SEC Basketball: Alabama, Texas A&M rise in latest 2022-23 power rankings

By Matt Melton | Jan 15, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - JANUARY 11: Head Coach Nate Oates talks with Mark Sears #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 11, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Crimson Tide defeated the Razorbacks 84-69. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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Florida Gators guard Will Richard (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /

10. Florida Gators

Previous Ranking: 11

Rising a spot up to No. 10 this week, Florida enters the week sitting at 10-7 overall, as well as 3-2 in SEC basketball play. Since Christmas, the Gators dropped the first two games of SEC play against Auburn and Texas A&M, both of which were three-point games, but rebounded with three consecutive wins over Georgia, LSU, and Missouri.

Now on a three-game winning streak, the Gators will now travel this Wednesday to College Station for a showdown with Texas A&M. Florida will then travel once again Saturday for a matchup with Mississippi State in Starkville.

9. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Previous Ranking: 5

Speaking of the Bulldogs, Mississippi State (12-5 overall, 1-4 in SEC) was one of the biggest teams to fall in this week’s update, dropping four spots to No. 9. The Bulldogs have lost five of their last six games dating back to December 20 against Drake, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Auburn, with their lone win coming at home over Ole Miss, 64-54.

Looking ahead, the Bulldogs will be looking to get back on their winning ways from earlier this season, starting this Tuesday with a tough rematch against Tennessee at home. Mississippi State will also host Florida on Saturday night.

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