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SEC News: NCAA Tournament matchups, Alabama wins SEC Tournament

By Matt Melton

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 12: The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies in the SEC Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 12, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 12: The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies in the SEC Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 12, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Our latest news update from across the SEC takes a look at the matchups announced for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Alabama winning the 2023 SEC Tournament, and more.

Missouri extends head coach Dennis Gates

It was announced Friday night that Missouri has extended head basketball coach Dennis Gates through the 2028-29 season. Gates is currently in his first season as the head coach of the Tigers, leading Missouri to a 24-9 record, which is the program’s highest overall win total since the 2013-14 campaign.

Alabama’s Brandon Miller named finalist for Wooden Award

A list that also includes Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, Alabama’s Brandon Miller has been added to list of finalists for the Wooden Award. The 2022-23 SEC Player and Freshman of the Year had been previously left off the list of the 15 original finalists.

Will Wade named head coach at McNeese State

It was announced Sunday that former LSU basketball head coach Will Wade has been named the new head coach at McNeese State. Wade was the head coach of the Tigers from 2017-18 through the 2021-22 season, leading LSU to a combined 108-53 record, the 2018-19 SEC regular season title, and three NCAA Tournament appearances.

Alabama wins 2023 SEC Tournament

Alabama, who was already the SEC regular season champion, captured the tournament title as well Sunday with an 82-63 win over Texas A&M. Alabama freshman forward Brandon Miller also took home 2023 SEC Tournament MVP honors as well.

8 SEC teams selected to play in 2023 NCAA Tournament

Announced on Sunday night, there were eight teams from the SEC selected to play in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Those teams are included below, along with each’s seed, first round matchup, and region.

  • No. 1 Alabama vs Winner of No. 16 Texas A&M-CC vs No. 16 Southeast Missouri State (South)
  • No. 4 Tennessee vs No. 13 Louisiana (East)
  • No. 6 Kentucky vs No. 11 Providence (East)
  • No. 7 Texas A&M vs No. 10 Penn State (Midwest)
  • No. 7 Missouri vs No. 10 Utah State (South)
  • No. 8 Arkansas vs No. 9 Illinois (West)
  • No. 9 Auburn vs No. 8 Iowa (Midwest)
  • No. 11 Mississippi State vs No. 11 Pittsburgh (First Four) – Winner faces No. 6 Iowa State (Midwest)

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