Way Too Early 2026-27 SEC Conference Rankings

The SEC has 16 teams for the 2026-27 season. These rankings are ordered primarily by 2025-26 KenPom offensive efficiency (AdjO + national rank), with returning production, net portal impact, and specific player movement (including PPG, RPG, APG, and awards from the prior season) as key factors. Each team includes both offense and defense. All player details reflect verified 2026-27 incoming/outgoing moves only.

1. Alabama Crimson Tide

(2025-26 AdjO: 129.7, #3 | AdjD: 102.5, #61)

Net Change: Neutral to better. Elite continuity with the return of Aden Holloway (16.8 ppg, 48.1 FG%, 43.8 3PT%) and Amari Allen (11.4 PPG, 6.9 RPG as a freshman)

Biggest additions:

• Brandon Garrison (transfer from Kentucky, 4.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.1 APG, 0.8 BPG in 16.3 MPG)

• Jamarion Davis-Fleming (transfer from Mississippi State, 3.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.3 BPG)

• Cole Cloer (transfer from NC State)

• Drew Fielder (transfer from Boise State, 14.7 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 40.9% from 3PT)

One of the favorites.

2. Florida Gators

(2025-26 AdjO: 126.0, #9 | AdjD: 92.4, #6)

Net Change: Neutral to better. Some scoring losses.

Biggest additions: Veteran transfers and high retention of key pieces (e.g., Alex Condon, Thomas Haugh, Boogie Fland returning).

Biggest losses: Lots of returning talent.

Top of the conference.

3. Texas Longhorns

(2025-26 AdjO: 124.9, #13 | AdjD: 104.4, #83)

Net Change: Neutral to better.  Strong returning frontcourt + high-impact portal additions.

Biggest additions:

• Isaiah Johnson (transfer from Colorado, 16.9 PPG, 3.0 APG, 2.9 RPG, 48.6% FG, 37.8% from 3PT)

• David Punch (transfer from TCU, 14.1 PPG, 6.8 RPG, strong two-way forward)

• Amari Evans (transfer from Tennessee)

• Matas Vokietaitis (returning, 15.6 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 61.9% FG)

Elite offense from last season but they will need to improve defensively

4. Kentucky Wildcats

(2025-26 AdjO: 120.4, #40 | AdjD: 99.3, #28)

Net Change: Neutral to better. Strong core.

Biggest additions:

• Milan Momcilovic (transfer from Iowa State, 16.9 PPG, 48.7% from 3PT)

• Zoom Diallo (transfer from Washington, 15.7 PPG, 4.5 APG)

• Alex Wilkins (transfer from Furman, 17.8 PPG, 4.7 APG)

Top of the conference.

5. Auburn Tigers

(2025-26 AdjO: 125.2, #11 | AdjD: 106.0, #109)

Net Change: Neutral. Balanced.

Biggest additions:

• Adam Olsen (transfer from South Alabama, 16.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 39.5% from 3PT)

• Bukky Oboye (transfer from Santa Clara, 7.9 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.2 BPG)

• George Kimble III (transfer from Vanderbilt)

• Owen Freeman (transfer from Creighton)

• Thomas Dowd (transfer from Troy, 14.4 PPG, 10.1 RPG)

Contending in the upper-tier.

6. Tennessee Volunteers

(2025-26 AdjO: 121.4, #31 | AdjD: 94.4, #14)

Net Change: Neutral to better.  

Biggest additions:

• Juke Harris (transfer from Wake Forest, 21.4 PPG, elite scorer)

• Terrence Hill Jr. (transfer from VCU, 15 PPG, strong shooter)

• Tyler Lundblade (transfer from Belmont, 15.6 PPG, 43% from 3PT – Missouri Valley Player of the Year)

• Jalen Haralson (transfer from Notre Dame, 16.2 PPG)

  
  

Biggest losses: Rotation players entered the portal.

Solid contender.

7. Texas A&M Aggies

(2025-26 AdjO: 119.4, #49 | AdjD: 100.7, #39)

Net Change: Neutral. Mixed production.

Biggest additions:

• PJ Haggerty (transfer from Kansas State, 23.4 PPG, 3.8 APG at K-State – elite scorer)

• Other transfer guards and frontcourt depth.

  
  

Biggest losses: Several scorers entered the portal.

Competitive.

8. Arkansas Razorbacks

(2025-26 AdjO: 127.9, #7| AdjD: 102.4, #60)

Net Change: Neutral. Portal rebuild.

