The Associated Press released its newest top 25 poll on Monday, with four SEC teams still represented after the opening weekend of conference play.
Tennessee remains ahead of the pack at No. 3 nationally after a blowout win over Georgia, while Auburn comes in at No. 11.
Meanwhile, Mississippi State jumped into the top 15 at No. 14 in the rankings, with Ben Howland’s team set to tip off SEC play on Tuesday against South Carolina.
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No. 18 Kentucky rounded out the group, with the Wildcats falling five spots after a 77-75 loss to Alabama on Saturday.
Alabama (7) and Florida (1) are the only other SEC teams that received votes in the poll.
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