The SEC basketball scene is heating up as midweek games shake the standings and power rankings. Kentucky’s rolling after a dominant win over Vanderbilt, but the conference is a shark tank—every game’s a brawl. Here’s the latest on where the Wildcats and their rivals stand as of February 20th, with a new power ranking, updated standings and a look ahead to Saturday.
Updated SEC Standings
Auburn: 12-1 (.923) | 24-2 overall | Streak: W3
Florida: 10-3 (.769) | 23-3 overall | Streak: W5
Alabama: 10-3 (.769) | 21-5 overall | Streak: L2
Missouri: 9-4 (.692) | 20-6 overall | Streak: W3
-----------------------------------------------------------------Teams above receive double bye.
Teams below here must play in the 2nd round but receive 1 bye game.
Texas A&M: 9-4 (.692) | 20-6 overall | Streak: L1
Tennessee: 8-5 (.615) | 21-5 overall | Streak: W1
Ole Miss: 8-5 (.615) | 19-7 overall | Streak: L1
Kentucky: 7-6 (.538) | 18-8 overall | Streak: W1
------------------------------------------------------------------ Teams below must play opening round
Mississippi State: 7-6 (.538) | 19-7 overall | Streak: W2
Vanderbilt: 5-8 (.385) | 17-9 overall | Streak: L3
Texas: 5-8 (.385) | 16-10 overall | Streak: W1
Georgia: 4-9 (.308) | 16-10 overall | Streak: L3
Arkansas: 4-9 (.308) | 15-11 overall | Streak: L2
LSU: 3-10 (.231) | 14-12 overall | Streak: W2
Oklahoma: 3-10 (.231) | 16-10 overall | Streak: L5
South Carolina: 0-13 (.000) | 10-16 overall | Streak: L13
Power Rankings
1, Florida (23-3, 10-3 SEC) ➖
Midweek Magic: Smoked Oklahoma 85-63, with Walter Clayton Jr. dropping 18. Five straight wins.
Saturday Showdown: At LSU (6:00 PM EST, SECN).
Why #1?: Knocking off Auburn last week and now this? Florida’s on a tear, undefeated on neutral courts (5-0), and flexing SEC supremacy.
2. Auburn (24-2, 12-1 SEC) ⬆️
Midweek Muscle: Edged Arkansas 67-60, thanks to Johni Broome’s 16 points and 13 boards.
Saturday Stakes: Hosting Georgia (4:00 PM EST).
Why #2?: That 12-1 conference mark still screams elite, even after Florida stole their thunder.
3. Missouri (20-6, 9-4 SEC) ⬆️
Midweek Moment: Stunned #4 Alabama 110-98, with Mark Mitchell’s 31 points lighting the fuse.
Saturday Spotlight: At Arkansas (8:00 PM EST).
Why #3?: That 17-1 home record and a statement win over Bama catapult them up the ladder.
4. Alabama (21-5, 10-3 SEC) ⬇️
Midweek Meltdown: Fell 110-98 to Missouri despite Mark Sears’ 35-point explosion.
Saturday Survival: Hosting #17 Kentucky (6:00 PM EST, ESPN).
Why #4?: Two losses in a row sting, but their road grit (8-2) keeps them in the hunt.
5. Texas A&M (20-6, 9-4 SEC) ⬇️
Midweek Mishap: Dropped 70-54 to Mississippi State—ouch. Zhuric Phelps managed just 13.
Saturday Slugfest: Hosting #6 Tennessee (12:00 PM EST, ESPN).
Why #5?: The five-game win streak’s toast, but 12-1 at home still packs a punch.
6. Tennessee (21-5, 8-5 SEC) ➖
Midweek Bye: No action, just prepping.
Saturday Scrap: At #7 Texas A&M (12:00 PM EST, ESPN).
Why #6?: That 14-1 home record is gold, but they need to prove it away from Knoxville.
7. Kentucky (18-8, 7-6 SEC) ⬆️
Midweek Mastery: Crushed Vanderbilt 82-61, with Otega Oweh’s 20 points leading the charge.
Saturday Stakes: At #4 Alabama (6:00 PM EST, ESPN).
Why #7?: Bouncing back with a vengeance, but that 2-5 road mark looms large.
8. Ole Miss (19-7, 8-5 SEC) ⬇️
Midweek Bye: Resting up for the weekend.
Saturday Showtime: At Vanderbilt (3:30 PM EST, SECN).
Why #8?: Solid at 8-5, but a quiet week keeps them steady—not spectacular.
9. Mississippi State (19-7, 7-6 SEC) ⬇️
Midweek Muscle: Upset #7 Texas A&M 70-54, with Josh Hubbard dropping 25.
Saturday Scuffle: At Oklahoma (1:00 PM EST, SECN).
Why #9?: Two wins in a row and a knack for neutral wins (4-1) make them sneaky good.
10. Texas (16-10, 5-8 SEC) ⬇️
Midweek Bye: No game, just vibes.
Saturday Shot: At South Carolina (8:30 PM EST, SECN).
Why #10?: Snapped a skid last week, but they’re still clawing for relevance.
11. Vanderbilt (17-9, 5-8 SEC) ➖
Midweek Mess: Got thumped 82-61 by Kentucky—Devin McGlockton’s 14 wasn’t enough.
Saturday Survival: Hosting Ole Miss (3:30 PM EST, SECN).
Why #11?: Three straight losses dim their shine, despite a 12-2 home mark.
12. LSU (14-12, 3-10 SEC) ⬆️
Midweek Win: Topped South Carolina 81-67, with Cam Carter’s 17 pacing them.
Saturday Struggle: Hosting #2 Florida (6:00 PM EST, SECN).
Why #12?: Two wins in a row lift them off the floor, but the ceiling’s low.
13. Arkansas (15-11, 4-9 SEC) ⬇️
Midweek Misfire: Lost 67-60 to Auburn—Adou Thiero’s 16 couldn’t save them.
Saturday Showdown: Hosting #15 Missouri (8:00 PM EST).
Why #13?: Fighting spirit’s there, but wins are scarce.
14. Georgia (16-10, 4-9 SEC) ⬇️
Midweek Bye: Chillin’ till Saturday.
Saturday Slog: At #1 Auburn (4:00 PM EST).
Why #14?: Three-game skid and a 1-6 road record spell trouble.
15. Oklahoma (16-10, 3-10 SEC) ➖
Midweek Mayhem: Fell 85-63 to Florida—Jeremiah Fears’ 22 wasn’t enough.
Saturday Scrap: Hosting #21 Mississippi State (1:00 PM EST, SECN).
Why #15?: Five losses in a row have them reeling.
16. South Carolina (10-16, 0-13 SEC) ➖
Midweek Misery: Dropped 81-67 to LSU despite Jamarii Thomas’ 23.
Saturday Sigh: Hosting Texas (8:30 PM EST, SECN).
Why #16?: Zero SEC wins—it’s a rough ride in Columbia.
Can the Cats secure a 1st round bye, will Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler be able to return? All questions will be answered soon, there is only 5 regular season games remaining. Can you feel the madness beginning?