Five burning questions and players to watch in the SEC in 2018-19
The Wildcats received a boost from veteran grad transfer Reid Travis, who puts John Calipari's team ahead of the rest in the SEC.
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2018 Schedule
9th in SEC
- 11/10W 82-70
- 11/14W 86-64
- 11/17W 104-67
- 11/21W 77-76
- 11/24W 71-59
- 11/2514L 89-84
- 11/29W 77-74
- 12/3L 65-62
- 12/6W 68-64
- 12/9L 88-82
- 12/19W 80-79
- 12/22L 66-50
- 12/305W 79-57
- 1/2L 76-75
- 1/6L 65-46
- 1/9W 76-62
- 1/13W 74-66
- 1/1717W 76-71
- 1/20W 68-62
- 1/23L 78-66
- 1/2712W 80-73
- 1/31L 69-60
- 2/323W 68-50
- 2/6L 67-63
- 2/1015W 78-50
- 2/13W 80-65
- 2/17L 81-71
- 2/2112L 90-71
- 2/24L 76-73
- 2/27L 73-52
- 3/3L 68-66
- 3/8W 71-70
- 3/916W 81-63
- 3/10L 86-63
- 3/158W 86-83
- 3/171L 81-58
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ESPN 100 Kira Lewis reclassifies to 2018, commits to Alabama
Lewis is an athletic and attack-minded guard in the mold of Collin Sexton and is a major addition for the Crimson Tide in 2018-19.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
I recently spoke with Collin Sexton on some of the adjustments in the game from middle school to the NBA. 1. Middle school to high school: "Learn the game, don't just play the game." 2. High school to college: "Scouting report defense and the ability to read a defense. I watched a lot of film. Be ready to watch a lot of film." 3. College basketball to the NBA: "Nobody graduates. As a rookie you are playing against five and ten year veterans in practice and in games."
Cavs draftee Sexton: No Kyrie-related pressure
Collin Sexton, the point guard drafted Thursday by the Cavaliers, said he doesn't feel like he'll be operating in the shadow of expectations once held for Kyrie Irving.
Sexton, Kentucky lead the way for SEC in NBA Draft (5:05)
New Cavaliers PG Sexton to LeBron: 'Let's do it'
The Cavaliers selected Collin Sexton with the No. 8 pick of the NBA draft, and the athletic Alabama point guard did not waste time making his pitch to LeBron James.
Sexton willing to sacrifice to help a team (3:04)
C.M. Newton scholarship created at Alabama
Alabama basketball has honored the late C.M. Newton, who coached the Crimson Tide from 1968 to '80, with a memorial scholarship fund.
Remembering C.M. Newton (2:16)
Sexton embraces physicality (2:05)
Bama coordinators to make over $1M a year
New Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley will make $1.2 million annually, and defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi is set to earn $1.1 million.
Virginia lands Alabama transfer Braxton Key
Alabama forward Braxton Key told ESPN he is transferring to Virginia. He will sit out this season and then have two years of eligibility remaining.
Sexton thanks family, teammates in draft announcement (1:25)
Tide's Sexton enters draft after freshman year
Collin Sexton, the No. 9 NBA prospect in ESPN's rankings, is entering the draft after averaging 19.2 points during his freshman season at Alabama.
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Collin Sexton will enter the NBA draft, as expected. Alabama's freshman guard averaged 19.2 ppg last season. Sexton brought his teammates up to make the announcement.
LeBron has copyright issues with Crimson Tide
LeBron James' multimedia platform UNINTERRUPTED has sent a letter to the University of Alabama addressing concerns over copyright infringement and intellectual property appropriation after Tide football released a trailer for "Shop Talk."
SEC men's basketball buzzing after big season (2:02)
Predicting next season's top-5 SEC teams (3:59)
Takeaways from SEC men's basketball (2:36)
Next stop: NBA? Top talents had an early exit at NCAA tournament
With the way the tourney is shaping up, the later rounds might be lacking in future high NBA draft picks. Deandre Ayton, Collin Sexton and Trae Young all saw their seasons -- and probably their college careers -- come to an end.
Andrea Adelson ESPN Staff Writer
Alabama coach Avery Johnson on the NBA decision that awaits Collin Sexton.
No. 1 seed Villanova rolls past Alabama and into Sweet 16
Mikal Bridges hit five 3s, scored 23 points and helped No. 1 seed Villanova put the field on notice that it's the team to beat with an 81-58 win over ninth-seeded Alabama on Saturday.
Even with Collin Sexton likely gone, Alabama's recruiting will make it a tourney team
After making the tourney for the first time in six years, Alabama looks like a squad that could make it two in a row.
John Gasaway ESPN Insider
Villanova rolled over Alabama with a 3-point barrage. Led by 23 points from Mikal Bridges, the Wildcats dominated the second half and won going away 81-58. Per ESPN Stats & Info, 'Nova has made more 3s (31) in its last two NCAA tournament games than any team since Loyola Marymount in 1990.
Everything you need to know about Saturday's second-round games
The first day of the second round begins with top seed Villanova taking on the electrifying Collin Sexton and Alabama, and it also will feature Cinderella hopeful Buffalo facing Kentucky.
2017-18 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 13-5 | - | 26-8 |
| Tennessee | 13-5 | - | 26-9 |
| Florida | 11-7 | 2 | 21-13 |
| Kentucky | 10-8 | 3 | 26-11 |
| Arkansas | 10-8 | 3 | 23-12 |
| Missouri | 10-8 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Mississippi St | 9-9 | 4 | 25-12 |
| Texas A&M | 9-9 | 4 | 22-13 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 5 | 20-16 |
| LSU | 8-10 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| South Carolina | 7-11 | 6 | 17-16 |
| Vanderbilt | 6-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Ole Miss | 5-13 | 8 | 12-20 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game72.3215th
Rebounds Per Game35.9140th
Assists Per Game12.7244th
Points Allowed70.6130th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juwan Gary | SF | Committed | 85 |
| Jaylen Forbes | SG | Committed | 85 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 21-20 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |