected-victory-over-syracuse-orange-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m72q3ysy4a</guid><description>A look at what happened between Indiana Basketball and its close win over Syracuse.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:53:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3965,h_2230,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m739bftx696cmr84qt.jpg" caption="Indiana Hoosiers guard Markus Burton (5) celebrates a three-point basket Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. 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Here&#39;s why the Flames&#39; historic start could signal something bigger in the Missouri Valley Conference.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:25:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4313,h_2426,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m72pfpvnzas5v8aken.jpg" caption="Rashund Washington Jr. (5) | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Memphis has already beaten a ranked team, but Vanderbilt presents an entirely different challenge</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/memphis-has-already-beaten-a-ranked-team-but-vanderbilt-presents-an-entirely-different-challenge-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m72p1r7ehm</guid><description>Memphis visits Vanderbilt on November 10, 2026, after defeating Iowa State and VCU. Here&#39;s why the Tigers&#39; offense faces a significant test against the Commodores.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:18:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4031,h_2267,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m72p3e193kdrfh77fy.jpg" caption="Penny Hardaway | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>College basketball schedule for Tuesday: Duke-Michigan State, Kansas-Kentucky headline loaded slate</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/college-basketball-schedule-for-tuesday-duke-michigan-state-kansas-kentucky-headline-loaded-slate-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m71sa1y9q9</guid><description>Tuesday&#39;s November 10, 2026 college basketball schedule features Duke vs. Michigan State, Kansas vs. Kentucky, Florida vs. Florida State and Illinois vs. Texas Tech. See game times and TV channels.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4698,h_2642,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m71sc1k2738877dhdq.jpg" caption="Jon Scheyer | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bradley&#39;s rebounding strength faces a fascinating test against Davidson&#39;s explosive offense</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/bradley-s-rebounding-strength-faces-a-fascinating-test-against-davidson-s-explosive-offense-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m71s21t8as</guid><description>Bradley visits Davidson on November 10, 2026. The Braves&#39; rebounding, Davidson&#39;s 2-0 start and Nick Janowski&#39;s scoring highlight this mid-major game.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6062,h_3409,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m71s456ft03f94244s.jpg" caption="Trevon Payton | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kansas and Kentucky are playing for more than bragging rights in Chicago</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/kansas-and-kentucky-are-playing-for-more-than-bragging-rights-in-chicago-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m71rsk6w7p</guid><description>Kansas and Kentucky meet November 10 in the Champions Classic in Chicago. Here&#39;s why the rivalry and early-season test matter for both programs.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6499,h_3655,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m71rtya0szwwh6s8tq.jpg" caption="Mark Pope | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Purdue finally has its first win, but Daniel Jacobsen&#39;s remarkable start tells a bigger story</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/purdue-finally-has-its-first-win-but-daniel-jacobsen-s-remarkable-start-tells-a-bigger-story-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m72n918wys</guid><description>Purdue defeated Illinois State 76–59 on November 9 as Daniel Jacobsen scored 20 points for the third consecutive game. 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A look at the programs&#39; history, Tom Izzo, Jon Scheyer and the stakes in Chicago.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7666,h_4312,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m71rmnapqw3s2ber4f.jpg" caption="Tom Izzo | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky Basketball: 3 keys to beat Tyran Stokes and Kansas Wildcats in Champions Classic</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/kentucky-basketball-3-keys-to-beat-tyran-stokes-and-kansas-wildcats-in-champions-classic-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m71tgjgjzw</guid><description>A look at what Kentucky Basketball needs to do to beat Kansas in the Champions Classic on Tuesday. </description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:16:27 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6657,h_3744,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m71tjskm25d9nsxqsp.jpg" caption="Nov 6, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA;  Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the James Madison Dukes at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.  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[Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Five mid-major college basketball teams whose stock is already rising</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/five-mid-major-college-basketball-teams-whose-stock-is-already-rising-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m70fm1wwgd</guid><description>Five mid-major basketball programs making early noise include Saint Louis, Nevada, High Point, East Texas A&amp;M and UIC, with verified results and analysis.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:45:00 +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/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m70fnd7k8edw02wv58.jpg" caption="Flynn Clayman | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Five college basketball players who have already made themselves impossible to ignore</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/five-college-basketball-players-who-have-already-made-themselves-impossible-to-ignore-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m70fbpk8fc</guid><description>Five early college basketball breakout performers include Vaughn Weems, Styles Phipps, Johnny Kinziger, Tounde Yessoufou and Braylon Mullins.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:42:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3381,h_1901,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m70fepv8g7fhrad0zj.jpg" caption="Vaughn Weems | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Boilermaker Bad Down: 3 takeaways from Purdue Basketball&#39;s unexpected 0-2 start</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/boilermaker-bad-down-3-takeaways-from-purdue-basketball-s-unexpected-0-2-start-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6z6x872dy</guid><description>A look at the positives and negatives from Purdue Basketball&#39;s 0-2 start to the 2026-27 season. </description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:35:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3823,h_2150,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m70fc50x3af8ywtpwj.