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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 12h

The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are entering the 2025-2026 season with a near entirely new roster.

Mark Schmidt and his staff have brought in loads of talent from the JUCO, Division II, and international ranks.

Dive into their roster below! 👇

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St. Bonaventure Bonnies Reload for 2025-2026

The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are embracing college basketball, building a new roster this season. Can the Bonnies' new look bring them to the top of the Atlantic 10?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 17h

We are less than four weeks away from college basketball

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 6d

It's hard to gauge because you have Hemenway and Casey who've battled injuries. Moller and Quinet are going to play a lot with little experience. Can Hughes figure out how to shoot again?

It's one of those teams where if everyone gels together and finds their roles, they could be solid.

Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 7d

The Evansville Purple Aces have the MVC Defensive Player of the Year returning in Connor Turnbull, while head coach David Ragland and company hit the transfer portal and recruiting trail hard.

Take a deep dive into this season's Aces' roster below! 👇

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Can the Evansville Purple Aces Keep Building in 2025-2026?

Entering the fourth year of the David Ragland era, the Evansville Purple Aces are looking to take another step forward in 2025-2026 after battling injuries last season.

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Elliott Crow @elliott-crow.bsky.social · 7d

If you are looking for a team that’s going to blow some preseason expectations away, it’s the St. Bonaventure Bonnies.

They have four incoming international recruits in their freshman class, and two of them, in my opinion, should be on NBA radars over the next couple of years.

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 9d

Could use some Atlantic 10 basketball today 😍

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 10d

The Akron Zips are coming off their best season in program history.

With the departure of Nate Johnson, but the return of Tavari Johnson and Sharron Young, can the Zips three-peat their way to the NCAA Tournament?

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Akron Zips 2025-26: Can They THREE-PEAT as MAC Champions?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 13d

Preseason expectations have George Washington in the top four of the Atlantic-10 across multiple platforms.

With the returning talent that head coach Chris Caputo was able to retain and a strong transfer class, the Revolutionaries could make a run.

Check out our roster breakdown below! 👇

Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 14d

With Rafael Castro returning and a stout incoming transfer class, the George Washington Revolutionaries have their eyes set on the A-10 title.

Head Coach Chris Caputo has assembled his best roster yet.

Dive into their full roster below! 👇

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George Washington Aiming for an Atlantic-10 Title

Chris Caputo has assembled his strongest roster yet at George Washington. Can they return to the NCAA Tournament in 2026 for the first time in over a decade?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 14d

Augustus Marciulionis with a chance to make the squad👀

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 14d

The Lakers release their training camp roster.

Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 14d

With Rafael Castro returning and a stout incoming transfer class, the George Washington Revolutionaries have their eyes set on the A-10 title.

Head Coach Chris Caputo has assembled his best roster yet.

Dive into their full roster below! 👇

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George Washington Aiming for an Atlantic-10 Title

Chris Caputo has assembled his strongest roster yet at George Washington. Can they return to the NCAA Tournament in 2026 for the first time in over a decade?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 16d

St. Thomas is running with one of the youngest and most talented rosters in college basketball this season.

The Tommies are going to be a force in the Summit this season, and now eligible for the NCAA Tournament after the Division I transition waiver...can they go dancing?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 21d

Coming off four straight trips to the NIT, North Texas is turning towards new head coach Daniyal Robinson to lead them to the NCAA Tournament.

With a plethora of defensive-minded players, the Mean Green are going to be a team to watch this season!

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North Texas Mean Green 2025: Complete Roster Rebuild

North Texas Mean Green basketball preview: New head coach Daniyal Robinson rebuilds entire roster from scratch.

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 22d

I'm currently working on George Washing piece and let me tell you...the Revolutionaries are STACKED.

This is going to be an incredibly solid team this season.

Rafael Castro, Tre Dinkins, Jean Aranguren, and so many more.

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 22d

"Overall, this is a wildly talented Northern Iowa squad. Their ceiling is winning the Missouri Valley Conference and at a minimum they will finish in the top four of what will be an ultra-strong conference this season."

Get caught up on Northern Iowa's roster below!

Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 27d

The Northern Iowa Panthers are returning 72% of their minutes from last season.

With star Trey Campbell at the helm, alongside Ben Schweiger and others, the Panthers are looking to return to the NCAA Tournament.

Dive into UNI's roster below!

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Northern Iowa Panthers 2025: NCAA Tournament Drought Ends?

Northern Iowa Panthers basketball preview: 72% returning minutes plus key transfers. Can Ben Jacobson finally end the NCAA Tournament drought?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 24d

Listen along on Spotify!

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Murray State Racers 2025-26: COMPLETE ROSTER OVERHAUL | Can They Win the Missouri Valley?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 24d

The Murray State Racers look like they could be at the top of the Missouri Valley Conference in year 1 with Ryan Miller.

