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Updated NET Rankings: Where SEC teams stand entering conference play

We’ve only a few days away from the start of SEC play, with teams around the league hoping to build off of some of the momentum from non-conference action. The NCAA introduced its new NET rankings this season, which will play a role when determining...

South Carolina offers 2020 forward Isaiah Cottrell

Isaiah Cottrell, a 4-star forward in the 2020 recruiting class, has picked up an offer from South Carolina. The 6-8 power forward announced the offer via Twitter on Tuesday, with the Gamecocks joining a host of other schools that have already expressed interest. Florida, LSU, and...

SEC Basketball Predictions: Vanderbilt/UNC Asheville and South Carolina/North Greenville

We’re less than a week away from the start of SEC play, with most teams around the conference already starting their preparations for their conference openers. There are two teams in action on Monday, with Vanderbilt and South Carolina trying to build some momentum before...

SEC Basketball Predictions: Alabama/Stephen F. Austin and Georgia/UMass

It was a great 8-1 day for the SEC on Saturday, with several teams earning quality wins conference play right around the corner. There are two teams in action on Sunday, with Alabama and Georgia trying to  add victories to their total. Let’s get to the...

SEC Basketball Predictions: Kentucky/Louisville, Florida/Butler, and more

We’re officially only a week away from the start of SEC, so teams are looking to build momentum before the grind of conference play begins. There are a lot of intriguing matchups on the Saturday schedule, with the rivalry game between Kentucky and Louisville being...

SEC Basketball Predictions: Arkansas/Austin Peay and LSU/UL Monroe

The Christmas break is officially over, and that means that teams are a step closer towards the start of SEC play. There are two teams in action on Friday, as both Arkansas and LSU will try to build some momentum entering the new year. Let’s get...

Podcast: Early SEC and college basketball thoughts with Tony Patelis

I recently joined The CollegeHoopNews Podcast with Tony Patelis (@CollegeHoopNews) to discuss early season action in the SEC and college basketball. Topics include: Whether the SEC has been disappointing in non-conference play Tennessee's excellent start Ole Miss faring well under Kermit Davis Why Cuonzo Martin...

Georgia offers 2020 two-sport athlete Jalen Suggs

Both Georgia basketball coach Tom Crean and football coach Kirby Smart are attempting to make a huge splash on the recruiting trail in the Class of 2020, the two coaches appear to be working together to lure in Jalen Suggs as a potential two-sport athlete. Crean...

NET Rankings: Where SEC teams currently stand

Much has been made of the new NCAA NET rankings, which were designed to replace the RPI as one of the most important metrics used in selecting the tournament field. So, with SEC teams finishing up their non-conference schedule, the NET rankings are starting to...

AP Poll: SEC still with four teams in newest rankings

The Associated Press released its newest college basketball poll on Monday, with four SEC teams holding strong in the updated rankings. Tennessee stayed at No. 3 after another impressive week, as Rick Barnes’ squad improved to 10-1 on the season after wins over Samford and...