SEC Basketball: Ranking of top 25 players entering 2023-24 season

24. Jaylin Williams – Auburn

It’s been quite the ride at Auburn for Williams and it’s coming to an end this season. He’s spent his first four years in the Tigers’ frontcourt, primarily as a starter as a sophomore and senior, bumped back by a few current NBA players during his junior year. Back in a major role this past year, Williams averaged 11.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, shooting a career-high 35% from outside the arc.

In his fifth and final collegiate season we can expect even more from Williams on both sides of the ball. He’s been a solid defensive presence in recent years and has really seen his offensive game improve as well. That time with Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler hopefully rubbed off on him, and Williams gets this year to show he’s one of the SEC’s best forwards. Expect him to get his shot to do that.

23. Jordan Wright – LSU

Another player entering his fifth and final year of eligibility, Wright began his career with four solid years at Vanderbilt. He was a full-time starter only as a junior, but has had decent production these last two seasons, averaging 10.6 points and 5.1 rebounds as a senior after slightly better figures the year before.

He’ll be back for a fifth season in the SEC but will be suiting up for LSU. The Tigers needed a boost in the offseason after a few key departures, including Adam Miller and KJ Williams, and Wright will certainly help fill some of that scoring gap. While this is clearly his first and only year with the Tigers and under Matt McMahon, his experience in the SEC is still valuable, even with a Vanderbilt squad that hasn’t been in the thick of the conference race recently.