Can the Racers return to March Madness?

Finish your Friday with a 30+ minute dive into the Racers' roster and expectations!

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Murray State Racers 2025-26: COMPLETE ROSTER OVERHAUL | Can They Win the Missouri Valley?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 25d

The Northern Iowa Panthers look like they'll be competing at the top of the Missouri Valley Conference this season.

Through retention of top talent from last season and adding an NAIA All-American, the Panthers are loaded.

Check out our full roster review below!👇

Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 27d

The Northern Iowa Panthers are returning 72% of their minutes from last season.

With star Trey Campbell at the helm, alongside Ben Schweiger and others, the Panthers are looking to return to the NCAA Tournament.

Dive into UNI's roster below!

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Northern Iowa Panthers 2025: NCAA Tournament Drought Ends?

Northern Iowa Panthers basketball preview: 72% returning minutes plus key transfers. Can Ben Jacobson finally end the NCAA Tournament drought?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 27d

The Northern Iowa Panthers are returning 72% of their minutes from last season.

With star Trey Campbell at the helm, alongside Ben Schweiger and others, the Panthers are looking to return to the NCAA Tournament.

Dive into UNI's roster below!

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Northern Iowa Panthers 2025: NCAA Tournament Drought Ends?

Northern Iowa Panthers basketball preview: 72% returning minutes plus key transfers. Can Ben Jacobson finally end the NCAA Tournament drought?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · Sep 13

Heading into the new season, the Samford Bulldogs are ranked 190th according to @evanmiya.bsky.social.

The Bulldogs underneath Lennie Acuff have an intriguing roster that is poised to make some noise within the SoCon.

Check out our deep dive into their roster!

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Offseason Review: Lennie Acuff Looks to Keep Samford Rolling

The Bucky McMillan era is over, but Samford's new head coach Lennie Acuff is looking to keep the Bulldogs rolling. Can Samford remain at the top of the Southern Conference?

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · Sep 10

Spotify:

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LOYOLA CHICAGO IS BACK!

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers are going to be BACK in this coming season.

With Miles Rubin ready to emerge as one of the best big men in the country, Deywill Tavarez coming in from Charleston...the Ramblers look solid!

Listen below to find out more!

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LOYOLA CHICAGO IS BACK! Why The Ramblers Will SHOCK College Basketball in 2025-26

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · Sep 10

Banger day on a random Wednesday in September for college basketball

Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · Sep 10

College basketball news: Three college players at Fresno State and San Jose State last season (Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, Jalen Weaver) have banned from the sport after being busted for "manipulating their performances" in certain games last season.

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$The NCAA Committee on Infractions released the findings after an NCAA enforcement investigation uncovered violations by three student-athletes who competed in men's basketball at Fresno State and San Jose State. As part of a coordinated effort, the student-athletes bet on their own games, one another's games and/or provided information that enabled others to do so during the 2024-25 regular season. Two of the student-athletes then manipulated their performances to ensure that certain bets were won. As a result, they violated ethical conduct rules, triggering permanent ineligibility. The individuals — Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez and Jalen Weaver — were released from their respective teams and are no longer enrolled at their previous schools. The NCAA enforcement staff began the investigation after notifications from Fresno State and a sports betting integrity monitor about suspicious prop bets placed on Robinson. The NCAA enforcement staff uncovered evidence that the three student-athletes shared information about individual betting lines for the purpose of manipulating outcomes to win prop bets. Robinson and Vasquez had been roommates at Fresno State during the 2023-24 season. In January 2025, Robinson and Vasquez — who was then competing for San Jose State — discussed over text message that Robinson planned to underperform in several statistical categories during one regular-season game. Robinson, Vasquez and a third party bet a combined $2,200 on Robinson for his under-line performance in those categories. As a result of Robinson's underperformance, a $15,950 payout was redistributed among those who had bet.$

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · Sep 10

Doing this less than two months before the season is crazy.

There have been a lot of conflicting opinions on Lange long-term at St. Joes', but this puts them in a tough bind unless they are promoting internally.

Mid-Major Madness @mid-majormadness.bsky.social · Sep 10

Saint Joe’s stock 📉

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The New York Knicks are expected to hire Saint Joseph's head coach Billy Lange for a role on the coaching staff, sources tell me, @jeffborzello and @TimBontemps. He was set to enter his seventh season at St. Joe's.
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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · Sep 10

I'm so ready for some Valley basketball

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Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Colorado State Rams are entering a new era without star Nique Clifford or Nico Medved at the helm.

In their final season before joining the Pac-12 in the Mountain West, new head coach Ali Farokhmanesh looks to keep the momentum going.

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Colorado State Rams 2025-2026 Roster Preview

In the Colorado State Rams' last season in the Mountain West, with a new head coach in Ali Farokhmanesh, the Rams are looking to build momentum headed into the PAC-12.

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