The Florida Gators took home the 2025 SEC men's basketball tournament crown, winning its fifth-ever title and first since 2014. They beat Missouri, Alabama and Tennessee in the championship game. The tournament was played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. from Wednesday, Mar. 12 to Sunday, Mar. 16.

On Friday, the teams with double-byes begin their time in Nashville. Those 4 squads are 1-seed Auburn, 2-seed Florida, 3-seed Alabama and 4-seed Tennessee. Based on the historic strength of the SEC in men’s basketball this year, this is shaping up to be the best SEC Tournament ever. So let’s make some predictions.

Tennessee basketball is heading into March Madness as a likely No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament after losing to Florida in the SEC Tournament.

For the fifth time in program history, the Florida Gators are SEC Tournament champions, following a convincing win over the Tennessee Volunteers.

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