SEC News: Sankey extension, Lott Trophy preseason watch list

Headlined by a contract extension for conference commissioner Greg Sankey, here is everything you need to know from across the SEC on Thursday and Friday.

Tennessee F Chris Ledlum enters transfers portal

After having transferred from Harvard earlier this offseason, Tennessee forward Chris Ledlum has entered the transfer portal once again. Ledlum started in 27-of-28 games a year ago at Harvard, averaging 18.8 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.8 SPG, and 1.1 BPG on 47.3% shooting from the field to earn First Team All-Ivy honors.

SEC extends commissioner Greg Sankey through 2028

The SEC has extended commissioner Greg Sankey through 2028, which you can read more about here.

DL Quinnen Williams agrees to extension with New York Jets

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams has agreed to an extension with the New York Jets. Formerly the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Williams has spent every season of his professional career with the Jets so far, with the one-time Pro Bowl selection owning a combined 191 tackles, 33 TFL, and 27.5 sacks across 57 career games.

2 SEC head coaches named to 2023 Lott Trophy preseason watch list

Two head coaches from the SEC have been named to the 2023 Lott Trophy preseason watch list – Alabama’s Nick Saban and Arkansas’ Sam Pittman.

Tennessee punishments announced by NCAA

The NCAA has announced punishments for the Tennessee football program, which can be found here.

4 SEC programs included in Top 6 for 4-star CG Bishop Boswell

Georgia, Missouri, South Carolina, and Tennessee have been included in the top six for Bishop Boswell, along with Wake Forest and Xavier. Boswell is rated as a four-star combo guard in the 2024 class out of Myers Park (NC).

Arizona transfer OF Mac Bingham commits to LSU

LSU has landed a transfer commitment from Arizona outfielder Mac Bingham. A career .318 hitter dating back to the 2020 season, Bingham slashed .360/.432/.573 across 58 games a year ago, as well as having hit 10 HR with 51 RBI and seven SB.

Arkansas LHP Zack Morris enters transfer portal

Arkansas left-handed pitcher Zack Morris has entered the transfer portal after four seasons with the Razorbacks. Morris made 18 appearances for the Razorbacks this past season, one of which was a start, posting a 1-4 record with a 7.64 ERA, a 39:18 K:BB ratio, and two saves across 33 IP.