SEC Basketball Media Days Feature New Coaches, Teams

As college basketball teams prepare for the 2026-27 season, Morningside’s men return much of their scoring core and are emphasizing defense and rebounding, while its women replace five seniors and look to returning contributors and team chemistry. In the SEC, Alabama begins Pauline Love’s first season as head coach with former Arkansas standouts Chelsea Dungee-Artberry and Amy Wright on her staff; Love has highlighted recruiting and building a close-knit team. Auburn’s coach and players, along with Texas A&M coach Bucky McMillan and players PJ Haggerty and Mackenzie Mgbako, took part in SEC preseason media events, where A&M discussed its roster, offseason and preparations for the season.