Big 12 was a grind but SEC Men’s Basketball is deep

Dec 20, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma Sooners forward Jalon Moore (14) dunk against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma Men’s Basketball will open the season on Nov. 4. With less than two weeks to the start of the 2024-2025 men’s basketball season, the USA TODAY Sports Preseason Men’s Coaches Poll was released on Wednesday.

The Oklahoma Sooners weren’t ranked after missing the tournament for the third time in three seasons under Porter Moser. One would think after leaving the Big 12 that they’d get a reprieve from the tough schedules they’ve had to endure. But that won’t be the case in the SEC.

In the preseason Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, nine SEC teams were featured compared to just five in the Big 12.

College Sports Wire’s Andy Patton discussed that depth in and several more takeaways in reaction to the release of the preseason Coaches Poll.

The Sooners have an upward climb on their hands and Moser and his staff are hoping this year’s collection of portal additions and incoming freshmen can help Jalon Moore push this team into the NCAA tournament for the first time since the 2020-2021 season.

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Publish date : 2024-10-24 20:00:00

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