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Kentucky basketball: SEC teams have a mind blowing record, is this setting up to be the best conference ever?

ByDrew Holbrook|
Mar 11, 2018; St. Louis, MO, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Conference Tournament Championship game at Scottrade Center. Kentucky won 77-72. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hurst-Imagn Images
Mar 11, 2018; St. Louis, MO, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Conference Tournament Championship game at Scottrade Center. Kentucky won 77-72. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hurst-Imagn Images | Billy Hurst-Imagn Images

The 2024-2025 SEC basketball season is shaping up to be one of the most dominant performances by a single conference in the history of college basketball. With nine teams in the AP Top 25 and five in the top 10, including Kentucky at No. 5, the depth and strength of the league are unparalleled.

To win this year's league you are going to have to earn it every night. Three teams—Tennessee, Auburn, and Florida—remain undefeated. Tennessee, now the No. 1 team in the country, and Auburn, sitting at No. 2, headline an SEC loaded with talent, resilience, and postseason potential.

The combined 123-18 record of SEC teams underscores their dominance, but the real eye-opener is their performance against quad 1 opponents. The conference boasts 19 quad 1 wins, including Kentucky’s victories over then-top-10 teams Duke and Gonzaga. Additionally, Missouri’s recent upset of No. 1 Kansas shows the unpredictability and depth of the SEC; Missouri was picked to finish 13th in the league in preseason polls. So, its not just cupcake game wins if that is what you were thinking.

In Joe Lunardi’s December 3rd NCAA tournament projections, a staggering 12 SEC teams are predicted to make the field. That’s 80% of the conference poised for March Madness—an extraordinary testament to the league’s competitiveness. Notably, Oklahoma, predicted to finish 15th in the SEC, remains undefeated and continues to surprise opponents, showcasing the conference's balance from top to bottom.

For Kentucky, the road ahead will be a dogfight, but the Wildcats have proven they can handle the nation’s elite. The Duke and Gonzaga comebacks and even the close loss to Gonzaga have solidified their position as a Final Four contender. Mark Pope’s squad, currently ranked No. 5, has embraced the challenge, blending a relentless work ethic with resilience to compete at the highest level.

The SEC has redefined what it means to be a powerhouse conference. With a mix of elite teams, remarkable depth, and an unrelenting competitive spirit, it is making a strong case for being the best conference in college basketball history. For Kentucky, this season will be a gauntlet, but one the Wildcats appear well-prepared to navigate. As the battles continue, fans are treated to a season for the ages in SEC basketball.

Guess it really does just mean more.

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