2014-15 SEC Basketball Projections

[MikePiazza]

Three teams in the Sweet 16, and five others made some form of postseason (4 NIT, 1 CBI).

I went and checked what teams have returning starters.

Alabama: 4 returning starters, 13-19
Arkansas: 3 returning starters, 22-11 still in NIT
Auburn: 2 returning starters, 14-16
Florida: 1 returning starter, 34-2 in NCAAs
Georgia: 4 returning starters, 20-14, second round of NIT
Kentucky: up to four returning starters or as little as none, 26-10 in NCAAs
LSU: 4 returning starters, 20-13 still in NIT
Mississippi State: 5 returning starters, 14-19
Missouri: 4 returning starters, 23-12, second round of NIT
Ole Miss: 4 returning starters, 19-14
S. Carolina: 4 returning starters, 14-20
Tennessee: 2 returning starters, 24-12 in NCAAs
Texas A&M: 5 returning starters, 18-15, still in CBI
Vanderbilt: 3 returning starters, 15-16

Of course, some players may elect to go pro, or transfer to other schools.

Whatever the case, a lot of players will be back next season. The SEC should be as deep as it's been in some time.

[-Blu]

Three teams in the Sweet 16, and five others made some form of postseason (4 NIT, 1 CBI).

I went and checked what teams have returning starters.

Alabama: 4 returning starters, 13-19
Arkansas: 3 returning starters, 22-11 still in NIT
Auburn: 2 returning starters, 14-16
Florida: 1 returning starter, 34-2 in NCAAs
Georgia: 4 returning starters, 20-14, second round of NIT
Kentucky: up to four returning starters or as little as none, 26-10 in NCAAs
LSU: 4 returning starters, 20-13 still in NIT
Mississippi State: 5 returning starters, 14-19
Missouri: 4 returning starters, 23-12, second round of NIT
Ole Miss: 4 returning starters, 19-14
S. Carolina: 4 returning starters, 14-20
Tennessee: 2 returning starters, 24-12 in NCAAs
Texas A&M: 5 returning starters, 18-15, still in CBI
Vanderbilt: 3 returning starters, 15-16

Of course, some players may elect to go pro, or transfer to other schools.

Whatever the case, a lot of players will be back next season. The SEC should be as deep as it's been in some time.

Yea I mentioned in another thread the SEC is going to be really competitive next year, and not "Top Heavy" like it was suppose to had been this year.  I think we have a real chance to be a top 3 team next year in the SEC, we should get a little love by the experts as well in the predictions considering we're bringing back 5 of our top 6 scorers, and you can technically say we're bringing back 4 starters, because Bell started the majority of the OOC and a few games here in there in conference, and looks like he's going to be a starter for the remainder of post season play as well.

[Nipsey Mussle]

Thanks for posting and you're right, so much will depend on who stays and who goes. LSU could either be great or terrible next year, depending on if J.O.B, Martin, and Mickey decide  to leave.

[The_Iceman]

FLORIDA
Key Losses: Prather (14 ppg), Wilbekin (13 ppg), Young (11 ppg).
Key Returners: Frazier (12.5 ppg), Finney-Smith (9 ppg), Hill (6 ppg).
Probable Starting Lineup:
G: Kasey Hill
G: Michael Frazier II
F: Devin Robinson (6'8" Fresh)
F: Dorian Finney-Smith
F: Chris Walker

KENTUCKY
Key Losses: Randle (15 ppg), Young (14 ppg), Aaron Harrison (14 ppg), WCS (7 ppg).
Key Returners: Andrew Harrison (11 ppg), Poythress (6 ppg), Johnson (5 ppg)
Probable Starting Lineup:
G: Tyler Ulis (5'9" Fresh)
G: Andrew Harrison
F: Alex Poythress
F: Marcus Lee
C: Dakari Johnson

TENNESSEE
Key Losses: McRae (18.6 ppg), Maymon (10 ppg), Barton (8 ppg).
Key Returners: Stokes (15 ppg, 10 rpg), Richardson (10 ppg).
Probable Starting Lineup:
G: Larry Austin (6'1" Fresh)
G: Robert Hubbs
G: Josh Richardson
F: Jarnell Stokes
C: CJ Turman (6'9" 235lb Fresh)

