They can say what they want about this conference but starting next year this conference as a whole should be on another level. Kentucky will be Kentucky. Arkansas is returning to National Prominance. Florida is almost guarunteed to bounce back with the talent they bring in. The two new rising stars are LSU and A&M. Both are recruiting on an elite level and will be able to play with anybody. I think the SEC starts to emerge as a premier basketball conference next season and it will show in the tournament.