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SEC Basketball: 5 biggest 2019 offseason storylines

By Jerran Anderson

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Bruce Pearl of the Auburn Tigers gives celebrates after 84-64 win over the Tennessee Volunteers during the final of the SEC Basketball Championships at Bridgestone Arena on March 17, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Bruce Pearl of the Auburn Tigers gives celebrates after 84-64 win over the Tennessee Volunteers during the final of the SEC Basketball Championships at Bridgestone Arena on March 17, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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5. A lot of players are headed to the NBA Draft, but who will return?

NBA Draft season is upon us and so far, the SEC has seen its usual exodus of players heading off to the league, but with some new rules in play, it will be interesting to see if any players return.

In 2018, seven players from the SEC were selected in the NBA Draft. Kentucky led the way with four players taken, two each in round. This season, it’s up in the air how many players from the conference are selected.

The Wildcats will have Keldon Johnson, Tyler Herro and P.J. Washington all off to the NBA Draft. They’ll look to become the latest alum to get selected in the draft process. 23 of 25 freshmen have been selected in the first round. LSU Tigers top freshman Naz Reid is another name to keep an eye on.

It’s important to remember, players are allowed to hire agents and withdraw their name before May 30 to maintain their college eligibility. That day is exactly 10 days after the NBA Draft Combine.

After receiving feedback from draft scouts, a number of underclassmen could decide to return to school for another season. This year, the SEC could get stronger with potential returners like Grant Williams, Jordan Bone and any of the LSU players who declared.

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