SEC Power Rankings: Florida Looks to Defend Title as Kentucky, Arkansas Push for SEC Supremacy

The SEC looks loaded again heading into the 2025-26 basketball season, with Florida aiming to repeat and several powerhouse programs ready to chase them down.

ByRodney Knuppel|

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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14. LSU Tigers
After a rough 14-win season, Matt McMahon revamped the LSU roster. The Tigers’ new look has potential, but it’s unclear how well the pieces will fit together in SEC play.

15. Georgia Bulldogs
Mike White led Georgia to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in years, finishing 20-13. Expectations remain modest this time around, but another 20-win campaign could stabilize the program further.

16. South Carolina Gamecocks
Lamont Paris enters his fourth season needing a spark. Despite a 26-8 record in 2023-24, South Carolina has struggled in conference play at 19-35 under his tenure. The Gamecocks are widely projected to finish last in the league.

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