Southeastern Conference SEC Basketball Tournament Bracket

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) basketball season has come to a close, and the conference tournament bracket has been revealed. The 2023 NCAA Tournament is set to tip off later this week, with eight SEC teams vying for a chance to make a deep run.

Mississippi State secured one of the last spots in the dance, while LSU will be watching from home after missing out on the tournament altogether. Mizzou is looking to advance in the tournament for the first time since 2010, and Arkansas is hoping to lead the Hogs back to the Regional Semifinal this year.

The SEC saw six teams enter the tournament last year, but this season has seen an increase in bids with eight teams invited to attend the Big Dance. Texas A&M was second only to Alabama this season, and the Aggies have a very legitimate shot to make a run at the Final Four.

Auburn certainly took a step back in 2023, as did Kentucky. Meanwhile, Bruce Pearl and John Calipari both led their teams to No. 2 seeds in last year's tournament, but a much more difficult path awaits the two tournament-tested teams this March.

In his fourth year as head coach at Alabama, Nate Oats has his team ranked as a No. 1 seed, despite being mired in controversy this season. The Crimson Tide will be looking to make a strong run in the NCAA Tournament.

The SEC has been quite competitive this season, with several teams showing promise. But only one SEC basketball team made it to the Sweet Sixteen in 2022, and that was Arkansas.

As the tournament tips off later this week, fans can expect exciting matchups and upsets. With eight SEC teams in the field of 68, the conference is well-represented in the NCAA Tournament. Will any of these teams make a deep run? Only time will tell.

Southeastern conference sec basketball tournament bracket