Biggest additions:

• Jeremiah Wilkinson (transfer from Georgia, sophomore guard, 17.4 PPG in limited action)

• Cooper Bowser (transfer from Furman, junior center, 13.8 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 75.6% on 2PT shots)

  
  

Biggest losses: Rotation players entered the portal.

Rebuilding but retains tools.

9. Vanderbilt Commodores

(2025-26 AdjO: 127.1, #8| AdjD: 99.8, #31)

Net Change: Neutral. Rebuilding.

Biggest additions: Transfer depth (guards and frontcourt pieces for athleticism and shooting).

Biggest losses: Multiple contributors entered the portal or went to the NBA.

Tyler Tanner (19.5 PPG, 5.1 APG) returning. Rebuilding year. 3 out of their top 4 leading scorers Duke Miles, Tyler Nickel and AK Okereke all went to the NBA.

10. Georgia Bulldogs

(2025-26 AdjO: 124.1, #16 | AdjD: 104.8, #89)

Net Change: Neutral to worse. Heavy turnover.

Biggest additions: Portal depth pieces.

Biggest losses: Jeremiah Wilkinson (transfer to Arkansas, leading scorer 17.4 PPG) and Somto Cyril (transfer to Miami, All-SEC Defensive team, 9.3 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.2 BPG, 75.9% FG), plus other rotation players.

Blue Cain (13.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG) returning. Rebuilding outlook.

11. Oklahoma Sooners

(2025-26 AdjO: 123.8, #18 | AdjD: 105.4, #99)

Net Change: Neutral to worse. Heavy rebuild.

Biggest additions: Tyler Hendricks (11.8 PPG on 44.8% 3PT) from Utah Valley and Pop Isaacs (9.8 PPG, 39.6% 3PT) from Texas A&M

Biggest losses: Leading scorers departed.

Xzayvier Brown (15.4 PPG) returning. Middle-tier outlook.

12. Missouri Tigers

(2025-26 AdjO: 119.3, #50 | AdjD: 104.3, #82)

Net Change: Neutral to better.  

Biggest additions:

• Bryson Tiller (7.9 PPG transfer from Kansas)

• Jamier Jones (transfer)

• Kennard Davis Jr. (transfer from BYU)

• Jordan Crawford (transfer from South Dakota)

  
  

Biggest losses: Rotation players entered the portal.

Competitive.

13. LSU Tigers

(2025-26 AdjO: 119.9, #45| AdjD: 106.7, #124)

Net Change: Neutral. Portal rebuild.

Biggest additions:

• Abdi Bashir Jr. (transfer from Kansas State)

• Mouhamed Dioubate (transfer from Kentucky)

• Divine Ugochukwu (transfer from Michigan State)

• Overseas pros including Saliou Niang, Yam Madar, and others.

  
  

Biggest losses: Rotation players entered the portal.

Potential upside.

14. Ole Miss Rebels

(2025-26 AdjO: 114.2, #92 | AdjD: 101.5, #45)

Net Change: Neutral. Balanced.

Biggest additions:

• Adam Clark (transfer from Seton Hall, 12.7 PPG, 4.9 APG, 2.0 SPG – All-Big East Second Team)

• Roman Siulepa (transfer from Pittsburgh)

• ND Okafor (transfer from Washington State)

• Christian Brown (transfer from James Madison)

  
  

Biggest losses: Rotation players entered the portal.

Lower-pack.

15. Mississippi State Bulldogs

(2025-26 AdjO: 112.8, #110 | AdjD: 105.8, #104)

Net Change: Neutral to worse. Significant turnover.

Biggest additions: Lower-level transfers and freshmen (specific high-impact portal pieces including guards and wings).

Biggest losses: Key scorers entered the portal.

Rebuilding year.

16. South Carolina Gamecocks

(2025-26 AdjO: 112.7, #112 | AdjD: 105.1, #94)

Net Change: Neutral to worse. Significant turnover.

Biggest additions: Freshmen and portal role players (specific veteran guards and wings for spacing and defense).

Biggest losses: Key veterans departed.

Lower outlook.

SEC Big Picture for 2026-27

Alabama, Florida and Texas lead with the strongest offensive baseline. Kentucky and Auburn form a dangerous top tier. Tennessee and Texas A&M round out a loaded upper tier. Arkansas, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss show solid portal activity, while Georgia rebuilds after losing Jeremiah Wilkinson and Somto Cyril. Expect 8+ NCAA Tournament bids.