Kevin Overton had another 20+ game, but Auburn had no answers for Braden Smith and the Purdue offense as the Tigers were once again dominated by a top 10 team. At 8-4 with only one Quad 1 win (NC State currently #33 in the NET), Auburn will need to make some noise in conference play to reach a fifth straight NCAA Tournament.
Keysahwn Hall led the way with 22-10-6 while Tahaad Pettiford continued his hot shooting streak with 20pts, but Sophmore Elyjah Freeman stole the show with 19 points and 7 boards.
Auburn annouced pre-game that center Emeka Opurum is done for the year with a medical condition.
Auburn travels to Indianapolis next Saturday to take on #6 Purdue.
Tahaad Pettiford had a career high 30 points and the Tigers were 20-25 from the line, but beyond that not much went right for the Tigers. Arizona used an 16-2 run to start the second half to keep the Tigers at arm's length.
Auburn takes on Chattanooga in the Holiday Hoopsgiving game in Atlanta Saturday 12/13 at 4:30pm. Don't forget you can join us live on YouTube after the game!
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Auburn overcame 20 turnovers and a slow start to coast into a 10 point win the ACC/SEC challenge over Will Wade and the NC State Wolfpack. Kevin Overton was electric, leading the way with 29 points on 6-9 shooting from deep. Keyshawn Hall added 28-10 but also had 6 turnover.
Auburn takes on #2 Arizona in Tucson Saturday Night at 10/9C on ESPN.
Tahaad Pettiford led all scorers earning our Tourney MVP nod, and Auburn picked up its 9th win in Program History over a ranked opponent in the non-con with a comeback win over St. Johns to finish the tournament 2-1.
Auburn takes on Will Wade and NC State Wednesday Night 12/3 at 9:15e in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
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Sorry for the late drop! With Star Keyshawn Hall out, KeShawn Murphy lead the way with 19 and 7 and Elyjah Freeman stuffed the stat sheet with 14-6-5. Kevin Overton had 13 Filip Jović added 18, but the stars of the night were off the bench Kaden Magwood who dropped 8 dimes and MVP Simon Walker who hit 5 straight threes to close the night. Auburn's highest point total since 2017 was a tine tune up before the Tigers head to Vegas for the Player's Era Tournament next Monday!
Auburn made a furious rally late, but fell one point short of the massive upset. Keyshawn Hall had 20-11-6 in the loss, but left with 4 minutes to go with a lower leg injury. KeShawn Murphy returned to action and played 31 minutes, adding 7 points and 3 assists. Tahaad Pettiford scored 15 but continues to struggle from deep only shooting 17% for the year.
The Tigers take on Jackson State at home Wednesday night before heading to a star-studded Players Era tournament in Vegas next week.
Auburn *finally* cruised in a 31-point home win. Transfer Elyjah Freeman led the way with 21-5-3, but the Big Guard showed out again with 20-11-6. Kevin Overton hit double digits again, and Auburn has a few extra days to get ready for #1 Houston in Birmingham this Sunday.
Keyshawn Hall continues his run of 20 pointers with 25 and 14, while Center Emeka Oporum flashed with 11 and 4 in his debut-- but freshman Sebastian Williams-Adams (SWA) stole the show with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists on some incredible passing. Ryan and Ike from the War Rapport join us. Auburn takes on Wofford at home on Tuesday at 8:00pm before traveling to Birmingham to take on #2 Houston Sunday 11/16
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Keyshawn Hall let the way with 28, but Kevin Overton saved the day in the final frames as KeShawn Murphy added 17 & 8 and the Tigers avoided spoiling Steven Pearl's full time debut. Jackson and Ryan were both able to rejoin the pod to talk what we learned, what we hoped. and how to enjoy this season. Thanks for sticking with us!
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Keyshawn Hall balled out for 26 and 8, while KeShawn Murphy left early with a knee injury. Lots to clean up for the Tigers, who shot 36% from the floor, 30% from 3, and were -9 on the boards.
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All four hosts made it back on one last time in a monster episode to recap the greatest season in Auburn Basketball History. Multiple banners were hung, awards were won, and babies were had!
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Ben joined the Florida Basketball hour to gush about Auburn and Florida's incredible seasons, as well as previewing the rematch in San Antonio. The SEC Regular Season Champion and SEC Tournament Champion meet in San Antonio for the chance to play for a National Championship Saturday at 6:09pm EST.
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Johni Broome came back from the dead, and the Spartans made it dramatic late, but the Tigers Advanced to their second ever Final Four. JB4 finished with 25 &16, and Tahaad added 10 as Auburn handed Mike Izzo his first ever loss to the SEC in March Madness.
A rematch awaits Saturday in San Antonio as Auburn Takes on the Florida Gators in the Final Four.
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Johni Broome did his Super Man thing with 21 & 16, Denver Jones and Tahaad each added 20 points while Auburn closed the game on a 30 - 8 run to advance to the third Elite Eight in Program History.
Auburn takes on Michigan State Sunday at 5:05pm EST
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Auburn advances to the Sweet Sixteen for only the 7th time in program history behind 23 points from Tahaad Pettiford. Creighton shot the lights out, but Auburn locked in in the second half to pull away late on Free Throws and interior shooting. Auburn plays 5 seed Michigan on Friday in Atlanta in a match-up against former starting Point Guard Tre Donaldson and March Madness foe Derek Wolfe.
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Miles Kelly continues to see a massive rim in Lexington, leading the way with 23 points. Tahaad Pettiford added 16 off the bench, and the double-double machine Johni Broome added 14 and 11.
Auburn plays 9 seed Creighton on Saturday for a chance to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
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Jackson joins the podcast one last time to break down an incredible regular season, a disappointing SEC Tourney, and the bracket in which your Auburn Tigers are the NUMBER ONE OVERALL SEED!! They await the winner of the First Four match-up between Alabama State and St. Francis on Thursday.
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Ben joins Ike Jones of War Rapport, Andrew from Locked On, and Taylor from The Next Round Live to preview the SEC Tournament! Auburn plays their first game Friday at 1pm against the winner of Ole Miss and Arkansas/South Carolina.