Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 4hReducing the NIT to 24 teams is such a hard blow to Mid-Major teams. The Selection Committee is not going to be putting mid-majors in the NCAA Tournament, so all we are doing with this move is reducing the amount of programs that have a chance at playing in the postseason. 383
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 30/09/2026After their historic season, the Miami RedHawks have retained key talent on their roster while reloading with portal additions and freshmen. Check out why we think the RedHawks will be competing at the top of the MAC! 👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...open.substack.comMiami Ohio Builds on Momentum Following Historic SeasonAfter going undefeated in the regular season and making waves throughout the sports world after earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, the RedHawks look to keep the momentum going. 131
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 26/09/2026If you just accidentally received our weekly newsletter at 10:48 on a Saturday...no you didn't. Check back Monday when it will 100% hit your inbox for the first time. 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 23/09/2026In a new looking WCC, Seattle U just retooled a roster around two of the league's most underrated returners in Will Heimbrodt and Junseok Yeo. Can they be a dark horse in the WCC? Check out our offseason review!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...open.substack.comCan Seattle University be a WCC Darkhorse?The WCC looks like a different conference this season, but with two key returners and some valuable additions, can the Seattle Redhawks take advantage of the WCC turnover? 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We are just a month and a half away from college basketball 161
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Most teams outside the power conferences have their rosters gutted every offseason. New Mexico did the opposite as they kept their best players, rebuilt around them, and enter year two of the Eric Olen era looking like a real Mountain West threat. open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...open.substack.comThe New Mexico Lobos Could Dominate the Mountain WestWith Jake Hall and Uriah Tenette returning, Eric Olen could lead the New Mexico Lobos to the top of the new Mountain West. 020
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We have our longest offseason review of the season dropping on Monday, covering a Mountain West team that's looking dangerous coming into the season. Who do you think it is? 👀 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Long-time Associate Head Coach Dustin Ford is taking over the helm of the Akron Zips. Through retaining players on the roster, to adding fire power through the transfer portal, can the Zips keep the momentum going? Dive into our offseason review!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...open.substack.comEntering Year One of the Dustin Ford Era: Akron Zips Offseason ReviewWith John Groce leaving for Charleston, longtime associate head coach Dustin Ford enters his first year as head coach of the Zips. Can they remain at the top of the MAC? 010
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 04/09/2026You aren't going to want to sleep on Middle Tennessee this season. Jahvin Carter is back and primed for a big year, and Coach McDevitt found a legit frontcourt anchor in JUCO transfer Kaleb Siler. Dive into our offseason review of MTSU below!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...open.substack.comCan Middle Tennessee State Return to the Big Dance? A 2026-2027 Offseason ReviewAfter an eight year drought, Middle Tennessee fans have their eyes set on a return to the NCAA Tournament. With some returnees and incoming fire power, can this be the year they break through? 010
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Kyle Green isn't a stranger to Northern Iowa. He spent three separate stints on the Panthers' staff, including four years as Associate Head Coach under Ben Jacobson. Now he's the one running the program. Dive into Northern Iowa's roster review below!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...open.substack.comNorthern Iowa Panthers 2026-27 Offseason Review: The Kyle Green Era BeginsKyle Green has taken over as head coach after Ben Jacobson left for Utah State. With nearly an entirely new roster, can they win in year one? 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 18/08/2026The East Carolina Pirates have reset their roster heading into the 2026-2027 season. With the additional of offensive power and an improvement on the defensive end, can they flip the script this season? Read the full roster review below! 👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...open.substack.comCan East Carolina Flip the Script? A 2026-27 Offseason ReviewEast Carolina fell flat last year, but head coach Michael Schwartz has rebounded with a strong roster that should be set to compete in the American in the 2026-2027 college basketball season. 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 13/08/2026James Madison was 32-4 and ranked 18th in the country just a couple of years ago. Preston Spradlin has rebuilt the roster from the ground up, pulling talent from all levels of college basketball. Can the Dukes climb back to the top of the Sun Belt?👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...open.substack.comJames Madison Resets Their Roster: A 2026-27 Offseason ReviewThe James Madison Dukes are returning just two players from last season, while adding key transfers from both the power and lower conferences. 030
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 10/08/2026We are just 12 weeks away from College Basketball 1101
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Richmond 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...open.substack.comCan the Richmond Spiders Take a Step Forward? A 2026-27 Offseason ReviewAfter 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? 010
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 28/07/2026The 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...open.substack.comTop Mid-Major Performers at the FIBA U20 EuroBasketSaint Mary's European pipeline continues with two top performers as Murray State has another blossoming star in Mark Padjen to join Roman Domon. 021
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 25/07/2026We'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👀📈 020
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Last 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...open.substack.comCan Wright State Make It Back to the NCAA Tournament? A 2026-27 Offseason ReviewClint 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. 020
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Wichita 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...open.substack.comCan Wichita State Win the American? A 2026-27 Offseason ReviewJordan Frison, Jahari Long, and a core of returning talent have the Shockers looking dangerous. Here's our complete 2026-2027 Wichita State offseason breakdown. 020
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Mark 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...open.substack.comWinthrop Eagles 2026-27 Offseason Review: New Faces, Same ExpectationsWinthrop 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. 010
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Baraka 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. 100
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 01/07/2026George 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...open.substack.comGeorge Mason Patriots 2026-27 Offseason Review: Hungry for the NCAA TournamentTony 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. 010
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Izaiyah 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! 020
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 24/06/2026The 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...open.substack.comCan Samford Return to 20 Wins? A 2026-27 Offseason ReviewLennie 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. 011
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Stay 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) 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 18/06/2026The 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...open.substack.comFAU Owls 2026-27 Offseason Review: Year Three for John JakusFAU 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. 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 13/06/2026While 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...open.substack.comSEMO Redhawks 2026-27 Offseason Review: A New-Look RosterBrad 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. 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Brad 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...open.substack.comSEMO Redhawks 2026-27 Offseason Review: A New-Look RosterBrad 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. 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 04/06/2026The 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...open.substack.comBradley Braves Offseason Review: New Faces, High CeilingsJaquan 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. 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Our 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? 🔴⚪️ 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 30/05/2026As 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...open.substack.comMost Improved: The Five Mid-Major Programs That Made the Biggest Jumps in 2026Tulsa 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. 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 21/05/2026The 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...open.substack.comKennesaw State Is Reloading: Breaking Down the Owls' 2026 Transfer Portal ClassAfter an NCAA Tournament appearance, Kennesaw State is building on their momentum. Here's a full breakdown of every transfer addition Antoine Pettway has landed. 020
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 13/05/2026The 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...open.substack.comGeorge Washington Is Winning the Portal: Breaking Down the Revolutionaries' 2026 Offseason MovesFrom Andrija Vukovic to Omari Witherspoon, George Washington has assembled one of the best non-power conference portal classes. Here's a full breakdown. 010
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Alright, 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? 👀 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 06/05/2026We'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...open.substack.comFive NAIA Transfers Who Could Make an Immediate Impact at the Division I LevelFrom 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. 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 30/04/2026The 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...open.substack.comBill Armstrong Isn't Slowing Down: McNeese's Transfer Portal Moves for 2026-2027Three straight NCAA Tournaments and counting. Here's every transfer McNeese has added to keep the Cowboys rolling in the Southland next season. 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 30/04/2026The 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. 120
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 30/04/2026With 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? 3130
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 29/04/2026That first Field of 76 Bracket Projection next season is going to be some vile work 060
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 29/04/2026At this rate we might have to start covering bad power conference teams as "Bracket Busters" 😅 060
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 23/04/2026The 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...open.substack.comHigh Point Reloads: Breaking Down Every Transfer Portal Addition So FarThe 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. 020
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 16/04/2026The 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...open.substack.comBeating the Portal: Mid-Major Programs Retaining Key Players for 2026-2027McNeese, Vermont, Austin Peay, and Missouri Valley programs are defying the odds. Here are the mid-major stars turning down the portal to stay home. 142
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Anthony 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. 100
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 11/04/2026While the transfer portal has exploded with an enormous volume of entries, some mid-major teams are finding success at retaining key talent. The Austin Peay Governors are returning two of their key players in Zyree Collins & Rashaud Marshall. (1/6) 120
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 11/04/2026First weekend without any college basketball in 2026...what do we do now?media.tenor.coma pixel art of spongebob squarepants sitting at a table with a cup of coffeeALT: a pixel art of spongebob squarepants sitting at a table with a cup of coffee 3110
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Ring Malith was phenomenal to follow at SIUE. Paired with Ray'Sean Taylor, he helped lead the Cougars to their best season in program history and first NCAA Tournament appearance. There will be a long list of suitors. 000
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 08/04/2026With over a thousand of players in the portal already, who do you want your team to target? 210
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Dusty May...FAU legend. Congratulations to the Michigan Wolverines! With that, the 2026 season comes to a close. Time to lock in on the portal. We'll see you tomorrow 🫡 0101
Bracket Busters @bracketbusters.bsky.social · 07/04/2026As the season officially comes to a close, thank you all for following along this year! It's hard to believe that on our first article we published we had just 26 views to now growing towards 1,000 subscribers and over 2,300 of you here. Cheers to continued growth! 0140