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Cuonzo Martin unfazed by Missouri’s spot in SEC preseason poll

Note: This story was originally published on ClutchPoints. Missouri basketball coach Cuonzo Martin saw the SEC preseason media poll. Yes, the one where the Tigers were slotted 13th in the 14-team league. Missouri fans aren’t exactly happy about it. As for Martin, like most coaches, he isn’t...

Jerry Stackhouse’s basketball experience should help Vanderbilt rebuild

Note: This story was originally published on ClutchPoints. New Vanderbilt basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse wasn't going to take just any job. The former North Carolina star played in the NBA for many years and then transitioned into the world of coaching. It was a seamless transition,...

Auburn wants to build off its historic Final Four run

Note: This story was originally published on ClutchPoints. Auburn basketball had a special 2018-19 season. The Tigers were unrelenting in their quest to make history, and they did just that. After a 5-6 start in SEC play, Bruce Pearl's team won 14 of their final 16...

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl opens up on his approach to 3-point shooting

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl has never been shy about expressing his love for the 3-pointer in college basketball. Many of Pearl's teams have excelled at making lots of shots on the perimeter, and the Tigers continued that trend last season in making a school-record...

Florida center Kerry Blackshear named preseason SEC player of the year

Florida Gators center Kerry Blackshear has been named the SEC basketball preseason player of the year by the media. Blackshear is set for his first season with the Gators after transferring from Virginia Tech, and he should give Mike White's squad a legitimate shot at...

Kentucky picked as favorite in 2019-20 SEC basketball preseason media poll

The Kentucky Wildcats have been picked as the favorite in the SEC basketball preseason media poll for the 2019-20 college basketball season. John Calipari once again has a loaded roster in Lexington, and that should have Kentucky competing for a national championship this season. Meanwhile, the...

5 key storylines for Arkansas entering the 2019-20 season

Note: This story was originally published on ClutchPoints. When the Arkansas Razorbacks brought in Eric Musselman as head coach, the expectations were clear. Former head coach Mike Anderson got the Hogs to the NCAA Tournament three times in nine seasons, but Arkansas wants to be there...

Key storylines for Alabama entering the 2019-20 season

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Note: This story was originally published on ClutchPoints. It's a new era for the Alabama basketball as Nate Oats prepares for his first season with the Crimson Tide. Oats went 96-43 in four seasons as Buffalo head coach, which included three NCAA tournament appearances. Alabama fans want...

5 breakout players to watch for in SEC basketball in the 2019-20 season

Note: This story was originally published on ClutchPoints. The 2019-20 SEC basketball season will once again feature a plethora of talent across the board. However, what’s always intriguing entering a new season is looking at potential breakout candidates who could emerge from the crowd. We know about...

Announcement on the future of my SEC and college basketball coverage

When I started Southeast Hoops several years ago, there were two objectives. The first was to give SEC basketball the same attention as SEC football. Considering that I started the website after a season where the league sent just three teams to the NCAA Tournament,...