The SEC has long been known for its successful football programs. However, the conference seems to be making some strides toward being a more well-rounded, competitive basketball conference.
Programs like Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky have all shown the ability to compete with upper-echelon teams across the country. Other programs like Auburn, Texas A&M, and Missouri are all trending in the right direction as well.
The emphasis on creating an elite conference for college basketball seems to be in the works. The ultra-competitive SEC has seen its share of struggles but has also seen its share of success.
This year, two SEC teams currently sit inside the top five with several others poised to be ranked as well. It will certainly be interesting to see how many teams represent the SEC in this year’s NCAA Tournament. That will be revealed in about a month.
Roll Tide Wire breaks down the latest SEC basketball power rankings.