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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.

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.

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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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.

Could use some Atlantic 10 basketball today 😍

YouTube video by BracketBusters Akron Zips 2025-26: Can They THREE-PEAT as MAC Champions?

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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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! 👇

Augustus Marciulionis with a chance to make the squad👀

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?

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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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?

North Texas Mean Green 2025: Complete Roster Rebuild North Texas Mean Green basketball preview: New head coach Daniyal Robinson rebuilds entire roster from scratch.

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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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.

"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!

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

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

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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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!👇

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?

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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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?

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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LOYOLA CHICAGO IS BACK!

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

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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Banger day on a random Wednesday in September for college basketball

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.

I'm so ready for some Valley basketball

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.

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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BracketBusters Covering Mid & Low-Major College Basketball teams | Manifesting the next Bracket Buster.

Bracket Busters YouTube videos are returning!

Stay tuned for our first video in quite a while coming your way Wednesday!

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Offseason Review: Can Akron Dominate the MAC Again? After a record-breaking year, Akron reloads with Tavari Johnson and key transfers to chase another MAC title in 2025-26.

It might be college football Saturday, but brush up on the incoming college basketball season for the Akron Zips!

The Zips are bringing in a mix of returnees and additions from the portal as they look dominate the MAC once again.

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Illinois State Redbirds Return Top Talent in 2025-2026 Illinois State Redbirds basketball preview: CBI champions return a lot of talent in college basketball. Can they end 27-year NCAA Tournament drought?

The Illinois State Redbirds are returning the majority of their roster, positioning themselves to make a run in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Can head coach Ryan Pedon bring the Redbirds back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1998?

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UAB Blazers: From One Returning Player to American Contender Complete breakdown of UAB's massive roster turnover featuring JUCO stars and transfer portal additions. Can Andy Kennedy work his magic again?

The UAB Blazers have just one returning player, but Andy Kennedy has assembled another strong squad as they look for another 20+ win season.

With a JUCO All-American, proven D1 players, and talented freshman, dive into the Blazers roster below! 👇

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George Mason Patriots 2025 Roster Preview George Mason Patriots complete roster breakdown under Tony Skinn. Senior heavy team aims to end 15 year NCAA Tournament drought in loaded A-10.

George Mason is coming of a 27-9 season with a winning share of the Atlantic 10 conference.

Now, the Patriots have their eyes on a larger prize...reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011.

Check out our roster review below! 👇

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We've got a new roster review coming out tomorrow! We'll give you a hint, their colors are green and yellow 👀

In the meantime enjoy some Sunday reading with our Chattanooga Mocs review from this week! 👇

What happens when you bring in players that averaged 13.9, 14, 18.4, and 23.1 points per game? Success.

That's just a glimpse of the talent that the Chattanooga Mocs have brought in for next season.

Check out our full deep dive into their roster below! 👇