2017-18 SEC Player Preview: Michael Porter Jr.
If you're wondering which college basketball program has seen its fortunes change the most this offseason, the answer is rather clear:
It's Missouri.
That tends to happen when you bring in the nation's top freshman, which the Tigers did in landing Michael Porter Jr.
Now, after suffering...
Mike Anderson interview and Arkansas season outlook [Podcast]
In this episode of Southeast Hoops, I share my recent interview with Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson.
Topics of discussion include:
Points of emphasis for the Razorbacks this offseason
How Daryl Macon and Jaylen Barford play so well off of each other
Replacing Moses Kingsley...
Austin Wiley returns to Auburn practice
Auburn center Austin Wiley has returned to practice, according to Jon Rothstein of FanRag Sports.
While Wiley is now participating in practice, he won't be cleared for full contact for three more weeks.
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/905027127086645249
Wiley was the talk of the summer due to his performances with the...
2017-18 SEC Player Preview: Riley LaChance
Vanderbilt guard Riley LaChance could've let a disappointing sophomore season get to him.
After all, going from a freshman season that featured 24 double-digit scoring games to a sophomore season that only included one double-digit scoring game in the final 16 games would be enough...
Lovell’s Notebook: Preview magazines, coach interviews, etc.
It's the day after the return of college football Saturday, and I'm over here writing about SEC basketball.
But something in particular sparked this notebook entry.
Let us begin.
They're here
You know college basketball season is near when the preview magazines become available.
That's why there is an...
2017-18 SEC Player Preview: Terence Davis
If college basketball handed out a Most Improved Player award for the 2016-17 season, few players would have had as strong a case as Ole Miss guard Terence Davis.
After playing only 6.9 minutes per game during his freshman year, Davis saw his role change...
2017-18 SEC Player Preview: Chris Silva
South Carolina big-man Chris Silva took off in a big way in 2016-17.
Most importantly, he skyrocketed when the Gamecocks needed it most. South Carolina had just suffered a 64-53 loss in its opening round game against Alabama in the SEC Tournament and had...
2017-18 SEC Player Preview: Grant Williams
After a steady start to his freshman season at Tennessee, Grant Williams decided to kick his game up a notch.
It started with his 30-point outburst in a 92-77 win over Lipscomb, which saw Williams go 10-of-12 from the floor and 10-of-13 from the free-throw...
2017-18 SEC Player Preview: Dazon Ingram
For Alabama guard Dazon Ingram, the 2017-18 season is all about picking up where he left off.
Ingram's first full season on the court in Tuscaloosa showcased his true potential going forward.
He finished as the team's best 3-point shooter (42.9 percent) and assist man (3.3...
2017-18 SEC Player Preview: KeVaughn Allen
KeVaughn Allen went a combined 3-of-21 from the floor in Florida's first two games in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.
How did he respond?
With a career-best performance when his team needed it the most.
Allen exploded for 35 points against Wisconsin in the Sweet 16, which fueled...