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SEC hoops upgrade very much work in progress
Alabama Florida Baske Heal
Florida coach Billy Donovan shouts toward the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 in Gainesville, Fla. Florida won 78-69. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin) - photo by Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference's efforts to upgrade men's basketball remain a work in progress. The SEC took steps to make teams upgrade nonconference schedules starting this season. The goal is to boost power ratings and land more than last year's three teams in the NCAA tournament.