Archive - Nov 9, 2012 - Article

1. NC State Wolfpack
24-13 (9-7)

Key Departures: DeShawn Painter, CJ Williams, Alex Johnson

Top Returning Players: CJ Leslie, Lorenzo Brown, Richard Howell, Scott Wood

Notable Newcomers: Rodney Purvis, TJ Warren, Tyler Lewis

In a move that was largely centered around football, the SEC welcomes in two new teams this season. Missouri and Texas A&M join the fold making the conference that much more formidable on the hardwood. Missouri is coming off of one of the best seasons in program history while A&M is looking to continue the steady success they have achieved over the last few years under Bill Gillispie and Mark Turgeon. Kentucky has dominated this conference for the better part of three years but this season will be a challenge for John Calipari's squad.