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Ranking the SEC’s NCAA tournament contenders by championship potential

By Josh Criswell

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Feb 9, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Georgia 82-48. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Georgia 82-48. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

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1) Kentucky

There is no doubt that this season has been a disappointment for the Kentucky Wildcats.

After climbing to No. 1 in the country following a 7-0 start that included a win over No. 5 Duke, the Wildcats have won just 12 of their past 18 games and have fallen to No. 15 in the polls. Of their six losses, only one has come against a ranked opponent.

But despite this, Kentucky still has the best chance to win the NCAA Tournament of any SEC team, with momentum and overall talent being the driving factors.

Since a Feb. 2 loss at Tennessee, the Wildcats have rattled off three consecutive wins against Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina, winning these games by a combined 80 points. Kentucky’s roster features a combination of young talent and savvy veterans, which will greatly benefit the team in the postseason.

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