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Where Florida Ranks in 247Sports’ Inaugural SEC Basketball Poll

Where Florida Ranks in 247Sports Inaugural SEC Basketball Poll Where Florida Ranks in 247Sports Inaugural SEC Basketball Poll
Dec 17, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) drives to the basket against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jalen Washington (13) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

December 17, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) drives to the basket against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jalen Washington (13) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Florida basketball is off to its best start since its first national championship season after winning all 13 of its games to open the current campaign. THE Alligators close out the 2024 portion of the schedule undefeated and among the best teams in the country.

The Orange and Blue have risen to the top of both major rankings, ranking No. 5 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and No. 6 in the Associated Press Poll, while also sitting at No. 4 in the NET Rankings . On top of that, Todd Golden’s gang also holds the second spot in the latest ESPN bracketology as the calendar year comes to a close.

Before the Southeast Conference slate begins, 247Sports released its first men’s basketball poll of the season, during which Florida found itself third among the 16 member schools. Only the Auburn Tigers And Tennessee Volunteerswho received 14 and three first-place votes, respectively, were ranked higher, which is consistent with most other polls and rankings.

247Sports SEC Poll Rankings

1. Auburn (14)

2.Tennessee (3)

3. Florida

4.Alabama

5.Kentucky

6. Texas A&M

7. Mississippi State

8. Oklahoma

9. Ole Mademoiselle

10. Georgia

11.Arkansas

12.Texas

13.Missouri

14. Vanderbilt

15. LSU

16. South Carolina

Next stop for Florida

The Gators open the SEC schedule against Kentucky on Saturday, January 4 at Rupp Arena. Tip-off is set for 11 a.m. ET and the game will be broadcast on ESPN.

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