The SEC has been the best conference in college basketball this year.

As it stands, nine teams from the SEC are ranked in the top 25.

As we enter the home stretch of the season, teams are jockeying for position in the SEC standings with the SEC Tournament getting underway in Nashville in five weeks.

Kentucky sits at 4-5 in SEC play, tied with Vanderbilt and Mississippi State, which is tied for 8th in the conference. With the new format for the SEC Tournament with the additions of Oklahoma and Texas, finishing in the top 8 is key to avoid playing on Wednesday.

Here is a look at the SEC standings as of today:

• Auburn 9-0
• Alabama 8-1
• Florida 6-3
• Missouri 6-3
• Texas A&M 6-3
• Tennessee 6-4
• Ole Miss 6-4
• Mississippi St 4-5
• Vanderbilt 4-5
• Kentucky 4-5
• Georgia 4-6
• Texas 4-6
• Oklahoma 3-6
• Arkansas 3-6
• LSU 1-8
• South Carolina 0-9

What seed do you think Kentucky finishes with for the SEC Tournament?

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Headlines

Mark Pope left searching for answers after Kentucky’s ugly loss – Herald Leader

Pope has to get some things figured out.

Two incoming Wildcats among top 100 CFB transfers – Cats Pause

The Cats picked up a pair of studs on the defensive line.

UK pitching staff aims to build on last year’s success – KSR

A lot of new faces on the pitching staff this season.

Burkes, Hogan earn preseason SEC Baseball honors – UK Athletics

Those two are expected to be key pieces this season.

NFLPA pushing back on idea of 18-game season – ESPN

The players association doesn’t want to expand the season.

Fox has big game in San Antonio debut – Bleacher Report

A great debut for the former Cat.

Dick Vitale set to return Saturday for Duke-Clemson – Yahoo

It’s been a long time since we’ve heard Vitale on ESPN.

NFL testing technology that would help spot football – CBS Sports

Seems like we’re still a few years away from this being implemented.

Ron Rivera joining Cal in front office role – NBC Sports

More and more college programs hiring front office personnel.