SEC News: NCAA Tournament field announced, NBA Draft updates

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers reacts during the first half against the Houston Cougars in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers reacts during the first half against the Houston Cougars in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Here is a look back at some of the SEC’s headlines from Monday and Tuesday, a two-day span that included the field being announced for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, NBA Draft updates, and more.

10 SEC teams selected to 2023 NCAA Tournament

Announced on Monday, a total of 10 SEC teams were selected to the 2023 NCAA Tournament, eight of which will host a Regional. Those teams, as well as seeds, are as follows: Florida (1), Arkansas (1), LSU (1), Vanderbilt (1), Kentucky (1), Auburn (1), South Carolina (1), Alabama (1), Tennessee (2), and Texas A&M (2).

Auburn F Johni Broome withdraws from 2023 NBA Draft

Auburn forward Johni Broome officially withdrew from the 2023 NBA Draft on Monday, and will return to the Tigers for the 2023-24 season. Broome started in all 33 games for the Tigers this past season, averaging 14.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG, and 2.4 BPG on 52.7% shooting from the field.

RHP Carson Fulmer signs with Los Angeles Angels

According to the clubs’ transactions log, right-handed pitcher Carson Fulmer signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Fulmer, a former 2015 first round pick out of Vanderbilt, recently spent the 2022 season in Triple-A of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, owning a 6-6 record with a 2.86 ERA, 12 saves, and a 62:35 K:BB ratio across 56.2 IP.

Ole Miss G Matthew Murrell withdraws from 2023 NBA Draft

Ole Miss guard Matthew Murrell officially withdrew from the 2023 NBA Draft on Tuesday, and will return to the Rebels for the 2023-24 season. Murrell started in 29-of-30 games for Ole Miss this past season, averaging 14.4 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.6 APG, and 1.1 SPG on 84.3% shooting from the free throw line.

LSU C Will Baker withdraws from 2023 NBA Draft

Will Baker, a center who transferred to LSU from Nevada earlier this offseason, withdrew from the 2023 NBA Draft on Tuesday, and will join the Tigers for the 2023-24 season. Baker started in all 32 games at Nevada a year ago, averaging 13.6 PPG and 5.2 RPG on 84.2% shooting from the free throw line to receive Third Team All-MWC honors.

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