Auburn Basketball heads to Birmingham for its biggest test of the season: a showdown with the No. 1-ranked Houston Cougars inside Legacy Arena. Both teams are undefeated, both are looking for a national statement, and Stephen Pearl faces the toughest challenge of his young head-coaching career. In this preview, Ike Jones breaks down: 🔶 How Auburn matches up with Houston’s elite defense 🔶 The ball-screen blitz Houston will throw at Tahad Pettiford & Caden Magwood 🔶 Why Keyshawn Hall’s touches will be heavily contested 🔶 The Sway vs. Tuggler matchup that could decide the game 🔶 Houston’s top scoring threats and how Auburn must defend them 🔶 Rebounding battles, turnover margins, and where Auburn can win the game 🔶 Bench players who could swing momentum for the Tigers Plus: What Steven Pearl said in his pregame comments, statistical comparisons, and the key factors Auburn MUST execute to have a shot at the upset. Drop your score predictions in the comments! If you’re new here, hit Subscribe, smash that Like, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any Auburn hoops content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices