SEC News: Auburn, Arkansas land impact basketball transfers
By Matt Melton
Here are a few headlines you need to know from across the SEC on both Saturday and Sunday, featuring a pair of key transfer portal commitments for Auburn and Arkansas, and more.
Alabama G Mark Sears declares for 2023 NBA Draft
Alabama guard Mark Sears declared for the 2023 NBA Draft on Saturday, while also maintaining his collegiate eligibility in the process. Sears started in all 37 games for the Crimson Tide this past season, averaging 12.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.6 APG, and 1.2 SPG, as well as shooting 34.5% from three and 84.7% from the free throw line.
5-star EDGE Elyiss Williams commits to Georgia
A versatile two-way player, Elyiss Williams announced his commitment to Georgia on Saturday afternoon. Williams is rated as a five-star edge rusher in the 2025 class out of in-state Charlton County High School.
FIU transfer Denver Jones commits to Auburn
Auburn basketball landed a key transfer commitment Saturday from Denver Jones, who joins the Tigers from FIU. A 2022-23 First Team All-C-USA selection, Jones is coming off a season in which he averaged 20.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2 APG, and 1.8 SPG, while also shooting 37.1% from three, as well as 84.5% from the free throw line.
Houston transfer Tramon Mark commits to Arkansas
Arkansas landed a transfer commitment Sunday afternoon from guard Tramon Mark, who joins the Razorbacks from Houston. Mark started in all 37 games for the Cougars this past season, a year in which he averaged 10.1 PPG and 4.9 RPG, while also shooting 78.4% from the free throw line.
Odell Beckham Jr. signs with Baltimore Ravens
After not playing during the 2022 season, former LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday as a free agent. Beckham, a three-time Pro Bowler and one-time Super Bowl champion, was originally taken back in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the New York Giants out of LSU, and will now be suiting up for his fourth NFL team.