LSU
Key Losses: Stringer (12 ppg), Coleman (9 ppg)
Key Returners: O'Bryant (15 ppg), Mickey (12 ppg), Martin (10 ppg)
Probably Starting Lineup:
G: Anthony Hickey
G: Malik Morgan
F: Jarell Martin
F: Jordan Mickey
C: Johnny O'Bryant

MIZZOU
Key Losses: Clarkson (maybe NBA), Brown (maybe NBA), Ross (14 ppg)
Key Returners: Williams III (6 ppg), Clark (4 ppg), Rosburg (5 ppg), plus whatever transfers Haith paid to go there...
Probably Starting Lineup
G: Wes Clark (or Clarkson)
G: Namon Wright, FR (or Brown)
F: JaKeenan Gant (6'7" Fresh)
F: J. Williams III
F: Ryan Rosburg

ARKANSAS
Key Losses: Clarke (10 ppg), Wade (4 ppg), Gulley (4 ppg)
Key Returners: Madden (13 ppg), Portis (12 ppg), Qualls (12 ppg), Harris (9 ppg).
Probable Starting Lineup (up for debate):
G: Rashad Madden
G: Anthlon Bell
F: Michael Qualls
F: Bobby Portis
C: Moses Kingsley

GEORGIA
Key Loses: Donte' Williams (5 ppg, 5 rpg)
Key Returners: Charles Mann (14 ppg), Kenny Gaines (13 ppg)
Probably Starting lineup:
G: Charles Mann
G: Kenny Gaines
F: Brandon Morris
F: Nemanja Djurisic
F: Marcus Thornton

[MikePiazza]

All of the teams The_Iceman mentioned could make the NCAAT next season.

I don't expect Missouri or Georgia too, but they could.

[The_Iceman]

All of the teams The_Iceman mentioned could make the NCAAT next season.

I don't expect Missouri or Georgia too, but they could.

Mizzou will depend on Clarkson and Brown IMO. If neither come back, they don't have a chance, especially with Haith coaching.

Georgia is interesting because if they take care of their non-conference schedule this season, they make the NCAA-T. They return all of their key players, so they should be just as good next year.

Arkansas is truly the wild-card. They could win the entire SEC, or finish middle of the pack again.

[40MINSOFHELL]

Stokes won't be back next year. TN won't be near as good next year.

[The_Iceman]

Stokes won't be back next year. TN won't be near as good next year.

Why won't he be?

[40MINSOFHELL]

Why won't he be?

NBA maybe?

[The_Iceman]

NBA maybe?

Right now, he is a projected 2nd rounder in 2015.

6'8", 260lb Power Forwards with no true jump shot don't have high NBA projections.

[Hawg Red]

Alabama has some returning talent, too.

Jimmie Taylor, 6'10 C/PF (Freshman): 3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 BPG, 61% FG
Shannon Hale, 6'8 F (Freshman): 8.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 35% 3PT
Nick Jacobs, 6'8 PF (Junior): 8.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 52% FG
Retin Obasohan, 6'1 G (Sophomore): 9.5 PPG, 3 RPG, 1 BPG, 1.8 SPG
Levi Randolph, 6'5 SG (Junior): 9.6 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 34.7% 3PT

Also, two incoming top 100 freshman 4 star players at PG and SF. Could be an interesting team.

[The_Iceman]

Alabama has some returning talent, too.

Jimmie Taylor, 6'10 C/PF (Freshman): 3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 BPG, 61% FG
Shannon Hale, 6'8 F (Freshman): 8.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 35% 3PT
Nick Jacobs, 6'8 PF (Junior): 8.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 52% FG
Retin Obasohan, 6'1 G (Sophomore): 9.5 PPG, 3 RPG, 1 BPG, 1.8 SPG
Levi Randolph, 6'5 SG (Junior): 9.6 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 34.7% 3PT

Also, two incoming top 100 freshman 4 star players at PG and SF. Could be an interesting team.

