All for Tennessee Men’s Basketball SEC Power Rankings for Feb. 7: Vols Slip a Bit

Bruce Pearl’s team did not do anything to rise this week in our SEC Power Rankings, and they are still flirting with the bubble for the NCAA Tournament.

They have won four of their last six games, but a blowout home loss to the Tennessee Vols last week was not great for their chances to reach the tournament.

Still, they are 15-8, and with their 4-6 SEC record, they have a No. 63 ranking in the RPI. And completing a sweep over the Alabama Crimson Tide last week puts them in great shape.

To reach the Big Dance, they need to likely win six of their final eight games. The good news for them is all the games are winnable. Their toughest opponent, the Florida Gators, are at home next week.

They still get a chance at two more wins with the LSU Tigers and Missouri Tigers, as well. The Arkansas Razorbacks at home and Georgia Bulldogs on the road are also winnable.

Before all of that, they host the Mississippi State Bulldogs and then visit the Ole Miss Rebels this week. We’ll have a better idea of where they stand after those two games.

And one of those opponents is next on our list.