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SEC News: 2023 NBA Draft results, Skenes breaks SEC record

By Matt Melton

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Brandon Miller (R) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted second overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Brandon Miller (R) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted second overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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Coming off a loaded day for the conference, one that included the 2023 NBA Draft, here are a few things you need to know from across the SEC on Thursday.

LHP Dallas Keuchel signs with Minnesota Twins

According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, veteran left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel has signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. A former seventh round pick out of Arkansas from the 2009 MLB Draft, the former Cy Young and World Series winner has not pitched so far during the 2023 season.

10 SEC players selected in 2023 NBA Draft

As mentioned previously, the 2023 NBA Draft took place Thursday night, with the SEC seeing a total of 10 players selected across the two rounds. Each of those players, as well as where and when they were drafted, can be found here.

4-star TE Eric Karner commits to Texas A&M

Texas A&M added a commitment to their 2024 class Thursday in Eric Karner, who is the Aggies first tight end commit of the cycle. Karner is rated as a four-star prospect out of Immaculate Conception (IL).

Alabama transfer INF Colby Shelton commits to Florida

One of the top SEC players in the transfer portal, Alabama infielder Colby Shelton committed to Florida on Thursday. Shelton is coming off a freshman season in which he slashed .300/.419/.729 with 25 HR and 51 RBI across 59 games.

Alabama RHP Luke Holman enters transfer portal

Alabama right-handed pitcher Luke Holman officially entered the transfer portal Thursday. One of the Crimson Tide’s top starters this past season, Holman made 16 appearances for Alabama (15 starts), owning a 7-4 record with a 3.67 ERA and 87:31 K:BB ratio across 81 IP.

LSU RHP Paul Skenes breaks SEC single-season strikeout record

LSU right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes officially broke the SEC single-season strikeout record in the Tigers game against Wake Forest on Thursday night. The record was previously held by former LSU pitcher Ben McDonald, who had 202 strikeouts during the 1989 season.

Next. Alabama lands 5-star PF Jarin Stevenson. dark

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