From the moment Bruce Pearl was hired last spring, speculation surrounding Auburn basketball has been at an all-time high. On Friday, Nov. 14, that speculation will finally come to a tipping point, as Auburn will begin regular season play against Milwaukee.
However, the Tigers have already played an exhibition game, a 94-58 win against West Alabama in front of a sold-out Auburn Arena crowd. Here are five things we learned from seeing Pearl's first Tiger team in action for the first time.
Bruce Pearl screams instructions to his team during the Tigers' exhibition victory over West Alabama. (Raye May | Photo Editor)
2. Under-the-basket presence is lacking.
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4. Harrell and Mason are going to be a heck of a duo.
Antoine Mason throws down a dunk in Auburn's 94-58 exhibition victory over West Alabama. (Raye May | Photo Editor)
5. The Defense will be attacking
David McKinney is a sports reporter for The Plainsman. He can be reached at sports@theplainsman.
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