Here are this week’s College Basketball SEC Power Rankings:
1. Auburn
LAHAINA, HI – NOVEMBER 25: The Auburn Tigers logo show on a pair of shorts during a Maui Invitational college basketball game against the Iowa State Cyclones at The Lahaina Civic Center on November 25, 2024 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
If I were an Auburn fan, I would begin looking at lodging in San Antonio.
2. Alabama
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – APRIL 06: The Alabama Crimson Tide logo shown on a chair of shorts during the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Saturday, February 15, and Saturday, March 8. Mark your calendars. The Iron Court.
3. Tennessee
CHAPEL HILL, NC – NOVEMBER 29: A detailed view of the “T” logo of the Tennessee Volunteers as they line up for the National Anthem before playing the North Carolina Tar Heels on November 29, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 100-92. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images)
It was the Jordan Gainey game against Florida.
4. Florida
CHARLESTON, SC – NOVEMBER 22: The Florida Gators logo on a pair of shorts during a second round Charleston Classic basketball game against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at the TD Arena on November 22, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
No Walter Clayton, no problem against Vandy.
5. Texas A&M
CONWAY, SC – NOVEMBER 18: The Texas A&M Aggies logo on a pair of shorts during a second round game of the Myrtle Beach Invitational college basketball game against the Colorado Buffaloes at HTC Center on November 18, 2022 in Conway, South Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 18: The Mississippi Rebels logo on a pair of shorts during the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic college basketball game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at TD Arena on November 18, 2021 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Chris Beard has his type of team now.
7. Kentucky
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 17: The Kentucky Wildcats logo on a pair of short during the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Providence Friars at Greensboro Coliseum on March 17, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
The lack of energy against Arkansas was disappointing.
8. Missouri
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: A view of the Missouri Tigers logo prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Pure domination in Starkville last Saturday.
9. Texas
AUSTIN, TX – DECEMBER 1: The Texas Longhorns logo on the floor of the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on December 1, 2022. (Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images)
The type of team that could make an elite 8 run if they get into the tournament.
10. Mississippi State
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 23: The logo of the Mississippi State Bulldogs on the uniform shorts worn during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the Gotham Classic at Prudential Center on December 23, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. Mississippi State defeated Rutgers 70-60. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Struggle against quality opponents, of which there are a lot in the SEC.
NORMAN, OK – DECEMBER 05: The Oklahoma Sooners logo on the basket before a college basketball game against the Providence Friars at Lloyd Noble Center on December 5, 2023 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Have not beaten anyone ahead of them in this ranking.
12. Arkansas
LAHAINA, HI – NOVEMBER 22: The Arkansas Razorbacks logo on a par of shorts during a second round game of the Maui Jim Invitational college basketball Tournament against the Creighton Bluejays at Lahaina Civic Arena on November 22, 2022 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Playing hard for their coach at the moment.
13. Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 21: A detailed shot of the Vanderbilt Commodores logo during the second half of the game against the Austin Peay Governors at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on December 21, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
The lack of size is concerning.
14. Georgia
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 02: The Georgia Bulldogs logo shown on a pair of shorts during the NIT Semifinals college basketball game against the Seton Hall Pirates at Hinkle Fieldhouse on April 2, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
The win against Kentucky appears to have been a flash in the pan.
15. LSU
CHARLESTON, SC – NOVEMBER 16: The. LSU Tigers logo on a pic of shorts during day one of the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic college basketball game against the Dayton Flyers at the TD Arena on November 16, 2023 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Been wholly uncompetitive as of late.
16. South Carolina
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT – DECEMBER 10: A view of the South Carolina Gamecocks logo on their uniform during the game against the Utah Utes at Mohegan Sun Arena on December 10, 2023 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
