Ralph, the head coach for Vanderbilt, just dropped a truth bomb at SEC Basketball Tipoff ’27 in Birmingham, Alabama, calling his duo of Mikayla Blakes and Aubrey Galvan “the best backcourt in the country.” No cap, that’s a massive claim! But here’s the wild part: even with that kind of praise, there’s still talk about how these two can get even better.
Mikayla Blakes Is Already On Another Level
Seriously, what more can Blakes even *do*? The woman was last season’s SEC Player of the Year, and then they went ahead and named her the 2026-27 SEC Preseason Player of the Year. She wasn’t just good; she led the *entire country* in scoring last season, dropping a ridiculous 27 points per game. But she’s not just a scorer. Blakes pulled down 4.1 rebounds, dished out 4.5 assists, and snatched 2.9 steals per game. She’s a complete baller, absolutely tearing it up on both ends of the court. How do you even improve on that kind of dominance?
Aubrey Galvan’s Freshman Year Was A Statement
And then you’ve got Aubrey Galvan, who didn’t just play last year, she *arrived*. The kid was the 2026 SEC Freshman of the Year, and she started at point guard from game one. That’s big time! Galvan put up 13.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 2.6 steals per game. Those are serious numbers for a rookie running the show. She’s got the vision, the scoring touch, and the defensive hustle to be a superstar alongside Blakes.
So, when Coach Ralph says they’re the “best backcourt in the country,” you know he means it, especially with those stats. What’s next for these two? Watching how they elevate their game from an already sky-high bar is gonna be appointment viewing.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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