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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 16, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) blocks a shot by Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Reddick talks to forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives past Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) looks to drive past Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) in the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks on before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Dallas Mavericks]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) looks on during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Preseason-Atlanta Hawks at Houston Rockets]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 6, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka smiles during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Sacramento Kings at Minnesota Timberwolves]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) dribbles the ball past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Hall of Fame Series-Las Vegas-Florida at Arizona]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 3, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) celebrates defeating the Florida Gators in the Hall of Fame Series game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Ames Tribune]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) shoots the ball over the ball between Eastern Illinois Panthers guard Zion Fruster (5) and forward Naz Fisher (13) during the second half on December 14, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Battleground2k25-Houston at Auburn]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 16, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) drives to the basket during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Legacy Arena at BJCC. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: ESPN Events Invitational-Brigham Young at Miami (FL)]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 27, 2025; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; Brigham Young University Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts after play against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the second half  at State Farm Field House. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Texas Tech's JT Toppin finishes a dunk against New Orleans during a non-conference men's basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at United Supermarkets Arena. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Missouri at Kansas]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Rady Children's Invitational-Championship]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 28, 2025; San Diego, CA, USA; Texas Christian University Horned Frogs forward David Punch (15) celebrates after scoring against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Central Florida at Baylor]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feb 8, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins reacts against the Baylor Bears during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament Second Round-Colorado at Marquette]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) looks on during the second half against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Gainbridge FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 23, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) and Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (30) goes for a loose ball during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Washington Wizards]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 8, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Injured Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis looks on from the bench during a timeout against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn I… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Frederick Okocha]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Central Arkansas at Vanderbilt]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 13, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores guard Duke Miles (2) drives to the basket against the Central Arkansas Bears during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Jimmy V Classic-Florida at Connecticut]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA;  Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Aden Holloway ACC Rankings College Basketball]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) moves the ball while guarded by Duke guard/forward Nikolas Khamenia (14) during a college basketball exhibition game on October 26, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[USATSI_27814086_168419650_lowres]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Montgomery Advertiser]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) draws a foul from NC State Wolfpack guard Terrance Arceneaux (21) as Auburn Tigers take on NC State Wolfpack at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Auburn Tigers lead NC State Wolfpack 41-… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Tallahassee Democrat]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs guard Marcus Millender (4) makes his way towards the hoop. The Florida State Seminoles hosted the Georgia Bulldogs at the Tucker Civic Center for a men’s basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Tennessean]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[LSU guard Jordan Sears (1) gets hit in the face with the ball as he battles Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy, left, for the a rebound during a NCAA college basketball first round game at the men’s Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Lafayette at Texas]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 8, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; The Texas Longhorns celebrate a 97-60 win against the Lafayette Leopards with head coach Sean Miller at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[USATSI_27780530_168419650_lowres]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[USATSI_27693554_168419650_lowres]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Detroit Free Press]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) reacts after being called a personal foul during the second half against Duke at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Creighton at Nebraska]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 7, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) shoots a three point basket against Creighton Bluejays guard Nik Graves (5) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Imag… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Illinois at Ohio State]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) drives to the basket as Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13) and forward Amare Bynum (1) defend during the first half Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Seattle Hoops Showdown-UCLA at Gonzaga]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 13, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) dribbles the ball while guarded by Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Adam Miller (23) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Ames Tribune]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cam Manyawu (3) shoots the ball over between Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) and Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) during the first half in the men’s basketball Cy-Hawk series on Dec. 11, 2025, in Ames, I… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Big Ten Conference Tournament Semifinal-Michigan State vs Wisconsin]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 15, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA;  Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots the ball while Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) defends in the second half  at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Journal-Courier]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The USC Trojans bench celebrates Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/17/college-basketball-acc-rankings-12-16-2025/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-17T13:30:05+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic-Duke at Arkansas]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) celebrates with guard Caleb Foster (1) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Louisville at Arkansas]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 3, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks wing Karter Knox (11) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 89-80. