Where is Kentucky basketball in latest NCAA Tournament projections?

LEXINGTON — Kentucky basketball’s road loss to Florida last week didn’t help in the SEC standings, as the Wildcats fell another game behind in the race to win the regular-season title and the top seed in the league tournament.

But the setback to the Gators did little to affect UK’s projected NCAA Tournament seeding.

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On the contrary: Kentucky’s projected seeding improved.

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Kentucky Wildcats host Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena. See photos

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Blue Cain (0) drives to the basket around Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky Wildcats host Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena. See photos

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Blue Cain (0) drives to the basket around Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky Wildcats host Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena. See photos

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) passes the ball during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky Wildcats host Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena. See photos

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky Wildcats host Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena. See photos

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mike White watches the action during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky Wildcats host Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena. See photos

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