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USA Today
21 hours ago
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- USA Today
Aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft: Collin Murray-Boyles projected to Rockets at No. 10 overall
Aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft: Collin Murray-Boyles projected to Rockets at No. 10 overall 'Houston brass have made it clear they want toughness and defensive energy alongside Alperen Sengun,' HoopsHype writes in its latest aggregate mock draft for the 2025 class. Should the Rockets trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, Houston would likely lose its No. 10 overall draft pick in the 2025 first round as part of any deal. But if Durant goes elsewhere, which seems to be a growing possibility, it's certainly possible that the Rockets could end up staying put. So, what would the Rockets do, if they stay at No. 10? The latest aggregate mock draft from HoopsHype has Houston selecting Collin Murray-Boyles, a 20-year-old, 6-foot-7 forward out of South Carolina. Their explanation is as follows: Houston takes Collin Murray-Boyles, a high-motor, undersized big who wowed scouting staff with his switchability, finishing, and rebounding per minute. Houston brass have made it clear they want toughness and defensive energy alongside Alperen Sengun Murray-Boyles has scouts divided on his long-term upside due to lack of shooting. 'He's a connector, energy piece, wins his minutes, but ceiling depends on the jumper,' a pro scout said. Murray-Boyles averaged 16.8 points (58.6% FG, 26.5% on 3-pointers), 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game in his sophomore season with the Gamecocks. At the draft combine in May, Murray-Boyles was among at least three prospects who had an 'excellent' interview with Houston, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Citing team sources, Iko referenced 'stellar on-court knowledge and overall basketball IQ' as a theme from that interview. The first round of the 2025 NBA draft is next Wednesday, June 25, while the second round will take place on Thursday, June 26. The Rockets also have a second-round selection at No. 59 overall (the final pick of the draft, via the Oklahoma City Thunder), for which the aggregate mock draft is projecting Kentucky center Amari Williams to Houston. 'Englishmen Amari Williams is a physical center with solid rebounding and passing instincts for his position,' HoopsHype's Cyro Asseo de Choch writes. 'He put up productive numbers at Kentucky, showing touch around the rim and an improving feel as a facilitator. He brings defensive presence and versatility.' The aggregate mock draft is formed via a compilation of 10 mock drafts from ESPN, CBS Sports, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, Babcock Hoops, USA Today, SB Nation, and For The Win. More: ESPN report suggests Miami is gaining momentum in Kevin Durant trade talks
USA Today
17-04-2025
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- USA Today
Way-too-early SEC basketball power rankings for 2025-26 season
Way-too-early SEC basketball power rankings for 2025-26 season After a phenomenal 2024-25 season from the conference, one question now dominates the headlines surrounding the looming 2025-26 campaign. Can the SEC do it again? Yes, the 2024-25 season for the SEC was truly historic, as the conference sent 14 teams to the NCAA Tournament, a March Madness record. Once in the NCAA Tournament as well, the conference then saw seven teams reach the Sweet 16, and was followed by four in the Elite Eight, as well as two in the Final Four. Not to mention the conference also won its' first national championship since 2012, as the Florida Gators were the very last team standing in the NCAA Tournament following a thrilling run concluding in a win over Houston. Let's turn the page however and now take a look ahead, listing our way-too-early SEC basketball power rankings for the 2025-26 season. These rankings' factor in 2025-26 roster outlook that is current as of Wednesday, April 17 16. South Carolina Gamecocks After returning to the NCAA Tournament the season prior, South Carolina missed out on March Madness this past year by posting a 12-20 overall record that featured a 2-16 mark in SEC play. Entering year four in Columbia, head coach Lamont Paris and the Gamecocks will have to replace numerous pieces such as star Collin Murray-Boyles, but do however bring in others such as former guard Meechie Johnson. 15. LSU Tigers LSU missed the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season this past year, finishing with a 14-18 record, as well as a 3-15 mark in SEC play. Entering year four in Baton Rouge, LSU head coach Matt McMahon could now find himself on the hot seat in 2025-26 should the Tigers not have a bounce back season, and will be relying on a big transfer portal class headlined by forward Marquel Sutton. 14. Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma's first season as a member of the SEC saw the Sooners return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, finishing the year with a 20-14 overall record that included a 6-12 mark against conference opponents. Falling in the first round of March Madness, the Sooners will be entering year four of the Porter Moser era sporting a roster headlined by transfer guard Nijel Pack. 13. Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017 in year one of the Mark Byington era, ending the season at 20-13 overall, as well as 8-10 in SEC play. The Commodores will now have to replace some key production off a team that lost in the round of 64 a year ago such as guard Jason Edwards. 12. Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M is set to begin a new era in 2025-26, as Bucky McMillan takes over as head coach of the Aggies for the departed Buzz Williams. McMillan will inherit an Aggies team that went 23-11 overall (11-7 in SEC) a year ago to make their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, one that will however be without star guard Wade Taylor IV. 11. Missouri Tigers After one of the worst seasons in program history the year prior, Missouri bounced back in a big way in 2024-25 to make a NCAA Tournament appearance, but fell in the first round to end the season at 22-12 overall. Also owning a 10-8 record in SEC play after going winless against conference foes the year prior, Missouri will enter year four of the Dennis Gates era in 2025-26 tasked with replacing key production through the likes of Tamar Bates and Caleb Grill. 10. Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State made their third-straight NCAA Tournament appearance in as many seasons under head coach Chris Jans, but however failed to make it past the first round once again, which they last did in 2008. Ending the season at 21-13 overall, as well as 8-10 in SEC play, the Bulldogs' roster now awaits a decision from star Josh Hubbard. 9. Georgia Bulldogs Georgia returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015 this past season, making an appearance in the first round to conclude one of their better seasons in recent memory at 20-13 overall, as well as 8-10 in SEC play. The Bulldogs will now enter year four of the Mike White era tasked with replacing multiple prominent names such as Asa Newell and Silas Demary Jr.. 8. Texas Longhorns The Texas Longhorns are set to begin a new era in 2025-26, as Sean Miller takes over as head coach in Austin for Rodney Terry. Coming from Xavier, Miller will inherit a Texas team that made their fifth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance this past season, finishing 19-16 overall (6-12 in SEC) to reach the First Four in their first season as a member of the conference, but will also lose star Tre Johnson. 7. Ole Miss Rebels The Ole Miss Rebels returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 this past season, reaching the Sweet 16 to end the year at 24-12 overall, as well as 10-8 in SEC play. Ole Miss will enter year three of the Chris Beard era expected to make the NCAA Tournament once again with a talented roster featuring transfer AJ Storr. 6. Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas returned to the NCAA Tournament in year one of the John Calipari era, making a Sweet 16 appearance for the first time since 2023 to conclude the season at 22-14 overall, as well as 8-10 in SEC play. As with Calipari teams' of the past, Arkansas will likely lose a significant amount of production to the NBA this offseason, but are also set to bring in one of the SEC's top recruiting classes that features the five-star duo of Meleek Thomas and Darius Acuff Jr.. 5. Tennessee Volunteers For the second consecutive season, Tennessee reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament this past season, ending the year with a 30-8 overall record that included a 12-6 mark in SEC play. Tennessee, as with every other team, is set to lose some production this offseason, but have also added talent through players such as transfer Ja'Kobi Gillespie. The Alabama Crimson Tide reached the Elite Eight for the second consecutive season this past year, finishing 2024-25 with a 28-9 overall record that included a 13-5 mark in SEC play. Nate Oats' Crimson Tide will have to replace a notable amount of production this offseason, headlined by the duo of Mark Sears and Grant Nelson, but should still be one of the SEC's top teams next season even despite the multiple prominent departures. 3. Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky made their fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance in year one of the Mark Pope era, going 24-12 overall to make the program's first Sweet 16 since 2019. Also owning a 10-8 record in SEC play, Kentucky will be deep once again in year two under Pope, led by a roster that will bring in talented newcomers such as transfer portal additions Jayden Quaintance and former Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate, as well as freshman guard Jasper Johnson. 2. Auburn Tigers Auburn is coming off one of their best seasons in program history in 2024-25, as the Tigers not only won the SEC regular season title at 15-3 in conference play, but also made their second Final Four appearance in which they fell in the national semifinals, ending the year at 32-6 overall. The Tigers are now set to lose multiple prominent names headlined by SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome, but could also return both of Tahaad Pettiford and Chad Baker-Mazara. 1. Florida Gators The Florida Gators returned to the top of the college basketball mountain this past season, winning what was their third national championship in program history, as well as the first since 2007. Ending the season with a 36-4 overall record, as well as a 14-4 mark in conference play, the defending national and SEC Tournament champions will reload this offseason, and should be back as a contender in 2025-26 with players such as Reuben Chinyelu and Thomas Haugh back. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Arkansas Razorbacks take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in SEC Tournament
