Avery Johnson has Alabama on the right track despite disappointing week
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Alabama fans entered this week with hopes of a bright future.
After all, Avery Johnson's squad was among the many teams around the country that felt as though an NCAA tournament appearance was still within reach.
Then the home loss to Georgia happened. Then...
Guard play continues to frustrate Barnes as Gamecocks blast Vols
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If you had told Rick Barnes on day one of practice that his Tennessee Volunteers would have been in NCAA Tournament bubble conversations during the next to last week of the season, he would have gladly taken it.
He has six freshmen...
Texas A&M hands Alabama second straight loss with 56-53 win in College Station
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Texas A&M sent Alabama to its second straight defeat with a 56-53 victory in College Station.
Of course, there was nothing ordinary about a game between two teams that have a tendency to play defense better than they play offense.
The Aggies went...
Kentucky takes control of first place in SEC with second half surge against Florida
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The Kentucky Wildcats moved into sole possession of first place in the SEC with a 76-66 victory over Florida at Rupp Arena.
Malik Monk put on a show in the second half to help the Wildcats gain their revenge after losing in...
Vanderbilt stays firmly on the NCAA tournament bubble with 77-48 win over Mississippi State
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The Vanderbilt Commodores continued their fight for an NCAA tournament at-large bid with a dominant 77-48 victory over Mississippi State.
It was yet another case of the Commodores shooting the lights out. They went 14-of-29 from the three-point line (48%), and there was nothing...
South Carolina gets back on track with dominant 82-55 win over Tennessee
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The South Carolina Gamecocks scored a much-needed home victory by beating Tennessee 82-55 in Columbia on Saturday.
It was once again all about defense for South Carolina. Frank Martin's team controlled the latter part of the second half by forcing Tennessee to...
SEC Basketball Saturday Predictions: Florida/Kentucky, Arkansas/Auburn and more
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Saturday's SEC schedule is significant for many teams around the league.
Which ones will come out on top and which will suffer defeat?
Let's get right to the Saturday predictions.
Prediction Record: 59-35 (conference play + SEC/Big 12 Challenge)
Tennessee at South Carolina - 1 PM...
SEC Basketball Mailbag: Bracketology, coaching carousel and more
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This week's SEC basketball mailbag is loaded with great questions.
Let's dive in.
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This year's college basketball coaching carousel will be as crazy as it has been in a while.
Major jobs will likely open around the country, and a few of the jobs...
Reaction: JJ Frazier fuels Georgia to 60-55 victory at Alabama
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The Georgia Bulldogs delivered a devastating blow to Alabama's NCAA tournament chances with a 60-55 win in Tuscaloosa.
With Yante Maten out due to injury, it was once again the JJ Frazier show for Mark Fox's team.
Frazier scored 28 points on 10-of-17...
Vandy and Luke Kornet heating up at right time
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Going into Vanderbilt's 67-56 win over Tennessee last night, most people assumed it was an elimination game for now.
The two teams are squarely on the bubble, even with double-digit losses, while both have shown improvement as the season has gone forward.
The resurgence of...