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Bracketology: 6 SEC teams make Lunardi’s early 2020 bracket

Virginia captured college basketball’s biggest prize on Monday night with a thrilling win over Texas Tech, and many people are already looking ahead to next season. One of those people is ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, who has unveiled his way-too-early bracketology for the 2020 NCAA Tournament. Of...

Rick Barnes staying at Tennessee after entertaining UCLA offer

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes is set to stay with the program after declining an offer from UCLA. Things started to heat up between the two parties on Sunday night when Barnes surprisingly emerged as the frontrunner to become the Bruins’ new coach. But it appears...

Arkansas offers 5-star 2020 forward Kyree Walker

Kyree Walker, a 5-star forward in the 2020 recruiting class, has received an offer from Arkansas and new head coach Eric Musselman. The 6-5 forward is one of the most coveted players in the group, and he was already a top target for Musselman when...

Kira Lewis announces return to Alabama

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Alabama point guard Kira Lewis announced on Monday that he will return to the school next season after choosing to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Lewis decided to look for other potential options after the Crimson Tide parted ways with former head coach Avery Johnson. However,...

Video: Vanderbilt introduces Jerry Stackhouse as new head coach

Vanderbilt officially announced Jerry Stackhouse as its new head coach at a press conference on Monday. The Commodores made the hiring official on Friday, as the Memphis Grizzlies assistant will take over as the school chose to fire former head coach Bryce Drew this offseason. It...

Report: Rick Barnes emerges as serious candidate for UCLA head coaching position

4/8 Update: Barnes is staying at Tennessee. Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes has reportedly emerged as a serious candidate for the UCLA job. Barnes is coming off an incredible season where he led the Vols to a 31-6 mark and a Sweet 16 appearance, with Tennessee...

Nevada’s Eric Musselman named new Arkansas head coach

4/7 Update: Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek has announced the hiring of Musselman. Nevada head coach Eric Musselman is reportedly currently in negotiations to become the new coach at Arkansas. Multiple sources confirmed on Monday that Musselman was emerging as a strong candidate for the position. And...

Alabama assistant John Pelphrey named Tennessee Tech head coach

Alabama assistant John Pelphrey has been named the new head coach at Tennessee Tech. Pelphrey joined former Alabama coach Avery Johnson’s staff back in 2016, but the recent coaching change in Tuscaloosa made it likely that the former Kentucky forward would be on the move. Johnson...

Texas A&M offers 5-star guard RJ Hampton

RJ Hampton, a 5-star guard in the 2020 recruiting class, has picked up an offer from Buzz Williams and Texas A&M. The 6-4 combo guard is one of the best players in the class, and he is already being courted by top schools such as...

Vanderbilt officially hires Jerry Stackhouse as its new head coach

Vanderbilt has officially announced the hiring of Jerry Stackhouse as its new head coach. There had been rumors earlier in the week that the former Memphis Grizzlies assistant was the school’s top target, and both sides have now agreed to a six-year deal. Stackhouse has experience...