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The SEC men's basketball tournament begins Wednesday with the first round, but the real intrigue starts Friday when fans get to see how Kentucky's freshmen stars perform in March.
Here's a look at the tournament schedule, bracket, the latest odds and three predictions for this week.
Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | Round | Matchup | Television |
| Wednesday, March 8 | 7 p.m. | 1 | First | No. 13 LSU vs. No. 12 Mississippi Sate | SEC Network |
| Wednesday, March 8 | 25 minutes after Game 1 | 2 | First | No. |