Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason All-Americans for 2021-22
Dickie V has identified his top returning players for the rapidly approaching 2021-22 college basketball season.
2022 Season
2022 Schedule
1st in SEC
- 11/9
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- TBD
- TBD
- 11/25
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/4
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/11
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/14
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/18
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - TBD
- 12/29
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/5
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/8
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/11
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/15
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/19
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- 1/25
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/29
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/1h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/5
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/9
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/12
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- TBD
- 2/22
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/26
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 3/2
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - TBD
- Full Schedule
Is Gonzaga still the favorite in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22?
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Alabama's Burnett out for season after surgery
Alabama transfer guard Nimari Burnett will miss the season after having surgery on his right knee.
Meet the new No. 1 recruits, and other prospects to climb the rankings
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Memphis is on the move in Way-Too-Early Top 25, but how far?
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Your guide to six early-season 2021-22 college basketball tournaments
The fields for six early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to each ESPN-aired event.
Projected 1st-rounder Primo opts to stay in draft
Alabama's Joshua Primo, whose stock rose after a strong showing at this past week's combine, has opted to keep his name in the 2021 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Wednesday.
Texas, Oregon moving up in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
The Longhorns and Ducks have realistic Final Four aspirations after loading up on transfers.
Bama's Rojas tears ACL, may return this season
Alabama reserve forward James Rojas has had surgery to repair a torn ACL, but coach Nate Oats said Rojas is expected back during SEC play.
Sales Pitch discussion: Is Kentucky's recruiting stranglehold on the SEC slipping?
ESPN's panel talks SEC recruiting, including Kentucky's lost year, the rise of Alabama and the dark cloud that has hovered over the league's recruiting exploits.
Sales pitch: Which schools have the most (and least) to offer SEC hoops prospects, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the SEC men's basketball programs that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
A pair of men's college basketball blue bloods will enter 2021-22 with sky-high expectations.
Alabama, KU in Florida part of '21-22 event fields
The ESPN Events Invitational is led by preseason top-10 teams Alabama and Kansas, along with potential top-25 team Belmont -- one of six multiteam event fields announced Thursday.
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2020-21 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16-2 | - | 26-7 |
| Arkansas | 13-4 | 2.5 | 25-7 |
| LSU | 11-6 | 4.5 | 19-10 |
| Tennessee | 10-7 | 5.5 | 18-9 |
| Florida | 9-7 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 16-12 |
| Missouri | 8-8 | 7 | 16-10 |
| Kentucky | 8-9 | 7.5 | 9-16 |
| Mississippi State | 8-10 | 8 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 9 | 14-12 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina | 4-12 | 11 | 6-15 |
| Texas A&M | 2-8 | 10 | 8-10 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-13 | 12 | 9-16 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game79.730th
Rebounds Per Game40.713th
Assists Per Game14.1121st
Points Allowed70.1
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Bradley | PG | Committed | 93 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 24-22 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 22 |