Capsule previews of SEC teams heading into today's SEC tournament in Nashville:

Coach: Mark Gottfried (8th year, 160-94; 11th year overall 228-118).

Key Players: G Ronald Steele (13.8 points per game, 4.1 assists per game); F Jermarero Davidson (14.1 ppg, 9.0 rebounds per game); F Richard Hendrix (9.6 ppg, 8.0 rpg).

The Good: Steele is arguably the best point guard in the league. The Crimson Tide have regrouped well after losing forward Chuck Davis to a knee injury in January.

The Bad: Alabama doesn't have any depth.

Coach: Stan Heath (4th year, 60-55; 5th ye_ar overall 92-61).

Key Players: G Ronnie Brewer (18.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg); G Jonathon Modica (16.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg); F Darian Townes (9.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg).

The Good: The Razorbacks are loaded with talent and enter the tournament on a five-game winning streak.

The Bad: Just when you thought Arkansas was going places, the team has been a giant tease in the past.

Coach: Jeff Lebo (2nd year, 26-33; 8th year overall 141-96).

Key Players: G Ronny LeMelle (12.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg); G Rasheem Barrett (11.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg); Guantez Robertson (7.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg).

The Good: The Tigers have promising young players and have been more competitive in games this season.

The Bad: Inexperience and a lack of post presence are a problem. Freshman Josh Dollard, a 6-7 forward who is third on the team in scoring and second in rebounding, is still suspended for an undisclosed rules violation.

Coach: Billy Donovan (10th year, 217-98; 11th year overall 252-118).

Key PLayers: G Taurean Green (13.6 ppg, 5.0 apg); F Joakim Noah (14.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg); G Corey Brewer (12.4 ppg, 4.9 rpg.

The good: The Gators have the most prolific scoring attack, with five players averaging in double-figures.

The Bad: They have struggled to finish opponents off in close games.

Coach: Dennis Felton (3rd year, 39-48; 8th year overall 139-102.

Key Players: G Levi Stukes (11.7 ppg, 3.2 rpg); G Mike Mercer (10.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg); G Sundiata Gaines (10.3 ppg, 5.1 rpg).

The Good: Perimeter players have kept the Bulldogs competitive.

The Bad: Injuries have depleted an already thin frontcourt making the team vulnerable against bigger teams.

Coach: Tubby Smith (9th year, 238-69; 15th year overall 362-131).

Key Players: G Rajon Rondo (11.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg);C Randolph Morris (13.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg); G Patrick Sparks (9.0 ppg, 3.4 apg).

The Good: The Wildcats have enough depth to win four games in four days. Perhaps more than any other team, they will be motivated to play well in the tournament.

The Bad: Kentucky has been inconsistent and vulnerable all season.

Coach: John Brady (9th year, 162-109; 15th year overall 251-186).

Key Players: G Darrel Mitchell (17.1 ppg, 4.6 apg); F Glen Davis (18.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg); F Tasmin Mitchell (11.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg).

The good: When everyone is healthy, the SEC regular-season champions have the best starting five in the league.

The Bad: Sensational sophomore Tyrus Thomas who is second on the team in rebounding and third in scoring will be sidelined with a high ankle sprain.

Coach: Rick Stansbury (8th year, 165-88; 8th year overall 165-88).

Key Players: G Jamont Gorr the tournament coming off an upset victory against Alabama.

The Bad: Inexperience has hurt all season and injuries continue to plague the team.

_Coach: Rod Barnes (8th year, 140-109; 8th year overall 140-109).

Key Players: C Dwayne Curtis (13.6 ppg, 7.6 rpg); G Clarence Sanders (9.1 ppg, 1.3 rpg); G Bam Doyne (8.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg).

The Good: Curtis returned to the team after missing a game to attend his brother's funeral. Now that the school has decided head coach Rod Barnes won't be returning next season, the players have more incentive to send him off on a good note.

The Bad: After a strong start in league play, the Rebels have self-destructed.

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Coach: Dave Odom (5th year, 92-68; 20th year overall 370-242).

Key Players: G Tre Kelley (11.6 ppg, 4.3 apg); G Tarence Kinsey (15.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg); F Renaldo Balkman (9.5 ppg, 5.9 rpg).

The Good: The athletic Gamecocks have shown they're capable of beating the best by sweeping Florida.

The Bad: South Carolina has been inconsistent and prone to blow close games.

Coach: Bruce Pearl (1st year, 21-6; 14th year overall 338-90).

Key Players: G Chris Lofton (17.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg); G C.J. Watson (15.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg); F Andre Patterson (9.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg).

The Good: The East champions have one of the best backcourts in the league. They're quick and force other teams out of their comfort zone.

The Bad: The off-court problems of transfer Anthony Passley and walk-on Jordan Smith could be an unpleasant distraction. Both were suspended indefinitely from the team after being charged with crack cocaine possession.

Coach: Kevin Stallings (7th year, 121-94; 13th year overall 244-157).

Key Players: G Shan Fosteic and talented players who are tough to contain.

The Good: Vandy has some athletic and talented players who are tough to contain.

The Bad: Vanderbilt hasn't had a reliable point guard the entire season. Depth will also be an issue, particularly against bigger teams.