The 2024 SEC Tournament tips off on Wednesday, Mar. 6 at Bons Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. On Sunday, Mar. 10, the conference tournament champion will be crowned.
Undefeated South Carolina, the No. 1-seed in the tournament and the top-ranked team in the nation, is favored to repeat as tourney champs. Along with the Gamecocks, No. 2-seed LSU, No. 3-seed Ole Miss and No. 4-seed Alabama earned double byes to the quarterfinals.
The first round, second round and quarterfinals will be broadcast on SEC Network, while Saturday’s semifinals will be shown on ESPNU. Sunday’s championship game will be on ESPN. Will that title tilt be a duel between South Carolina and LSU? Or, could a team spoil another showdown between the Gamecocks and Lady Tigers?
A tourney run for Rebels, Commodores or Tigers?
Marshaling a Cinderella run in conference with two titans is an unenviable challenge. But, here are three candidates capable of mustering the effort.
No. 3-seed Ole Miss Rebels
Only in a conference with South Carolina and LSU can Ole Miss claim Cinderella status. Yet, it would not be too surprising if, on Sunday afternoon, Coach Yo’s team was dancing with the trophy as confetti fell from the rafters. The Rebels seem to have found their stride, closing out the regular…
