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SEC Dominates ESPN Rankings: Arkansas, Kentucky, and Auburn Shine

5/7/2025

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The latest ESPN men’s college basketball rankings showcase a strong SEC presence with six teams making the cut. Arkansas shines at No. 10, closely followed by Kentucky at No. 11 and Auburn at No. 15. Florida, fresh off a national championship, rewarded coach Todd Golden with a lucrative six-year, $40.5 million extension.

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The latest ESPN men’s college basketball rankings showcase a strong SEC presence with six teams making the cut. Arkansas shines at No. 10, closely followed by Kentucky at No. 11 and Auburn at No. 15. Florida, fresh off a national championship, rewarded coach Todd Golden with a lucrative six-year, $40.5 million extension.