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

20. Tyrece Radford – Texas A&M

Radford began his collegiate career back at Virginia Tech in 2019 and certainly has been a solid weapon throughout his career. He was the Hokies for two years before spending the last two with Buzz Williams at Texas A&M, starting every game for the Aggies. Last season saw him average 13.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, helping guide Texas A&M to an unexpected 2nd place finish in the SEC.

Now entering his third and final season with the Aggies, Radford is certainly a known quantity. He’s strong and athletic and remains an underrated scorer and manufacturer for Texas A&M. Not only does he fit nicely into this physical Aggies backcourt but he’s coming off his best offensive season with hopes of improved shooting numbers this season. He’s certainly a major part of why big things are expected this year in College Station.

19. Davonte Davis – Arkansas

Three years at Arkansas for Davis have each had a fair share of success and he’s been an important cog in each of those seasons. While not always a regular starter, he’s played a key role in the backcourt and is a major returning weapon for Eric Musselman. Last season saw Davis average 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, with career-best shooting numbers from outside the arc (34%).

Davis is known more for his defensive intensity than his shooting prowess. Still, he put up 25 points in their big upset win over Kansas in last year’s Big Dance and should have an increased role as a senior in this Razorbacks offense. You won’t find many SEC players play better defense than Davis and he’s certainly known for his ability to play successfully all over the court. If he takes a step forward offensively, he can be a major weapon for Musselman.