About this episode
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? Presented by Ingles Markets