Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason Top 40 rankings for 2021-22
Dickie V ranks his top teams for the 2021-22 college basketball season, with his list revealing some potential national surprises.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
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2022 recruiting class rankings: Duke, Kentucky have competition in top three
For a while, Duke and Kentucky dominated the recruiting world. But now other teams are getting into the mix, and that is clear this cycle.
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No. 7 prospect Walsh says he'll play for Arkansas
Jordan Walsh, the highest-ranked available men's basketball player in the 2022 class, announced his commitment to Arkansas on Thursday.
Is Gonzaga still the favorite in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22?
The Zags are still among the nation's elite, but multiple teams have entered ESPN's rankings.
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Will Duke or Kentucky finish with the No. 1 class and six more recruiting questions
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Smith, No. 6-ranked recruit in '22, picks Arkansas
Nick Smith, the No. 6-ranked recruit in the 2022 class, is the fourth ESPN 100 prospect to commit to Arkansas.
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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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New teams, big movers grace Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
July's key college basketball deadlines brought good news to multiple 2022 Final Four hopefuls.
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.
TBT 2021: What to know about every team in the $1 million, 64-team bracket
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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.
Arkansas hires former Hoosier star Keith Smart
Keith Smart has been hired as assistant coach at Arkansas. The former NBA coach and Indiana basketball star played for Arkansas coach Eric Musselman.
Auburn signs Arkansas transfer guard Sills
Former Arkansas guard Desi Sills, who has two years of eligibility remaining, is heading to Southeastern Conference rival Auburn.
Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Comings and goings in the transfer portal have shaken up the Top 25 for next season in a signifiicant way.
Arkansas signs Musselman to new 5-year deal
Arkansas announced Wednesday that it has signed coach Eric Musselman to a new, five-year agreement that could keep him with the Razorbacks through the 2028 season.
Virginia lands first-team all-AAC selection Gardner
East Carolina transfer Jayden Gardner, a first-team all-conference selection, committed to Virginia on Monday, choosing the Cavaliers over NC State, Miami, LSU and Arkansas.
Arkansas guard Moody declares for NBA draft
Moses Moody, ranked as the No. 21 prospect in ESPN's latest best available list, declared for the NBA draft on Friday.
Miami transfer guard Lykes commits to Arkansas
Arkansas picked up Miami transfer guard Chris Lykes, who announced his commitment to the Razorbacks on Wednesday.
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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 Game81.416th
Rebounds Per Game39.725th
Assists Per Game14.696th
Points Allowed70.8
2022 Polls & Rankings
| AP |
|---|
| 16 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walsh | SF | Committed | 93 |
| Nick Smith | SG | Committed | 93 |
| Barry Dunning | SF | Committed | 83 |
| Derrian Ford | SG | Committed | 83 |
| Joseph Pinion | SG | Committed | 82 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 6 |
| Tournament Record | 45-33 |
| Championship Seasons | 1994 |
| Tournament Appearances | 33 |