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Texas A&M and Oregon State to begin new series

Texas A&M and Oregon State have officially agreed to a new two-year series. The first game is set to take place during the 2018-19 season, with the Aggies traveling to Portland to play at the Moda Center. Texas A&M will welcome Wayne Tinkle’s team to Reed...

South Carolina Basketball: Chris Silva returning for senior season

South Carolina forward Chris Silva has withdrew from the 2018 NBA draft and will return to school for his senior season. Silva announced his intentions to enter the draft on April 17. He did not sign with an agent, which allowed him the opportunity to...

Texas A&M Basketball: Tyler Davis to sign with an agent and stay in NBA draft

Texas A&M forward Tyler Davis will forgo his senior season and remain in the 2018 NBA draft. Davis has announced his intentions to sign with an agent and pursue professional opportunities next season, whether in the NBA or overseas. He averaged 14.9 points and 8.9 rebounds...

Video: South Carolina forward Brian Bowen participates at NBA combine

South Carolina forward Brian Bowen was one of several SEC players to participate at the 2018 NBA combine in New York City, with the freshman taking part in a scrimmage game. Bowen sat out for the Gamecocks this past season after transferring from Louisville following...

Amir Abdur-Rahim named new assistant coach at Georgia

Amir Abdur-Rahim has been named the newest assistant coach at Georgia. Abdur-Rahim joins the Bulldogs after spending the past four seasons on Billy Kennedy’s staff at Texas A&M. Prior to that, the Atlanta native had coaching stints at Georgia Tech, College of Charleston, and Murray State. https://twitter.com/UGABasketball/status/997598018231787521 With...

Podcast: Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis

In this episode of the Southeast Hoops podcast, I share a recent interview with Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis. Topics include: What made this job the right fit Adding Levi Watkins on staff How the returning roster is progressing The talented group of newcomers ...

Missouri and Xavier to start home-and-home series

Missouri and Xavier have officially agreed to a home-and-home series. The first meeting is set to take place during the 2018-19 season in Columbia, with the two teams scheduled to play on December 18. Travis Steele’s squad will welcome the Tigers to the Cintas Center during...

Auburn Basketball: Tigers land Memphis transfer Jamal Johnson

Memphis transfer guard Jamal Johnson has officially committed to Auburn. Johnson revealed his decision via Twitter on Wednesday after announcing in early April that he would transfer following the coaching change. Due to NCAA transfer rules, he will be forced to sit out the 2018-19 season...

Former SEC commissioner Mike Slive passes away at age 77

Former SEC commissioner Mike Slive has passed away at the age of 77. Slive was the league’s commissioner from 2002 to 2015. He was a huge part of what was an unprecedented era for the league, which included 81 national championships overall and eight national titles...

Podcast: Auburn’s roster, why LSU will be an SEC title contender, and more

I was a guest on Talkin' Ball with Drew DeArmond (@DrewD977ESPN) on ESPN 97.7 The Zone on Monday to talk offseason topics in SEC basketball. Topics include: Mustapha Heron potentially returning to Auburn The benefits of the NBA draft process How the Tigers could fare...