Relaford (18.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 3 apg) was the key to Alabama. Not sure how they will adjust without him. He made everyone around him better.

http://alabama.247sports.com/Season/2014-Basketball/Commits
They do have a good recruiting class coming in though.

[Hawg Red]

Right now, he is a projected 2nd rounder in 2015.

6'8", 260lb Power Forwards with no true jump shot don't have high NBA projections.

Lack of projection didn't stop Marshawn Powell. Some guys accept the fact that they may have to go overseas. But Stokes is believed to be going pro by NBA personnel despite the fact that they aren't in love with him.

Draftexpress, the best NBA draft site (but obviously not the be all, end all), has him projected in the 2nd round of June's draft.

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2014/

[Hawg Red]

Relaford (18.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 3 apg) was the key to Alabama. Not sure how they will adjust without him. He made everyone around him better.

Thus....

Could be an interesting team.

Similar talent level, IMO, to what Georgia had coming into this season. Make or break year for Grant.

[The_Iceman]

Lack of projection didn't stop Marshawn Powell. Some guys accept the fact that they may have to go overseas. But Stokes is believed to be going pro by NBA personnel despite the fact that they aren't in love with him.

Draftexpress, the best NBA draft site (but obviously not the be all, end all), has him projected in the 2nd round of June's draft.

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2014/

That also has O'Bryant, Clarkson, and Brown going pro. If all 4 of those guys leave, that will really help Arkansas.

But if a guy like Qualls decides to try his luck overseas, we will also be hurt pretty bad as well.

[Hawg Red]

That also has O'Bryant, Clarkson, and Brown going pro. If all 4 of those guys leave, that will really help Arkansas.

But if a guy like Qualls decides to try his luck overseas, we will also be hurt pretty bad as well.

I think we can realistically expect maybe half of those guys to go pro. I actually think the Missouri guards will leave and the two big men will come back. And I wish upon a star that Qualls doesn't go anywhere. That would be a traumatic blow to our tournament chances next season.

[Nipsey Mussle]

That also has O'Bryant, Clarkson, and Brown going pro. If all 4 of those guys leave, that will really help Arkansas.

But if a guy like Qualls decides to try his luck overseas, we will also be hurt pretty bad as well.

If Clarkson and Brown go pro, Mizzou will be absolutely awful next year. If one goes pro and not the other, they may actually be a better team because of it. They had far and away the worst team chemistry in the SEC this season.

Like I said above, if LSU loses JOB, Mickey, and Martin they will be in real trouble. If they lose 2 of those 3, they'll be pretty terrible. They lose Stringer and Coleman and while Jones is doing an excellent job of recruiting bigs, he hasn't shown much on recruiting guards. I see Martin as the most likely to leave as he's good enough to go top 20. The only motivation to stay might be knowing he'd be a lottery pick most years but not this one.

I really, really hope the Hogs don't lose anyone besides our seniors. Keep everyone and add the ones we're supposed to, and we'll be stout next year.

[The_Iceman]

I think we can realistically expect maybe half of those guys to go pro. I actually think the Missouri guards will leave and the two big men will come back. And I wish upon a star that Qualls doesn't go anywhere. That would be a traumatic blow to our tournament chances next season.

I think O'Bryant will have a decent NBA career as a backup Center. He has a little more spring in his step and finishes well around the rim. He will be able to guard NBA 4's and 5's.

[The_Iceman]

Like I said above, if LSU loses JOB, Mickey, and Martin they will be in real trouble. If they lose 2 of those 3, they'll be pretty terrible. I see Martin as the most likely to leave as he's good enough to go top 20. The only motivation to stay might be knowing he'd be a lottery pick most years but not this one.

The only one LSU may lose is O'Bryant. I don't see the other two going anywhere next season.

LSU is bringing in a 7'0" 320lb Center next year though. If all 3 return, they will be loaded on the front lines. But their backcourt will be weak.

[The real Hogules]

Is Johnny O'Bryant even considering turning pro?

He's more of a hoss than Stokes and has range on his jump shots.

