Thursday, March 12, 2026

Is Auburn In? Richard Hendrix on SEC Tournament Drama & March Madness Implications

SEC basketball is heating up in Nashville and the stakes couldn’t be higher! 🏀 SEC Network analyst and former Alabama star Richard Hendrix joins the show to break down everything happening at the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and what it means for the road to the NCAA Tournament.

We start with Auburn’s big win over Mississippi State before previewing their matchup with Tennessee. Have Steven Pearl and the Tigers already done enough to punch their ticket, or do they still have work left to do in Nashville?

We also dive into the controversial moment involving Auburn freshman Tahaad Pettiford, whose buzzer-beating layup in a game that was already decided sparked debate across the college basketball world. Was it poor sportsmanship or just playing until the final horn?

Plus, Richard gives his reaction Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game. Was it a cool moment or an embarrassment?

And with the SEC Tournament rolling on, which teams should be on upset alert? Richard shares the matchups and under-the-radar teams that could shake up the bracket and impact NCAA Tournament seeding.

If you’re a fan of SEC basketball, March Madness or NCAA Tournament bracket talk, this is a must-watch conversation.

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