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UK, A&M, and LSU in ESPN's predictions for the 2016 NCAA tourney top 4 seeds
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:54 am
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:54 am
ESPN Insider
No. 1's:
Kentucky
No. 2's:
LSU
No. 4's:
A&M:
No. 1's:
Kentucky
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It doesn’t matter who stays and leaves anymore. John Calipari just flat-out reloads and has more talent than everyone else. Look for Willie Cauley-Stein and Karl-Anthony Towns to leave. Devin Booker, Trey Lyles, Dakari Johnson and the Harrison Twins could all join them in leaving early for the NBA. But my guess is that a couple of those guys (i.e. Johnson and the Harrison Twins) will come back, and join Tyler Ulis, Alex Poythress and Marcus Lee.
Calipari has three guys signed for next season in skilled forward Skal Labissiere, point guard Isaiah Briscoe and wing Charles Matthews. The ‘Cats aren’t done, either. They are in the mix for several remaining uncommitted high-level guys who could be immediate difference-makers. UK as a No. 1 seed shouldn’t surprise anyone.
No. 2's:
LSU
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This may depend on whether Jarell Martin and Jordan Mickey return, but neither is a lock to go in the first round. The Tigers will add the top-rated freshman in the country in Aussie Ben Simmons, so the frontline could wind up being insane with Simmons, Martin and Mickey. The backcourt will also receive a jolt with the addition of scoring guard Antonio Blakeney, who will push Keith Hornsby. The key, however, will come at the point, where Josh Gray has been inconsistent this season after coming from the junior college ranks.
No. 4's:
A&M:
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The Aggies are a fringe tourney team this season, but will return Danuel House, Alex Caruso and Jalen Jones -- all of which have been in college for at least three years. Billy Kennedy also brings in a talented recruiting class which includes big men Tyler Davis and Elijah Thomas along with wings D.J. Hogg and Admon Gilder. All four players are ranked in the top 75.
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 9:55 am
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Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:55 am to RTR America
How does Caruso return? I feel like that guy's been at A&M for 6 years already.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:56 am to Dawgsontop34
Shhh just let it happen
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:02 am to Gradual_Stroke
I really wish mark Fox could (would be willing) to recruit worth a shite. He's a great X's and O's coach but he just can't bring in talent to be competitive year in and year out. We're going to struggle next year in the post after losing Thornton and Nemi because there's big talent gap between he two of them and every other post player we have except Maten.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:17 am to RTR America
Malik Newman gonna be running the point for LSU.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:19 am to Dawgsontop34
12 years 
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:27 am to Tecate
Next year!
I just want LSU to get in this year.
I just want LSU to get in this year.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:31 am to RTR America
3 SEC teams in top 4 seeds..no Arkansas? Is this football or basketball again?
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:34 am to UserName69
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3 SEC teams in top 4 seeds..no Arkansas? Is this football or basketball again?
no, it's just simply a stupid projection of over a year away.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:34 am to Gradual_Stroke
I'm still rustled LSU didn't win the Daniel House sweepstakes
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 12:06 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:36 am to UserName69
Everyone is assuming Portis will go pro...... and he probably will but I still think he needs another year.
Arkansas doesn't have a big class but we have two need fillers in Jimmy Britt and Ted Kapita. both 4 star guys that will replace Madden and Harris. I think Hogs will be a deeper team next year with or without Portis. But if Bobby stays they could be special.
Arkansas doesn't have a big class but we have two need fillers in Jimmy Britt and Ted Kapita. both 4 star guys that will replace Madden and Harris. I think Hogs will be a deeper team next year with or without Portis. But if Bobby stays they could be special.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:37 am to piggilicious
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no, it's just simply a stupid projection of over a year away.
Agreed. Good game Saturday.
Arkansas > aTm..aggie always lil bro
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:02 pm to tigerbait2010
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I'm still rustled LSU didn't when the Daniel House sweepstakes
I agree with you too but c'mon bro
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:05 pm to Cousin
I'm tired breh. I swear I can distinguish homonyms 
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:05 pm to crispyUGA
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. He's a great X's and O's coach but he just can't bring in talent to be competitive year in and year out.
Back to back 20 win seasons is pretty good for everyone outside UK
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:23 pm to crispyUGA
Fox should go hire that ex-LSU and UCLA assistant who's dad started the best AAU team in Atlanta. that's a good place to start
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:28 pm to RTR America
Wait, wait, wait...Arkansas doesn't just reload like Kentucky??? To think I've been fooled all this time!!
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:35 pm to bayoubengals88
i'm sure that's a common occurrence for you.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:31 pm to piggilicious
The SEC could be scary good next year in hoops. Those three, Vandy is young and coming on this year, UF, Mizzou will be much better. Heck other than UT, Bama and UGA, I don't see much decline across the board and a couple of recruits might keep them equivalent.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:35 pm to RTR America
Seen our two Plano West recruits play we are going to be good.
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