SEC bubble teams

In our 3rd addition of conference bubble watch we go to the powerhouse, ha, that is the SEC this year.



IN: LSU, Tenn

LSU- they are 25-5 and 13-2 in conference, so they are of course in. There non conference losses were to Texas a&m, Utah, and X, so nothing too bad. Plus they have beaten FL and tenn and ken both on the road. They may even be a 4 seed, I don't see them getting a 3. If they do, depending on the match ups watch out. They are not a bad team, but I don't really think they are all that good.

Tenn- At 19-10, 10-5 I would believe they are safe. Of course in a year like this, who knows. One thing helping them, their non conference schedule was tough, and even though they lost to gonzaga twice, Kansas and Memphis, they also beat g-town, marqu, and a good siena team. They did lose to Ken twice, but they have beaten Fl twice, and also beaten SEC bubble teams like South car, twice, and Miss state, they did lost at Auburn, but that is nothing that will keep them out of the tournament.

Bubble: South Car, Fl, Ken, Auburn, Miss state

Auburn- 20-10, 9-6. One thing helping them, they play LSU, today at home. If they win that game, they may be tough to leave out, especially if they get at least one more win in the SEC tourney. There non conference resume is bad, with losses to mercer, Dayton, northern Iowa, and then also a very good X team. They did lose to FL and Ken, but did beat Tenn. This will be an int resting one to watch, especially with a LSU win today, if they lose, I think they are out for sure, unless they make a great run in the SEC tourney. They also lost to South Car, so could become a factor. Either way, if they do get in, I don't see them doing anything

South Car- At 20-8, 9-6, with a game at UGA today, normally you would think they would be happy with their position right now. If they lose to UGA today, I think they are out, without a lot of other things happening, and of course if they made a run in the SEC tourney. Baylor is probably their best non conference win, and they also lost to Charleston and then Clemson, which isn't a bad loss. Beating Ken twice and spilt with FL, but this year, I don't think that alone is enough to get you in. They also lost to fellow bubble team Miss State, if it comes down to that. I really don't think they should get in, and again, if they do, I see them being one and done.

FL- 21-9, 8-7 They have a big game today vs Ken, it is at home, so I will call that a must win. In non conference they did beat Washington, who right now is a top the Pac 10, and Bradley isn't a bad team, and losing to Cuse will not hurt, however they also lost to Free shoe. In conference they have lost 3 in a row, to LSU, Ten, and Miss State, all teams looking to make their resume better as well. They also have already lost to Ken, and with loosing to Ten twice, and splitting with South Car, and loosing their only games to Miss State and LSU, I think today's game becomes even a bigger must win. I also think they still need to do some work in the SEC Tournament, right now, I don't have them in, and think they need some work to get in. But we shall see.

Miss State- 18-12, 8-7 They lose at ole miss today, they are done. Even with a win, I don't think they are in right now and they have some work to do. They need to make a run in the SEC tourney to get a shot, I think. They lost to WSU, Texas Tech, Charlotte, cinci, and SD which doesn't help their case. They have beaten Ken and Fl but if you ask me unless they get to the SEC final they have no chance.. in fact, they might just have to win it.

Ken- 19-11, 8-7 I also see them having to win today at FL to get in, unless they do some major work in the SEC tourney. They have beaten Ten Twice, and Fl once already, but they also have two losses to LSU, and South Car, as well as losses to UGA, Vandy and Ole Miss. They did beat WVU in non conference, and UNC, Da U, and a really close game at Louisville, but if they get in, it will be because of their name, and because they are Ken. Right now, they don't deserve it. No way. They have also lost 4 of their last 5, so they are not playing their best basketball right now.


The SEC is so down this year.. Maybe I will be proven wrong if the teams that get in make good runs, but I don't see any team in the SEC getting past the first weekend... Maybe Tenn, since they are playing a little better right now. They are the only team I see that could get to the sweet 16.. depending on match ups of course........ Can you tell I really don't like the SEC this year. I'm right, you're wrong.