ACC, Big East, Pac-12 place four each in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Three leagues make up roughly half of our updated Top 25 representation, including the resurgent Pac-12.
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2020 Schedule
1st in SEC
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Florida makes big move in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
Florida and Kansas added key transfers, helping them ascend in our early stacking of the 2019-20 college hoops pecking order.
Oregon up, Arizona down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The shifting sands of the Pac-12's preseason pecking order are a prominent feature of the latest Way-Too-Early Top 25.
Bail reduced for man accused in LSU player death
The man accused of fatally shooting an LSU basketball player has had his bail reduced by more than half so he can participate in certain programs.
Kansas up, Michigan down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
NBA draft decisions and some critical prospect commitments have altered our emerging snapshot of the 2019-20 college hoops season.
College basketball's winners and losers of the NBA draft deadline
Wednesday was the deadline for player entry in the 2019 NBA draft. Here are the college teams with bigger (or fewer) worries.
Wade wishes he'd spoken to LSU sooner (2:10)
Wade: Should have talked to LSU right away
LSU coach Will Wade says he regrets getting lawyers involved and not speaking to LSU earlier regarding allegations about him in a recruiting scandal. He categorically denied the allegations.
Five-star power forward Watford commits to LSU
Senior five-star power forward Trendon Watford has committed to LSU.
SEC standouts of NBA Combine (1:16)
Ex-LSU interim coach Benford joins TCU's staff
Tony Benford has been hired as an assistant men's basketball coach at TCU after finishing last season as interim head coach for LSU's run to the Sweet 16.
Video: Dawkins boasted of ties to Miller, others
A video recording of a conversation that was played Wednesday in the college basketball corruption trial featured aspiring sports agent Christian Dawkins promoting his connections to top coaches, including Arizona's Sean Miller.
LSU, Wade agree to deal with amended clause
Will Wade, LSU's recently reinstated coach after a month-long suspension for not meeting with the school to answer questions about his relationship with an aspiring agent, agreed to a contract that allows the university to fire him with cause.
LSU AD Woodward initially supportive of Wade
New AD Scott Woodward said he won't reinvent the wheel at LSU -- "we're not going to screw up traditions," he said -- and noted that he's behind the embattled Will Wade "100 percent."
Miller, Wade won't have to testify in hoops trial
A judge in a federal court ruled Friday that Arizona coach Sean Miller and LSU coach Will Wade will not have to testify in next week's federal trial into college basketball corruption.
What does LSU AD hire mean for Tigers ... and Texas A&M?
LSU has hired athletic director Scott Woodward away from Texas A&M. Here are the high-level implications for both schools.
What to watch as NCAA hoops scandal goes back to the courtroom
The college basketball world's focus shifts from the court to the courtroom when the second corruption trial begins on Monday. Find out what's at stake this time around.
Woodward named LSU AD to replace Alleva
Athletic director Scott Woodward is leaving Texas A&M to take on the same role at LSU after Joe Alleva said Wednesday he will leave his post for a new position at the university.
Finebaum: Will Wade's reinstatement 'baffling' (2:15)
LSU reinstates coach Wade after NCAA meeting
During a meeting Friday with LSU and NCAA officials, Will Wade "answered all questions and denied any wrongdoing in connection with recently reported allegations of irregularities in college basketball recruiting," the school's AD said.
Wade meets with LSU, NCAA; no decision Friday
Suspended LSU basketball coach Will Wade met with university and NCAA officials, but according to a school spokesman no decisions regarding Wade are expected Friday.
Suspended Wade to meet with LSU, NCAA reps
Basketball coach Will Wade, who was suspended by LSU late in the regular season, will meet with school and NCAA officials on Friday in Baton Rouge, LSU senior athletics director Robert Munson confirmed to ESPN.
LSU's Smart, cleared after probe, heads to draft
LSU guard Javonte Smart, whose recruitment led to the suspension of coach Will Wade, has declared for the NBA draft. He averaged 11.1 points as a freshman for the Tigers. Fellow freshman Emmitt Williams also declared his draft eligibility Thursday.
2018-19 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 16-2 | - | 28-7 |
| Tennessee | 15-3 | 1 | 31-6 |
| Kentucky | 15-3 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Auburn | 11-7 | 5 | 30-10 |
| South Carolina | 11-7 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Mississippi State | 10-8 | 6 | 23-11 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Florida | 9-9 | 7 | 20-16 |
| Arkansas | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Texas A&M | 6-12 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Missouri | 5-13 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Georgia | 2-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-18 | 16 | 9-23 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game80.4
Rebounds Per Game38.7
Assists Per Game12.9
Points Allowed73.1221st
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Cook | PG | Committed | 78 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 4 |
| Tournament Record | 24-24 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 21 |