10. Florida Gators
Previous Ranking: 10
Remaining in the No. 10 spot to conclude the year is Florida, as the Gators showing in Nashville would last only one game. That is because the Gators would fall to Mississippi State in the second round of the SEC Tournament in overtime, 69-68.
Now sitting at 16-16 overall, Florida will be playing in the 2023 NIT as a No. 4 seed, facing UCF in the first round.
9. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Previous Ranking: 9
Mississippi State also remains in the No. 9 spot this week, with the Bulldogs’ time in Nashville originally beginning with the aforementioned 69-68 second round overtime win over Florida. The Bulldogs run in the SEC Tournament would however come to a close in the quarterfinals against Alabama, falling to the Crimson Tide by a final score of 72-49.
Now sitting at 21-12 overall for the year, Mississippi State is now a No. 11 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, and will face Pittsburgh in the First Four on Tuesday night. Should the Bulldogs win, Mississippi State would then face No. 6 seed Iowa State in the Round of 64.