Richmond returns Aiden Argabright and adds transfers from Butler, Penn State, Bucknell, and UC Irvine. Year 22 for Chris Mooney is shaping up to be one of his deeper rosters. Don't sleep on the Spiders in the A-10. Full roster review 👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Can the Richmond Spiders Take a Step Forward? A 2026-27 Offseason Review

After a rough second half in 2026, the Richmond Spiders retained some strong freshman and filled in their largest areas of concern. Can they return to the NCAA Tournament?

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The FIBA U20 EuroBasket is where under-the-radar mid-major talent gets discovered. Roman Domon, Dragos Lungu, and Gabriel Pozzato all came through it. Four more players headed to Mid-Majors dominated this summer. Check out our full breakdown!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Top Mid-Major Performers at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket

Saint Mary's European pipeline continues with two top performers as Murray State has another blossoming star in Mark Padjen to join Roman Domon.

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We're breaking up our weekly offseason reviews this week to talk about the FIBA U20 EuroBasket with some budding Mid-Major stars. Stay tuned for some fun new content in the newsletter this week with metric graphics👀📈

Last year, Clint Sargent guided Wright State to a 23-12 season and their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2022. After losing their top four scorers, can they punch their ticket back to the Big Dance? Check out our full 2026-2027 roster review!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Can Wright State Make It Back to the NCAA Tournament? A 2026-27 Offseason Review

Clint Sargent lost his top four scorers but rebuilt with proven talent at every level. Here's a full breakdown of Wright State's 2026-2027 offseason roster moves.

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Wichita State finished 24-12 last season, and now the Shockers are retaining nearly 50% of their minutes and added proven scorers like Jahari Long and Jordan Frison. Can the Shockers push for the top of the American? Check out our full roster review!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Can Wichita State Win the American? A 2026-27 Offseason Review

Jordan Frison, Jahari Long, and a core of returning talent have the Shockers looking dangerous. Here's our complete 2026-2027 Wichita State offseason breakdown.

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Mark Prosser has Winthrop humming with back-to-back 23-11 seasons and a 13-3 run through the Big South last year. Now he's flipped nearly the entire roster, pulling proven scorers from every level of basketball. Can Prosser keep the Eagles on top? 👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Winthrop Eagles 2026-27 Offseason Review: New Faces, Same Expectations

Winthrop lost Logan Duncomb and most of their rotation but Mark Prosser has rebuilt with an intriguing group. Here's our full 2026-2027 Eagles offseason review.

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Baraka Okojie is back at George Mason, and he's coming off one of the most underrated seasons in the SoCon. The 6'3 guard averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 1.4 steals last year at Mercer while drawing fouls at a 69.8 free throw rate. His 29.6% possession usage was 69th in the country.

George Mason started last season 20-2 and looked like A-10 contenders before finishing 23-10. Tony Skinn has responded by building an intriguing roster. Can the Patriots return to the NCAA Tournament? Check out our full roster review!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

George Mason Patriots 2026-27 Offseason Review: Hungry for the NCAA Tournament

Tony Skinn lost his top six scorers but rebuilt with a deep, versatile roster. Here's a full breakdown of every addition and expectation for the 2026-2027 Patriots.

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Izaiyah Nelson! Nelson is the first South Florida Bull to be selected in the NBA Draft since 2010! Excited to see how his career develops over the years!

The Samford Bulldogs have turned into a household name in college basketball. In Year 2 with Lennie Acuff at the helm, they'll look to return to 20+ wins after a successful first season. The roster is looking like they can do just that!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Can Samford Return to 20 Wins? A 2026-27 Offseason Review

Lennie Acuff is rebuilding around Isaiah Campbell-Finch and Cade Norris. Here's everything you need to know about Samford's 2026-2027 offseason moves in the SoCon.

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Stay tuned for the 2nd Round of the NBA Draft tonight as we have a few mid-major players who may hear their name called: - Izaiyah Nelson (South Florida) - Aaron Nkrumah (Tennessee State) - Jaden Henley (Grand Canyon) - Rafael Castro (George Washington)

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The FAU Owls are entering year three with John Jakus at the helm. With Kanaan Carlyle returning, the Owls are bringing in key pieces to build around him as they look to take a step forward. Learn more about how their roster is shaping up below! 👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

FAU Owls 2026-27 Offseason Review: Year Three for John Jakus

FAU lost nearly their entire roster but retained Kanaan Carlyle. Here's a full breakdown of every addition and expectation for the 2026-2027 Owls roster.

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While returning a couple of key players from their rotation last season, the SEMO Redhawks have added high profile prospects from the non-division I levels. From NAIA stars to Division II offensive juggernauts, dive into their roster below! open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

SEMO Redhawks 2026-27 Offseason Review: A New-Look Roster

Brad Korn is rebuilding SEMO with talent from every level. Here's a full breakdown of every addition and expectation for the 2026-2027 Redhawks roster.

