SEC Basketball Thread

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  1. bertwing

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    Something stinks about Brooks recruitment
     
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  2. SuperCam

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    He takes his OV to North Carolina this weekend
     
  3. (Z)

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    We've never been confident on Brown.

    I think we still feel really good about Sexton (though a lot of Kansas people say he's going there), and unless KY turns up the head on Petty (he seems like a fall back for them), I think we've got a good shot. We're definitely #2 for him.
     
  4. Shawn Hunter

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    Wait what they just now got a practice facility for basketball?
     
  5. Shawn Hunter

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    I wouldn't be surprised if A&M's recruiting falls of some now that Rick Stansbury is at WKU
     
  6. bertwing

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    They still have Abdur Rahim
     
  7. Shawn Hunter

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    It's so damn hard to replicate the recruiting prowess of Stansbury. One of the 10 best recruiters in the game.
     
  8. Corky Bucek

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    Pretty sure he's been retired for a while. Although he is the second GOAT Vancouver Grizz behind Big Country.
     
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  9. dump

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    his name is Amir Abdur Rahim

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    (he is Reef's younger brother)

    we also have Ulric Maligi, who replaces Stansbury, he was on Larry Brown's staff at SMU :rain:

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  10. Corky Bucek

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    Thanks dump I totally thought it was Shareef :rolleyes:
     
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  11. dump

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    I know sometimes you can get a little confused so you're welcome
     
  12. Shawn Hunter

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    Never has a truer statement been uttered.
     
  13. Shawn Hunter

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    They like it dirty at A&M too now I see
     
  14. SuperCam

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    Since we're about a month away


    8 Early Observations for the 2016-2017 SEC Basketball Season
    1. Kentucky is your regular season champion
    Sorry to non-UK fans, but it’s true. John Calipari has another loaded recruiting class set to take the floor in Lexington.

    How far the Wildcats go will simply be based on how well these young dudes mesh chemistry-wise (isn’t that always the case with Calipari’s UK teams?). Isaiah Briscoe and Derek Willis will add leadership and experience.

    It’s tough to see anyone dethroning them.

    2. Florida and Texas A&M should battle for the No. 2 spot
    Mike White did a great job last season, and the Gators only lost Dorian Finney-Smith. KeVaughn Allen and John Egbunu will have big years for Florida.

    Texas A&M is interesting. The Aggies lost a lot of production and two good assistant coaches in Kyle Keller and Rick Stansbury. However, Tyler Davis will be an absolute stud in the paint.

    I’d put the Gators in second if I had to pick today. Their potential shooting woes may cause me to backtrack on that.

    3. Georgia is an NCAA tournament team
    The Bulldogs haven’t officially won an NCAA tournament game since 1996 (the 2002 win over Murray State was vacated by the NCAA). That may change this year.

    I love J.J. Frazier, and I love Yante Maten. They’re both back. Good things are going to happen with those two on the court.

    Mark Fox’s seat could get hot if Georgia doesn’t meet the higher expectations this season.

    4. Vanderbilt might be an NCAA tournament team
    Vandy has question marks. The Commodores lost Wade Baldwin and Damian Jones to the NBA, so that production will need have to be replaced.

    Luke Kornet is set for a great season in Bryce Drew’s offense, and Matthew Fisher-Davis and Jeff Roberson will be outstanding as well.

    Here’s where the questions come in: Will Riley LaChance return to his freshman form? Will Joe Toye take a huge leap forward? Will there be enough contributions from the bench?

    Those questions will decide whether it’s an NCAA or NIT year for the Commodores.

    5. Auburn is a lock to finish in the top half of the conference
    An absolute lock. Others will have them lower than that. Totally fine. Last season was a total disaster, but Bruce Pearl has a crop of talent that can win a lot of games.

    Mustapha Heron enters as the first five-star recruit in program history. Danjel Purifoy can finally play. Bryce Brown will be even better (10.1 PPG last season). Transfers Ronnie Johnson and LaRon Smith could contribute right away. TJ Dunans and TJ Lang are back as well.

    See what I mean? The even better news is that he won’t have his center playing point guard this year.

    July 24 update: After landing four-star forward Chuma Okeke, Pearl now has the No. 1 recruiting class in 2017. The future is bright.

    6. Predicting LSU is like predicting lottery numbers
    Good luck being an LSU basketball fan this season. One minute I slot them in the top half, the next minute I start comparing them to Missouri.

    No, LSU won’t be as bad as Missouri. But the Johnny Jones effect is real and it’s spectacular.

    The Tigers have talented players like Antonio Blakeney and Craig Victor. But did you see what Jones did with those guys plus THE NO.1 PICK IN THE NBA DRAFT? They underachieved all season and only scored 38 points in a 33-point trouncing in the SEC tournament semifinal.

