Newcomers shine as Auburn routs AUM in exhibition
Auburn's newcomers accounted for 52 points as the Tigers routed AUM 102-66 in a preseason exhibition game.
Auburn's newcomers accounted for 52 points as the Tigers routed AUM 102-66 in a preseason exhibition game.
Before Auburn basketball officially tips off its season next week, the Tigers will host Auburn University at Montgomery in an exhibition match on Wednesday.
Bruce Pearl, Johni Broome and Jaylin Williams all represented Auburn at SEC Media Day Wednesday afternoon in Birmingham, Alabama, previewing the upcoming season.
The SEC released the preseason projected order of finish and preseason all-SEC members Tuesday afternoon, which were voted on by media members. Auburn was projected to finished sixth in the SEC and center Johni Broome was named a member of the preseason all-SEC first team.
Auburn basketball Director of Recruiting and Scouting Ian Borders and transfer players Chad Baker-Mazara, Denver Jones and Chaney Johnson discussed how the transfer portal has changed the landscape of college basketball.
Auburn men's basketball announced start times and television information for the majority of its 2023-24 games, including the entire SEC slate.
Auburn's 2023-24 conference schedule was announced by the SEC on Thursday. The 18-game SEC slate begins on Saturday, Jan. 6 and goes through Saturday, March 9.
Auburn men's basketball has announced its full 2023-24 non-conference schedule. The Tigers have seven home games, five neutral-site games and one true road game on the slate.
Auburn's SEC opponents for the 2023-24 basketball season were announced Monday morning by the conference.
Auburn added a commitment from UAH transfer Chaney Johnson Friday afternoon, making Johnson the second player to transfer to Auburn since the conclusion of the season.
On Friday afternoon, Auburn basketball announced the hiring of Corey Williams as the program's new assistant coach under head coach Bruce Pearl.
One of Auburn's most popular athletes, men's basketball player Dylan Cardwell, has earned the Plainsman's Choice for best male athlete.
Auburn added Florida International transfer Denver Jones on Saturday. Jones was the nation's No. 25 leading scorer in 2023.
On Tuesday it was announced that Auburn will make its second trip to the Aloha State to play in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational against a stacked group of opponents.
All-SEC point guard Wendell Green Jr. declared for the 2023 NBA Draft on Sunday after spending two seasons on the Plains.
Auburn's Yohan Traore announced on Tuesday that he would be leaving the Tigers after one year.
Auburn's offense faltered in the second half of a season-ending loss to 1-seed Houston in the NCAA second round. The Tigers made just four baskets in the second half and missed 17 free throws in the game.
Auburn looks to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time under Bruce Pearl as the Tigers face 1-seeded Houston in the Round of 32.
In Auburn's NCAA Tournament opener, six Tigers reached double figures as the Tigers defeated Iowa 83-75 to advance to the second round.
Just two hours from home, Auburn is set to open its 2023 NCAA Tournament against Iowa, which boasts the nation's 18th-rated scoring offense.