SEC Power Rankings: Gamecocks jump Gators for second

Let’s update our SEC Power Rankings as we go into the weekend!

1. Kentucky (16-2, 6-0)

Previous: 1

RPI: 5

KenPom: 1

Wins: Stephen F. Austin, Canisius, Michigan State, Duquesne, Cleveland State, UT Martin, Arizona State, Valparaiso, Hofstra, North Carolina, at Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Arkansas, at Vanderbilt, Auburn, at Mississippi State

Losses: UCLA, at Louisville

Kentucky won a foul fest down in Starkville, where Bulldogs fans chanted “OVER-RATED” while down to the Wildcats in the closing minutes of the loss. Saturday brings the Cats’ biggest challenge thus far in conference when SEC-unbeaten South Carolina comes to town.

2. South Carolina (15-3, 5-0)

Previous: 3

RPI: 25

KenPom: 22

Wins: Louisiana Tech,…