The top three in the SEC are fairly easy, but it's almost a guessing game after that. The league that is known for its pigskin prowess will have some powerhouse teams towards the top, but the majority of the conference took a step back from a year ago.

1. Kentucky

The million dollar question is whether the 2013-14 edition of the Cats will be more like the national title squad two seasons ago or the one that earned a trip to the NIT last year? Just two holdovers remain from last season, talented 7-footer Willie Cauley-Stein and combo forward Alex Poythress, who could wind up in a reserve role after averaging nearly 26 minutes per game as a freshman. The incoming class ranks No. 1 in the nation and boasts five players ranked in ESPN.com's top 10: power forward Julius Randle (No. 3), point guard Andrew Harrison (No. 5), center Dakari Johnson (No. 7), small forward James Young (No. 8) and shooting guard Aaron Harrison (No. 9). It's a young group and leadership and chemistry will likely determine whether another banner is hoisted to the rafters at Rupp.

To see how Goodman ranks the rest of the SEC, read the rest of his Insider predictions here.

Andrew Harrison, Kentucky: Harrison, ranked fifth in his class by RecruitingNation, is a 6-5 floor leader who could be John Calipari's next great one-and-done point guard. His size alone will make him a tough matchup. But he's also an elite playmaker. Young players, however, have to put the team first. Putting egos aside will be UK's greatest challenge. Harrison has to set the example with his performance.

Kasey Hill, Florida: Folks have thrown out Allen Iverson comparisons in conversations about the five-star recruit from the Bronx who turned down offers from Kentucky and Louisville to play for Billy Donovan. He's a shifty, speedy point guard who could make an immediate impact at the next level. He's another reason the Gators could surpass Kentucky as the team to beat in the SEC.

Moses Kingsley, Arkansas: The 6-9 freshman played next to Andrew Wiggins at Huntington Prep last season. And now he'll team with top-100 prospect Bobby Portis at Arkansas. The duo could form one of the league's best young frontcourts. He's long and energetic. He can block shots and run the floor. Remember the name.

Jarrell Martin, LSU: The No. 11 prospect in the 2013 class will have a chance to take part in a program's potential resurgence next season. Martin is a versatile forward who didn't play basketball during his first two years of high school. His elevation within his class is testament to his recent growth. And the latter could continue during his first year of college basketball.

Julius Randle, Kentucky: A 6-9, 220-pound individual shouldn't be able to pull off a behind-the-back, left-handed dunk. But that's exactly what the star of Kentucky's highly anticipated 2013 recruiting class did last summer at the Under Armour Elite 24 slam dunk contest. The No. 3 player in his class, per RecruitingNation, possesses a guard's mobility with an NBA power forward's skills.