Best- and worst-case scenario for each Top 25 team
For some teams, a win in the NCAA tournament would be a significant achievement. For the elite contenders, anything short of a Final Four run would be a disappointment.
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North Carolina, Kansas among top 10 projected offenses in 2018-19
The best offenses in college basketball will be led by a mix of returning veterans and highly ranked star recruits.
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.
Scout's Take: Isaac Okoro to Auburn
The ESPN 100 small forward should be a perfect fit for Bruce Pearl's fast-paced style with the Tigers.
Biggest recruiting need in 2019 for each Top 25 team
The top programs are looking ahead to their expected recruiting needs for 2019. Here's what they're targeting.
Most exciting player on each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
These players, including Duke super freshman Zion Williamson, are coming to a college basketball highlight reel soon.
Best NBA draft prospect for each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
The latest batch of college stars heard their names called in the NBA draft. Who will replace them at the nation's top programs?
Impact transfer boosts Kentucky to No. 1 in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Kentucky's late addition of Reid Travis forced us to adjust our 2018-19 rankings. There's no denying that the Stanford graduate transfer puts the Wildcats over the top.
Biggest offseason questions for college hoops' Way-Too-Early Top 25
Can Michigan State contend with a team built around Nick Ward? How will Mike Krzyzewski utilize Zion Williamson? Each Top 25 team has a pressing question to answer this summer.
Ex-Auburn AD Jacobs joins SEC rival Florida
Former Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs has been named executive associate athletic director for the Florida Gators.
Auburn extends Pearl through 2022-23 season
Auburn has given head coach Bruce Pearl a contract extension through the 2022-23 season.
Auburn transfer Heron heading to St. John's
Guard Mustapha Heron, a transfer from Auburn, announced Thursday that he's committed to St. John's. Sources tell ESPN's Jeff Borzello that Heron will apply for a hardship waiver in order to play immediately.
Winners, losers from NBA draft early entry deadline
North Carolina, Nevada and UCLA each saw key contributors spurn the NBA and return to school, while defending champion Villanova faces a major roster overhaul.
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
Auburn head coach Butch Thompson says Tanner Burns, not ace Casey Mize, will open the NCAA Raleigh Regional vs. Northeastern. Doesn't reveal his weekend rotation past that.
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
Auburn ace Casey Mize has arrived in Raleigh for the NCAA Regional. He's expected to be the number one overall pick of the MLB Draft on Monday night. If the weekend falls a certain time way, that pick would come at the same time as the first pitch of the Regional finale.
KU holds at No. 1 while Nova tumbles in updated Way-Too-Early Top 25
The 2018-19 picture is coming into clear view after the NBA draft early-entry deadline. The Jayhawks hold firm at the top spot, while Nevada rose higher in the top 10.
Pearl believes SEC will be even better this season (5:39)
Heron WDs from draft, to transfer from Auburn
Mustapha Heron, who averaged 16.4 points and 5.3 rebounds as a sophomore, will transfer from Auburn to another school to be near his ill mother, his father said.
Wiley to withdraw from draft, return to Auburn
Auburn big man Austin Wiley, who was ineligible to play last season as a sophomore, told ESPN he will withdraw from the NBA draft and play for the Tigers next season.
Auburn picks up Memphis transfer Johnson
Auburn has picked up Memphis transfer Jamal Johnson, who will redshirt next season and have three years of eligibility remaining.
NBA draft departures shake up Way-Too-Early Top 25
The deadline for early entrants to declare for the NBA draft has passed, so it's time to re-evaluate the early top 25 for 2018-19. With so many players testing the waters yet not signing with an agent, it's more art than science.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Texas transfer James Banks, is heading to Georgia Tech for an official visit today. He is also hearing from Appalachian State, Old Dominion, Butler, Vanderbilt, VCU, Virginia Tech, San Diego State, Clemson, LSU, Depaul, Auburn and many others. The 6'11" Banks. a former top 100 prospect runs the floor well, He possess an inside presence to block shots and finish at the rim.
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 Game81.927th
Rebounds Per Game37.965th
Assists Per Game14.1136th
Points Allowed73.2194th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | SF | Committed | 88 |
| Jaylin Williams | SF | Committed | 80 |
| Babatunde Akingbola | PF | Committed | 75 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 12-8 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 8 |