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All for Tennessee Official Men’s Basketball SEC Power Rankings for Jan. 23: A Clear Top 2

By Caleb Calhoun

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Jan 21, 2017; Knoxville, TN, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs center Schnider Herard (34) during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Knoxville, TN, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs center Schnider Herard (34) during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

There is no shame in hitting a reality check by running into the Kentucky Wildcats and losing. But the Mississippi State Bulldogs fell from No. 6 to No. 11 in our SEC Power Rankings because of what happened later in the week.

This team lost in unacceptable fashion to the Tennessee Vols, 91-74, and in the process, they fell from 3-1 in the conference to 3-3.

With two of their wins coming against the LSU Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies, you also have to question how legitimate this team is. However, a road win against the Arkansas Razorbacks was impressive.

So this team, which has a 12-6 record and lots to play for, should not quit.

The only problem with the Bulldogs is that they are ranked No. 120 in the RPI with the No. 124 ranked strength of schedule. So they need to make a huge splash in SEC play to make the NCAA Tournament.

They haven’t been doing hat.

Like LSU, the Bulldogs have a solid offense with Quinndray Weatherspoon ridiculously amazing shooting. But that’s all they have. They don’t play defense either, just a bit better than the Tigers to pull out more wins.

Missouri at home this week is a sure win to get back on track, but they need to beat Alabama on the road this weekend if they want to prove their legitimacy.

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