It's obviously a possibility, but it's nudging toward more than that. We have six or seven teams who can make it.
Will SEC match the Big East (3 Final Four teams in 1985) this season?
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Unlikely. But it wouldn't shock me. I think two teams will likely be in the final 4. Getting three would be incredibly difficult. Probably going to see at least one elite 8 SEC vs. SEC matchup which would eliminate one final 4 spot
No they won't they will beat each other up too much plus the NCAA committee would never allow that to happen
No.
The NCAA tournament committee will see to it that it won't happen.
They will place at least 3-4 of the top SEC teams in the same region.
I'm going to say no.
Not because I don't think there's several possible final four teams in this conference but rather the numbers just make it extremely unlikely.
Actually, I could see the other way around happening. We get to the tournament and some of these highly seeded SEC teams will probably drop out earlier than expected.
Not because I don't think there's several possible final four teams in this conference but rather the numbers just make it extremely unlikely.
Actually, I could see the other way around happening. We get to the tournament and some of these highly seeded SEC teams will probably drop out earlier than expected.
I keep hearing 12 teams will get in. But after 18 matchups plus conference tournament. Teams will knock each other out of bids. My guess is 9 teams make it in.
It's just because I've seen time and time again, the best conferences getting a ton of teams into this thing only for them to not do as expected in the tournament.
Heck looked at the SEC and football this season with the college playoffs.
FWIW doesn't make what this conference is doing any less special. It's just that, this whole you have to be "battle tested" i think is a bit of ....well BS lol
Heck looked at the SEC and football this season with the college playoffs.
FWIW doesn't make what this conference is doing any less special. It's just that, this whole you have to be "battle tested" i think is a bit of ....well BS lol
I'd guess UK, UT, AU,Bama and Florida are legitimate final 4 threats.
I think at least one from that group and very good chance of two from that group makes it in the final 4.
I think at least one from that group and very good chance of two from that group makes it in the final 4.
Me neither lol.
Like are people actually sitting there and rooting for say Auburn or Alabama to do well in the tournament cause it makes the conference look good?
I'm not lol.
Me personally I have zero love for the SEC teams. They don't have any love for UK. But love em or hate em you can't deny there are several legitimate final 4 contenders this year in the conference.
Zero chance I'm not rooting for them unless they play the likes of U6 Duke UNC IU Kansas Ohio St. Yes I despise Ohio state.
Ya know not just conference but I can't find myself "rooting" for anyone other than UK lol.
I love college bball so when we drop out I'm still invested and watch but i have absolutely zero care on who wins lol.
I love college bball so when we drop out I'm still invested and watch but i have absolutely zero care on who wins lol.
2 SEC teams tops for a final four run.
Which two, I've no idea. But watch Kentucky be right there for one of them. Don't bet against Kentucky, as poppa always used to say.
Think of those years where we won it all in 96', 12'. Both had strong SEC teams start to finish. Miss. State made it to the Final Four in 96. So it is doable for the SEC this year. I think Kentucky shines when the SEC provides the strongest in league competition. Proof will be in the puddin'.
Go Big Blue !
Which two, I've no idea. But watch Kentucky be right there for one of them. Don't bet against Kentucky, as poppa always used to say.
Think of those years where we won it all in 96', 12'. Both had strong SEC teams start to finish. Miss. State made it to the Final Four in 96. So it is doable for the SEC this year. I think Kentucky shines when the SEC provides the strongest in league competition. Proof will be in the puddin'.
Go Big Blue !
Same here. Except I do root against the usual rival teams and also root for a Cinderella team. Enjoyed watching NC State last year.
Tennessee, Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, Alabama, Miss State...plus a pool of more teams that could produce a Villanova.
The NCAA might have to change the rules.
I mean currently 7 SEC teams are projected to be 1,2 or 3 seeds.
If that holds, it's gonna be hard to separate teams from same conference.
I mean currently 7 SEC teams are projected to be 1,2 or 3 seeds.
If that holds, it's gonna be hard to separate teams from same conference.
As it stands right now, there’s enough quality teams that it’s possible. Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama are all top 10 in most metrics, and several other teams including us are just outside that range in a spot where a tournament run would be plenty feasible. Actually getting three of them to the Final Four will be a tall task though. Winning and losing in the tournament is more random than most people like to admit in the first place, and the way the bracket lines up may also affect this since I doubt we get all four of the 1 seeds and some of our better teams may see each other before the Final Four. I’d say it’s possible, but not the most likely.
