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SEC News: Alabama OC target, Smith announces return

By Matt Melton

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 17: Ainias Smith #0 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs the ball against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of the game at Kyle Field on September 17, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 17: Ainias Smith #0 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs the ball against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of the game at Kyle Field on September 17, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images) /
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Good morning, SEC fans. As you begin your Friday morning, here are a few of the biggest headlines from across the conference Thursday.

Texas A&M WR Ainias Smith returning for 2023 season

Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith announced Thursday morning that he would be returning to College Station for the 2023 season. Smith, a senior who has over 1,500+ receiving yards in his Texas A&M career, appeared in only four games due to an injury this past season, compiling 15 receptions for 291 yards and two touchdowns.

Notre Dame OC Tommy Rees emerging as top target for Alabama OC

According to ESPN’s Chris Low, Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has reportedly emerged as the top target for the same position at Alabama. Rees has been the OC at Notre Dame since 2020, and has led the Fighting Irish to a Top 50 scoring offense nationally in every season.

  • 2020 – 33.4 PPG (No. 30)
  • 2021 – 35.2 PPG (No. 20)
  • 2022 – 31.8 PPG (No. 42)

Alabama reportedly extending head coach Nate Oats

According to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Alabama is reportedly extending basketball head coach Nate Oats through the 2028-29 season. Oats, who is in his fourth season in Tuscaloosa, has led the Crimson Tide to a combined 80-39 record, two NCAA Tournament appearances, and an SEC championship, while also currently having Alabama ranked No. 4 nationally at 19-3 overall (9-0 in SEC).

Auburn included in Top 3 for 4-star QB Walker White

Auburn has been included in the Top 3 for four-star quarterback Walker White, who will be making his decision later today between the Tigers, Baylor, and Clemson. White is considered as the top player in the state of Arkansas in the 2024 class, where the four-star attends Little Rock Christian Academy.

3 former SEC players named 2023 NBA All-Stars

The SEC had three players selected to the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Thursday night, each of which played at Kentucky. Those three players were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder), Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), and Julius Randle (New York Knicks).

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