South Carolina Gamecocks (12-19, 2-16 SEC) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (19-12, 8-10 SEC) Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Razorbacks -4.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas plays South Carolina in the SEC Tournament. The Razorbacks are 8-10 against SEC opponents and 11-2 in non-conference play. Arkansas scores 76.6 points and has outscored opponents by 5.7 points per game. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The Gamecocks are 2-16 against SEC teams. South Carolina ranks seventh in the SEC giving up 71.4 points while holding opponents to 45.5% shooting. Arkansas' average of 7.1 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.2 more made shots on average than the 6.9 per game South Carolina gives up. South Carolina averages 69.8 points per game, 1.1 fewer than the 70.9 Arkansas allows. The teams play each other for the second time this season. South Carolina won the last meeting 72-53 on March 1. Collin Murray-Boyles scored 35 to help lead South Carolina to the win, and Karter Knox scored 11 points for Arkansas. TOP PERFORMERS: Adou Thiero is scoring 15.7 points per game with 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists for the Razorbacks. Johnell Davis is averaging 14.4 points and 2.1 steals over the last 10 games. Jamarii Thomas is averaging 13.1 points for the Gamecocks. Murray-Boyles is averaging 19.9 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Razorbacks: 6-4, averaging 76.4 points, 31.5 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.6 points per game. Gamecocks: 2-8, averaging 68.7 points, 27.8 rebounds, 11.6 assists, 5.1 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.8 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
NBC Sports
12-03-2025
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- NBC Sports
SEC Tournament - South Carolina vs. Arkansas Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
The SEC Tournament tips off Wednesday in Nashville with the South Carolina Gamecocks (12-19) taking on the Arkansas Razorbacks (19-12). Some brackets have John Calipari's club on the fringe of an NCAA Tournament invite. If so, the Razorbacks need at least a couple wins in the SEC Tournament. They take the court having won their last two games. It has been a rough season for the Gamecocks. They have won just two conference games all season. One of those wins, however, was March 1 against these Razorbacks, 72-53. The Gamecocks held Arkansas to 14 points in the first half and Collin Murray-Boyles was fantastic that day scoring a career-high 35 points to lead USC to victory. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch South Carolina vs. Arkansas Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Time: 1:00PM EST Site: Bridgestone Arena City: Nashville, TN Network/Streaming: SEC Network Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Gamecocks at Razorbacks The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: South Carolina Gamecocks (+135), Arkansas Razorbacks (-160) Spread: Razorbacks -3.5 Total: 139.5 points Expert picks & predictions for South Carolina vs. Arkansas Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Gamecocks & Razorbacks game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play ATS on Arkansas -3.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the OVER on the Game Total of 139.5. South Carolina vs. Arkansas: Top betting trends and recent stats South Carolina is 14-16-1 ATS on the season South Carolina is 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games against Arkansas Arkansas is 13-17-1 ATS this season 4 of Arkansas' last 5 games have gone OVER the Total If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Associated Press
11-03-2025
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- Associated Press
Arkansas Razorbacks play in SEC Tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks
Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Razorbacks -2.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas and South Carolina play in the SEC Tournament. The Razorbacks have gone 8-10 against SEC teams, with an 11-2 record in non-conference play. Arkansas ranks eighth in the SEC with 14.5 assists per game led by D.J. Wagner averaging 3.5. The Gamecocks are 2-16 against SEC teams. South Carolina is 5-2 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 11.8 turnovers per game. Arkansas averages 76.6 points, 5.2 more per game than the 71.4 South Carolina allows. South Carolina has shot at a 42.8% clip from the field this season, 0.9 percentage points above the 41.9% shooting opponents of Arkansas have averaged. The teams square off for the second time this season. South Carolina won the last meeting 72-53 on March 1. Collin Murray-Boyles scored 35 to help lead South Carolina to the win, and Karter Knox scored 11 points for Arkansas. TOP PERFORMERS: Wagner is averaging 11.1 points and 3.5 assists for the Razorbacks. Johnell Davis is averaging 14.4 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 37.5% over the last 10 games. Murray-Boyles is averaging 16.8 points and 8.1 rebounds for the Gamecocks. Jamarii Thomas is averaging 13 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Razorbacks: 6-4, averaging 76.4 points, 31.5 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.6 points per game. Gamecocks: 2-8, averaging 68.7 points, 27.8 rebounds, 11.6 assists, 5.1 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.8 points. ___
