In my previous article, I made my predictions for the first and second rounds of the SEC Tournament. In this rendition, I will cover the quarterfinals. The top four seeds have earned a double bye and up to this point making them fresher than all their opponents. Here are the quarterfinals matchups. 9. Mississippi State vs 1. Tennessee 5. South Carolina vs 4. Auburn 7. Texas … [Read more...] about 2024 SEC Tournament Predictions: Part 2 Quarterfinals
What SEC Teams Can Make The NCAA Tournament?
March is just a few weeks away and it’s becoming now or never for teams to make a push to get into the NCAA Tournament. With a lot of basketball to be played between now and selection Sunday, the SEC can have as many teams in the dance as any conference. With that, however, are teams that vary on how comfortable they are right now in terms of getting their chance to be the … [Read more...] about What SEC Teams Can Make The NCAA Tournament?
Tennessee’s Defense is Mismatch Proof
When Alabama traveled to play Tennessee on Saturday many were excited to see Alabama’s elite offense face Tennessee’s elite defense. The Tide average over 90 points per game and rank first in offensive efficiency on Kenpom. It was not the first good offense Tennessee had seen, as in November they played a Purdue team that was also top 3 in offensive efficiency. The two … [Read more...] about Tennessee’s Defense is Mismatch Proof
The Explanation for the Tennessee Volunteers Offensive Woes
By all metrics, the Tennessee Volunteers are one of the best teams in the country. Kenpom, the AP Poll, and the NET Rankings all love the Vols. While Rick Barnes has churned out elite defenses like butter at Tennessee, he’s only ranked twice in the top 35 in offensive efficiency. This is one of those years, where the Vols sit at 21st. However, boasting several performances … [Read more...] about The Explanation for the Tennessee Volunteers Offensive Woes
Key Takeaways From the First Full SEC Slate
The first full SEC slate brought some of everything. Undefeated teams fell, supposed bottomfeeders tested the top teams, and some teams made statement wins. Wins appear as hard to come by in the SEC as anywhere. Key Takeaways From the First Full SEC Slate Mississippi State @ South Carolina When I predicted the SEC standings, I implied that I thought South Carolina had under a … [Read more...] about Key Takeaways From the First Full SEC Slate