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There are some teams who were not so fortunate iopened and need to build an entire roster in the transfer portal.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:39:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4459,h_2508,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kq199j64v1ynm1daa1.jpg" caption="Georgetown Hoyas head coach Ed Cooley a | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Bryan Mauro"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>College basketball’s transfer portal proves one thing: the rich keep getting richer</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/college-basketball-s-transfer-portal-proves-one-thing-the-rich-keep-getting-richer-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq29h2dh56</guid><description>The rich seemingly get richer with the latest Michigan Wolverines news.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:30:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kq29md0x7kxgmn7b9v.jpg" caption="Dusty May | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gonzaga basketball: It feels uncertain right now and that’s normal</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/gonzaga-basketball-it-feels-uncertain-right-now-and-that-s-normal-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq00ny1dhb</guid><description>Gonzaga’s offseason may feel uncertain entering the Pac-12, but it’s only April and Mark Few’s track record suggests patience will pay off.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5848,h_3289,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kq00qq56v7rbbtvpth.jpg" caption="Mark Few | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Darryn Peterson’s season was a reminder of how fast this era moves</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/darryn-peterson-s-season-was-a-reminder-of-how-fast-this-era-moves-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq027bjep8</guid><description>Darryn Peterson’s one year at Kansas shows the modern one-and-done era, filled with flashes of brilliance, injuries, and NBA-ready potential.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:43:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5564,h_3129,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kq02ap60c6rfy6xds3.jpg" caption="Darryn Peterson | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Virginia basketball is being overlooked and that could be a mistake</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/virginia-basketball-is-being-overlooked-and-that-could-be-a-mistake-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpzzwms9p9</guid><description>Virginia basketball is being overlooked this offseason, but Ryan Odom’s returning core and calculated approach could make the Cavaliers a serious 2026-27 contender.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:03:56 +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/mmsport/184/01kpzzyfnwy9vn238atz.jpg" caption="Ryan Odom | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nate Ament’s one season at Tennessee: What actually mattered</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/nate-ament-s-one-season-at-tennessee-what-actually-mattered-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpyqa9f222</guid><description>Nate Ament’s freshman season at Tennessee included 16.7 PPG, an Elite Eight run, and clear NBA upside. Here’s a factual look at his one year in Knoxville.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4999,h_2811,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kpyqn7dxww2rf739k6.jpg" caption="Nate Ament | Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Top 10 things to remember from AJ Dybantsa’s one year in college basketball</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/top-10-things-to-remember-from-aj-dybantsa-s-one-year-in-college-basketball-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpyp06b529</guid><description>AJ Dybantsa’s lone season at BYU was unforgettable. 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After a tough NCAA tournament loss, his decision could fuel the Gators’ 2026-27 title hopes.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2660,h_1496,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kptn47dkt1bp9jdnsg.jpg" caption="Florida forward Thomas Haugh (10)  | 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>6 reasons John Blackwell is a perfect fit at Duke</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/6-reasons-john-blackwell-is-a-perfect-fit-at-duke-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpthdvsjnh</guid><description>John Blackwell’s transfer to Duke gives the Blue Devils a proven scorer and veteran leader. Here are six reasons he’s a perfect fit for a 2026-27 title run.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:12:29 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7260,h_4083,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kpthf7mvssg53c0jq1.jpg" caption="John Blackwell | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Matt Able Finds Intriguing New Home for Sophomore Season</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/matt-able-finds-intriguing-new-home-for-sophomore-season-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kprs3ddc7v</guid><description>Former NC State guard Matt Able hopes to earn a more prominent role as a sophomore after transferring to rival North Carolina</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:25:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6670,h_3751,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kprs5fem5dzf89b4nk.jpg" caption="NC State Wolfpack guard Matt Able (3)  | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Vanderbilt grabs another notable piece in Sebastian Williams-Adams</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/vanderbilt-grabs-another-notable-piece-in-sebastian-williams-adams-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kprstxd2rr</guid><description>Sebastian Williams-Adams fills a need after transferring from Auburn to Vanderbilt</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:23:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kprsz03h8mmhxqah2e.jpg" caption="Auburn Tigers forward Sebastian Williams-Adams (33) | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Terrence Brown becomes latest add to the new UNC Backcourt</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/terrence-brown-becomes-latest-add-to-the-new-unc-backcourt-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kprradv8w9</guid><description>North Carolina is keeping busy in the transfer portal and we&#39;re looking at their latest addition in former Utah guard Terrence Brown</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:20:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5051,h_2841,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kprrcxx8k76j79q062.jpg" caption="Utah Utes guard Terrence Brown (2)  | William Purnell-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Could Billy Donovan Return to College Basketball?</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/could-billy-donovan-return-to-college-basketball-?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Joey Loose</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kprqjx9knb</guid><description>After resigning from the Chicago Bulls, we&#39;re looking at options for Billy Donovan and wondering if he could be back in the SEC very soon.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:18:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5813,h_3269,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kprqkwx3qy8vyazkeh.jpg" caption="Billy Donovan | Matt Marton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Joey Loose"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What Gonzaga loses with Braeden Smith’s departure</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/what-gonzaga-loses-with-braeden-smith-s-departure-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpr55pg87b</guid><description>What Gonzaga loses with Braeden Smith’s departure goes beyond stats. Here is how his exit impacts the Bulldogs’ offense, structure, and backcourt defense.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3513,h_1976,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kpr5a5z7vk72mbxbkp.jpg" caption="Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Braeden Smith (3) | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Caleb Holt gives Arizona another high-end weapon</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/caleb-holt-gives-arizona-another-high-end-weapon-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpr4az3kts</guid><description>Five-star guard Caleb Holt gives Arizona another elite piece. Here is what Tommy Lloyd’s latest recruiting win means for the Wildcats’ future.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4879,h_2744,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kpr4fseew5mvc2mfyp.jpg" caption="Caleb Holt | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Drew Scharnowski fills a real need for Duke</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/drew-scharnowski-fills-a-real-need-for-duke-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpr2s8q4y6</guid><description>Drew Scharnowski brings defense, passing, and frontcourt depth to Duke. 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Here is how his skill set, risk factors, and fit under Rick Pitino could shape the Red Storm’s 2026 season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:12:31 +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/mmsport/184/01kpqz26nsd6m0txn4ad.jpg" caption="Rick Pitino | Amber Searls-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 quick facts about Seth Trimble entering the portal</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/5-quick-facts-about-seth-trimble-entering-the-portal-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpp2eyxbdr</guid><description>Seth Trimble entered the transfer portal after his best season at North Carolina. 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