Tennessee Basketball Competes for SEC Tournament No. 1 Seed

Tennessee basketball's recent loss to Ole Miss has impacted its NCAA Tournament seeding, with Joe Lunardi now projecting the Vols as a No. 2 seed in the East Region, facing No. 15-seed Towson in the first round. The team is competing for a potential No. 1 seed in the SEC Tournament alongside Alabama and Florida, with the winner likely to secure that position. Following a victory over South Carolina, Tennessee has finished the regular season with a strong record of 25-6 and clinched a top-four finish in the SEC standings. ESPN's bracketologist notes that Tennessee has historically never been a No. 1 seed but has reached the Elite Eight as a No. 2 seed in previous tournaments. The Vols' impressive defensive and offensive metrics have them ranked highly, indicating a strong chance for a deep run in March Madness. Overall, Tennessee remains one of the 13 SEC teams expected to participate in the tournament.