The SEC released its 2018-19 men’s basketball preseason media poll on Wednesday morning, with a familiar face at the top.
Kentucky was picked to win the league yet again, which marked the 14th time since the 1998-99 season that the Wildcats were notched as the favorite.
Last season’s SEC regular season co-champions – Tennessee and Auburn – were picked second and third, respectively.
Mississippi State and Florida rounded out the top five.
Here’s a look at the full preseason media poll:
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Auburn
- Mississippi State
- Florida
- LSU
- Alabama
- Vanderbilt
- Missouri
- Arkansas
- South Carolina
- Texas A&M
- Georgia
- Ole Miss
After sending a record-setting eight teams to the NCAA Tournament last season, the league should have a shot at matching or exceeding that total this year.
Kentucky, Tennessee, and Auburn have been in the top 10 in the majority of preseason polls, and all three could have a legitimate shot at making a run to the Final Four.
The regular season tips off on Nov. 6.
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