SEC Standings-Updated- 1-26-24

[Orangeslide]

SEC Standings updated, games through 1-26-24. Teams are listed by SEC Record alphabetically, not by head to head record. In addition, road wins, home losses, and upcoming games for the week listed. If you see mistakes, feel free to indicate.

Alabama- 5-1, RW-2, HL-0; LSU, @ Georgia
Auburn- 5-1, RW-2, HL- 0; @ Mississippi State, Vanderbilt
Tennessee-4-1, RW-1, HL-0; @ Vanderbilt, South Carolina
Georgia- 4-2, RW-2, HL-1; @ Florida, Alabama
Kentucky- 4-2, RW-1, HL-0; @ Arkansas, Florida
South Carolina-4-2, RW- 1, HL-1; Missouri, @ Tennessee
Florida- 3-3, RW-1, HL-1; Georgia, @ Kentucky
LSU- 3-3: RW-1, HL-1; @ Alabama, Off
Ole Miss- 3-3, RW-0, HL-0; @ Texas A@M; Mississippi State
Texas A@m- 3-3, RW-1, HL-1; @ Ole Miss, Off
Mississippi State-2-4, RW- 0, HL-1; Auburn, @ Ole Miss
Arkansas-1-5- RW-0, HL-2; Kentucky, @ Missouri
Vanderbilt-0-5- RW-0, HL-2; Tennessee, @ Auburn
Missouri- 0-6- RW-0, HL- 3; @ South Carolina, Arkansas

i think the best 4 teams in the conference are still Bama, Aub, Tenn, @ Kentucky. South Carolina and Georgia are trending up at 4-2. I think we find out more about Georgia this week as they are at Florida and host Bama. The State loss may be trending towards a bad loss by seasons end. They are 2-4 and they host Auburn and go to Ole Miss, they could be 2-6 by the end of next week. Arkansas looks lost, 1-5 with 2 home losses and got blew out of the water at Ole Miss. The middle of the pack teams will be interesting to see who trends up or down, those being Florida, LSU, Ole Miss, and A@M. Should be some good games this weekend and next week. I will try to update standings every Friday till seasons end. Tennessee must take care of business these next two games if they want to be a player for the SEC regular season title. Go Vols!

 

[NATHAN05]

Dadgum Miss St game .......... Hope we put the screws to Bama Saturday though.......and really hope the team is finding its groove just in time for March!!!! GBO!!!!

 

[Orangeslide]

Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, and Tennessee look like the top 4 through 4 games. Not just by record but they pass the eye test too. Arkansas, Mississippi State, and Texas A@M look to be underachieving. Georgia, LSU, @ South Carolina seem to be over achieving. Ole Miss is a mystery right now, I thought they would be better defensively with Beard in charge. But, it’s still early.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Dadgum Miss St game .......... Hope we put the screws to Bama Saturday though.......and really hope the team is finding its groove just in time for March!!!! GBO!!!!

Shoulda coulda . Watch UK. They wont lose another until @ knoxville & that will be a monster game.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Shoulda coulda . Watch UK. They wont lose another until @ knoxville & that will be a monster game.

So, UK isn't losing another game until the final game of the season, huh? You seriously believe that?

I'm willing to empty my bank account right now to make that bet with you if you'd like. In fact, I bet you they lose again before we even play them in Rupp on February 3rd.

 

[cncchris33]

So, UK isn't losing another game until the final game of the season, huh? You seriously believe that?

I'm willing to empty my bank account right now to make that bet with you if you'd like. In fact, I bet you they lose again before we even play them in Rupp on February 3rd.

I'm not so sure on the last prediction.

Their next four...
Georgia
@USCe
@Arky
Florida

Arkansas not being what they've traditionally been makes that game more winnable. They've lost as hone to Auburn and UNC-Greensboro, this year.

But yeah, UK isn't running the table until they play us at TBA.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I'm not so sure on the last prediction.

Their next four...
Georgia
@USCe
@Arky
Florida

Arkansas not being what they've traditionally been makes that game more winnable. They've lost as hone to Auburn and UNC-Greensboro, this year.

But yeah, UK isn't running the table until they play us at TBA.

I'm not guaranteeing a loss, but I'm just not as sold on Kentucky as the national media is. With how they play defense, if they have just one bad shooting performance, a loss is not off the table. Arkansas just beat TAMU at home after TAMU beat Kentucky. Life on the road is hard, so I could see them dropping that game. Georgia is also much improved and I think will give Kentucky a harder game than State did.

 

[JCConners]

I'm not so sure on the last prediction.

Their next four...
Georgia
@USCe
@Arky
Florida

Arkansas not being what they've traditionally been makes that game more winnable. They've lost as hone to Auburn and UNC-Greensboro, this year.

But yeah, UK isn't running the table until they play us at TBA.

Kentucky hasn't played Auburn yet.

 

[cncchris33]

I'm not guaranteeing a loss, but I'm just not as sold on Kentucky as the national media is. With how they play defense, if they have just one bad shooting performance, a loss is not off the table. Arkansas just beat TAMU at home after TAMU beat Kentucky. Life on the road is hard, so I could see them dropping that game. Georgia is also much improved and I think will give Kentucky a harder game than State did.

