Somehow, NCAA basketball just got more interesting. Spurred on by the FBI’s investigation of corruption in the collegiate game, the organization announced a number of changes to its rulebook on Wednesday. Three changes, though, are receiving the bulk of press attention. https://twitter.com/SBNation/status/1027242832233459712 Draft eligibility. Agent relationships. Reworked recruiting calendars. The …
Read More »South Carolina Basketball: Where Will They Land this Season?
The South Carolina Gamecocks haven’t had much luck on the basketball front. This past season hopes were high for the Gamecocks as they came off a Final Four run, but by the end of it all, it was real tough on the team. They ended up with a 17-16 record, …
Read More »Avery Johnson’s Alabama Looks to Make Big Leap in Upcoming Season
There’s no question that Avery Johnson has improved the Alabama basketball program in his three years there. They arrived to the NCAA Tournament last season for the first time since 2011-2012. They even managed an impressive first-round victory against No. 8-seed Virginia Tech. Not to mention, it was none other …
Read More »Men’s SEC Hoops: Arkansas Welcoming Eight New Faces
Last season, Arkansas Razorbacks basketball head coach Mike Anderson led his team to their third NCAA Tournament appearance in the past four years. Anderson, who is entering his eight season with the Razorbacks, knows that next season’s squad will be completely different from this past year. As part of an …
Read More »Mike White Speaks on Hudson, Health and More
The University of Florida’s men’s basketball team may have had an inconsistent run during the 2017-18 season. They may have lost a pair of key offensive contributors to graduation. But for head coach Mike White, things are looking up. Returning scorers. Healthy big men. A national top-20 recruiting class. White’s charges …
Read More »Preview: Kentucky Basketball in Good Shape for 2018-19 Season
We all know Kentucky somehow pulls off a good season every single season. Even at their worst, they are still doing better than most in their conference. This past season didn’t bode so well for the Wildcats, losing a total of 11 games during the regular season and during the …
Read More »Tennessee Basketball Facing Lofty Expecations
Coming off a share of the regular season SEC title with most of its roster returning, it’s not surprise the Tennessee Volunteers are flying up the preseason rankings this summer. The Volunteers are 5th in ESPN’s rankings and fourth in CBS’s. Their top six scorers are coming back this season, …
Read More »Bruce Pearl, Auburn Tigers Looking to Repeat Success in 2018 Season
After reaching the second round of the 2018 NCAA March Madness Tournament, the Auburn Tigers are looking to return. Head coach Bruce Pearl would talk about the upcoming season in an SEC coaches teleconference. Pearl is looking to reach championship status with the Tigers team this season. https://twitter.com/AuburnMBB/status/989931217859604480 Pearl’s Plan …
Read More »Vanderbilt Freshman Class Provides Hope for Upcoming Basketball Season
As the summer winds down and the fall school year starts next month, many 2018 freshman college recruits are settling into their new homes for the next 4 years. Vanderbilt This Vanderbilt team who finished 12-20 overall and 6-12 in the SEC looks to make a big impact in this …
Read More »2018 NBA Draft Preview: Top Prospects and One Gator Looking to Go Pro
The 2018 NBA Draft will begin on Thursday night. Former Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza is eligible to go pro. Chiozza is projecting to be a second-round selection. The former Gator averaged 11.1 points-per-game as the team’s starting point guard. He averaged just over six assists a game as well. …
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