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Arkansas

Took it from Vanderbilt, 86–75, on March 15, 2026. Only SEC games count: the conference belt passes to whoever beats the holder in a game between two SEC teams.

0Defenses this reign
197Days held
501Reigns since 1950
1,370Conference belt games

Next SEC belt game: Sat, January 2, 2027, vs. Missouri.

Longest reigns

KentuckyFeb 24, 1950 – Feb 20, 195226
KentuckyFeb 20, 1995 – Jan 10, 199721
LSUFeb 9, 1953 – Dec 3, 195419
KentuckyMar 13, 2011 – Mar 11, 201218
KentuckyJan 10, 1986 – Mar 21, 198618
KentuckyFeb 21, 2004 – Feb 15, 200517
KentuckyFeb 18, 1968 – Feb 14, 196914
KentuckyFeb 4, 2003 – Jan 17, 200414

Latest title changes

Mar 15, 2026Arkansas beat Vanderbilt
Mar 14, 2026Vanderbilt beat Florida
Feb 14, 2026Florida beat Kentucky
Feb 7, 2026Kentucky beat Tennessee
Jan 31, 2026Tennessee beat Auburn
Jan 20, 2026Auburn beat Ole Miss
Jan 10, 2026Ole Miss beat Missouri
Jan 3, 2026Missouri beat Florida
Mar 15, 2025Florida beat Alabama
Mar 14, 2025Alabama beat Kentucky
Mar 13, 2025Kentucky beat Oklahoma
Mar 12, 2025Oklahoma beat Georgia

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