O'Bryant is the underclassman that I'd really like to see leave early!

[Nipsey Mussle]

The only one LSU may lose is O'Bryant. I don't see the other two going anywhere next season.

LSU is bringing in a 7'0" 320lb Center next year though. If all 3 return, they will be loaded on the front lines. But their backcourt will be weak.

Isn't JOB projected for the 2nd round? I know that may not stop him, and Martin is projected to go the top 20 I believe. I'm excited to see that center play, I bet he makes even Trey Thompson look small. LSU fans should be discouraged that despite all the size, great guard defender in Hickey, and maybe the SEC defensive player of the year in Jordan Mickey, they were an awful, awful defensive team.

[Hawg Red]

Is Johnny O'Bryant even considering turning pro?

He's more of a hoss than Stokes and has range on his jump shots.

O'Bryant is the underclassman that I'd really like to see leave early!

Like with Stokes, Jabari Brown and Clarkson, O'Bryant is believed to be at least somewhat of a legit early entrant. The knock of O'Bryant is his work ethic and lack of explosive athleticism. But like Iceman said, he will carve out a niche has a reserve big. That's if he puts the work in. He can rebound and has a nice touch in the paint, and he's a legit 6'9+. If DeJuan Blair can do it, so can O'Bryant.

[Nipsey Mussle]

Like with Stokes, Jabari Brown and Clarkson, O'Bryant is believed to be at least somewhat of a legit early entrant. The knock of O'Bryant is his work ethic and lack of explosive athleticism. But like Iceman said, he will carve out a niche has a reserve big. That's if he puts the work in. He can rebound and has a nice touch in the paint, and he's a legit 6'9+. If DeJuan Blair can do it, so can O'Bryant.

I'm not saying JOB can't make it in the league, but Blair averaged 12 rebs a game his last season vs JOB's 7 a game this year. I wouldn't call JOB an elite rebounder.

[Hawg Red]

I'm not saying JOB can't make it in the league, but Blair averaged 12 rebs a game his last season vs JOB's 7 a game this year. I wouldn't call JOB an elite rebounder.

No, but he does have better size and he's more refined offensively with his back to the basket than Blair was. All things considered, I see them as having the small role in the NBA. Blair also didn't play with guys like Martin and Mickey on the court at the same time as him, though he was undoubtedly a better rebounder than O'Bryant.

[-Blu]

KENTUCKY
Key Losses: Randle (15 ppg), Young (14 ppg), Aaron Harrison (14 ppg), WCS (7 ppg).
Key Returners: Andrew Harrison (11 ppg), Poythress (6 ppg), Johnson (5 ppg)
Probable Starting Lineup:
G: Tyler Ulis (5'9" Fresh)
G: Andrew Harrison
F: Alex Poythress
F: Marcus Lee
C: Dakari Johnson

Didn't want to quote the entire thing, but awesome post and analysis Iceman +1. 

Also, the reason I quoted Kentucky is because you think Aaron would leave and Andrew would stay?  That's an interesting take.  That would be a first as far as twins not coming out at the same time.  I listened to a story on Andrew and Aaron at the beginning of the season, don't quote me on this, but I think they said something along the lines of the longest they've ever been apart was a night.  I can't see one leaving and not the other.  I actually think Cal will convenience them both to come back and enter next year's draft, which will be much weaker, should both be first rounders then.  Also, they are really starting to show improvement.  Another year they may be really dangerous.

[Hawg Red]

Didn't want to quote the entire thing, but awesome post and analysis Iceman +1. 

Also, the reason I quoted Kentucky is because you think Aaron would leave and Andrew would stay?  That's an interesting take.  That would be a first as far as twins not coming out at the same time.  I listened to a story on Andrew and Aaron at the beginning of the season, don't quote me on this, but I think they said something along the lines of the longest they've ever been apart was a night.  I can't see one leaving and not the other.  I actually think Cal will convenience them both to come back and enter next year's draft, which will be much weaker, should both be first rounders then.  Also, they are really starting to show improvement.  Another year they may be really dangerous.

