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This week, we took a look at Rhode Island, UMass, Harvard, Brown, and Boston University's rosters coming into the new season. The most notable takeaway? Harvard is geared up to be a force this season. Learn more about these teams below!👇 open.substack.com/pub/bracke…
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Love that Cal Poly snuck in there. Bit of an underrated team this season
T3's Mid Major Top 50 - Preseason! Just for fun, 10 days to go. Considered over 90 programs for this list. Watch Mid Major CBB!
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Did we just read..."decision day"....for a player that is playing....on a team....in the middle of the season?
College football in 2026: Oregon State star WR Jesse Legree is hosting a "decision day" event at his high school, St. Frances Academy, in the middle of the season. Beavers are on bye week. He leads the nation in receiving yards.
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You need to learn the name Roman Domon! Racers fans should get excited for our next roster review coming out on Monday 👀🏇
RACERS WIN! | Racers 86, FIU 79 Roman Domon finishes with a game-high 29pts, just missing a double-double with 9rebs; Christian Jones (11) and Kaden Magwood (10) also tally double digits scoring. Now let's get the regular season started! #GoRacers🏇
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Two weeks out and still getting commitments!
NEWS: Akron transfer forward Amani Lyles has committed to Cincinnati, source told @On3. 

The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 14.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game last season. He is currently eligible for a fifth season through the Ohio lawsuit. on3.com/rivals/amani-lyles-1…
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No surprise on these mid-majors with the largest budgets
Since some of you asked, I also tossed in the mid-majors believed to be operating with the biggest budgets in 2026. (Numbers are speculation.) ~12: Grand Canyon ____ 8-10+: SLU Memphis VCU ____ 5-8: Murray St Santa Clara Utah St Saint Mary's High Point SDSU Dayton New Mexico
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Solid move here for both Le Moyne and The Metro. Makes sense for both sides.
Sources: Le Moyne College is on the cusp of joining The Metro Conference in all sports starting in 2027-28. The sides are deep in discussions with The Metro (formerly the MAAC), and a deal is expected to come together in the near future. Le Moyne is leaving the NEC.
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Bracket Busters retweeted
I've watched the Duke v. Belmont exhibition twice, a game between a national contender and one of the best teams in my home-conference. I took notes on how each team performed and how individual players looked in their first minutes of the 2026-27 season. A Thread🧵⬇️
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Lewis is on our list for players to watch this season He has an opportunity to take his game to the next level
VCU guard Nyk Lewis (@nyklewis) is coming off a strong freshman campaign and projects to be one of the best guards in the A-10 this season. Looked good in the team’s black and gold scrimmage 🎥
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People aren't ready for how good the Wichita State Shockers are going to be this season
His name is William Berg and he can shoot 3s now.
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It's somehow October already! That means College Hoops is coming in just a month! Throughout this month we're going to highlight some teams we're excited about this year Miami RedHawks @MiamiOH_BBall Who else could it be? Miami was the story of the sport last year and yes they lost some key guys but there's still plenty of firepower for this team. Travis Steele is back to lead this squad and they still have some key contributors back, plus Evan Ipsaro returns after missing last year due to injury. He was already out when most of the nation started paying attention, so a lot of fans don't realize how much of an impactful player he is. The RedHawks are once again a top contender to win the MAC
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Reducing 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.
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Bracket Busters retweeted
After their historic season, the Miami RedHawks (@MiamiOH_BBall) 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/bracke…
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