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Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Holiday tournament basketball tipped off on Thursday, one of the many things we can give thanks for over the upcoming holiday. Though perhaps not too much thanks. The proliferation of large, eight-team in-season tourneys has been a boon for teams looking to get in an extra three games over their NCAA schedule limit each season, but it also has played a part in watering down the importance of such tournaments as a whole.
A new college basketball season is almost here, and on the occasion we are reminded yet again just how poorly this sport brings in a new season.
The SEC had two teams in the Final Four and their teams had a 12-3 record in the NCAA Tournament. But the conference was carried largely by two teams and looks very top-heavy.
South Carolina and Rhode Island scored big wins last week. We take a tempo-free look at both games and have additional notes.
The SEC fines South Carolina $25,000 after hundreds of fans storm the court to celebrate the Gamecocks’ win against No. 1 Kentucky.
South Carolina has a go-to guy in Devan Downey, but with Dominique Archie out for the season and Mike Holmes not a sure complement when he returns, it’s clear the Gamecocks need some support for Downey and to defend better.
