The results from this week's poll are below. Points to notice include Vanderbilt's assumption of a stranglehold on the second spot and Mississippi St.'s rise in the rankings after a strong week. Florida and Ole Miss drop a bit after struggling this week. The rest is generally the same, with the good teams winning, the mediocre winning some and losing some, and the bad being bad. The exception would be Tennessee, who lost twice but stayed the at third, the losses coming against UK and VU.
1. Kentucky Wildcats 108 (unanimous)
2. Vanderbilt Commodores 99 (unanimous)
3. Tennessee Volunteers 88
4. Mississippi St. Bulldogs 75
5. Florida Gators 69
6. Mississippi Rebels 65
7. Arkansas Razorbacks 55
8. South Carolina Gamecocks 49
9. Alabama Crimson Tide 35
10. Georgia Bulldogs 30
11. Auburn Tigers 20
12. LSU Tigers 9 (unanimous)
See what the voters had to say after the jump.
Alabama
The Tide got a good win versus Arkansas but will need a few more for a NIT berth.--Leftover Hot Dog
Gutted out a tough win against the Hawgs, but this team just doesn't take care of their defensive boards.--A Sea of Blue
Arkansas
It's hard to believe that a 13-12 team is still atop (at least on paper) the SEC West . It's peculiar that they could come into the SEC Tournament No 1, and unless they win it all, could get the NIT.--VolNation Blog
Courtney Fortson has the suddenly resurgent Hawgs surprisingly at the top of the West. Can they continue and shock the world with an NCAA bid?--A Sea of Blue
Auburn
Still theoretically in the SEC West race. Unfortunately that isn't really saying anything at this point.--Anchor of Gold
They are 47th nationally in scoring with 75.7 points per game. So that's cool.--Alligator Army
Florida
A loss to Xavier could hurt them come seeding time for NCAA tourney, which they should make if they do not let the loss linger.--Leftover Hot Dog
Why did they schedule Xavier during the middle of conference play? That's the type of game you book-end with cupcakes earlier in the year.--Anchor of Gold
Georgia
Georgia would probably be the best team if they played in the SEC West.--Vanderbilt Spots Line
If Georgia had some decent guard play, they would be a tournament team. Alas, they don't.--A Sea of Blue
Kentucky
The Wildcats are the only team in the top-5 of scoring and scoring defense in SEC play. It's not just John Wall, you know.--Alligator Army
I am still in disbelief that 24,000 showed up for ESPN Game Day.--Leftover Hot Dog
LSU
Despite testing the Commodores at home, playing Auburn might be there only shot at getting a conference win.--Vanderbilt Sports Line
LSU is beginning to convince me that we need a handicap system like they have in golf. The Tigers just plain suck.--VolNation Blog
Mississippi St.
Big game vs. Kentucky Tuesday is the only remaining "L" Kenpom has penciled in for the Bulldogs currently.--Anchor of Gold
Their four losses in the SEC have all been on the road and by single digits. Defeating UK on Feb. 16 would get the Bulldogs back in the tournament picture.--Alligator Army
Ole Miss
Second in the league in offense, but 10th in defense. That way leads to inconsistency.--A Sea of Blue
Who'da thunk it? The Rebels still have a chance to get an NCAA bid, and Andy Kennedy didn't assault anyone this week.--VolNation Blog
South Carolina
The Gamecocks have begun telling themselves the NIT is a good option.--Leftover Hot Dog
Allows opponents to get 38% OR, and can't get to the line. They can beat anybody on a given night, but those nights aren't coming often enough.--A Sea of Blue
Tennessee
The Vols lost to the two best teams in the SEC this week. Still in 3rd place in my view.--Leftover Hot Dog
Did not look good on the road at Vandy and UK. They get Georgia this week who embarrassed the Vols with a 15 point win in Athens in January.--Alligator Army
Vanderbilt
All those doubting the Commodores should dissipate if the Commodores knock off Kentucky in Memorial.--Vanderbilt Sports Line
For Vandy, the real question is whether they have a chance at catching the Wildcats. Somehow, I doubt it. Which sucks for the Dores considering this is one of the best teams they've had in years.--VolNation Blog