I also think the Harrison twins will come back. They're looking at the 2nd round right now, even though they've played better late in the season. They could play their way into the lottery next season and Kentucky could potentially have 5-6 returning players, though Poythress would be the only upperclassmen.

[The_Iceman]

Didn't want to quote the entire thing, but awesome post and analysis Iceman +1. 

Also, the reason I quoted Kentucky is because you think Aaron would leave and Andrew would stay?  That's an interesting take.  That would be a first as far as twins not coming out at the same time.  I listened to a story on Andrew and Aaron at the beginning of the season, don't quote me on this, but I think they said something along the lines of the longest they've ever been apart was a night.  I can't see one leaving and not the other.  I actually think Cal will convenience them both to come back and enter next year's draft, which will be much weaker, should both be first rounders then.  Also, they are really starting to show improvement.  Another year they may be really dangerous.

That's because I mixed up which one was the PG and which one was the SG. My bad.

IF one of them goes early, it will be the PG of the two. That size at PG will interest a lot of teams.

[-Blu]

I also think the Harrison twins will come back. They're looking at the 2nd round right now, even though they've played better late in the season. They could play their way into the lottery next season and Kentucky could potentially have 5-6 returning players, though Poythress would be the only upperclassmen.

I agree, they are looking really good to end the season, another year of improvement like that, they both could be lottery picks for sure.

I think Kentucky only losses Young, Cauley-Stein, and Randle after this year.  Which is going to be very scarey all the talent they bring back... Pothyress, Johnson, the Harrison twins, then I watched highlight tape on that 5'8 PG they have coming in, it's ridiculous.  They should be the odds on favorite next year to win the SEC with everything Florida is losing.  But, the good news that #2 spot is going to be wide open.  Especially if Stokes leaves Tennessee.

[The_Iceman]

I agree, they are looking really good to end the season, another year of improvement like that, they both could be lottery picks for sure.

I think Kentucky only losses Young, Cauley-Stein, and Randle after this year.  Which is going to be very scarey all the talent they bring back... Pothyress, Johnson, the Harrison twins, then I watched highlight tape on that 5'8 PG they have coming in, it's ridiculous.  They should be the odds on favorite next year to win the SEC with everything Florida is losing.  But, the good news that #2 spot is going to be wide open.  Especially if Stokes leaves Tennessee.

Even with Stokes back, he is losing his main wing player McRae (18ppg) and his fellow inside man Maymon (6'8" 260lb).

That takes a lot of focus and attention off of him.

[Danny J]

Stokes won't be back next year. TN won't be near as good next year.

I think he is back and also he is considering joining football at Tennessee this upcoming season and was going to talk with Butch Jones to see about those possibilities. Right now I think he has the raw ability with his speed, size and most importantly those very soft big hands to be a NFL TE. I think he is wise to test those waters. I think Harris here at Arkansas would be wise to do that as well especially as much contact he likes to create down low. He would be a great DE.

[jbcarol]

Ron Higgins ‏@RonHigg ·18 hrs
LSU freshman forward Jarell Martjn (sic) says he's leaning toward returning to school. Jordan Mickey non commital.
from Baton Rouge, LA

Nicholas Payan ‏@PeterPayan ·18h
@RonHigg What about JOBIII?

Ron Higgins ‏@RonHigg ·18 hrs
@PeterPayan I think he's a foregone conclusion.

(Johnny O'Bryant)

[Nipsey Mussle]

Ron Higgins ‏@RonHigg ·18 hrs
LSU freshman forward Jarell Martjn (sic) says he's leaning toward returning to school. Jordan Mickey non commital.
from Baton Rouge, LA

Nicholas Payan ‏@PeterPayan ·18h
@RonHigg What about JOBIII?

Ron Higgins ‏@RonHigg ·18 hrs
@PeterPayan I think he's a foregone conclusion.

(Johnny O'Bryant)

I'm assuming foregone conclusion means declaring for the draft?

It's a funny world we live in with early entry. The one who would go highest of the 3 (Martin), seems to have the best chance of returning.

[jbcarol]

LSU basketball coach Johnny Jones can't say it publicly.

