We break down the SoCon's Top 10 Storylines, separating early trends from final conclusions as the league will turn their attention to conference play soon!

In This Episode:

• SoCon Frontrunners: ETSU's defensive dominance and Mercer's high-scoring backcourt (led by Baraka Okojie) are signaling championship trajectories.
• Freshman Phenom: Why Alex Wilkins (Furman) is playing like a seasoned star and Kevin Giltner (Wofford) is the early frontrunner for Coach of the Year.
• The Crisis: The biggest mystery—Rickey Bradley Jr.'s undisclosed injury (VMI). Plus, analyzing UNCG's surprising defensive struggles and The Citadel's historic losing skid.
• League-Wide Concern: Why the SoCon NET ranking dipping to No. 21 impacts NCAA Tournament seeding and the chances of a second bid.
• Barometer Week: A look at the final key non-conference tests for Mercer, ETSU, and Chattanooga.

What storyline is missing?

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We examine the SoCon's most surprising early-season moments!

What We Cover:

• Triple-Double History: Celebrating Brian Taylor II's rare historic feat for ETSU as the Bucs look like the team to beat (6-1).
• Freshman ASCENT: Why Alex Wilkins (Furman) and Brian Sumpter (Wofford) are leading the charge for freshman talent in the league.
• Top Performers: Breaking down Baraka Okojie's stat-stuffing dominance (Mercer) and Kahmare Holmes' consistent scoring tear (Wofford).
• The Jigsaw Puzzle: Analyzing the slow starts of expected contenders Chattanooga and UNCG, and the six-game skid for VMI without Rickey Bradley Jr.
• Barometer Games: Previewing some crucial tests that will determine the final non-conference records before SoCon play begins.

Which teams have the pieces to the puzzle?

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Time to talk Feast Week and the state of the SoCon with national analyst Rocco Miller (Bracketeer.org)!

In This Episode:

• Mid-Major Crisis: Rocco details how NCAA Tournament expansion and biased NET rankings hurt quality SoCon teams like Furman from getting at-large bids and valuable Quad 1/2 games.
• SoCon Standouts: Wofford's surprising start under Kevin Giltner. TJ Johnson (VMI) leads in scoring. Jadin Booth and Keaton Norris form Samford's explosive backcourt.
• Contender Check: Why early struggles for favorites like Furman and Chattanooga are temporary, and what UNCG's first win tells us about their defense.
• Scheduling Insight: We discuss the SoCon/ASUN Challenge and why Rocco applauds the SoCon's 10-year commitment to the Asheville Tournament.

What will we see in Feast Week?

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