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Imag… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Virginia at Texas]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 3, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns center Matas Vokietaitis (8) and Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs De Ridder (28) react during the first half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[USATSI_27727975]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: NC-Asheville at N.C. State]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Tre Holloman (5) high fives forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) and forward Darrion Williams (1) during the second half of the game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Conference USA- Conference Tournament Semifinal]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 10, 2023; Frisco, TX, USA;  Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders guard Jestin Porter (3) scores a layup against Florida Atlantic Owls forward Giancarlo Rosado (3) during the first half at Ford Center at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY S… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Oklahoma at Wake Forest]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 2, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Myles Colvin (6) goes to the basket against Oklahoma Sooners guard Nijel Pack (9) during the first half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Miami (FL) at Mississippi]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 2, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) reacts after defeating the Mississippi Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: ACC Conference Tournament Quarterfinal - Clemson vs SMU]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) shoots as Clemson Tigers forward Ian Schieffelin (4) defends in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Evansville at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 13, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jalen Haralson (10) drives to the basket as Evansville Purple Aces forward Joshua Hughes (11) defends during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Mandatory Cred… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Teammates Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) and guard Caris Levert (8) go over to guard Javonte Green (31) after he was called for a technical foul against the Boston Celtics during the second ha… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Denver Nuggets at Indiana Pacers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 3, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbels the ball while Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Memphis Grizzlies]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 7, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Sidy Cissoko (91) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies John Konchar (46) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2025-12-16T19:15:53+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2025-12-16T19:07:37+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2025-12-16T17:57:05+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Emirates NBA Cup-Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma City Thunder]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34), guard Damian Lillard (0) and center Brook Lopez (11) celebrate after winning the Emirates NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mo… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Quenton S Albertie]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/16/udoka-slams-officiating-rockets-nuggets-controversial-finish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-16T15:55:10+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts towards referee Natalie Sago (9) in overtime against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: East Texas A&amp;M at Connecticut]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 5, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) and East Texas A&amp;M Lions forward Ronnie Harrison (0) work for the ball in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Imag… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/16/2025-26-nba-power-rankings-december-16/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-16T14:30:19+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Desmond-Bane-NBA-Power-Rankings-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Desmond Bane NBA Power Rankings]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 7, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) tries to dribble around Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) gestures toward the Timberwolves bench  during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Ima… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Emirates Cup-Semi Finals-New York Knicks at Orlando Magic]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes up for the dunk as Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) defends during a game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Victor-Wembanyama-NBA-Power-Rankings.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama NBA Power Rankings]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/USATSI_27790082_168419650_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a 3-point basket during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 12, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives past Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) guards in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Oklahoman]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) poses for a photo shoot during Thunder media day at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) controls the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Emirates Cup-Semi Finals-New York Knicks at Orlando Magic]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; The Emirates NBA Cup logo and semifinals bracket with the Spurs, Thunder, Magic and Knicks logo on the T-Mobile Arena video board. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Frederick Okocha]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Nebraska at Illinois]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Ames Tribune]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: ESPN Events Invitational-Brigham Young at Miami (FL)]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Missouri at Kansas]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[USATSI_27786629]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Big 12 Conference Tournament Quarterfinal - Houston v Colorado]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Orlando Magic at New York Knicks]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA;  Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) drives past New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/10/wizards-are-learning-about-the-real-cam-whitmore-firsthand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-10T12:00:58+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore (1) and Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) work for the ball in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/10/college-basketball-sec-rankings-for-december-10/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-10T14:00:10+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Texas-San Antonio at Alabama]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 7, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Amari Allen (5) dribbles against UTSA Roadrunners center Mo Njie (10) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Southern Methodist at Vanderbilt]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 3, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores guard Frankie Collins (1) goes up and under the arm of Southern Methodist University Mustangs guard B.J. Edwards (0) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve R… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Tennessee at Syracuse]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 2, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) shoots against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Boogie Fland SEC Rankings NCAA College Basketball]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Fresno State at Arkansas]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 6, 2025; North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr (5) drives against Fresno State Bulldogs guard Zaon Collins (10) during the second half at Simmons Bank Arena. Arkansas won 82-58. