In what is the first update since Jan. 20, the latest SEC basketball power rankings have brought about a significant shakeup.
This latest update features the top of the rankings not changing as a result of that team remaining around the elite in the SEC, while the same however cannot be said for a few others. Among those are teams such as Georgia, Auburn, and Texas, each of which saw significant movement from their prior spots, while a few others such as Kentucky have also seen notable jumps.
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Following is a look at the latest SEC basketball power rankings, starting with a new No. 16.
16. South Carolina Gamecocks
Feb 7, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris directs guard Meechie Johnson (5) against the Missouri Tigers in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
South Carolina (11-13 overall, 2-9 SEC) has simply struggled as of late. The Gamecocks are currently riding a five-game losing streak that dates back to Jan. 24, with three of those losses having come by 15+ points.
15. LSU Tigers
Jan 31, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Louisiana State Tigers guard Rashad King (4) shoots free throws after a flagrant foul against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
LSU (14-9 overall, 2-8 SEC) has lost four of their last five games dating back to Jan. 20. The Tigers lone win during that stretch was a 92-87 overtime road win at South Carolina.
14. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Feb 7, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming (0) shoots over Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) during the second half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Mississippi State (11-12 overall, 3-7 SEC) has struggled throughout SEC play. The Bulldogs have lost seven of their last eight games dating back to Jan. 10, with Mississippi State’s lone win during that stretch an 80-66 road victory at LSU on Jan. 28.
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13. Oklahoma Sooners
Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Oklahoma Sooners forward Derrion Reid (35) drives against Missouri Tigers forward Trent Pierce (11) during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Oklahoma (12-12 overall, 2-9 SEC) shocked the SEC basketball world this past Saturday with a 92-91 road upset of Vanderbilt. The win snapped what was previously a nine-game losing streak for the Sooners which dated back to Jan. 7.
12. Ole Miss Rebels
Feb 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard AJ Storr (2) brings the ball up court against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
There are few teams, if any, who have struggled more since the most recent update than Ole Miss (11-12 overall, 3-7 SEC). The Rebels are currently riding a five-game losing streak, which dates back to Jan. 20.
11. Georgia Bulldogs
Jan 10, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Blue Cain (0) attempts a three point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Georgia (17-6 overall, 5-5 SEC) snapped what was their roughest stretch of the season Saturday with an 83-71 road win at LSU. Prior to that, the Bulldogs had lost three-straight to Texas, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.
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10. Auburn Tigers
Jan 24, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Keyshawn Hall (7) drives to the basket past Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Auburn (14-9 overall, 5-5 SEC) has had an up-and-down last couple of games, the latter two of which have included losses against Tennessee and Alabama. Prior to those defeats, Auburn had previously won four-straight.
9. Missouri Tigers
Feb 7, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) celebrates a three point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Missouri (16-7 overall, 6-4 SEC) enters the week riding a two-game winning streak. Prior to that stretch, the Tigers suffered a rough 90-64 road loss at Alabama.
8. Texas Longhorns
Feb 7, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Jordan Pope (0) drives the ball to the basket during the first half of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images
The Longhorns have done exactly as needed recently in hopes of improving their NCAA Tournament chances. Texas (15-9 overall, 6-5 SEC) is currently riding a three-game winning streak with wins against Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Ole Miss.
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7. Vanderbilt Commodores
Jan 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Tyler Nickel (5) flexes at guard Tyler Tanner (3) after a basket during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt (19-4 overall, 6-4 SEC) has remained among the best in the SEC after a strong start to the year, but have seen some struggles at times recently. An example of this came this past Saturday in which the Commodores were stunned at home by Oklahoma, 92-91.
6. Texas A&M Aggies
Jan 24, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Rylan Griffen (3) reacts during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Texas A&M (17-6 overall, 7-3 SEC) saw their recent four-game winning streak snapped this week with two losses against some of the SEC’s top teams. Those losses came at Alabama, as well as against Florida at home.
5. Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) celebrates making a basket and getting fouled on during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Auburn Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 31, 2026.
Tennessee (16-7 overall, 6-4 SEC) saw a four-game winning streak snapped this past Saturday with a 74-71 road loss at Kentucky. The Volunteers top win during that prior streak was a 79-73 road win at Alabama.
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4. Arkansas Razorbacks
Feb 7, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) dribbles during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Following a road loss at Georgia back on Jan. 17, Arkansas (17-6 overall, 7-3 SEC) has since responded by winning four of their last five games. The Razorbacks lone defeat in that stretch was an 85-77 loss at home to Kentucky.
3. Kentucky Wildcats
Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) holds the ball after being fouled during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Dating back to Jan. 10, Kentucky (17-7 overall, 8-3 SEC) has won eight of their last nine games where the lone loss came at Vanderbilt, 80-55. The Wildcats are also currently riding a three-game winning streak that has included a pair of wins over ranked teams.
Jan 27, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) looks for teammate during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
Alabama (16-7 overall, 6-4 SEC) has bounced back nicely since a rough loss at Florida back on Feb. 1. The Crimson Tide picked up a pair of wins this past week by defeating Texas A&M at home by three, as well as winning at Auburn by four.
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1. Florida Gators
Feb 1, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) drives to the basket past Alabama Crimson Tide forward Aiden Sherrell (22) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
After an impressive recent stretch, Florida (17-6 overall, 8-2 SEC) remains the clear No. 1 team in the SEC entering this week. Headlined by recent blowout wins over Alabama and Texas A&M, the Gators have now won eight of their last nine games dating back to Jan. 6, with the lone loss a 76-67 home defeat to Auburn.
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