The Bulldogs didn't have much time to celebrate its SEC opening win against Auburn as they hit the road to face a young, talented Sooners team.

Darius Acuff launched his SEC Player of the Year campaign with a bang on Saturday by leading No. 18 Arkansas to an 86-75 win over No. 19 Tennessee in the conference opener for both teams.

Former Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jayden Gibson hadn't been with the program since mid-October, and he entered the transfer portal ahead of its official opening on January 2nd. On Sunday night, he found his new school.

Baylor continues its portal rebuild, targeting an SEC transfer tackle as the Bears look to replace departing starters and restore depth in the trenches.

LSU women's basketball falls on the road at Vanderbilt to fall to 0-2 in SEC play for the first time under Kim Mulkey.

The Gamecocks struggled with turnovers and a low shooting percentage but still found a way to start SEC play 2-0.

Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels are red-hot on the recruiting trail with the program now landing a commitment from Florida Gators defensive back Sharif Den

St. John’s center Zuby Ejiofor turned in a herculean effort Saturday. He scored 33 points, grabbed 15 rebounds (11 offensive) and went to the free throw line 23 times — the most attempts by a player in a Big East game in nearly seven years.

The SEC may not be able to replicate last season's success, but the March Madness potentials field remains strong.

Week 1 of 2026 SEC men's basketball play concluded Jan. 3. No. 18 Arkansas (11-3, 1-0 SEC) defeated No. 20 Tennessee (10-4, 0-1 SEC), 86-75, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.