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Appearance schedule announced for 2024 SEC media days

Schedule of appearances announced for 2024 SEC football media days

One of the most anticipated events on the conference’s calendar, 2024 SEC media days will be here before we know it, with this year’s version of the annual event arguably more intriguing than usual with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas.

Scheduled to take place July 15-18 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas, the SEC officially announced the appearance schedule:.

2024 SEC Media Days Schedule

Monday, July 15

  • LSU – Brian Kelly
  • Ole Miss – Lane Kiffin
  • South Carolina – Shane Beamer
  • Vanderbilt – Clark Lea

Tuesday, July 16

  • Georgia – Kirby Smart
  • Missouri – Eliah Drinkwitz
  • Oklahoma – Brent Venables
  • Tennessee – Josh Heupel

Wednesday, July 17

  • Alabama – Kalen DeBoer
  • Florida – Billy Napier
  • Mississippi State – Jeff Lebby
  • Texas – Steve Sarkisian

Thursday, July 18

Highlights of this year’s lineup include Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables speaking on Tuesday, as well as Texas’ Steve Sarkisian on Wednesday.

Wednesday will also feature two of the SEC’s newest coaches: Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer and Mississippi State’s Jeff Lebby. The conference’s other new head coach, Texas A&M’s Mike Elko, will speak Thursday.

The Aggie Womens basketball team is on a roll with nine straight wins

The Aggies are on a nine-game win streak and here are some of their best plays from the season so far

Coach Joni Taylor has revamped the women’s basketball program since taking over last season. Last year was more of a “feeling-out period” after the retirement of Hall of Fame coach Gray Blair. This season, coach Taylor was on a mission to put a stamp on this program with her brand of basketball.

The 2023-2024 season is all about toughness and that’s been on display through a majority of the first 12 games in year two. After only winning 9 games last year the revamped Aggie squad has been on a tear with the help of a lot of new faces.

In the current state of college sports, the transfer portal can help teams flip the switch quickly, and Coach Taylor used it to her advantage. A&M brought in the number five ranked transfer class, highlighted by Aicha Coulibaly and Endyia Rogers.

Those moves, in combination with a talented recruiting class, have the Aggies sitting at 11-1 and on a nine-game winning streak. After defeating Prairie View A&M, Coach Taylor mentioned the team’s depth and how they are starting to gel.

“I think our depth is good. We’ve got players coming off the bench who could be starting other places. And so, that just speaks to their humility and selfless service in terms of how they wanna be for the team. I think that they all understand what their role is, and they come in and do their part night in and night out.”

This team looks poised to make some noise when SEC play starts in a few weeks when they open against Coach Taylor’s former team, Georgia. Below, you can check out some of the best highlights during this winning streak.

Projecting the 2023-24 LSU women’s basketball starting lineup

Here’s who you might see when LSU women’s basketball takes the floor this year.

[autotag]Kim Mulkey[/autotag] and LSU are gearing up to defend their national title.

The Tigers enter the year ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll and oddsmakers have LSU as the favorites to repeat.

Its Mulkey’s third-year in Baton Rouge and this roster is entirely built in her image now.

The expectation was always that Mulkey would build a championship program at LSU. That’s what she’s done nearly everywhere she’s been. But winning it all in year two still managed to exceed expectations.

This roster is even more talented than it was last year. At SEC media days, Mulkey said she’s still figuring out the rotation.

“Our practices are extremely, extremely intense and competitive as you can imagine. We don’t scrimmage each other much, because it can really, really get intense,” Mulkey said.

Here’s how we see the starting five shaping up in 2023-24.

‘Last year, our motto was ‘becoming, ’This year it’s ‘tough.’” Joni Taylor previews Texas A&M’s upcoming basketball season at SEC Media Days

In taking the podium at SEC media days, Joni Taylor let it be known that she will lead a tough and scrappy team in to the 2024 season

Texas A&M basketball head coach Joni Taylor spoke at SEC media days on Wednesday, and her motto for this season is “tough.”

