SEC Surges Ahead in NCAA Tournament Projections

In the latest Kansas Basketball Coaches Association rankings, the Wellington girls' team is ranked No. 1 in 4A, while South Haven girls are No. 3 in 1A Division 2. Meanwhile, West Virginia pulled off a significant upset against the No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks, winning 62-61 despite missing key players. This loss has contributed to Kansas's continued decline in the Associated Press men's college basketball poll, where Tennessee remains the only undefeated team after Florida and Oklahoma suffered their first defeats. The SEC has reclaimed the lead over the Big Ten in NCAA tournament projections, with 12 teams from the SEC compared to 11 from the Big Ten. Kansas improved its position in the bracket following a recent win against UCF, while teams like Arizona and Texas Tech struggle with their resumes despite being ranked in the top 25 of the NET. Upcoming SEC matchups, including Tennessee vs. Florida, are highly anticipated as the season progresses.