The SEC and Other News

Look no further than the Florida/South Carolina game to prove why the SEC is the worst major conference in basketball by far. These were two of the top three teams in the conference, and they collaborated to form the WORST ranked matchup of the season. Frankly, based on the way both of these teams performed, they shouldn't even be sniffing the top 25. 

South Carolina, who played less worse than Florida to get the win, shot 29.4% from the field. Every team has an off night right? And usually the free throw line is a team's best friend when it comes to that, but the Gamecocks shot a putrid 67.6% from the line. Speaking of terrible free throw percentages, Florida shot 53.6% from the line and missed countless times down the stretch, which contributed to their loss. They also shot 35.2% from the field, including 0/17 from three. 

Now it's safe to say that this was a defensive slugfest, as both teams rank inside the top 30 in terms of defensive efficiency according to KenPom, but even with good defense, this game was an eyesore. The teams combined for 55 fouls, and it seemed like every possession in the second half had someone missing a free throw. 

Let me remind you that these were two ranked teams you saw tonight. This just shows how weak the SEC has been in basketball this season. It's Kentucky and the pack. Finishing second in the SEC is going to end up like being the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA D-League Draft. 

In other news, Oklahoma somehow managed to beat West Virginia in overtime on the road, and Florida State won against Notre Dame in a great game.

Florida State really impressed me tonight. Their ability to create offense and shoot from anywhere is to be feared in the ACC. As for Notre Dame, Steve Vasturia doesn't miss, Matt Farrell, Bonzie Colson and VJ Beachem can light you up any given night. Basically, this game was the polar opposite of the Florida/South Carolina one.