Alabama vs. Memphis preview: Tide open with major contributors sidelined
The hype train for Alabama was full steam ahead until Monday evening.
That's when news broke shortly before Alabama's 74-65 exhibition win against the University of Alabama-Huntsville that 5-star freshman Collin Sexton had not been reinstated by the NCAA. (11/9 Update: Sexton has since been reinstated, but will not play in...
LSU vs. Alcorn State preview: Wade era begins in Baton Rouge
LSU will look to kick off the Will Wade era off in style as it hosts Alcorn State on Friday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
After compiling 51 wins and two NCAA Tournament appearances at VCU, Wade will try to turn around a Tiger...
Missouri vs. Iowa State preview: New-look Tigers aim to start strong
One of the better opening day matchups in SEC basketball is the one going down in Columbia on Friday.
Iowa State, last year’s Big 12 tournament champion and No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament, travels to take on Missouri’s new-look squad, led by new...
Alabama forward Braxton Key to have surgery on torn meniscus
Alabama forward Braxton Key will undergo surgery on Tuesday after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Alabama head coach Avery Johnson announced the news following the Crimson Tide's exhibition win over Alabama-Huntsville on Monday night.
There is currently no timetable for Key's return.
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Collin Sexton still waiting to have eligibility reinstated by NCAA
Alabama freshman Collin Sexton has yet to have his eligibility reinstated by the NCAA and will be held out of Monday night's exhibition game.
According to a statement by Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne, the decision came after learning of Sexton's status this afternoon:
"The NCAA...
South Carolina vs. Wofford preview: Gamecocks open on the road
The South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team will open the 2017-18 season on the road against the Wofford Terriers on Friday.
South Carolina is coming off of an unprecedented 26-11 record combined with the school's first-ever Final Four appearance.
Meanwhile, Wofford looks to build upon last...
Texas A&M vs. West Virginia preview: Aggies shorthanded in Germany
All offseason, there has been a common theme among many college basketball analysts when it comes to discussing Texas A&M:
This is a potential Top 10 team that has all the pieces needed to win the SEC outright.
Unfortunately, all those pieces won't be present when...
Ole Miss downs North Alabama in exhibition
Ole Miss soundly defeated Division II foe North Alabama 94-53 in an exhibition on Sunday in Oxford.
Freshman guard Devontae Shuler put on a show in his debut for the Rebels, putting up a game-high 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting.
Shuler knocked down four 3-pointers and...
Virginia Tech scores charity exhibition win over South Carolina
Virginia Tech scored a 86-67 victory over South Carolina in Sunday's "Hoops 4 Hurricane Relief" exhibition game in Columbia.
The Hokies had five players score in double digits, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker leading the way with 18 points.
South Carolina was led by Hassani Gravett's 15 points....
Texas A&M suspends three players for violation of school policy
Texas A&M has announced suspensions for Robert Williams, Admon Gilder, and D.J. Hogg for violation of school policy.
Gilder and Hogg served their one-game suspensions in Friday night's 72-46 exhibition win over Tarleton State.
Williams, serving a three-game suspension, missed that game and will be sidelined...