SEC Basketball: Hypothetical division setup for 2020-21 season
By Ryan Kay
SEC East Division Picks and Predictions
Favorites: Tennessee
Sleeper Pick: South Carolina
Challenger: Florida
Least Likely: Vanderbilt
Next Year: Missouri
SEC West Division Picks and Predictions
Favorites: LSU
Sleeper Pick: Alabama
Challenger: Texas A&M
Least Likely: Mississippi
Next Year: Auburn
Both Favorites have been playing well in the SEC the past couple of seasons with both the Volunteers and Tigers finishing in the top 2 of the conference standings two years ago. The Sleeper picks in the Gamecocks and Crimson Tide are both teams on the rise that may surprise and contend in the conference this season.
The two challengers in the Aggies and especially the Gators could win a lot of games in the SEC this upcoming season. The least likely candidates to compete in the SEC this season are Ole Miss and Vandy who both have a star player but not a strong supporting cast to compete for titles and championships.
Finally, Aubran and Missouri are one season away from challenging the top of the SEC for league titles but maybe the favorites in 2021-22. But who would win the division titles in the SEC for 2021? Let’s look more closely at the choices to win the SEC West and SEC East titles if the conference had divisions this upcoming season.