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter walks off the court after an Elite Eight game against the Arizona Wildcats of the West Regional of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tristan Freeman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bracketology Losers: Dayton, Oklahoma and Purdue suffer brutal early setbacks</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/bracketology-losers-dayton-oklahoma-and-purdue-suffer-brutal-early-setbacks-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tristan Freeman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6xqmcyffe</guid><description>A look at the teams who suffered the biggest losses in Bracketology during the first week of the season.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:50:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m6xqnv6d45t68ywsd2.jpg" caption="Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter answers media questions after falling to the Arizona Wildcats during a NCAA Tournament game Saturday, March 28, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. 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Here&#39;s why the Redbirds are dangerous.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:17:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4078,h_2293,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m7074j4eh7cpp0fp35.jpg" caption="Johnny Kinziger | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Full Guide to Michigan State vs. Duke: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineup</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/full-guide-to-michigan-state-vs-duke-where-when-tv-streaming-starting-lineup-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6zfzw3m9n</guid><description>Previewing an important Champions Classic matchup between a pair of top teams in Duke and Michigan State and wondering who will come through with the win on Tuesday night.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m6zg0d8129v2cm00hd.jpg" caption="Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr., left, scores as Toledo’s Angel Montas Jr. defends during the second half on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>College basketball schedule for Monday: Syracuse-Indiana, Minnesota-Cincinnati and Purdue headline the action</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/college-basketball-schedule-for-monday-syracuse-indiana-minnesota-cincinnati-and-purdue-headline-the-action-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6z7nrqycg</guid><description>See Monday&#39;s November 9 college basketball schedule, including Syracuse vs. Indiana, Minnesota at Cincinnati, Illinois State at Purdue and UConn vs. Wagner, with game times and TV information.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4658,h_2620,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m6z7r814bcwpfxjydm.jpg" caption="Matt Painter | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Full Guide to Kansas vs. Kentucky: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/full-guide-to-kansas-vs-kentucky-where-when-tv-streaming-starting-lineups-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6zha0h1ee</guid><description>Previewing the important Champions Classic matchup between Kansas and Kentucky, with both the Jayhawks and Wildcats looking to make an early statement.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:40:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6635,h_3732,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m6zhe4kt2q9tzmn8dy.jpg" caption="Nov 6, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA;  Kentucky Wildcats forward Milan Momcilovic (22) goes to the basket during the second half against the James Madison Dukes at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.  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There were some Big Ten bubble teams took huge losses that won&#39;t look good come tournament time.   Finally,  another Big Ten team is on pace to be one of the best teams ever.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:53:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3244,h_1824,x_0,y_630/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m6xxcq11gkg2kz09gh.jpg" caption="Nov 5, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  \Il34\ grabs a rebound over Penn Quakers guard Chase Geremia (2) during the second half at State Farm Center.  Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Bryan Mauro"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Virginia just sent a frightening message to the ACC with its destruction of Arkansas</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/virginia-just-sent-a-frightening-message-to-the-acc-with-its-destruction-of-arkansas-01m6z6adpb2h?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6z6adpb2h</guid><description>Virginia defeated Arkansas 91–72 as all five starters scored in double figures and Johann Grünloh blocked five shots in a major early-season statement.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:48:02 +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/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m6z6gzr84hd5rwzwy6.jpg" caption="Thijs De Ridder  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NCAA Basketball Top 25 Power Rankings: UConn, UCLA Emerge in First Update</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/ncaa-basketball-top-25-power-rankings-uconn-ucla-emerge-in-first-update-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6wyj075de</guid><description>Giving our first update to the Top 25 rankings after the first week of the college basketball season.</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:47:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7120,h_4005,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m6wyk7cbjxxxr6ykd6.jpg" caption="Nov 6, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (5) shoots the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at TD Garden. 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Here&#39;s what the result means before the Kansas game.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:09:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5581,h_3139,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m6tyejmg4bfbpxkcgd.jpg" caption="Zoom Diallo | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>UConn&#39;s revenge against Michigan revealed something much bigger than one November victory</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/uconn-s-revenge-against-michigan-revealed-something-much-bigger-than-one-november-victory-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6tz95t6xp</guid><description>UConn defeated Michigan 85–77 in their national championship rematch as Braylon Mullins scored 23 points and Silas Demary Jr. added 21.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:24:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7052,h_3966,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/184/01m6tzaqfy0j0875ja5f.jpg" caption="Silas Demary Jr. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>College basketball schedule for Saturday: Maryland-Georgetown rivalry and VCU-Memphis lead the way</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/college-basketball-schedule-for-saturday-maryland-georgetown-rivalry-and-vcu-memphis-lead-the-way-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6ty6h9znq</guid><description>Saturday&#39;s college basketball schedule includes Maryland at Georgetown, VCU at Memphis, Morehead State at Louisville and Colgate at Drexel. 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