# SEC Morning Report: Selection Monday Looms as Field of 64 Comes Into Focus **Published:** 2026-05-25 — **By:** Stacy Stanfield **Category:** daily-roundup — **Type:** daily-roundup **Source:** https://secscouts.com/news/sec-morning-report-field-of-64-selection-monday --- ## Lead Story: Field of 64 Takes Shape Ahead of Selection Monday The SEC's grip on college baseball will be fully on display in roughly 24 hours, with D1Baseball publishing its final Field of 64 projection on the eve of Selection Monday. The conference once again expects to send a historic share of teams to the postseason, with 10 of the nation's top 25 hailing from the SEC and the league's No. 9 seed in last week's conference tournament ranked No. 17 nationally. D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and resident bracketologist Mark Etheridge broke down the projected bracket on the publication's Selection Eve Nerdcast, sorting through the host sites, regional pairings, and bubble cases that will be finalized when the committee unveils its bracket. With seeding battles still in flux at the top, the conversation has shifted toward which SEC clubs will land national seeds and how the regionals will be stacked for a league that has dominated Omaha in recent seasons. The selection show will end the speculation, but the takeaway from D1Baseball's final projection is unchanged: the road through Omaha runs through the SEC, and Monday's reveal will set the stage for a postseason in which the conference once again carries the heaviest hand. ## Quick Hits - **Hampton holds firm in 2027 class:** Five-star wing Ryan Hampton, a top-five prospect nationally, told recruiting analyst Sam Lance he will not reclassify to 2026 despite rumors of a jump after Peach Jam. Kentucky has made him a centerpiece of its 2027 board, with the Wildcats expected to host him for a visit soon. LSU is currently viewed as the perceived favorite. Hampton said a decision is coming, "but no time soon." - **Two Missouri Tigers crack On3's Top 100:** On3 unveiled its Top 100 College Football Players for the 2026 season over the weekend, with Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy slotted at No. 16 and offensive lineman Cayden Green at No. 18. Former Tigers Kewan Lacy (No. 12) and Damon Wilson II (No. 54) also earned spots on the list. - **Lady Vols tie for 18th at NCAA Championships:** The No. 18 Tennessee women's golf team closed a historic season tied for 18th at Omni La Costa, while Kyra Van Kan advanced to round four of match play with a chance to compete for an individual national title. - **Ole Miss' Svarvar plays for individual crown:** The No. 20 Ole Miss women's golf team's run ended after 54 holes of stroke play at Omni La Costa, but Kajsalotta Svarvar advanced individually and will play Monday for a national title. - **Texas A&M women's golf season closes:** The fourth-ranked Aggies finished 22nd at the NCAA Championship after posting a 54-hole total of 18-over 882 at Omni La Costa. - **Mississippi State stuns in Norman:** The Bulldogs delivered a statement Sunday afternoon in Norman, with the program leaning into its underdog identity heading into postseason play. ## Portal Watch Missouri became the first SEC program to lose a pitcher to the portal following the 2026 season, with right-hander Keagen Kohlhoff entering on May 25. Kohlhoff worked 4.1 innings across three relief appearances this spring (6.23 ERA, seven strikeouts, nine walks) and will have three years of eligibility remaining. Infielder Chris Patterson also entered the portal a day earlier after a season interrupted by an injury that sidelined him from March 14 through May 9. Patterson hit .237 in 24 starts with two doubles, a triple, two home runs, and 14 RBI in 2026. D1Baseball published the second edition of its SEC Transfer Portal Update, identifying potential portal targets as more seasons wrap and additional names hit the market. With the postseason field about to be set, portal activity is expected to accelerate league-wide. ## Recruiting Buzz No fresh commitments to report Monday morning. The headline development on the recruiting trail remains Ryan Hampton's confirmation that he is staying in the 2027 class, a meaningful data point for Kentucky and LSU as they continue chasing one of the top wings in the country. Hampton said he's looking for a coach who will not sugarcoat anything, adding that he wants someone who pushes him to be "a good player on the court, but a better person off the court." ## Games to Watch There are no SEC games scheduled for Monday on the baseball or softball calendar, but all eyes turn to the NCAA Baseball Selection Show, which will finalize regional hosts, national seeds, and bracket placement for the league's postseason contenders. On the golf course, Tennessee's Van Kan and Ole Miss' Svarvar will both be in contention at Omni La Costa as the NCAA individual championship reaches its decisive rounds. --- *Original article: [SEC Morning Report: Selection Monday Looms as Field of 64 Comes Into Focus](https://secscouts.com/news/sec-morning-report-field-of-64-selection-monday) — SEC Scouts*