One of the deepest conferences in the country kicks off its tournament on Wednesday.
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Read ourNCAA Tournament The 16-team tournament will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., with strong clubs like Texas and Kentucky getting going right off the bat. No. 1-seeded Florida, which also went on to win the NCAA Tournament last season, will look to defend its SEC title as the heavy favorite once they take the court after enjoying its bye through the first two rounds.Florida has just five losses on the season, all of which could have easily gone the other way. All of those defeats came by single digits, while four of them, including losses to powerhouses Duke and UConn, came by four points or fewer. But it’s what they’ve done over the past month and a half that should make college basketball bettors bullish. Head coach Todd Golden of the Florida Gators reacts during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on March 7, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky.The Gators haven’t lost since Jan. 24, and they’ve had some impressive victories along the way. They’ve blown out fellow SEC contenders Alabama and Arkansas by 20-plus points in Gainesville while stealing wins on the road against Kentucky, Texas A&M, and Texas. Look for the Gators to take the SEC once again, giving flashbacks to the mid-2000s juggernaut that won two straight national championships.Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA.Wild brawl breaks out at USA vs. Mexico World Baseball ClassicFormer Ravens tight end retires at 32WWE's suboptimal path to Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton can still be saved — and doesn't deserve your hate
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