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SEC Offseason Breakdown

Summer time means a look ahead to next season!

Each week moving forward, we will preview one conference in college basketball from soup to nuts.

Check below for this week’s breakdown on the SEC.

SEC Offseason Breakdown

SEC Preseason Power Rankings
1. Auburn
Projected Starting 5:
G Wendell Green
G K.D. Johnson
F Allen Flanigan
F Jabari Smith
C Walker Kessler
Projected Bench: Dylan Cardwell, Devan Cambridge, Babatunde Akingbola, Chris Moore, Zep Jasper, Jaylin Williams
Newcomers: Jabari Smith, Zeb Jasper (Charleston), Wendell Green (Eastern Kentucky), K.D. Johnson (Georgia)
Losses: Sharife Cooper, Justin Powell, Javon Franklin, Jamal Johnson

2. Kentucky 
Projected Starting 5:
G Sahvir Wheeler
G TyTy Washington
G Kellan Grady
F Keion Brooks
C Oscar Tshiebwe
Projected Bench: Jacob Toppin, Bryce Hopkins, Dontaie Allen, Lance Ware, Daimion Collins, CJ Fredrick, Davion Mintz
Newcomers: Oscar Tshiebwe (West Virginia), Daimion Collins, Bryce Hopkins, Kellan Grady (Davidson), CJ Fredrick (Iowa), TyTy Washington, Sahvir Wheeler (Georgia)
Losses: Olivier Sarr, BJ Boston, Terrence Clarke, Isaiah Jackson, Cam’ron Fletcher

3. Arkansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Chris Lykes
G JD Notae
G Davonte Davis
F Au’Diese Toney
C Jaylin Williams
Projected Bench: Khalen Robinson, Chance Moore, Kamani Johnson, Connor Vanover, Stanley Umude, Jaxson Robinson, Trey Wade, KK Robinson
Newcomers: Chance Moore, Kamani Johnson (Little Rock), Chris Lykes (Miami), Au’Diese Toney (Pitt), Stanley Umude (South Dakota), Jaxson Robinson (Texas A&M), Trey Wade (Wichita State)
Losses: Moses Moody, Jalen Tate, Vance Jackson, Justin Smith, Desi Sills, Ethan Henderson

4. Alabama
Projected Starting 5:
G JD Davison
G Jahvon Quinerly 
G Jaden Shackelford
F Noah Gurley
C Charles Bediako
Projected Bench: Juwan Gary, Nimari Burnett, Alex Tchikou, Keon Ellis, Keon Ambrose-Hylton, Darius Miles, Jusuan Holt, James Rojas (injured)
Newcomers: JD Davison, Charles Bediako, Jusaun Holt, Nimari Burnett (Texas Tech), Noah Gurley (Furman)
Losses: John Petty, Herb Jones, Alex Reese, Jordan Bruner, Josh Primo

5. Tennessee
Projected Starting 5:
G Kennedy Chandler
G Santiago Vescovi
G Victor Bailey
G Josiah-Jordan James
C John Fulkerson
Projected Bench: Uros Plavsic, Jahmai Mashack, Justin Powell, Olivier Nkamhoua, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, Jonas Aidoo, Quentin Diboubdje, Zakai Zeigler
Newcomers: Kennedy Chandler, Jahmai Mashack, Justin Powell (Auburn), Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, Jonas Aidoo, Quentin Diboubdje, Zakai Zeigler
Losses: Yves Pons, Keon Johnson, Jaden Springer, E.J. Anosike, Davonte Gaines, Corey Walker

6. LSU
Projected Starting 5:
G Xavier Pinson
G Adam Miller
F Tari Eason
F Darius Days
C Efton Reid
Projected Bench: Mwani Wilkinson, Eric Gaines, Shareef O’Neal, Alex Fudge, Jerrell Colbert, Brandon Murray, Bradley Ezewiro
Newcomers: Xavier Pinson (Missouri), Adam Miller (Illinois), Tari Eason (Cincinnati), Jerrell Colbert, Brandon Murray, Bradley Ezewiro, Alex Fudge, Efton Reid
Losses: Javonte Smart, Cam Thomas, Trendon Watford, Aundre Hyatt, Josh Gray, Jalen Cook

7. Mississippi State
Projected Starting 5:
G Iverson Molinar
G Rocket Watts
G D.J. Jeffries
F Garrison Brooks
F Tolu Smith
Projected Bench: Javian Davis, Derek Fountain, Camryn Carter, KeShawn Murphy, Alden Applewhite, Shakeel Moore, Cameron Matthews
Newcomers: Garrison Brooks (North Carolina), D.J. Jeffries (Memphis), Camryn Carter, KeShawn Murphy, Alden Applewhite, Shakeel Moore (NC State), Rocket Watts (Michigan State)
Losses: Abdul Ado, Deivon Smith, Jalen Johnson, D.J. Stewart

