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 Colin Castleton Florida Gators (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

10. Missouri Tigers

Previous Ranking: 9

After losing notable seniors from a year ago, the Tigers return a few quality pieces including Kobe Brown and Javon Pickett, as well as a strong incoming class. However, the 1-2 pieces that the Tigers needed to add to a fairly young team were experienced transfers, and as you’d assume, Missouri did just that.

The Tigers landed talented Kansas State transfer DaJuan Gordon, as well as UMass transfer Ronnie DeGray to add what should be two impact pieces for head coach Cuonzo Martin this season. The Tigers are certainly better than they were a couple of weeks ago, but will certainly need some notable impacts from some of their younger players to be a sleeper team in the SEC this season.

9. Florida Gators

Previous Ranking: 8

When looking at which SEC teams remain mostly the same from a couple of weeks ago, the Gators obviously stick out the most. Star forward Colin Castleton leads a talented returning group, while talented newcomers including Penn State transfer Myreon Jones and four-star guard Kowacie Reeves will play pivotal roles.

Even despite dropping a spot from a month or two ago, the Gators still display one of the most complete and deepest teams in the SEC. When looking at preseason SEC teams that could make a run at the NCAA Tournament as well, it certainly feels like the list starts here with Florida at No. 9.

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