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[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

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! 👇

https://t.co/UiNEYEt5Vp

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

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? 🔴⚪️

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

@TulsaMBB @GoldenHurricane @SSN_Tulsa @GoldenHurricast @UCAAthletics @UCAMBB @FullertonMBB @FullertonTitans @SFA_MBB @SFA_Athletics @PacificMensBB @PacificTigers

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

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! 👇

https://t.co/UiNEYEt5Vp

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

There is no denying how much of an impact that Nolan Smith has made at TSU

Love this for him, the program, and the fans

[Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops]

Tennessee State coach Nolan Smith and the Tigers have officially signed Aaron Bradshaw and Arterio Morris.

Bradshaw was a McDonald’s All-American coming out of high school. Spent freshman season at UK, sophomore at Ohio state, last season at Memphis.

Morris was a top 25 player coming out of high school, was at Texas his freshman season, Kansas sophomore and averaged 11.5 points at Bethune-Cookman last season.

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

@SSN_Kennesaw @OwlChatPodcast @KSUOwlNation @KSUOWLSMBB @AntoinePettway

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

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.

https://t.co/2X3WT8GIgA

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

@benstokes_ Washington State is playing at Murray, then the others haven't been officially confirmed yet

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

Murray State is going all out with multiple Pac-12 games and now this!

We'll have to plan on attending this one!

[Rocco Miller @RoccoMiller8]

NEWS: Georgia Tech and Murray State are finalizing an agreement to meet next season for a Neutral-site game in Nashville, according to multiple sources.

#ACC
#MVC

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

@UpdogSportsTalk Loving this

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

Keep these incredible scheduling agreements rolling!

Loving what we're seeing so far!

[Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein]

Source: UAB and Belmont will start a home-and-home series next season in Birmingham.

Return game at Belmont in 2027-28.

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

@UGAhoopsshinobu Apologies, we chose violence today 😅

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

Remember the last time Saint Louis played a SEC team?

[Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein]

NEWS: Missouri and Saint Louis are working to finalize an agreement to meet on November 6th at Enterprise Center, according to multiple sources.

https://t.co/UK4ijPe1F0

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

We need to fire up a PAC-12 <> Missouri Valley scheduling agreement

[Mike Walsh @MikeyWalsh8]

Murray State men's basketball will host Washington State on November 30th, reports confirmed by Murray State Athletics.

Racer head coach, Ryan Miller, told me there would be multiple Pac-12 teams on this years schedule.

https://t.co/RaYy5nNBAH

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

High Point's schedule is shaping up to be phenomenal next season

[Big South Hoops Hub @BigSouthHH]

Scheduling News:

From Matt Norlander's newest CBS Sports Piece, more High Point games.

- Miami OH and High Point have agreed to a game with logistics being hashed out.

- High Point will also host George Mason on Dec 2nd in a new home and home series.

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

Coach Shulman is hitting the international trail once again 🔥

[Isaac Bourne @IsaacBourne_]

BREAKING: Turkish guard Kaan Onat has committed to UT Martin for the 2026-27 season, sources tell @mid_madness.

The 6’4 19-year-old was named to the FIBA U17 All-Star Five in 2024 alongside AJ Dybansta and Cameron Boozer before suffering a torn ACL in the 2025 FIBA U18 World Cup.

Skyhawks with another big international pickup.

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

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!

https://t.co/v7TmSl1k0T

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

Portland State, we're watching closely 👀

[Sean Paul @SeanPaulCBB]

Ole Miss transfer Koren Johnson has committed to Portland State, per his IG. Helluva get for Jase Coburn.

Seattle native averaged 11.1 PPG at Washington two seasons ago before an injury riddled year at Louisville and a tough year at Ole Miss. Highly skilled scorer who could average 15+ ppg in the Big Sky.

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

@GWsports @GW_MBB

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

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!

https://t.co/v7TmSl1k0T

[Bracket Busters @BBustersHoops]

When healthy, Turnbull is a phenomenal defender.

Looking forward to seeing what he can do at Utah State. No shocker that Ben Jacobsen is tapping into some MVC talent.

[PortalUpdates @portal_updates]

Evansville transfer Connor Turnbull has signed with Utah State.

The 6’10” redshirt senior forward appeared in 16 games, averaging 11.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 2.4 blocks per game.

Turnbull was named MVC Defensive Player of The Year in 2024-25.