Payton Smith | Photographer - The Auburn Plainsman

A group of basketball players in uniforms stands together, smiling with a woman positioned in front, all in a sports arena.

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By Payton Smith | Photographer | March 26

Auburn Basketball celebrates a win against Nevada in Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 25, 2026.

A basketball player in an Auburn uniform hangs from a hoop with excitement, displaying energy and enthusiasm.

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By Payton Smith | Photographer | March 26

Filip Jović (38) dunks on Nevada in Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 25, 2026.

A player in a white jersey fiercely grips a basketball while another player in blue reaches to block him, amidst a cheering crowd.

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By Payton Smith | Photographer | March 26

Filip Jović (38) attempts to shoot against Nevada in Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 25, 2026.

Two basketball players in jerseys with "WILLIAMS" and "MATEER" on the back are in a gym, with one player smiling and waving.

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By Payton Smith | Photographer | March 26

Teammates on Auburn bench cellared a play against Nevada in Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 25, 2026.

A basketball player in a white uniform with orange and blue accents is performing a dunk into the hoop.

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By Payton Smith | Photographer | March 26

Sebastian Williams-Adams (33) dunks on Nevada in Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 25, 2026.

A player with a closely cropped hairstyle sits on the sidelines, while a referee signals with one hand raised in the background.

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By Payton Smith | Photographer | March 26

Kevin Overton (1) falls after attempting a three-pointer against Nevada in Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 25, 2026.

A basketball player in a white jersey with orange and blue accents is celebrating and yelling passionately on the court.

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By Payton Smith | Photographer | March 26

Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates a dunk on Nevada in Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 25, 2026.

A player jumps to dunk a basketball while others watch in a crowded arena.

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By Payton Smith | Photographer | March 26

Elyjah Freeman (6) dunks on Nevada in Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 25, 2026.

A player in a white jersey dunks a basketball into the hoop, while another player in a blue jersey watches closely.

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By Payton Smith | Photographer | March 26

Elyjah Freeman (6) dunks on Nevada in Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 25, 2026.

A man in a plaid suit passionately gestures and speaks while addressing a group of spectators in a sports arena.

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By Payton Smith | Photographer | March 26

Auburn Coach, Steven Pearl, gets upset with refs against Nevada in Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 25, 2026.