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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

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 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

Auburn's Horace Spencer (0) dunks over Kentucky's Reid Travis (22) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Auburn tops Kentucky 77-71 in OT for first Final Four trip

By Dave Skretta Mar. 31, 2019 05:06 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The confetti was still swirling around Auburn coach Bruce

Kansas coach Bill Self reacts during the first half of the team's second-round game against Auburn in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
Auburn blows past Kansas 89-75 to reach Sweet 16

By John Marshall Mar. 24, 2019 12:13 AM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bruce Pearl and Auburn made another unexpected leap in its

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) defends as Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) looks to shoot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn upends No. 5 Tennessee 84-80 in regular-season finale

By John Zenor Mar. 09, 2019 02:47 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers saved their best for last, and so did Jared

Harper, Auburn rally to beat rival Alabama 66-60

By John Zenor Mar. 05, 2019 11:25 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jared Harper finished both his drives and the game strong.

Brown scores 24 as Auburn holds off Mississippi State, 80-75

By Nathan King Mar. 02, 2019 06:31 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Bryce Brown took one dribble from the corner nearest his bench,

Kentucky head coach John Calipari directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Kentucky won 80-53. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Calipari Kentucky's 2nd-winningest coach after 80-53 win

By Keith Taylor Feb. 23, 2019 05:09 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — John Calipari was satisfied being in third place as Kentucky's

Auburn guard Bryce Brown (2) fouls Arkansas guard Mason Jones (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn rides 3-point barrage to 79-56 win over Arkansas

By John Zenor Feb. 20, 2019 10:59 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers buried Arkansas under an early avalanche of 3

Vanderbilt forward Clevon Brown (15) and Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) reach for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Auburn beats Vanderbilt 64-53 for rare win at Memorial Gym

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 16, 2019 02:25 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — With shots not falling, the Auburn Tigers focused on defense

Brown scores 23 to lead Auburn's 84-63 rout of Alabama

By John Zenor Feb. 02, 2019 10:15 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers fell from the Top 25, then started playing like