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Missouri Basketball: Tigers offer 2019 forward Jalen Hill

Missouri has extended an offer to 2019 forward Jalen Hill. The 6-7 small forward received the offer from the Tigers on Sunday, which added to the growing list of teams interested in him. Hill received offers from Minnesota and DePaul earlier this week, with Florida State...

Alabama and Mississippi State extend offers to 2019 wing Diante Smith

Diante Smith, a rising wing in the 2019 recruiting class, has received offers from Alabama and Mississippi State. Smith picked up interest from both SEC schools on Saturday, as they join a host of other programs that have turned their focus to the 6-6 swingman...

Ole Miss lands commitment from 2018 forward Blake Hinson

Blake Hinson, a 3-star forward in the 2018 recruiting class, has officially committed to Ole Miss. Hinson announced the commitment via Twitter on Saturday after also considering Missouri, Seton Hall, and Washington State. The 6-7 combo forward visited Columbia earlier in the week and took his...

2018 NBA Draft Profile: Kentucky guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Over the next few weeks, we’re evaluating every SEC player that has a chance of going pro and taking a look at their strengths and weaknesses as the 2018 NBA draft approaches. Next on the list is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was the starting point guard...

Georgia Basketball: Issac Kante leaving the program

Georgia forward Issac Kante will transfer from the program. The Brooklyn native averaged just 2.4 minutes per game and appeared in only 10 games for the Bulldogs this past season. The 6-7 freshman committed to Georgia back in May 2017 after also considering Georgetown, St. John’s,...

Missouri lands Evansville transfer Dru Smith

Missouri has picked up a commitment from Evansville transfer Dru Smith. He took an official visit to Columbia this week and had received interest from numerous other schools, including Nebraska, Purdue, Virginia Tech, and Xavier. The 6-1 guard averaged 13.7 points and 4.6 assists per game...

Florida Basketball: 2019 guard Tre Mann set for official visit

Tre Mann, a 4-star guard in the 2019 recruiting class, will reportedly take his official visit to Florida next week. According to Rivals recruiting analyst Corey Evans, the 6-1 point guard will visit Gainesville on May 1. Mann took his official visit to Tennessee this week. https://twitter.com/coreyevans_10/status/989687855503953920 The...

Arkansas offers 2019 center Jason Jitoboh

Jason Jitoboh, a center in the 2019 recruiting class, has picked up an offer from Arkansas. Jitoboh has also received offers from South Florida and Wake Forest this week. Other SEC teams involved are Auburn, Florida, and Tennessee, with all three offering the 6-10 prospect. https://twitter.com/ARHoopScoop/status/989610460856143872 He currently...

Podcast: Mailbag questions on LSU, NCAAT teams, and more

In today's episode of the Southeast Hoops podcast, I answer numerous SEC basketball-related mailbag questions. Topics include: Vanderbilt's offense Why LSU will be an SEC title contender Alabama's point guard situation Roster unknowns with the NBA draft Possible surprise teams How many teams could make...

LSU Basketball: Tigers land JUCO wing Marlon Taylor

LSU has received a commitment from 2018 JUCO wing Marlon Taylor. The 6-6 prospect took an official visit to the school last week. Taylor played at Panola College in Florida, where he averaged 17.0 points and 9.5 rebounds this past season. https://twitter.com/JucoRecruiting/status/989292016948404225 He shot 49.8 percent from the...