UPDATED: La Salle assistant Adler hired to fill out Pearl's coaching staff

La Salle assistant coach Harris Adler was officially announced as the final hire of men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl's on-court coaching staff Tuesday afternoon.

Defensive backs season preview: Auburn's secondary bigger, faster, stronger

Few position groups were more rocked by graduation this spring than the Auburn secondary. Senior defensive backs Chris Davis, Ryan White and Ryan Smith all departed from a secondary that was 100th in the nation in passing yards allowed in 2013. That said, Ellis Johnson's secondary group will return in 2014 with a number of athletes with SEC experience.

Linebackers season preview: Frost, McKinzy look to lead defense in new positions

Things are starting to take shape in Auburn's defensive midfield. According to redshirt freshman Cameron Toney, Cassanova McKinzy and Kris Frost have stepped into leadership roles in the linebacker corps this spring.

Defensive line season preview: Plenty of options across the front four

Auburn will have the tall task of replacing Dee Ford, Nosa Eguae, Craig Sanders and Kenneth Carter along the defensive line but Auburn still has plenty of star power returning in 2014.

Offensive line season preview: No Robinson, no problem for this experienced unit

While the Auburn Tigers offensive line is losing Greg Robinson to the NFL Draft, the line is still one of the most experienced units on the team. Senior center Reese Dismukes anchors the line with experience, with this upcoming season being his fourth consecutive year starting at center.

Wide receivers season preview: Returning veterans, dynamic newcomers

Finding a true aerial threat to line up opposite Sammie Coates was a never-ending carousel in 2013. A committee approach saw Ricardo Louis, Marcus Davis, Quan Bray and eventually Melvin Ray step up and make an impact in various key moments. While the lack of a true number-two receiver was overcome by a record-breaking rushing attack last year, a fresh batch of receiving talent and returning quarterback depth have Gus Malzahn and company savoring over Auburn's aerial potential in 2014.

Quarterbacks season preview: Marshall ready to lay down the law

Auburn running back Tre Mason made it to New York City as a Heisman finalist in 2013. Now, in 2014, Nick Marshall could be the next Auburn star to vie for the famous stiff-arm trophy.

Special teams season preview: New kickers, returners have to step up

Special teams is one of the only position units where multiple new faces are fighting for starting spots since kicker Cody Parkey, punter Steven Clark and kick returner Iron Bowl hero Chris Davis all graduated.

The Battle of Running Back U: Two seniors, a former scout team star and a 5-star recruit fight to be No. 1

As spring rolls onto the Plains, the Auburn football team has been left with a dilemma. Who will replace Tre Mason? After Mason declared for the NFL Draft, the conversation began as to who would be the Tigers No. 1 for next season. The competition will be fierce, with the Tigers returning four running backs, three with experience from last year.

2013 A-Day rewind: The day the Gus Bus officially started rolling

The historic 2013 A-Day game sure does seem like a lifetime ago, doesn't it? Fresh off the worst season in program history, Auburn's first A-Day under head coach Gus Malzahn coincided with the sending off of the Toomer's Oaks.

Baseball team eyeing rebound in important A-Day Weekend series

After dropping their third consecutive SEC series at No. 8 Alabama last weekend, Auburn baseball has another tough test waiting for them with a home series this weekend against No. 11 South Carolina.

Bo Bikes Bama in memory of Alabamians lost in deadly tornado outbreak

Bo Bikes Bama, the annual charity event that raises funds for emergency planning in memory of the Alabamians lost in the deadly April 2011 tornado outbreak, will kick off both legs of the cycling event on Saturday morning at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts.

OPINION: High expectations, high rewards ahead for the 2014 Tigers

After their unbelievable run to the final BCS National Championship Game last season, Gus Malzahn's Tigers will most likely start this season as SEC and national title contenders.

2014 A-Day Game Numerical Roster

Softball snaps seven-game losing streak with easy win against No. 6 Alabama

No. 23 Auburn softball snapped their seven-game SEC losing streak Wednesday night in Montgomery's Lagoon Park with a 6-2 win over No. 6 Alabama.

Baseball loses to Samford in Birmingham

Auburn baseball fell 7-6 to Samford in a road game in which the Tigers left 13 total runners on base.

Steven Pearl talks playing and now coaching under his famous father Bruce

For new men's basketball assistant strength and conditioning coach Steven Pearl, basketball isn't just a pastime. It's a game that runs in his bloodline.

Baseball drops road series at Alabama with Sunday loss

In another close game in Tuscaloosa, Auburn fell to No. 9 Alabama 4-3 on a two-out walk-off RBI single from the Tide.