SEC basketball reached unprecedented heights during the 2024-25 season. The league earned a record-breaking 14 bids to the NCAA Tournament.
In previous years, some of the best teams in the country were at the top of the SEC. What made last season so unique was the depth of the league, combined with top-end talent, led by the eventual National Champs, Florida. Six of the top 16 seeds were from the SEC, and a record-breaking eight teams advanced to the Sweet 16.
SEC basketball still has plenty of depth this season. As of February 6, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi projects 10 teams in the 2026 NCAA Tournament field.