Coach Taylor had a rough start to her inaugural season, littered with injuries barely allowing her to dress a team most of the year. They finished the year 9-20 overall and 2-13 in SEC play, failing to make the NCAA tournament.

The challenging season did end with some signs of promise that the team made it to the Quarterfinals, beating Vanderbilt and Mississippi State before falling 77-60 to Ole Miss. Coach Taylor followed that up with a Gold medal performance at the FIBA World Cup.

Those were just a few of the highlights from her time at the podium, in which she shed light on the team’s mindset and preparation for what should be a bounce-back season for the Maroon & White.

Here is more of what Aggies basketball head coach Joni Taylor said at SEC media days on Wednesday.

Top photos from Auburn basketballs turn at SEC Media Day

Bruce Pearl is set to start his 10th season as Auburn’s head coach.

The 2023-24 college basketball season is rapidly approaching and the SEC had its annual Media Day Wednesday in Birmingham. Auburn was represented by head coach [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] and veterans [autotag]Jaylin Williams[/autotag] and [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag].

The Tigers enter the season with plenty of expectations after bringing in one of the top transfer classes in the country and five-star freshman [autotag]Aden Holloway[/autotag]. The group also returns Broome, who tested the NBA draft waters before ultimately deciding to return to the Plains and is one of the top players in the conference.

Pearl admitted he has not yet figured out his starting lineup and believes this is one of his deepest teams since coming to Auburn.

He added that he would like to have a starting five figured out within the week so they can start practicing for the season, which is set to start on Nov. 7 when they face the Baylor Bears.

Here is a look at the top photos of Pearl, Williams and Broome from their time speaking Wednesday.

‘I think we’ve turned this program around for good.’ Wade Taylor IV and Tyrece Radford preview upcoming Texas A&M basketball season at SEC Media Days

In speaking at SEC media days on Wednesday, Wade Taylor IV and Tyrece Radford are ready to make some noise this coming season.

Texas A&M basketball’s own Wade Taylor IV and Tyrece “Boots” Radford spoke at SEC media days on Wednesday, and one thing’s for certain: this team is ready to make some noise this coming season.

Truth be told, the definition of success for this Aggies team has been raised after coming off a highly successful 2022-23 campaign, in which they finished 25-10 (15-3 SEC), reached the SEC title game for the second year in a row, while also punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

A first-round loss to Penn State ended their special season prematurely, which only means expectations have aptly been raised for this basketball program. Just this week, the Maroon and White were firmly ranked in the Top 25 of the preseason coaches and AP Poll. It speaks to what the term “success” now means in Aggieland, and that equates to a deep run in the postseason.

Taylor, who was named the SEC’s preseason Player of the Year, and Radford don’t take those elevated expectations lightly. They are both emphatic in the belief that this team has turned around the basketball program for good. Alongside the team is coach Buzz Williams, who has engineered this team to be a collection of players and, better yet, a family.

Those were just a few of the highlights from his time at the podium, in which he shed light on the team’s mindset and preparation for what should be an exciting basketball season ahead.

Here is everything Taylor and Radford said at SEC media days on Wednesday.

‘From start to finish, how can we be our best?’ Buzz Williams previews Texas A&M’s upcoming basketball season at SEC Media Days

In taking the podium at SEC media days, Buzz Williams preached consistency, while noting that the leadership of Wade Taylor IV will carry this team.

Texas A&M basketball head coach Buzz Williams spoke at SEC media days on Wednesday, and one theme rang loud and clear during his time at the podium: consistency.

It’s a key trait for an Aggies team that is fresh off a highly successful 2022-23 campaign, in which they finished 25-10 (15-3 SEC), reached the SEC title game for the second year in a row, while also punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

But after a first-round loss to Penn State, expectations have aptly been raised on this basketball program. Just this week, the Maroon and White were firmly ranked in the Top 25 of both the preseason coaches poll and the preseason AP Poll. It speaks to what the term “success” now means in Aggieland, and that equates to a deep run in the postseason.