    7. It’s time to take Arkansas seriously
    Mike Anderson has never had a losing season as a head coach. Not once.

    The Razorbacks kept that streak going by finishing 16-16 last season, and they’ll sport a better record this season.

    Dusty Hannahs is back to deliver an insane amount of three-pointers, while Moses Kingsley is a first-team All-SEC type player. Arkansas also adds two outstanding JUCO All-Americans in Jaylen Barford and Daryl Macon to the roster.

    Top half finish seems likely if they can actually win road games.

    8. Mississippi State is the obvious sleeper team
    The Bulldogs could be very good or very bad. The latter seems unlikely, but the former may be too much to ask.

    Mississippi State is made up of mostly freshmen and sophomores. That’s about it. So who knows how this could turn out.

    What we do know is that Quinndary Weatherspoon will be fun to watch. If Ben Howland gets the best from his Top 1o recruiting class, the Bulldogs could cause a lot of problems for the top-tier teams and potentially even slide into the top half of the conference.

    What are your early thoughts on SEC basketball this season? Is it UK and everyone else? Who is your sleeper team? Log into Facebook to comment below.
     
  15. LeonardWashington

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    Where is that from? #4 and 5 somewhat ballsy predictions

    I guess I'm a little shocked he's that high on Florida too...but I guess you gotta pick somebody second
     
  16. SuperCam

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    Some random blog post that was on our 247 board
     
  17. miles

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    Nothing in there about mizzou huh

     
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  18. bertwing

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    Think either us or aTm will finish 2nd

    Still not sold on UF
     
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    Arky? Finish 2nd? :pffft:
     
  20. bertwing

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    Yeah, just like we did two years ago.
     
  21. Teflon Queen

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    We're supposed to get Austin Wiley for SEC play :pray:
     
  22. LeonardWashington

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    Why would he burn a year of eligibility on half a season?
     
  23. Teflon Queen

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    Not intending to stay long anyways
     
  24. bertwing

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    Another one and done at Auburn? :warn:
     
  25. SuperCam

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    1.5
     
  26. dump

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  27. bertwing

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    Done
     
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  28. Savage Rob Chubb

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    "It's time to take Arkansas seriously"

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  29. bertwing

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    I mean, we're going to be pretty good and return two all SEC candidates in Hannahs and Kingsley. Barford is going to be a beast too
     
  30. dump

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    Thank you. It was bothering me.
     
  31. Savage Rob Chubb

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    Any team that lost to Auburn at home with Cim Bowers running point is hard to take seriously imo.
     
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  32. bertwing

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    You guys made like 16 threes and Bryce Brown was just throwing up shit that went in. One of those rare games you just laugh at and move on
     
  33. cheddarisbetter

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    Florida could be second but like mentioned earlier, it all depends on 3pt and ft shooting which was painful last year
     
  34. Daddy Rabbit

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    And im over here like

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  35. TC

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    Gamecocks will be good. How come we got no mention :crossedarms:
     
  36. Truman

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    See you guys in 6 months when I'll have something to contribute in discussing a coaching search
     
  37. Shawn Hunter

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  38. bertwing

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    :downysmug:
     
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  39. Croomsday

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    God damn I'm ready for the season to start. I haven't been able to say that in a hot minute.

    I think Lamar Peters is going to be an absolute star for us at point for the next few years. I also don't fucking mind not seeing the Rick Ray holdouts anymore. Damn, it feels good to be excited about basketball again.
     
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  40. Shawn Hunter

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    Have any other SEC schools done their "midnight" madness event yet? Kentucky has theirs tonight on the SEC Network. Supposed to be like 10 five-star recruits in attendance, if I recall correctly.
     
  41. SuperCam

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    Bruce does a "Pearl Jam" event usually but I haven't heard about one this year yet
     
  42. TAS

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    A&M's is on the 27th I think
     
  43. Shawn Hunter

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    Six five stars just from the 2017 class in attendance. Had a late add in Mohamed Bamba, the top-ranked uncommitted recruit in the 2017 class. His visit is an unofficial, chances are he is likely to make a return official visit. Joins 2017 five-star visitors Trae Young, Quade Green, Kevin Knox, PJ Washington, and Nick Richards.

    :smug:
     
  44. Where Eagles Dare

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    Kentucky really coming hard for Bruce's #1 2017 Ranking :warn:
     
  45. Buns

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    Tobias hello. This is the artist formerly known as coreymatthews. Hope all is well. R u watching big blue madness? Hope so. Chat soon.
     
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  46. Tobias

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    omg i am so happy you're back

    i missed you buddy
     
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  48. Odin

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    I think you mean Bruce is keeping Kentucky's #1 ranking safe while they decide who they're taking.
     
  49. Shawn Hunter

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    :feelsgoodman:
     
  50. Croomsday

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    Ours isn't until the 28th and: