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Texas A&M to participate in 2019 AdvoCare Invitational

Texas A&M is one of eight teams that will participate in the 2019 AdvoCare Invitational in Orlando, Fla. Maryland, Marquette, USC, Temple, Davidson, Harvard, and Fairfield will also take part in the event. Billy Kennedy’s team will play in the 2018 Vancouver Showcase this season, with...

Mississippi State offers 2020 guard KD Johnson

KD Johnson, a 4-star guard in the 2020 recruiting class, has received an offer from Mississippi State. The 6-1 point guard announced the offer via Twitter on Monday evening. He also received an offer from Georgia back in September. https://twitter.com/Swdkd10/status/1057033237787303943 According to 24Sports, Johnson ranks as the No....

Every SEC basketball team’s X-factor heading into the ’18-19 season

As we move closer and closer to the start of the 2018-19 college basketball season, every team is starting to figure out rotations and roles for each player. With every team, there is someone that stands out on the roster as the X-factor - a...

Mississippi State lands commitment from 2020 center Bayron Matos

Bayron Matos, a 4-star center in the 2020 recruiting class, has committed to Mississippi State. The 6-8 prospect, who received an offer from Auburn earlier in the week, took his official visit to Starkville this weekend. He currently attends Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tenn. https://twitter.com/FDMAthletics/status/1056199419169857538 According...

Arkansas basketball non-conference schedule preview for ’18-19 season

We continue our SEC basketball non-conference schedule series with a look at the road ahead for Arkansas. The Razorbacks enter the season with little experience after losing six seniors, but the return of potential NBA lottery pick Daniel Gafford should offer Mike Anderson and company...

Mississippi State notches commitment from 2019 forward Elias King

Elias King, a 4-star forward in the 2019 recruiting class, has officially committed to Mississippi State. The 6-7 small forward made his pledge on Saturday after taking his official visit this weekend to the school this weekend. King was scheduled to visit South Carolina next week. https://twitter.com/DMcDonaldRivals/status/1056266454151114752 According...

SEC Underrated Freshmen: Arkansas shooting guard Isaiah Joe

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be analyzing the five most underrated freshmen (redshirt freshmen are eligible) in the SEC heading into the 2018-19 season. The players need to ranked lower than 75th in the 247Sports composite rankings to qualify. By including a player on...

Kentucky rolls to 94-66 exhibition win over Transylvania

Kentucky scored early and often in cruising to a 94-66 exhibition win over Transylvania at Rupp Arena on Friday night. The Wildcats had seven players finish in double figures, with freshman forward EJ Montgomery leading the way with 14 points while also adding nine rebounds. Nick...

Augusta earns 77-72 exhibition victory over South Carolina

Augusta, a Division II school in Georgia, picked up a 77-72 win over South Carolina in exhibition action on Friday. The Gamecocks held a 72-71 lead with 1:17 remaining in the second half, but the Jaguars finished the game on a 6-0 run to score...

NCAA grants waiver to Missouri guard Mark Smith

The NCAA has officially granted an eligibility waiver for Missouri guard Mark Smith, making him eligible to play for the 2018-19 season. Smith joined the program this offseason after transferring from Illinois and was expected to sit out this season due to NCAA transfer rules. The...