SEC Basketball Tournament Preview
By Adam McGill
With the SEC tournament right around the corner, this is the perfect time to start looking over to conference rosters. Below is my tournament preview for the SEC:
SEC All-Tournament Team:
G John Jenkins, Vanderbilt – Vandy’s outstanding 21-9 record is one of the best surprises of the 2011 season. Jenkins is totaling an exciting 20 points per contest, including just fewer than four 3-pointers. He has a similar skill set to NBA star Ray Allen and a guy who has the ability to knock down 6 threes in a game is a definite game changer.
G Bradley Beal, Florida – The freshman has earned his way onto this list in just one year of collegiate ball. Beal is an extremely explosive player around the basket and the kid will be a star someday in the pros. He can shoot from the outside and has very active hands on the defensive side of the ball. Beal can carry the Gators’ offense and does it with a certain type of swag.
F JaMychal Green, Alabama – Green has posterized much of the SEC this season. He is very explosive for a 6-foot-8 forward and the senior can dunk from anywhere in the paint. He is also averaging 7.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game , which will lead the Crimson Tide this tournament season.
F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky – MKG is an extremely versatile freshman who is averaging 12 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Kidd-Gilchrist’s smooth jump shot on top of his amazing athleticism, and has a skill set that is very similar to Michael Beasley.
F Anthony Davis, Kentucky – The “AD” has been the best rookie in this freshman class, which was what the world expected since he was the number one prospect coming out of high school. Davis has arms so long that his hands go past his knees, which is helping him post 9.8 rebounds and leading the nation with 4.8 blocks. He is the best freshman in the country and is worth watching just for the fact that he will be a future top three pick in the foreseeable future.
Freshmen to Watch:
G Marquis Teague, Kentucky – Teague has not been the scorer that scouts thought he was going to develop into, but the kid certainly is outstanding at running the point. Teague is averaging 4.8 dimes per contest, while turning the ball under 3 times per contest. He has been shooting the ball much better as of late and could carry the team if he continues to gain confidence.
G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Georgia – KCP has been outstanding in his first year in Georgia. Caldwell-Pope is averaging 13.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game and the forward has energized the Bulldogs’ fast break offense. If Georgia can make a big run in the tournament, look no farther than the 190 pound kid from Greenville, Georgia.
SEC Tournament Prediction: Kentucky over Florida
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