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SEC Basketball Power Rankings: How to sort teams like Kentucky, Alabama, and Florida

The first installment of SEC Basketball Power Rankings before conference play begins.

ByMark Knight|
Dec 14, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) faces pressure from Creighton Bluejays guard Jamiya Neal (5) and center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) faces pressure from Creighton Bluejays guard Jamiya Neal (5) and center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images | Will McLelland-Imagn Images
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6. Mississippi State

AP: NR
NET: 19
KenPom: 26

This may be a generous spot for the Bulldogs, but the middle of the SEC is as muddy as it gets. Until this group starts playing each other, it'll be hard to know where to put everyone. Mississippi State has one loss against a pretty good Butler team but has won all the rest of their games. The other night, they had a scare against McNeese State but found a way to win. Whooping Pitt in the SEC-ACC basketball challenge was impressive, and that's one of the reasons they are up this high.

7. Oklahoma

AP: 14
NET: 39
KenPom: 36

Another undefeated SEC team as of now with a pair of ranked wins against Arizona and Michigan. The worry about the Sooners is that their 3-point % will drop back down to earth as soon as SEC play starts. They are shooting out of their minds, and it's tough to see that continuing into the conference schedule. The Sooners are at 37.4% from behind the arch, with three players at almost 45%.

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