Draft deadline coups in SEC: Kentucky, Bama, Auburn all get star guards back on final day; why is RJ Luis passing up millions in NIL to be a late 2nd/undrafted player?

Update: 2025-05-29

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The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline left us with no shortage of names COMING BACK to college basketball. Labaron Philon (surprise!), Tahaad Pettiford and Otega Oweh all returned to school, in addition to a few other key names. How will this impact the SEC? Which player's decision means the most?

01:06 - Labaron Philon returns to school

11:45 - Otega Oweh and Tahaad Pettiford return to the SEC

31:45 - RJ Luis, Adou Theiro remain in the NBA Draft

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