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Podcast: Alabama’s inconsistency, weekend matchups, and more

I joined Talkin' Ball with Drew DeArmond (@DrewD977ESPN) on ESPN 97.7 The Zone in Huntsville on Thursday for my weekly SEC hoops segment. Topics of discussion included: Alabama's head-scratching loss to Missouri The Crimson Tide's challenging schedule down the stretch What to make of Kentucky...

Alabama Basketball: What we learned from the Tide’s loss to Missouri

In a crucial game for both teams, Missouri physically dominated Alabama on Wednesday at Coleman Coliseum. From the opening tip, the Tigers looked like they were locked-in and understood the stakes.  They played like a team that was desperate for a win, and it resulted in...

SEC Bracketology: 9 teams currently in the NCAAT mix

After Missouri and Georgia scored big wins this week, there are now nine SEC teams are currently in the NCAA Tournament picture. The February 1 bracketology update from ESPN's Joe Lunardi includes seven teams in the field, while the Tigers and Bulldogs are considered the...

Updated SEC Basketball RPI: February 1 edition

There have been plenty of interesting results thus far this week in SEC basketball, with several teams finding their way back into the NCAA Tournament picture by picking up crucial wins. Meanwhile, a few teams saw their tournament hopes take a hit after home losses....

Missouri vs. Alabama Preview: Players to watch, keys to victory, etc.

Missouri will travel to Coleman Coliseum to take on Alabama in an important mid-week contest for both squads as they head into crucial weekend matchups. The Tigers will host Kentucky on Saturday, while the Crimson Tide will travel to Florida to take on the Gators. Missouri...

SEC Basketball Predictions: Tennessee/LSU, MSU/SC, and Alabama/Missouri

Tuesday produced another wild set of games in the world of SEC basketball, as Georgia earned a big win over Florida while Kentucky earned a comeback victory over Vanderbilt. The Wednesday slate features three games, with home teams trying to hold off road teams in...

SEC Basketball RPI Report: January 30 edition

For the third consecutive week, the Auburn Tigers remain atop the SEC RPI standings. Bruce Pearl's team defeated both LSU and Missouri convincingly during last week's action which has led to a national ranking of No. 11 in the Associated Press Poll. There is a lot...

SEC Basketball Predictions: Florida/Georgia, Auburn/Ole Miss, and more

We've reached the halfway mark of the SEC schedule, with every team around the league getting ready for its ninth game. Of course, some teams are still in search of quality wins, while others are trying to add even more to their already solid NCAA...

AP Poll: Auburn inching closer to top 10 ranking after big week

After a two convincing victories this past week, Auburn moved up eight spots in the newest AP poll to earn its highest ranking of the season. The Tigers landed at No. 11 in this week's poll with wins over Missouri and LSU, and Bruce Pearl's...

SEC Bracketology: 7 SEC teams in Lunardi’s Jan. 29 update

Several SEC teams are on the rise in Joe Lunardi's latest bracketology. The newest bracket includes seven teams from the SEC, with Auburn jumping up to a No. 2 seed after its impressive week. Tennessee is also rising up the seeding ladder, as the Vols now...