Well, you did say you bet they lose a game before Feb. 3rd. That isn't a guarantee, necessarily, but it's a sign of high confidence if you're willing to put money on it.

This is the best UK team in the last 9 years. The defense isn't elite, same as Bama, but the offense is. Both UK and Bama profile very similarly. Both are top 2 in the SEC in scoring, top 2 in FG%, top 2 in 3-pt%. UK also leads the SEC in TOs/gm.

I think they are a good bet to win the SEC at fourth best odds of +500. Much better than the three teams ahead of them. They have better odds to make the F4 (+400) than they do to win the SEC.

 

[cncchris33]

Kentucky hasn't played Auburn yet.

But Arkansas has...

 

[Orangeslide]

No way Kentucky runs the table until they play us at home. I think the conference winner will have 4 losses. Just my opinion. Kentucky can score the ball especially in transition. They are missing a key player right now due to injury, probably their best defender and rebounder and they are waiting on a ruling from NCAA on another 7 footer. Kentucky does not guard well or rebound well. That will be their Achilles heel unless those areas improve. If they make shots they are a tough out but remember A@M beat them in OT and put up a lot of points at College Station. I really hope we can get them at home. The thoughts of them sweeping us is more than I can stand. If you think Bama football fans are bad then you’ve never met a Kentucky basketball fan. They are obnoxious and overly confident and they think they will win every game. They already feel they are a lock for the final 4 if they stay healthy. Oh yeah, they hate us like we hate Bama and Florida.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Well, you did say you bet they lose a game before Feb. 3rd. That isn't a guarantee, necessarily, but it's a sign of high confidence if you're willing to put money on it.

This is the best UK team in the last 9 years. The defense isn't elite, same as Bama, but the offense is. Both UK and Bama profile very similarly. Both are top 2 in the SEC in scoring, top 2 in FG%, top 2 in 3-pt%. UK also leads the SEC in TOs/gm.

I think they are a good bet to win the SEC at fourth best odds of +500. Much better than the three teams ahead of them. They have better odds to make the F4 (+400) than they do to win the SEC.

True. Don't get me wrong, I think Kentucky is very good. I wouldn't be surprised to see them win the conference. But I don't thin they are as well-rounded as Auburn or Tennessee. Their shot-making is impressive, but they are giving up 70+ points to basically any team with a pulse. Since the North Carolina game on December 16th (where their schedule began to toughen up), their opponents are averaging 81 PPG. I'm not entirely sure that they can sustain that level of defense and win a national championship or conference title.

I guess I'll put my money where my mouth is and circle back and say, yes, I do think Kentucky will drop another game before they play us. In order of difficulty, I would say it is Arkansas (A), Florida (H), South Carolina (A), Georgia (H).

 

[cncchris33]

True. Don't get me wrong, I think Kentucky is very good. I wouldn't be surprised to see them win the conference. But I don't thin they are as well-rounded as Auburn or Tennessee. Their shot-making is impressive, but they are giving up 70+ points to basically any team with a pulse. Since the North Carolina game on December 16th (where their schedule began to toughen up), their opponents are averaging 81 PPG. I'm not entirely sure that they can sustain that level of defense and win a national championship or conference title.

I guess I'll put my money where my mouth is and circle back and say, yes, I do think Kentucky will drop another game before they play us. In order of difficulty, I would say it is Arkansas (A), Florida (H), South Carolina (A), Georgia (H).

And I certainly hope you are right. We need all the help we can get.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

And I certainly hope you are right. We need all the help we can get.

Without a doubt. I’ll say this much, if you twisted my arm, I’d pick Auburn to win the conference today and Kentucky to finish 2nd. So, I do understand just how good Kentucky is.

But, as weird as it sounds, on January 19th I would pick Tennessee to make a deeper run in March than Kentucky. Cal hasn’t exactly been a great March coach in recent years and as we all know there is going to be that game in March where shots aren’t falling and you have to grind one out. Until I see more, I’m just not sure I trust Kentucky to win a low-scoring grind it out type of game.

 

[oldaaucoach]

Without a doubt. I’ll say this much, if you twisted my arm, I’d pick Auburn to win the conference today and Kentucky to finish 2nd. So, I do understand just how good Kentucky is.

But, as weird as it sounds, on January 19th I would pick Tennessee to make a deeper run in March than Kentucky. Cal hasn’t exactly been a great March coach in recent years and as we all know there is going to be that game in March where shots aren’t falling and you have to grind one out. Until I see more, I’m just not sure I trust Kentucky to win a low-scoring grind it out type of game.

I think the whole KY story changes if the NCAA gives Zvonimir Ivisic the green light. I think he is that good.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I think the whole KY story changes if the NCAA gives Zvonimir Ivisic the green light. I think he is that good.

I’m not sure how much the Kentucky story can really change. They are already viewed by many as one of the best teams in the SEC and one of the best teams in the country. How much higher can their perception go?

