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LSU makes final five for 2019 4-star guard Lester Quinones

LSU is among the final five schools for 2019 4-star guard Lester Quinones. The 6-5 shooting guard revealed his updated list on Wednesday, with the Tigers joining Michigan, Maryland, Memphis, and Indiana in the group. Georgia did not make the cut after previously being in the...

Georgia assistant Amir Abdul-Rahim named Kennesaw State head coach

Georgia assistant Amir Abdul-Rahim has been named the new head coach at Kennesaw State. He joined Tom Crean’s staff last season and was clearly an appealing choice for the Owls given his background in the state. Prior to joining the Bulldogs, Abdur-Rahim spent four seasons under...

Podcast: SEC roster movement, early projections for ’19-20 season, and more

In this episode of the Southeast Hoops podcast, I answer mailbag questions on SEC basketball. Topics include: Beetle Bolden transferring to Alabama How Auburn could replace Jared Harper and Bryce Brown Whether Florida should be an SEC title contender next season Expectations for year one...

Vanderbilt set to hire David Grace as associate head coach

Former Cal and UCLA assistant David Grace is reportedly set to become Jerry Stackhouse’s new associate head coach at Vanderbilt. Grace served in the United States Air Force for 20 years before starting his coaching career on the AAU circuit back in 1997. He joined the...

Alabama offers 2020 5-star guard Nimari Burnett

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Alabama has offered 2020 5-star guard Nimari Burnett, who continues to garner plenty of attention from programs around the country. The 6-3 combo guard, who currently attends Prolific Prep (CA), adds the Crimson Tide to what is already a long list of offers. Arizona State, Marquette,...

Arkansas offers 2021 4-star guard Trey Alexander

Trey Alexander, a 4-star guard in the 2021 recruiting class, has received an offer from Arkansas. The 6-3 shooting guard, who currently attends Heritage Hall (OK), already holds several high-major offers, with the Razorbacks joining the group. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M are among the...

Texas A&M offers 2020 forward Rongie Gordon

Rongie Gordon, a 3-star forward in the 2020 recruiting class, has picked up an offer from Buzz Williams and the Texas A&M Aggies. The 6-8 power forward, who currently attends Sidney Lanier High School (AL), already holds several other high-major offers. Alabama and Georgia Tech are...

Kentucky basketball to host Eastern Kentucky during 2019-20 season

Kentucky is reportedly set to host Eastern Kentucky as part of its 2019-20 regular season schedule. The Wildcats are coming off their sixth Elite Eight appearance in 10 seasons under head coach John Calipari, but they were unable to hold off fellow SEC foe Auburn...

Little Rock grad transfer Rayjon Tucker visiting Auburn

Little Rock graduate transfer Rayjon Tucker is set to visit Auburn this weekend. The 6-5 shooting guard, who is widely considered to be the best grad transfer available, declared for the 2019 NBA draft on Monday but is reportedly keeping his options open should he...

Georgia forward JoJo Toppin enters transfer portal

Georgia forward JoJo Toppin has reportedly entered the NCAA transfer portal. The 6-6 freshman is one of three players on the team to pursue a transfer this offseason. Sophomore guard Teshaun Hightower and freshman guard Ignas Sargiunas have also chosen to transfer from the program. https://twitter.com/mzenitz/status/1117898911564177409 Toppin played...