SEC Basketball: Updated early power rankings for 2021-22 season

By Matt Melton | Jul 17, 2021

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 13: Jahvon Quinerly #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide drives to the basket against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half of their semifinal game in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 13, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Alabama defeats Tennessee 73-68. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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SEC Basketball Jermaine Couisnard South Carolina Gamecocks (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

12. Texas A&M Aggies

Previous Ranking: 11

The Aggies have since lost leading scorer Emanuel Miller to transfer but added his likely replacement in Duke transfer and former four-star recruit Henry Coleman. Aside from that one big move, however, head coach Buzz Williams and the Aggies roster have essentially been set for the past 1-2 months.

Four-star guard Manny Obaseki should help headline a Texas A&M team that struggled offensively a year ago, while the Aggies will also return notable depth in their backcourt. Texas A&M will have evident talent, and could potentially be a surprise team in the SEC with a few breakout 2021-22 seasons from notable players.

11. South Carolina Gamecocks

Previous Ranking: 12

The Gamecocks return a majority of their 2020-21 roster from a year ago, even despite recently losing star guard AJ Lawson to the NBA Draft. Even despite this loss, it’s clear that head coach Frank Martin will have depth throughout the roster to work with, headlined by Jermaine Couisnard and Keyshawn Bryant.

Coming off a down-year, South Carolina will bring in an experienced roster this season at all positions. With the combination of returning players, combined with new faces via recruiting and the transfer portal, the Gamecocks are certainly set up for a big bounce-back 2021-22 season in the SEC.

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