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Brad Korn has turned the SEMO Redhawks into a consistent force within the Ohio Valley. Heading into the 26-27 season, they've brought in a plethora of high level talent from all divisions of college basketball. Check out our full breakdown! 👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

SEMO Redhawks 2026-27 Offseason Review: A New-Look Roster

Brad Korn is rebuilding SEMO with talent from every level. Here's a full breakdown of every addition and expectation for the 2026-2027 Redhawks roster.

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The Bradley Braves have had seven 20+ win seasons since 2017, marking them as a consistent force in the Missouri Valley. Coming off a trip to the NIT, the Braves were forced to rebuild and have assembled an intriguing roster. open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Bradley Braves Offseason Review: New Faces, High Ceilings

Jaquan Johnson is gone, but Bradley is rebuilding fast. Here's a full breakdown of every addition, departure, and expectation for the 2026-2027 Braves roster.

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Our first offseason roster review is dropping tomorrow at 12pm CST! 3000 words hitting your inbox. We're so back. Who do you think we are writing about first? 🔴⚪️

As teams continue to finalize their rosters, we wanted to take a look at who were the Top-5 Most Improved Mid-Majors this past season. From story-book flips to teams that improved with tougher scheduling, dive into what drove these team's below! 👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Most Improved: The Five Mid-Major Programs That Made the Biggest Jumps in 2026

Tulsa jumped 211 spots, SFA leaped 180, and Central Arkansas climbed 198. Here are the five most improved mid-major programs from the 2025 to 2026 season.

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The Kennesaw State Owls punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament earlier this year, and they haven't slowed down. Combining talent from the higher levels, while picking up two key C-USA transfers, the Owls are reloading in the portal. open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Kennesaw State Is Reloading: Breaking Down the Owls' 2026 Transfer Portal Class

After an NCAA Tournament appearance, Kennesaw State is building on their momentum. Here's a full breakdown of every transfer addition Antoine Pettway has landed.

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The George Washington Revolutionaries are gearing up for a strong season after making several splashes in the transfer portal this offseason. Learn more below about their collection of talent from power conferences and stars at the lower levels! open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

George Washington Is Winning the Portal: Breaking Down the Revolutionaries' 2026 Offseason Moves

From Andrija Vukovic to Omari Witherspoon, George Washington has assembled one of the best non-power conference portal classes. Here's a full breakdown.

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Alright, many of you have found Bracket Busters through our off season reviews over the last couple of years. We're gearing up to get started within the next month where we will be posting articles for the remainder of the off-season. Who do you want to see covered? 👀

We've seen a spike in transfers from the NAIA level making a huge impact for Division I programs. The coming season will continue to emphasize this trend with NAIA stars landing at strong Mid-Majors. Here are five players you need to know: open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Five NAIA Transfers Who Could Make an Immediate Impact at the Division I Level

From NAIA Player of the Year Jesse Van Kalsbeek to Devin Davenport, here are five transfers from the NAIA level poised to make a splash in Division I.

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The McNeese Cowboys are one of the hottest Mid-Major programs, and that's translated in the transfer portal. So far, the Cowboy's have picked up several players from the power conference ranks looking for an opportunity to prove themselves. open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Bill Armstrong Isn't Slowing Down: McNeese's Transfer Portal Moves for 2026-2027

Three straight NCAA Tournaments and counting. Here's every transfer McNeese has added to keep the Cowboys rolling in the Southland next season.

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The Duquesne Dukes showed growth in year two with Dru Joyce at the helm as they finished 18-15 overall and 9-9 in the Atlantic-10. Heading into year three, Coach Joyce has already made a slash with three important additions from the transfer portal.

With the tournament expansion, that means that more Power Conference teams are going to schedule good Mid-Major programs since there are more opportunities to get a bid right? Right? ....Right?

That first Field of 76 Bracket Projection next season is going to be some vile work

At this rate we might have to start covering bad power conference teams as "Bracket Busters" 😅

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Breaking: The NCAA Tournament is expanding for the men and the women to 76 team beginning in 2027, sources told CBS Sports, unless something extremely unexpected and drastic occurs in the next week to prevent it. (Don't bank on it.) This story will update soon. www.cbssports.com/college-bask...

The High Point Panthers have an immense amount of momentum rolling, following back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, an NCAA Tournament win over Wisconsin, and an increased NIL budget. This momentum has translated into a strong portal showing: open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

High Point Reloads: Breaking Down Every Transfer Portal Addition So Far

The Panthers upset Wisconsin and fell just short of the Sweet 16. Now they're building something even bigger. Here's who High Point has added in the portal.

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The transfer portal has been on fire, but we are seeing some Mid-Majors beat the odds and return key players, including: - Austin Peay - McNeese - Vermont - UIC - Valparaiso - And more! Check out the full list below!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...

Beating the Portal: Mid-Major Programs Retaining Key Players for 2026-2027

McNeese, Vermont, Austin Peay, and Missouri Valley programs are defying the odds. Here are the mid-major stars turning down the portal to stay home.

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Anthony Martinez has told us that he is entering the transfer portal. The 6'2 guard played his freshman season at Monmouth after stellar campaigns in France. While playing for Orleans in the U21 circuit, he averaged 20.8 points, 3.9 assists, and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 51% from inside.