1. Auburn — Statement win over Tennessee.
2. Alabama — I don’t know what Nate Oats is doing with his rotations, but it keeps working.
3. Florida — Much better team at home than on the road, particularly on the defensive end.
4. Tennessee — Have to get their guards back in form.
5. Kentucky — Koby Brea breakout game against Tennessee.
6. Ole Miss — gritty comeback win over Texas.
7. Texas — Tre Johnson is one heck of a shot-maker.
8. Mississippi State — Close but no cigar against Alabama.
9. Texas A&M — Wade Taylor is the heartbeat of the team.
10. Missouri — Tamar Bates with the game of his career against Ole Miss.
11. Vanderbilt — I think the AD will happily pay the fine for another court-storming.
12. Georgia — Asa Newell is going to make a great NBA player.
13. Oklahoma — have only beaten the bottom dwellers in the conference.
14. LSU — Competitive but not winning games.
15. Arkansas — Could they be better without Boogie Fland?
16. South Carolina — So close to getting that first SEC win against Mississippi State.