8. Florida
Projected Starting 5:
G Tyree Appleby
G Myreon Jones
G Phlan Fleming
F Anthony Duruji
C Colin Castleton
Projected Bench: Brandon McKissic, CJ Felder,  Kowacie Reeves, Kowacie Reeves, Niels Lane, Jason Jitoboh, Keyontae Johnson (pending medical clearance)
Newcomers: Myreon Jones (Penn State), Phlan Fleming (Georgia Southern), CJ Felder (Boston College), Brandon McKissic (UMKC), Kowacie Reeves
Losses: Tre Mann, Scottie Lewis, Omar Payne, Ques Glover, Osayi Osifo

9. Ole Miss
Projected Starting 5:
G Daeshun Ruffin
G Jarkel Joiner 
G Luis Rodriguez
F Jaemyn Brakefield
C Nysier Brooks
Projected Bench: Tye Fagan, Matthew Murrell, James White, Eric Van Der Heijden, Grant Slatten, Sammy Hunter, Austin Crowley, Robert Allen
Newcomers: Jaemyn Brakefield (Duke), Tye Fagan (Georgia), Nysier Brooks (Miami), Daeshun Ruffin, James White, Eric Van Der Heijden, Grant Slatten
Losses: Devontae Shuler, Romello White, KJ Buffen, Dimencio Vaughn, Shon Robinson, Antavion Collum

10. South Carolina
Projected Starting 5:
G Jermaine Couisnard
G Erik Stevenson
F Keyshawn Bryant
F AJ Wilson
C Wildens Leveque
Projected Bench: James Reese, Devin Carter, Jacobi Wright, TaQuan Woodley, Tre-Vaughn Minott, Josh Gray, Chico Carter Jr.
Newcomers: Erik Stevenson (Washington), James Reese (North Texas), A.J. Wilson (George Mason), Devin Carter, Jacobi Wright, TaQuan Woodley, Carious Williams, Tre-Vaughn Minott, Josh Gray (LSU), Chico Carter Jr. (Murray State)
Losses: A.J. Lawson, Justin Minaya, Jayln McCreary, T.J. Moss, Trae Hannibal, Seventh Woods, Trae Hannibal 

11. Texas A&M
Projected Starting 5:
G Marcus Williams
G Andre Gordon
G Tyrece Radford
G Quenton Jackson
F Henry Coleman
Projected Bench: Ethan Henderson, Javonte Brown, Manny Obaseki, Wade Taylor, Ashton Smith, Hassan Diarra, Hayden Hefner, Jalen Johnson, Aaron Johnson-Cash
Newcomers: Manny Obaseki, Wade Taylor, Ashton Smith, Henry Coleman (Duke), Marcus Williams (Wyoming), Javonte Brown (UConn), Ethan Henderson (Arkansas), Tyrece Radford (Virginia Tech), Jalen Johnson (Mississippi State), Aaron Johnson-Cash (JUCO)
Losses: Emanuel Miller, Cashius McNeilly, Savion Flagg, Jay Jay Chandler, Kevin Marfo, Jaxson Robinson, LaDamien Bradford

12. Missouri
Projected Starting 5:
G Amari Davis
G DaJuan Gordon
G Javon Pickett
F Jarron Coleman
F Kobe Brown
Projected Bench: Ronnie DeGray, Anton Brookshire, Kaleb Brown, Trevon Brazile, Yaya Keita, Sean Durugordon
Newcomers: DaJuan Gordon (Kansas State), Ronnie DeGray (UMass), Jarron Coleman (Ball State), Amari Davis (Green Bay), Anton Brookshire, Kaleb Brown, Trevon Brazile, Yaya Keita, Sean Durugordon
Losses: Xavier Pinson, Dru Smith, Mark Smith, Mitchell Smith, Jeremiah Tilmon, Torrence Watson, Dru Buggs, Parker Braun, Ed Chang

13. Vanderbilt
Projected Starting 5:
G Scotty Pippen Jr.
G Rodney Chatman
G Jordan Wright
F Terren Frank
C Liam Robbins
Projected Bench: Jamaine Mann, Shane Dezonie, Peyton Daniels, Gabe Dorsey, Myles Stute, Quentin Millora-Brown, Tyrin Lawrence, Trey Thomas
Newcomers: Rodney Chatman (Dayton), Liam Robbins (Minnesota), Terren Frank (TCU), Jermaine Mann (Gardner Webb), Jamaine Mann, Shane Dezonie, Peyton Daniels, Gabe Dorsey
Losses: Dylan Disu, Maxwell Evans, D.J. Harvey, Isaac McBride, Clevon Brown, Ejike Obinna

