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Auburn guard J'Von McCormick looks to pass over the head of Georgia forward Toumani Camara during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Edwards leads Georgia to surprising win over No. 13 Auburn

By Charles Odum Feb. 19, 2020 09:18 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Bruce Pearl looked ahead to the postseason when he attempted

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Wiley, No. 11 Auburn survive in OT again, 95-91 over Alabama

By John Zenor Feb. 12, 2020 09:44 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — This time the Auburn Tigers survived a record-setting 3

Auburn guard Tyrell Jones (0) and forward Isaac Okoro (23) react after the team's 83-82 double-overtime win over Mississippi in an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 17 Auburn rallies for double-overtime win at Mississippi

Jan. 29, 2020 12:44 AM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Isaac Okoro converted a big three-point play with 1:41

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Lewis, Alabama hand No. 4 Auburn its first loss, 83-64

By John Zenor Jan. 16, 2020 12:40 AM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Nate Oats and Alabama had two achievements to celebrate

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia, Saturday, Jan. 11 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 5 Auburn stays perfect, rips Georgia 82-60 behind bench

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2020 03:40 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The bench helped trigger No. 5 Auburn's emphatic reboot

Vanderbilt forward Dylan Disu (1) blocks a shot by Auburn guard J'Von McCormick (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Okoro, No. 5 Auburn edge Vanderbilt 83-79 to stay perfect

By John Zenor Jan. 08, 2020 11:30 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Isaac Okoro blew by the defender and launched into the air

Lehigh guard Jordan Cohen (11) and Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) chase down the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Wiley helps No. 12 Auburn power past Lehigh 74-51

By Justin Lee Dec. 21, 2019 08:22 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Austin Wiley and undefeated Auburn muscled their way out of

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) tries to save a ball before going out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saint Louis Billikens at Auburn Tigers 12/14/2019

Dec. 14, 2019 05:31 PM EST

Furman guard Jordan Lyons (23) passes the ball over Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 14 Auburn rallies to beat Furman 81-78

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2019 11:33 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Bruce Pearl's message to his team was that No. 14 Auburn

Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) shows his muscles after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico in the Legends Classic, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in New York. Doughty was the high scorer for Auburn with 19 points as they defeated New Mexico 84-59. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Doughty helps No. 18 Auburn rout New Mexico 84-59

By Denis Gorman Nov. 26, 2019 12:00 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Auburn Tigers are an unfinished product in the eyes of

South Alabama head coach Richie Riley rips off his tie after a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Okoro’s layup lifts No. 22 Auburn past South Alabama, 70-69

Nov. 12, 2019 11:08 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Coach Bruce Pearl has worked wonders as Auburn’s basketball

Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) puts up a shot over South Alabama forward Josh Ayeni (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn Tigers at South Alabama Jaguars 11/12/2019

Nov. 12, 2019 09:15 PM EST

Auburn forward Isaac Okoro (23) goes up for a shot against Davidson forward Luka Brajkovic (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Veterans Classic Tournament, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 24 Auburn beats Davidson 76-66 in Veterans Classic

By David Ginsburg Nov. 08, 2019 08:27 PM EST
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl had just finished dissecting the

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y. Boeheim has five freshmen on the roster as he prepares for his 44th. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Top prospects find options to bypass college in NBA pursuit

By Aaron Beard Nov. 03, 2019 09:43 AM EST
Precious Achiuwa wanted to be part of Memphis' No. 1-ranked recruiting class

Auburn's Anfernee McLemore speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Pearl, revamped Auburn team trying to sustain success

By John Zenor Oct. 24, 2019 01:05 PM EDT
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers will rely on a new cast of leading men

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Wade, Pearl trying to build on success amid NCAA questions

By John Zenor Oct. 16, 2019 06:13 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl and LSU's Will Wade are both hoping

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard celebrates at the end of a semifinal round game against Michigan State in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA Latest: Get ready for a defensive-minded title game

Apr. 06, 2019 05:32 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament (all times

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl directs his team as Jared Harper (1) watches during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Auburn's Bruce Pearl has sheen of sweat, slime and success

By Dave Skretta Apr. 06, 2019 02:13 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There is a sheen that always seems to glisten on Auburn coach

The Connecticut band performs during the first half of the team's Final Four semifinal against Notre Dame in the NCAA women’s college basketball Friday, April 5, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Final Four - Game 2 (win) at Final Four - Game 1 (win) 4/7/2019

Apr. 05, 2019 09:56 PM EDT

Auburn's Bryce Brown (2) goes up for a shot during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Virginia and Auburn match contrasting styles in Final Four

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 05, 2019 04:34 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia and Auburn meet at the Final Four in the latest