A look around the SEC in men’s basketball

Checking on the rest of the conference in men’s basketball

It’s that time of year again where people start to care about basketball. LSU Football has dominated the news cycle in Baton Rouge, so it’s understandable if you’re not caught up to date on what’s going on the hardwood. As conference play approaches, let’s see how things look around the SEC.

Top of the class

As it stands, there are four teams that have separated themselves from the rest of the conference. LSU is the last remaining unbeaten, but Alabama, Tennessee, and Auburn all look equipped to make a run at an SEC title.

Middle of the pack

Four more teams look like they could be formidable NCAA tournament selections. Kentucky, Florida, Arkansas, and Mississippi State all add depth to the conference, but it just hasn’t all come together yet.