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2019 SEC Basketball Transfers List: Who’s in, who’s out

While there is still action taking place on the court, there is little doubt that transfer season is officially here in college basketball. Numerous players around the country have already made the decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal, which allows them to have contact...

Alabama hiring Nate Oats is a gamble, but it may just pay off in a big way

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The Thad Matta era at Alabama was a fun one. For approximately 24 minutes, the former Ohio State head coach was the guy. I heard it, you heard it, everyone heard it. But as a wise man once said: “Unless you hear it from me, don’t...

Mike Anderson firing offers a variety of lessons about the changing SEC

Consider this: Former Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson has never had a losing season in 17 years as a Division I head coach. 17 years. Go down the line of coaches around the country with that much experience, and the majority of them had a losing...

Looking at mid-major coaches that could draw SEC interest

It’s coaching search season in college basketball, and the social media chaos has already ensued when it comes to trying to figure which coaches could land in which locations. In the SEC, there is certainly no shortage of coaching searches right now, as three jobs...

Auburn basketball has transformed itself into one of nation’s most must-see teams

The 1998-99 season was a memorable one for Auburn basketball. Cliff Ellis’ team went 29-4 and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the country, with the human highlight reel Chris Porter serving as must-see TV on a nightly basis. The Tigers suffered a Sweet...

Alabama coaching search: Assessing potential candidates for the Crimson Tide

3/27 Update: Alabama has hired Buffalo's Nate Oats as its new head coach. The Alabama coaching search is set to begin after the school negotiated a buyout with Avery Johnson, and it’s a job that should attract plenty of attention. While the Crimson Tide have not...

NCAA Tournament Predictions: Michigan/Florida, Kansas/Auburn, and more

After a successful first day of action in the NCAA Tournament, the SEC struggled a bit on day two as two of the three teams suffered defeat. There are four teams set to take the court on Saturday, with several having an opportunity to advance...

Vanderbilt coaching search: Candidates that the Commodores should consider pursuing

The Vanderbilt coaching search is already underway, as the school decided to fire Bryce Drew after three seasons on the job. It wasn’t a particularly shocking move considering that the Commodores went winless in SEC play this season. Drew went 40-59 overall as head coach, and...

Podcast: Avery Johnson’s exit at Alabama, Vanderbilt fires Bryce Drew, etc.

  In this episode of the Southeast Hoops podcast, I share thoughts on two big coaching changes in SEC basketball. Topics include: Alabama's decision to part ways with Avery Johnson Why there are plenty of attractive aspects to the job Vanderbilt firing Bryce Drew after three...

NCAA Tournament Predictions: Ole Miss/Oklahoma, Tennessee/Colgate, and Mississippi State/Liberty

It was a wild first day of action in the 2019 NCAA Tournament, and the SEC made plenty of noise with its 4-0 start. There are three teams set to take the court on Friday, as they’ll try to keep the league’s unbeaten streak going. Let’s...