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenau… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: N.C. State at Auburn]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 3, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA;  Auburn Tigers guard Keyshawn Hall (7) gets tangled up with NC State Wolfpack guard Jr. Paul McNeil (2) during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Tennessee Tech at Georgia]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 29, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (5) protects the ball from Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Ja'Quavian Florence (5) during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[USATSI_27750058]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Mississippi at St. John]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA;  Mississippi Rebels guard Ilias Kamardine (6) drives past St. John's Red Storm guard Joson Sanon (3) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Southern at Texas]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 8, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns center Matas Vokietaitis (8) enters the court before the start of the game against the Southern University Jaguars at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/10/college-basketball-big-ten-rankings-december-10/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-10T13:30:24+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[USATSI_27688442_168419650_lowres]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Tuscaloosa News]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) defends a drive by Alabama forward London Jemison (6) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Detroit Free Press]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) reacts after being called a personal foul during the second half against Duke at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Music City Madness-Illinois at Tennessee]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) celebrates the win with head coach Brad Underwood against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Rober… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Journal Sentinel]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) and guard Nick Boyd (2) are shown during the waning moment of their game Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Marquette 96-76. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Oregon at UCLA]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin reacts during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Iowa City Press-Citizen]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dribbles against Maryland forward Solomon Washington (9) Dec. 6, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Southern California at Oregon]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 2, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; The Southern California Trojans leave the court after beating the Oregon Ducks 82-76 at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Kansas State at Indiana]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 25, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian Devries walks on the court after the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) shoots the ball against Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers guard Patrick Haigh (10) in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/10/college-basketball-acc-rankings-for-december-9/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-10T13:00:17+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Cameron-Boozer.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Cameron Boozer]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/USATSI_27734854_168419650_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Louisville at Arkansas]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 3, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr (0) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 89-80. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imag… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/USATSI_27735452_168419650_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Virginia at Texas]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 3, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Ryan Odom reacts during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Georgetown at North Carolina]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA;  North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) with the ball as Georgetown Hoyas forward Isaiah Abraham (7) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Campbell at Wake Forest]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 25, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Juke Harris (2) drives to the basket against Campbell Fighting Camels forward Dovydas Butka (13) during the first half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Man… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Greenville News]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clemson Tigers center Carter Welling (22) talks to Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina. Clemson Tiger… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/USATSI_27735573_168419650_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: N.C. State at Auburn]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 3, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA;  NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade directs his team during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/USATSI_27727279_168419650_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Miami (FL) at Mississippi]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 2, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) reacts during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: South Bend Tribune]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Notre Dame guard Markus Burton celebrates during a NCAA men's basketball game against Missouri at Purcell Pavilion on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in South Bend. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/USATSI_27726262_168419650_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Tennessee at Syracuse]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 2, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (left) and forward Tyler Betsey (5) and guard Kiyan Anthony (7) react from the sideline against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mand… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/09/3-reasons-trading-for-giannis-is-a-mistake-spurs-cannot-afford/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-09T22:13:50+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/USATSI_27775236_168420457_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 8, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/09/okc-roster-depth-2025/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-09T22:00:10+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/USATSI_27770165_168420457_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 7, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) is interviewed after the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/09/can-these-spurs-be-a-threat-to-the-nuggets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-09T21:50:17+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/11/USATSI_27699957_168420457_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) gestures as Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) guards in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Benjamin Yu, Editor]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/09/invisible-man-and-dnp-specialist-edge-closer-to-lakers-exits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-09T17:26:39+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/08/USATSI_25992868_168402037_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) rebounds a ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) during the fourth quarter of game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/09/rockets-schedule-pause-reset-after-dallas-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-09T15:00:12+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/09/could-warriors-pull-off-giannis-trade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-09T14:30:41+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/09/okc-nba-cup-odds-2025/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-09T14:00:56+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/11/30/fantasy-basketball-game-skill-luck/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-09T02:41:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2025/12/09/nba-power-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-12-09T14:30:34+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/USATSI_27761038_168419650_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) calls out to his teammates against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Doug Henderson]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Playoffs-Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[May 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) on the court during warmups prior to game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center. Mandatory … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Quenton S Albertie]]></image:caption>
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