Men's Basketball

Auburn wins opener, questions linger regarding investigation

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | November 10

Coming off an exhibition loss to division II Barry University and an offseason full of turmoil, Auburn basketball entered Friday night’s regular season opener against Norfolk State with a lot more questions than answers.

Auburn rules Wiley, Purifoy ineligible for exhibition amid investigation

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | November 2

“To avoid any potential eligibility issues, Auburn Athletics has decided to hold men’s basketball players Austin Wiley and Danjel Purifoy out indefinitely."

Auburn picked to finish ninth in SEC

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | October 18

Kentucky was picked to win the SEC, followed by Florida, Texas A&M and Alabama.

Auburn promotes Chad Prewitt to ‘temporary’ assistant men’s basketball coach

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | October 3

Following the arrest and subsequent suspension of associate head coach Chuck Person, head coach Bruce Pearl announced Tuesday that Chad Prewitt has been promoted to assistant coach.

University: Basketball allegations are 'shocking,' Person suspended without pay

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 27

Person has been suspended without pay.

Four-star recruit decommits from Auburn

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | September 27

Amidst the FBI's investigation of Auburn men's basketball, the Tigers' recruiting pillar is the first to crumble.

Assistant Coach Chuck Person has a chat with Jordon Granger during a timeout. Auburn vs Arkansas in Auburn, AL on Feb. 10, 2015. Adam Sparks | Photographer

Auburn Basketball associate head coach Chuck Person to be charged with fraud, corruption

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 27

The charges are being brought by the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York.

Prosecutors: NCAA was not aware of basketball investigation, administrators not believed to be involved at this time

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 26

"The schools are, in a way, the victims," said Joon Kim, the acting U.S.

Auburn to host inaugural Pro Day

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | September 7

NBA general managers, front office personnel and scouts will be welcomed inside Auburn Arena to evaluate the talent the Tigers have on their roster.

Auburn basketball announces 2017-18 schedule

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | August 28

The Tigers will host UConn, Kentucky, South Carolina among others this season.

Auburn completes undefeated Italian tour

By Staff Report | August 14

Auburn defeated the Italian All-Stars 104-58 Monday.

Auburn routs Veneto Select en route to third win in Italy

By Staff Report | August 13

Auburn is now 3-0 in Italy after its 119-54 win.

Hot-shooting Tigers remain unbeaten in Italy

By Staff Report | August 11

The Tigers shot 50 percent from the floor, 35 percent from 3-point range and 69.6 percent from the foul line en route to a 103-87 victory over BC Silute of Lithuania.