No, KY played 4. TN and LSU had double byes. The other 8 teams played an opening round and the 4 winners (KY, GA, Auburn, Bama) played in the "quarter finals". Then KY beat LSU and TN beat Auburn in the semifinals.
To be clear, You are talking about the 1979 SECT. I think the others are under the impression you are talking about the 2018 tournament.
Looking at our team I think Schofield is the most NBA ready but no way he leaves