Will Florida lose its No. 1 seed after the SEC Tournament loss?

ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi believes Florida will retain its No. 1 seed due to their strong overall body of work and conference championship.

When will the NCAA Tournament bracket be released?

The complete Men's NCAA Tournament bracket will be released on Sunday, March 15, at 6 p.m. ET.

Who defeated Florida in the SEC Tournament semifinals?

Vanderbilt defeated Florida with a score of 91-74 in the SEC Tournament semifinals, ending Florida's 12-game winning streak.

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Gators' Top Seed Hopes Tested After SEC Tournament Exit

15 Mar

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Summary

Florida's 12-game winning streak concluded with an SEC Tournament semifinal loss.
ESPN's Joe Lunardi believes Florida will retain its No. 1 seed.
Selection Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, at 6 p.m. ET.

Gators' Top Seed Hopes Tested After SEC Tournament Exit

Florida's dominant 12-game winning streak concluded with a 91-74 loss to Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament semifinals. This defeat marked only the third loss for the Gators this calendar year and ended a significant run of success that had elevated them in college basketball rankings.

The loss to the No. 14 NET-ranked Commodores, a projected 5-seed, is not considered a "bad loss." However, the Gators' recent performance raises questions about their projected No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, especially with strong contenders like UConn and Houston also in contention.