This week saw South Carolina rise in the rankings, Ole Miss fall, and the East place the top six teams.
1. Kentucky Wildcats 83 (6 first-place votes)
2. Georgia Bulldogs 72 (1 first-place vote)
3. Florida Gators 66
4. South Carolina Gamecocks 63
5. Vanderbilt Commodores 53
6. Tennessee Volunteers 50
7. Arkansas Razorbacks 46
8. Alabama Crimson Tide 39
9. Mississippi St. Bulldogs 26
10 (t). Mississippi Rebels 21
10 (t). LSU Tigers 21
12. Auburn Tigers 7
See what the voters said after the jump.
Alabama
Another team that needs to play consistent but with a weak West, they could end up near the top if they can quit being bi-polar.--Leftover Hot Dog
Arkansas
Setting the over/under for number of conference wins they need to make the dance at 11.5.--Rocky Top Talk
Auburn
Jeff Lebo is rolling over in his grave.--Alabama Basketball Blog
Florida
Tough loss to the Gamecocks, but still in it to win it. Buy.--A Sea of Blue
Georgia
Emerging as a force in the East; Big Dance, SEC title are legit possibilities.--Roll Bama Roll
Kentucky
Dominant performances against the weak, but they get tougher comp on Tuesday with the Tide. Strong buy.--A Sea of Blue
LSU
Reality hit as they got demolished by UK.--Alabama Basketball Blog
Mississippi St.
Now the fight is behind them, it seems this team is beginning to play better.--Leftover Hot Dog
Ole Miss
The first two losses could be rationalized. The 22 point home loss to Georgia, not so much.--Rocky Top Talk
South Carolina
Beat the Gators but real question is can they be consistent every game. Will see with Razorbacks and Wildcats this week.--Leftover Hot Dog
Tennessee
I'm bracing myself for 8-8 with a win at Rupp Arena and a loss at Auburn. You wouldn't be surprised either.--Rocky Top Talk
Vanderbilt
Their Memorial Fortress will be enough to get them in the Dance, but the SEC title...?--Roll Bama Roll