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Mark Fox looking ahead to Belmont after NCAA tournament miss

Embed from Getty Images Coming into the season, most thought that Georgia had NCAA tournament potential. After all, with star players like JJ Frazier and Yante Maten leading the way, it appeared that the Bulldogs finally had the roster to get back to the Big Dance...

Avery Johnson hoping impressive SEC Tournament play fuels NIT run

Embed from Getty Images After finishing the regular season with a head-scratching loss at Tennessee, no one knew what Alabama's mindset would be heading into the SEC Tournament. It was yet another loss where the Crimson Tide failed to find the scoring needed in crucial moments...

SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Conference Tournament Wrap-Up Edition

Embed from Getty Images The brackets for the 2017 NCAA tournament and NIT tournament have been revealed, and eight SEC teams will be participating in postseason play. So, after a wild week of action in Nashville at the SEC Tournament, it's time to look at the...

2017 SEC Tournament Predictions: Finals

Embed from Getty Images Championship Sunday is here at the 2017 SEC Tournament in Nashville. Will Kentucky or Arkansas earn the conference's automatic bid into the NCAA tournament? Let's get to my thoughts and pick for the game. Season Prediction Record: 83-43 No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Arkansas -...

2017 SEC Tournament Predictions: Semifinals

Embed from Getty Images The semifinal round of the 2017 SEC Basketball Tournament is officially here. And while the matchups may surprise a few people, we should be set for two great games at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Let's dive into the predictions. Season Prediction Record: 81-43 No. 1 Kentucky...

Alabama puts together complete performance ahead of South Carolina rematch

Embed from Getty Images For Alabama head coach Avery Johnson, the goal was simple: Put together more complete games. “We just have to do a good job of taking care of the ball, rebounding the ball, and trying to become a better balanced team which we’ve been...

2017 SEC Tournament Predictions: Quarterfinals

Embed from Getty Images The top eight seeds have all advanced to the 2017 SEC Tournament Quarterfinals, which sets the stage for four fascinating matchups on Friday. Let's get right to thoughts and picks for each game. Season Prediction Record: 80-42 No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 8 Georgia -...

2017 SEC Tournament Predictions: Second Round

After a wild finish to the 2017 SEC Tournament First Round action on Wednesday, day two is loaded with intriguing Second Round games. Let's get right to the predictions. Season Prediction Record: 78-40 No. 8 Georgia vs. No. 9 Tennessee - 1 PM ET, SEC Network Yante Maten practiced...

Despite slow progress, Bruce Pearl remains encouraged about Auburn’s future

Embed from Getty Images It was another up and down season for Bruce Pearl and the Auburn Tigers. But even with an 11th place finish in the SEC and a host of disappointing performances in league play, Auburn is further along than it was a few...

2017 SEC Basketball Tournament Predictions: First Round

Embed from Getty Images First round action in the 2017 SEC tournament officially gets underway on Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The two games likely won't feature teams that'll be playing this weekend, but they will feature fascinating storylines based on recent developments. Let's jump into...