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Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) drives the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Frank Sciarroni"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Big Ten title race is wide open, but three teams have already separated themselves</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/the-big-ten-title-race-is-wide-open-but-three-teams-have-already-separated-themselves-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt2gsb24r8</guid><description>Illinois, Michigan and Michigan State lead the way, but the Big Ten enters the 2026-27 season with more uncertainty than it has faced in years.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:26:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4302,h_2419,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kt2gx3qwxg3dcdcznr.jpg" caption="Jeremy Fears | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Way-too-early bracketology for 2026-27 NCAA Tournament</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/way-too-early-bracketology-for-2026-27-ncaa-tournament-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt2g0mpxd7</guid><description>Florida, Michigan, UConn and Duke headline the projected No. 1 seeds in a new way-too-early 2027 NCAA Tournament bracket featuring the expanded 76-team field.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:13:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2663,h_1497,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kt2g6n9p3zkzwwc4fe.jpg" caption="Thomas Haugh and  Iowa guard Tavion Banks  | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Who&#39;s on the Mount Rushmore of Michigan State basketball since 2000?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/who-s-on-the-mount-rushmore-of-michigan-state-basketball-since-2000-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt0zp63thm</guid><description>Evaluating a successful era for Michigan State and picking who we&#39;d put on the Mount Rushmore for the Spartans since the turn of the century.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +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/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kt0zq23deaehc5x3xv.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Cassius Winston, left, talks with head coach Tom Izzo during the first half on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.&#xA;&#xA;200308 Msu Osu 044a | Nick King/Lansing State Journal, Lansing State Journal via Imagn Content Services, LLC"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Who&#39;s on the Mount Rushmore of Virginia basketball since 2000?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/who-s-on-the-mount-rushmore-of-virginia-basketball-since-2000-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt0zts5q1m</guid><description>Looking closely at recent history for Virginia basketball and revealing our picks to be on their Mount Rushmore of great players since 2000.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4138,h_2327,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kt0zvq7t0g3wr9wbwb.jpg" caption="Mar 18, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Bennett talks with Virginia Cavaliers guard Kyle Guy (5) and guard Ty Jerome (11) during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images | Kim Klement-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Who&#39;s on the Mount Rushmore of Arizona State basketball since 2000?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/who-s-on-the-mount-rushmore-of-arizona-state-basketball-since-2000-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt0zz36k7j</guid><description>Considering the recent years at Arizona State, we&#39;re picking our Mount Rushmore of great players from the Sun Devils.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:40:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3157,h_1775,x_0,y_371/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kt100kgjjcx7kw4jr0.jpg" caption="Feb 27, 2021; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin (1) takes and makes the game winning shot against the Washington State Cougars during overtime at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Is this the year for TCU’s big breakthrough?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/is-this-the-year-for-tcu-s-big-breakthrough-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstmg18zt7</guid><description>Considering what TCU is bringing back and the talent from the transfer portal, we&#39;re wondering if Jamie Dixon and his Horned Frogs are due for a big step forwards in 2027.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5389,h_3031,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01kstmgtbvarfw46ztdj.jpg" caption="Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Christian University Horned Frogs head coach Jamie Dixon looks on during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Can South Carolina escape the SEC basement?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/can-south-carolina-escape-the-sec-basement-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstnhkjb2e</guid><description>Looking at the current situation at South Carolina after back-to-back rough seasons and wondering if Lamont Paris and these Gamecocks can get out of the cellar in the SEC.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 11:45:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2700,h_1518,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01kstnjaqg50yvcatty2.jpg" caption="Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris directs his team against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Can Michigan actually win back-to-back titles?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/can-michigan-actually-win-back-to-back-titles-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstj22601m</guid><description>Less than two months removed from their national championship, we&#39;re looking at Michigan&#39;s offseason changes and wondering if Dusty May&#39;s new crew has another title run in them.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:33:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4328,h_2434,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01kstj32rvgaxsgdv7yz.jpg" caption="Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Howard Eisley Jr. (7) and guard Elliot Cadeau (3) with fans after the National Championship of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Miami’s rise proves Jai Lucas was the perfect hire</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/miami-s-rise-proves-jai-lucas-was-the-perfect-hire-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstk5pmt40</guid><description>We&#39;re examining the recent success for Miami under the leadership of Jai Lucas, looking back at his past and wondering what the future holds both for him and these Hurricanes.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:31:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3702,h_2082,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01kstk6g6wdygt08dxrw.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas calls a play during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images | Jeff Le-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>College basketball Top 25 after the NBA Draft deadline chaos</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/college-basketball-top-25-after-the-nba-draft-deadline-chaos-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksqsqr230x</guid><description>College basketball’s updated Top 25 after the NBA Draft deadline features Illinois at No. 1, major questions for Kentucky, and huge rises for Florida, Duke, and Vanderbilt.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6721,h_3780,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/184/01ksqsxn3smeeq0718dp.jpg" caption=" David Mirkovic  | Bob Donnan-Imagn 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. 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