Will A&M be ready to handle that pressure? According to Williams, they will thanks to an early non-conference slate, coupled with a bevy of returning production, and the leadership of Wade Taylor IV.

Those were just a few of the highlights from his time at the podium, in which he shed light on the team’s mindset and preparation for what should be an exciting basketball season ahead.

Here is everything Aggies basketball head coach Buzz Williams said at SEC media days on Wednesday.

Everything Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman said at SEC Media Days

Here’s a quick recap of everything that Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman had to say during SEC Media Days on Wednesday.

Coaches and players from around the SEC have descended on Birmingham, Ala. for the annual basketball version of [autotag]SEC Media Days[/autotag]. The two-day event got underway on Wednesday afternoon and will continue into Thursday afternoon.

Arkansas head coach [autotag]Eric Musselman[/autotag], junior forward [autotag]Trevon Brazile[/autotag] and senior guard [autotag]Devo Davis[/autotag] were in attendance as the chosen representatives. The trio took time to speak to the assembled media in Birmingham this afternoon.

Musselman spoke at the podium, similar to how football coaches do every summer, and spent about 15 minutes answering questions and previewing the Razorbacks’ roster and upcoming season.

Here’s a quick rundown of everything that Musselman had to say at SEC Media Days on Wednesday.

Arkansas basketball: Trevon Brazile, Devo Davis named to Preseason All-SEC Team

Ahead of SEC Media Days and the college basketball season, Arkansas was well represented in the conference’s preseason honors.

College basketball season is right around the corner as teams are gearing up for the long five-month trek towards March Madness. On Wednesday and Thursday, the SEC will hold their annual “Basketball Media Days” in Birmingham.

Ahead of the annual event, the conference released their preseason All-SEC first and second teams, which included two Arkansas Razorbacks. [autotag]Trevon Brazile[/autotag] received first team All-SEC honors and [autotag]Devo Davis[/autotag] received second team All-SEC honors. The players were chosen by a select panel of regional and national media members.

Brazile earned a first team selection despite only playing in nine games before suffering a season-ending ACL tear. In those nine games, Brazile 11.8 points on 48.1% from the field and 37.9% from three, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 27.1 minutes per night.

Davis earns second team honors for the second time in his career (2021-22). Last season, the junior guard averaged 10.9 points on 41.5% from the field and 34.6% from three , 4.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals on his way to an SEC All-Defensive Team selection.

As a team, the Razorbacks were picked to finish third in the conference this year by the media. [autotag]Eric Musselman[/autotag]’s Hogs were behind Tennessee (No. 1) and Texas A&M (No. 2).

Arkansas will be in action this Friday night when in Bud Walton Arena for an exhibition game against UT-Tyler. There will be no TV or stream for the game, so the only way to watch is to be in attendance.

Josh Heupel discusses Vols’ standard ‘to win championships’

Josh Heupel discusses Tennessee’s standard to win championships ahead of the 2023 season.

Tennessee will kick off its third season under head coach Josh Heupel on Sept. 2 versus Virginia. The Vols will open fall training camp on Aug. 2.

Heupel has guided Tennessee to a 18-8 (10-6 SEC) record since 2021.

He was asked about Tennessee’s goals as head coach at SEC media days.

“Standard at Tennessee is to win championships,” Heupel said. “It’s pretty clear. I think we are top 10 in the history of college football in wins, first-round draft picks, bowls, bowl wins. The standard is to compete at the highest level and win championships.

“For us, that starts in the Eastern division, which everybody knows that there’s a lot of good football that’s played in that division.”

Kickoff between the Vols and Virginia is slated for noon EDT (ABC) at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The Vols will open Southeastern Conference play Sept. 16 at Florida (7 p.m. EDT, ESPN).

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