Chris Dortch

Chris Dortch

Chris Dortch has been editor and publisher for Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook — considered the “bible” of college hoops — for the last 26 years. Before that, he covered college basketball for four newspapers. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, NBA.com, ESPN.com, The Athletic, Lindy’s, Athlon’s, the Washington Post, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and SECSports.com. Dortch has also taught sports writing and narrative non-fiction writing at East Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He is a member of the East Tennessee State Communication Department Alumni Hall of Fame, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame, and the United States Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame.
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Kentucky's Koby Brea ranks second in the country in three-point shooting at 56.1 percent

"He's the Best Shooter I've Ever Seen." How Kentucky's Koby Brea Found His Touch

The Dayton transfer's outside shooting has lifted the Wildcats to a top-five ranking heading into Saturday's big game against Louisville.

By Chris Dortch
Missouri forward Mark Mitchell stands on the court with his arms in the air, celebrating a win over Kansas.

Inside the SEC: Oklahoma and Missouri Add Fuel to the SEC’s Hot Start

Plus: Tennessee ascends to No. 1, Alabama’s depth and more on the SEC’s domination of the ACC

By Chris Dortch
Bob Holt

Long-Time Arkansas Beat Writer Bob Holt Was One of a Kind

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reporter died unexpectedly this past Wednesday

By Chris Dortch
Sean Pedulla #3 of the Mississippi Rebels drives to the basket

Inside the SEC: The Ace Scorers Dominating at Ole Miss and Texas A&M

Plus: Tre Johnson's MVP honors and Tennessee powerhouse Chaz Lanier

By Chris Dortch
Boogie Fland #2 of the Arkansas Razorbacks brings the ball up court during the first half against the Baylor Bears at American Airlines Center on November 09, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

Inside the SEC: Arkansas has Lone Star troubles, Tennessee Finds a Gem and Loses a Legend

News and notes from around the SEC Conference

By Chris Dortch
Zakai Zeigler #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on during warm-ups before the game against the LSU Tigers

Zakai Zeigler Is Back for Tennessee. He’s Got a Point to Make.

He's hyped to lead the Vols even deeper into the NCAA Tournament

By Chris Dortch
Wade Taylor IV

Inside the SEC: Wade Taylor IV Ready for Final Run at Texas A&M

"We’re excited to see him put on a show this season.”

By Chris Dortch