No college coach is ever to going to tell the media that he has a player that's not ready for the NBA.

Jones has three underclassmen - junior Johnny O'Bryant and freshmen Jarell Martin and Jordan Mickey - that he'll counsel...

Honestly, Jones won't have to say much to his freshmen, both who were selected to the SEC's All-Freshman team.

All he'll have to do is turn on game film, because it never lies.

What the film will show is 6-9, 241-pound Martin's spurts of offensive brilliance mixed with him consistently losing his man on defense...

And the film will reveal Mickey, a marvelous shotblocker, being knocked around in the post. He's too thin at 6-8, 220 pounds to play on the low block or in the lane as a power forward and he hasn't develop a steady outside shot to play small forward....

O'Bryant's name has appeared as a second-round draft choice, which means no guaranteed money. He has an NBA body (6-9, 256) and might benefit from getting away from college officiating that blows a whistle on every possession.

What Martin, Mickey and O'Bryant also need to realize - and any other underclassmen everywhere ready to live the NBA dream - is that obtaining and maintaining that dream is brutally hard.

It is about playing with grown men, some old enough to be fathers of some of the young pups trying to make the NBA jump. And these men know every trick of the trade - they know how to grab you, hold you and play more physical than the youngsters ever imagined the game could be.

It is about playing in a league where referees have absolutely no respect for rookies...

...for every Big Baby Davis and Marcus Thornton, former Tigers' who have stuck in the NBA for seven and four years respectively, there's a Tyrus Thomas who left LSU after his freshman year in 2006 and is already out of the NBA.

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2014/03/lsu_basketball_trio_will_be_nb.html

[The_Iceman]

The good thing for post players, particularly LSU's post players, is that the NBA game is changing. You don't have many big men that are going to back you down into the lane, give you a drop step, and dunk it over you. The NBA PF position is becoming much more of jump shooter position: Chris Bosh, Lamarcus Aldridge, etc.

[jbcarol]

Here's an update on some of those Top 75 recruits from '14 class rankings that have committed to and/or signed with SEC schools:

8.  PF 1   Trey Lyles   Arsenal Technical HS Indianapolis, IN 6-9/240     Kentucky
11. C   4   Karl Towns  St. Joseph HS Metuchen, NJ  6-11/245               Kentucky
24. PF 5 Devin Robinson  Christchurch, VA School 6-8/190                  Florida
29. PG 6 Tyler Ulis  Marian Catholic Chicago Heights, IL 5-8/150          Kentucky
31. SG 5 Devin Booker Moss Point, MS HS  6-5/180                           Kentucky
37. SG 7 Brandone  Francis Arlington Country Day Jacksonville 6-4/205 Florida
42. PG 10 Alex Robinson  Mansfield Timberview Arlington, TX 6-1/160  A&M
44. PG 11 Chris Chiozza  Memphis White Station  5-10/155                    Florida
53. PF 13 Jakeenan Gant  Effingham County, GA  6-8/200                  Missouri
59. C   7   Elbert Robinson  Lakeview Centennial Garland, TX 7-0/330     LSU
60. SG 11 Namon Wright  Pacific Hills Los Angeles  6-5/185                Missouri
75. PG 18 Justin Coleman  Birmingham Wenonah  5-10/155               Bama   

[jbcarol]

Ben Frederickson ‏@Ben_Fred ·17 hrs
.@johnadamskns says Jarnell Stokes should return to UT next season. The #Vols would approve, I'm sure...

[thegrizz]

I think both Brown and Clarkson will leave Mizzou but why anyone would draft Clarkson is beyond me. He is a one trick pony. He can drive right, period. Cant shoot, cant pass, cant handle the ball particularly well. Mizzou has three transfers who were all, I believe top 50 prospects at one time waiting in the wings. And two top one hundred freshmen coming in. BUT whoever on here said Mizzou has no chemistry was dead on. I think Haith is proving to be a decent recruiter who doesnt know how to put a team together. If Brown and Clarkson come back we will be loaded with talent, but again Im afraid its talent that doesnt fit together. Hope im wrong, but doubt it. I think your hogs will take a nice step forward. Although like I have said several times on here, more than anyone I can think of Andersons teams need the right kind of players more than just star players. So ya never know. But I think Portis is about to be a stud, so if the players buy in and sell out on defense and understand they are not going to play 35 minutes a game you guys could have a very interesting year. If not, you can join me in screaming in frustration about out teams.

