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LSU Basketball: Tigers release non-conference schedule for 2018-19 season

LSU has unveiled its full non-conference schedule for the 2018-19 season. The Tigers will open up the regular season with four straight home games against Southeastern Louisiana, UNC Greensboro, Memphis, and Louisiana Tech before traveling to Orlando for the Advocare Invitational. Charleston, Florida State, Memphis, Oklahoma...

Alabama establishes basketball scholarship to honor CM Newton

Alabama has announced the creation of the C.M. Newton Memorial Scholarship, which will be given to a men’s basketball student-athlete. Newton, who built an unparalleled legacy in the SEC, passed away on June 4 at the age of 88. Newton played for Adolph Rupp at Kentucky...

Updated 2018 NBA mock draft: Where SEC players stand

The 2018 NBA draft will take place on June 21 from the Barclays Center in New York City, with players all around the world hoping to be one of the 60 selections. With the draft less than two weeks away, mock drafts are being updated everywhere...

Tennessee Basketball: Vols land 2019 forward Drew Pember

Drew Pember, a 3-star forward in the 2019 recruiting class, has officially committed to Tennessee. Pember received an offer from the Vols back on April 30 while also receiving offers from Davidson, Florida Atlantic, Samford, Wofford, and others. The 6-10 power forward is a Knoxville native...

Podcast: Can LSU be a national title contender?

In a recent episode of the Marching to Madness podcast, I discussed thoughts on LSU as a potential sleeper national title contender next season. Topics include: Kansas State's returning roster Why the Wildcats could win the Big 12 Tremont Waters returning to LSU for his...

Mississippi State to face Clemson in third annual Never Forget Games

Mississippi State will face Clemson in the third annual Never Forget Games on Dec. 8 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The two teams last met in 2007, with the Tigers earning an 84-82 win in Starkville. Clemson holds a 3-0 lead in the all-time...

SEC releases conference opponents for 2018-19 season

The SEC has released the full list of conference opponents for each of the 14 teams during the 2018-19 season. After the league set a record with eight teams in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, it figures to take another step forward with several teams likely...

Ole Miss releases 2018-19 non-conference schedule

Ole Miss has revealed its non-conference schedule for the 2018-19 season, which features a variety of opponents and locations. The Rebels will open up the Kermit Davis era by hosting Western Michigan on Nov. 10, and then will travel to Butler on Nov. 16 for...

Podcast: Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier

In today's episode of the Southeast Hoops podcast, I share a recent interview with Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier. Topics include: Admiral Schofield's return The toughness of the current roster How Grant Williams can expand his game even further Lamonte Turner's overseas experience Approach...

SEC coaching legend CM Newton passes away at 88

SEC coaching legend CM Newton has passed away at the age of 88. Newton, who played basketball for Adolph Rupp at Kentucky, started his coaching career at Transylvania and integrated athletics at the school before going on to coach at Alabama for 12 years. He racked...