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Ron Slay Talks SEC Basketball: Labaron Philon Shines for Bama, Auburn's Keyshawn Hall Getting HOT

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4.9890 Ratings

🗓️ 14 January 2026

⏱️ 19 minutes

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SEC basketball is heating up, and SEC Network’s Ron Slay joins The Next Round for an in-depth breakdown of everything happening across the league 🏀🔥 From surprise performances to coaching styles and key matchups, this is a must-watch conversation for college basketball fans. In this episode, we dive into Texas A&M’s near-upset of Tennessee on the road and discuss whether Bucky McMillan’s “Buckyball” fast-paced style and hot start should truly surprise anyone around the SEC. Ron Slay also breaks down Labaron Philon’s standout performance in Alabama’s road win at Mississippi State, what it means for Nate Oats’ squad moving forward, and how the Tide continues to evolve in SEC play. We also spotlight Auburn’s Keyshawn Hall, who has been torching opponents, and compare the coaching styles of Steven Pearl and Bruce Pearl—what’s similar, what’s different, and how it shows up on the floor. Plus, we preview Auburn’s matchup with Missouri, taking a closer look at just how dangerous the Tigers’ opponent is tonight and what to watch for in that game. If you love SEC basketball and in-depth analysis from people who know the league, this episode is for you. 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss our latest SEC basketball and college sports coverage! #SECBasketball #CollegeBasketball #AlabamaBasketball #AuburnBasketball #CrimsonTide #WarEagle #AuburnTigers #TennesseeBasketball #MissouriBasketball #BasketballTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:14.2

A Bucky ball doubter, but Bucky Ball has played pretty well early.

1:19.2

And guess what, man? I don't think Jim was alone on that. That's the funny thing.

1:25.4

And you say that, you said it just because of the level he was stepping up to. That was for me.

1:29.8

Coming into the SEC, can you continuously pay it? Like,

1:35.7

we ain't seen that pace. And I don't know how long with the type of players. Like, you don't have the all-star standout, you know what I mean, the five-star, one and done guy. Like, everybody in the

1:43.0

SEC that's kind of been creim de la crem over the last

1:46.0

10 years has been able to have that guy regardless of the pace that you play and bucky wasn't

1:50.9

coming in from that you know like it was kind it kind of caught you off guard a little bit and

1:55.5

honestly I didn't think it would translate as quickly I thought at some point you know what

2:00.7

I mean that he could get it together but it would take a minute I didn't expect it to translate as quickly. I thought at some point, you know what I mean, that he could get it together,

2:01.9

but it would take a minute.

2:02.7

I didn't expect it to happen like this in year one. So big salute to him, man, believing in what he's, what he preaches, and getting guys to buy in. That's the biggest thing. Yeah, when you were watching that game, though, Slay, I mean, it was a fun game going to double overtime, but man, the free throws they continue to miss in the second half and overtime.

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