[jbcarol]

Ben Frederickson ‏@Ben_Fred  13m
Jarnell Stokes was asked about NBA. No decision yet.

[jbcarol]

Wes Rucker ‏@wesrucker247  29m
#Vols' Jarnell Stokes on NBA decision: "I don't want to go out like that. I don't want to go out a loser."

[jbcarol]

There are emotional declarations right after the games. I remember Kidd-Gilchrist said he was coming back.

The returning rosters will start to shake out in the weeks ahead. It's fun to see the rumors, updates and then speculate.

[MikePiazza]

I think Randle, Young and at least one Harrison twin declares, regardless of what happens on Sunday.

[jbcarol]

Dave Matter ‏@Dave_Matter ·1 hr
The latest at STLtoday: Clarkson to NBA draft, announcement expected soon ...

[MikePiazza]

Dave Matter ‏@Dave_Matter ·1 hr
The latest at STLtoday: Clarkson to NBA draft, announcement expected soon ...

Hope Brown declares as well, then what is Haith gonna do?

[jbcarol]

Tennessee's Jarnell Stokes said he has made no decision about whether he will return for his senior season next year or turn pro.

Friday was the last college game for UT starters Jordan McRae, Jeronne Maymon and Antonio Barton.

Josh Richardson continued his run of strong offensive showings in the NCAA Tournament with 19 points on Friday. He was UT's second-leading scorer in the tournament with a 19.3-point average in four games.

"I was a little more aggressive looking for my shot in the tournament," Richardson said.

Richardson also did a good job shadowing Nik Stauskas, Michigan's leading scorer, who finished with 14 points. Stauskas was 2-of-6 in the second half.

UT freshman Darius Thompson played 26 minutes at point guard compared to 14 for senior starter Antonio Barton. Thompson played only seven minutes in the victory over Mercer in UT's previous game.

"I think the coaches liked the way I was playing defense and handling things on offense so they went with me a little more," Thompson said.

Tough defense: Michigan's Jordan Morgan left the court yelling, "Mismatch!" toward fans in the stands, a reference to his performance against Stokes.

http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vols/2014/03/29/tennessees-stokes-unsure-future-plans

Morgan's luck ran out in the Regional Final on Sunday against whatever UK had left after Cauley-Stein's ankle injury.

[jbcarol]

Dave Matter ‏@Dave_Matter ·45 mins
Latest at STLtoday: Clarkson, Haith issue statements on Clarkson decision, plus his letter to Mizzou fans http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/eye-on-the-tigers/mizzou-s-clarkson-headed-to-nba/article_eb31825c-9846-5077-ad04-f6c853baad83.html ...

Reportedly has not signed with an agent yet.

[jbcarol]

Rob Dauster ‏@RobDauster ·20m
Report: LSU's Johnny O'Bryant to enter the NBA Draft http://wp.me/p1aWjM-243v

Per his high school coach who is hosting the announcement.

[jbcarol]

Ben Roberts ‏@NextCats ·3 hrs
@KTnupe3 I think [UK's Harrison] twins are leaving no matter what happens. If not, [5-6 Tyler Ulis]'d back up Andrew.

[jbcarol]

Ron Higgins ‏@RonHigg  7h
Johnny O ' Bryant turns pro, Jarell Martin coming back to LSU and Jordan Mickey still undecided.

[jbcarol]

Matthew Harris ‏@MHarrisAdvocate  6h
Now, if Mickey bails out, #LSU's oversigning issue is cleared up.

[Nipsey Mussle]

Ron Higgins ‏@RonHigg  7h
Johnny O ' Bryant turns pro, Jarell Martin coming back to LSU and Jordan Mickey still undecided.

Would be huge for Lsu to get both Martin and Mickey back