14. Georgia
Projected Starting 5:
G Aaron Cook
G Jabri Abdur-Rahim
G Kario Oquendo
F Jailyn Ingram
F P.J. Horne
Projected Bench: Tyron McMillan, Braelen Bridges, Dalen Ridgnal, Christian Wright, Camron McDowell, Tyrone Baker, Noah Baumann, Ty Baker, Jaxon Etter, Jon Ned
Newcomers: Noah Baumann (USC), Jabri Abdur-Rahim (Virginia), Aaron Cook (Gonzaga), Braelen Bridges (UIC), Jailyn Ingram (Florida Atlantic), Christian Wright, Camron McDowell, Tyrone Baker, Dalen Ridgnal (JUCO), Kario Oquendo (JUCO), Ty Baker
Losses: Sahvir Wheeler, Toumani Camara, Andrew Garcia, Tye Fagan, KD Johnson, Justin Kier, Jakywon Walton, Christian Brown

SEC Preseason First Team
Scotty Pippen Jr., Vanderbilt
Iverson Molinar, Mississippi State
Jaden Shackelford, Alabama
Allen Flanigan, Auburn
Darius Days, LSU

SEC Preseason Player of the Year
Jaden Shackelford, Alabama

SEC Preseason Sleeper
Ole Miss

10 Impact SEC Freshmen
* In no particular order
Jabari Smith, Auburn
JD Davison, Alabama
Charles Bediako, Alabama
Kennedy Chandler, Tennessee
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, Tennessee
TyTy Washington, Kentucky
Daimion Collins, Kentucky
Efton Reid, LSU
Daeshun Ruffin, Ole Miss
Kowacie Reeves, Florida

5 Under-The-Radar SEC Freshmen
* In no particular order
Devin Carter, South Carolina
Bryce Hopkins, Kentucky
Manny Obaseki, Texas A&M
Jusaun Holt, Alabama
Jahmai Mashack, Tennessee

25 Impact SEC Transfers
* In no particular order
Walker Kessler, Auburn (North Carolina)
KD Johnson, Auburn (Georgia)
Nimari Burnett, Alabama (Texas Tech)
Noah Gurley, Alabama (Furman)
Chris Lykes, Arkansas (Miami)
Stanley Umude, Arkansas (South Dakota)
Au’Diese Toney, Arkansas (Pitt)
Justin Powell, Tennessee (Auburn)
Xavier Pinson, LSU (Missouri)
Adam Miller, LSU (Illinois)
Tari Eason, LSU (Cincinnati)
Oscar Tshiebwe, Kentucky (West Virginia)
Sahvir Wheeler, Kentucky (Georgia)
Kellan Grady, Kentucky (Davidson)
CJ Fredrick, Kentucky (Iowa)
Rocket Watts, Mississippi State (Michigan State)
DJ Jeffries, Mississippi State (Memphis)
Garrison Brooks, Mississippi State (North Carolina)
Myreon Jones, Florida (Penn State)
Erik Stevenson, South Carolina (Washington)
Jaemyn Brakefield, Ole Miss (Duke)
Henry Coleman, Texas A&M (Duke)
Tyrece Radford, Texas A&M (Virginia Tech)
DaJuan Gordon, Missouri (Kansas State)
Liam Robbins, Vanderbilt (Minnesota)

10 Under-The-Radar SEC Transfers
* In no particular order
Zep Jasper, Auburn (Charleston)
Wendell Green, Auburn (Eastern Kentucky)
Shakeel Moore, Mississippi State (NC State)
Phlan Fleming, Florida (Georgia Southern)
Brandon McKissic, Florida (UMKC)
Tye Fagan, Ole Miss (Georgia)
Nysier Brooks, Ole Miss (Miami)
Marcus Williams, Texas A&M (Wyoming)
Aaron Cook, Georgia (Gonzaga)
Jabri Abdur-Rahim, Georgia (Virginia)

10 SEC Breakout Players
* In no particular order
Keon Ellis, Alabama
Jaylin Williams, Arkansas
Davonte Davis, Arkansas
Santiago Vescovi, Tennessee
Josiah-Jordan James, Tennessee
Derek Fountain, Mississippi State
Matthew Murrell, Ole Miss
Kobe Brown, Missouri
Wildens Leveque, South Carolina
Jordan Wright, Vanderbilt

Leftovers