Anchor Drop, December 18, 2021: Kane Patterson in, Inoke Breckterfield out

Good morning.

Optional Musical Accompaniment

On Friday, former Clemson linebacker Kane Patterson opted to return home, joining his younger brother (who signed with Vanderbilt on Wednesday):

Meanwhile, Vanderbilt is down a defensive line coach with Inoke Breckterfield headed to Washington:

And with Vanderbilt finally off finals break, the men’s and women’s basketball teams are both in action today at Memorial Gym. The men go first, looking to snap a four-game losing streak against Austin Peay at 1:30 PM CT on the SEC Network, and the women will follow, hosting Presbyterian at 7 on SEC Network+.

SEC Basketball Schedule and Picks

Season to date: 7-12 ATS, 14-5 totals

• Tennessee vs. Memphis (11:00 AM CT, ESPN2): Memphis +5.5, Under 142.5
• Florida vs. South Florida (12:00 PM CT, Bally Sports): Florida -17, Under 123.5
• Austin Peay at Vanderbilt (1:30 PM CT, SEC Network): Austin Peay +14.5, Under 135
• Utah at Missouri (3:30 PM CT, SEC Network): Missouri +5, Under 136
• North Carolina vs. Kentucky (4:30 PM CT, CBS): North Carolina +2, Over 147
• South Carolina at Clemson (5:00 PM CT, ACC Network): South Carolina +8, Under 141
• Dayton at Ole Miss (5:30 PM CT, SEC Network): Dayton +3, Under 124.5
• LSU vs. Louisiana Tech (6:00 PM CT, CBS Sports): LSU -9.5, Over 145
• George Mason at Georgia (6:00 PM CT, SEC Network+): George Mason +2, Over 137.5
• Texas A&M at Oregon State (7:00 PM CT, Pac-12 Network): Oregon State +4, Over 128.5
• Hofstra vs. Arkansas (7:00 PM CT, no TV): Hofstra +10, Under 156
• Jacksonville State at Alabama (7:30 PM CT, SEC Network): Jacksonville State +19.5, Under 149
• Auburn at Saint Louis (8:00 PM CT, CBS Sports): Auburn -6, Over 145.5

Scoreboard

SEC Basketball: Mississippi State 69, Furman 66.

NBA: Heat 115, Magic 105 ... Nuggets 133, Hawks 115 ... Warriors 111, Celtics 107 ... Pelicans 116, Bucks 112 ... Spurs 128, Jazz 126 ... Timberwolves 110, Lakers 92 ... Trail Blazers 125, Hornets 116 ... Grizzlies 124, Kings 105.

NHL: Golden Knights 3, Rangers 2 ... Penguins 3, Sabres 2 ... Blues 4, Stars 1 ... Capitals 5, Jets 2 ... Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 ... Coyotes 6, Ducks 5.