Thu Mar 13 11:00:00 UTC 2025: ## SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament Tips Off in Nashville

**Nashville, TN** – The highly anticipated 2025 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament is set to begin Wednesday, March 12th at Bridgestone Arena. Top-ranked Auburn, led by potential National Player of the Year Johni Broome, enters as the number one seed, aiming for their second SEC tournament title in three years. Their strong offense and top-15 defense (per KenPom) make them a serious contender.

Joining Auburn in the quarterfinals with a double-bye are Florida (No. 2 seed), Alabama (No. 3), and Tennessee (No. 4), all projected as high NCAA Tournament seeds. However, the SEC boasts a deep field, with several other teams capable of a championship run. Missouri, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and Kentucky are among the teams expected to make a strong showing. Even Vanderbilt could create an upset with a successful run.

Four teams are battling for the final NCAA Tournament berths: Georgia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, with the latter two currently on the bubble according to Joe Lunardi’s projections.

The tournament, airing on SEC Network and ESPN, will run through Sunday, March 16th. Streaming options include the ESPN app and FuboTV. The action promises to be intense as teams vie for the automatic bid to March Madness.

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