I might be crazy, but trying to get a new face to gel with this roster this late in the season could have more of an adverse affect. It’s one thing to play together in practice, it’s another to do it on the court. I could see it affecting chemistry some in the short-term as they try and work him into the rotation.

 

[Willy14]

I’m not sure how much the Kentucky story can really change. They are already viewed by many as one of the best teams in the SEC and one of the best teams in the country. How much higher can their perception go?

I might be crazy, but trying to get a new face to gel with this roster this late in the season could have more of an adverse affect. It’s one thing to play together in practice, it’s another to do it on the court. I could see it affecting chemistry some in the short-term as they try and work him into the rotation.

It is interesting when they add another piece like that, because he played 16 minutes and those minutes got to come from somewhere. From looking at the box score, it looks like the person who is losing out on their minutes early is Justin Edwards. Only played 12 minutes compared to his 23.3 mpg. Going to be even more interesting when they get Thiero back. They will have 10 player they have been playing 14 mpg or more.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

It is interesting when they add another piece like that, because he played 16 minutes and those minutes got to come from somewhere. From looking at the box score, it looks like the person who is losing out on their minutes early is Justin Edwards. Only played 12 minutes compared to his 23.3 mpg. Going to be even more interesting when they get Thiero back. They will have 10 player they have been playing 14 mpg or more.

They are certainly the deepest team in the SEC. Just so much talent on that roster, but you can only play 5 guys and there is only one basketball. Will be interesting to see how they manage the minutes but that roster has a chance to be really fresh heading into March if Cal plays his cards right.

 

[Willy14]

They are certainly the deepest team in the SEC. Just so much talent on that roster, but you can only play 5 guys and there is only one basketball. Will be interesting to see how they manage the minutes but that roster has a chance to be really fresh heading into March if Cal plays his cards right.

Yes they definitely are, I’m very interested to see how they do over this 2 game road stretch here of @SC and @Arkansas. They have only played 2 true road games all year and they beat Flordia by 2 and lost to Texas A&M by 5. It will be interesting to see how they do on the road.

For our sake, hopefully they can drop at least 1 of those.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Yes they definitely are, I’m very interested to see how they do over this 2 game road stretch here of @SC and @Arkansas. They have only played 2 true road games all year and they beat Flordia by 2 and lost to Texas A&M by 5. It will be interesting to see how they do on the road

I said before the Georgia game that I thought UK would lose another game before they faced us. Of course that was before Zvonimir was cleared and it’s uncertain just how good he actually is.

I certainly standby my statement though. If UK does manage to go 2-0 in this stretch, it will be impressive even if USC Jr. and Arky aren’t great teams.

 

[Rockytop10nessee]

Shoulda coulda . Watch UK. They wont lose another until @ knoxville & that will be a monster game.

We won’t lose either

 

[Orangeslide]

Kentucky has the deepest roster from top to bottom. 10 players to contribute with little drop off. With the addition of big Z elevates them to the top and one would could argue they have the best roster in the country. They don’t defend well or rebound well at this point so we will always have a chance when we play them at home. If you don’t get a fair whistle at Rupp we have no shot up there and I’m being realistic. Not sure Cal can hold them together as some really good players are gonna see minutes dimension. I would love to see Cal lose the locker room and team implode in early March, but I must admit they can score the ball and are lethal in transition on offense. If Cal reduces Reed Sheppard’s minutes the fan base will fry him, as he is the home state hero. But did I mention I hate them? Go Vols!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Kentucky is very good, but I still want to see some consistency against better defenses.

What they did to MSU was impressive, but here is a list of the other P5 defenses they have faced all year:

Missouri (#154)
Florida (#75)
Georgia (#47)
Louisville (#244)
Texas A&M (#62)
Miami (#119)
UNC (#4)
Kansas (#26)

I don’t think their 90+ point performances are sustainable, especially as their schedule picks up.

 

[BallerVolFan]

They are certainly the deepest team in the SEC. Just so much talent on that roster, but you can only play 5 guys and there is only one basketball. Will be interesting to see how they manage the minutes but that roster has a chance to be really fresh heading into March if Cal plays his cards right.

I agree 100%. Only the 5 guys on the floor can hurt you. Our 5 vs their 5. And when they throw more guys out there, there’s still 5 guys you have to guard. The only thing about that is they might be a little more fresh just from depth alone. But from my personal experience and from watching Kentucky, you tend to see the depth of a team on the defensive end the most. They normally are a little less likely to tire out and the intensity doesn’t necessarily drop off and it allows the flow of the game to continue and not really change or drop off. But for Kentucky, their defense isn’t good no matter who is on the floor, so it really comes down to just guarding the 5 guys on the floor on the defensive side. So far, they have relied solely on the offense. When that one performance comes where they don’t shoot 50% and hit every shot they throw up, they will really struggle with that defense of theirs no matter who is on the floor.

 

[Orangeslide]

I hope Bama can get Pearl and his Auburn home boys Wednesday night in Bama. Bama should be motivated to play after their abysmal showing against us. Auburn is really good……… Pearl will so juiced and red-faced on the sideline, should be interesting with the officials. I think you may see a T in this game for Pearl or Oats or both.