2010-2011 SEC Basketball Preview

Last season, the SEC had two Elite Eight teams in Tennessee and Kentucky who fell just short of making the Final Four.

This season, the success will continue as the SEC will be a top heavy conference.

With that said, here are my top five SEC teams entering the 2010-2011 season.

1. Kentucky

Say what you want about the way Calipari recruits, but he will have loads of talent next season, and they will be at the top of the SEC all year.

With top point guard Brandon Knight coming in, he will be the Calipari point guard project: year four.

Look for Kentucky to be a top seed in the tournament again come March.

2. Tennessee

The Vols will bring in a lot of athleticism next season and will stay close to the Wildcats as SEC play goes on.

Tennessee will again be a team that can compete in the national spotlight, despite losing last year's star, Wayne Chism.

3. Florida

The Gators will be much improved from last season.

With great talent coming in, especially the likes of Kenny Boynton, I expect Florida to be with the top of the conference all season.

4. Mississippi

After being snubbed out of the tournament last season, Mississippi will bring in a better team, hoping to not repeat that fate.

They'll be atop the SEC East all season, and should be a team to watch out for in the tournament.

5. Vanderbilt

Despite losing star A.J. Ogilvy, Vanderbilt always finds a way to be at the top of the SEC.

This year won't be any different.

The Commodores will be there all season, and will be a team that can work a few upsets.

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