JOHN ZENOR
Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13), guard Jaden Shackelford (5) and forward Noah Gurley (0) congratulate center Charles Bediako (10) after the took a hard foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 24 Alabama routs South Carolina 90-71 after big 1st half

By John Zenor Feb. 26, 2022 08:10 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jahvon Quinerly and Alabama fired away early, building a big

Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell (11) goes up for a lay up as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kessler, No. 3 Auburn rebound for 77-64 win over Mississippi

By John Zenor Feb. 23, 2022 10:59 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Walker Kessler didn't quite get another triple-double, but Auburn

Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kessler, Smith lead No. 2 Auburn's deep lineup of big men

By John Zenor Feb. 18, 2022 12:07 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Bruce Pearl and Auburn have an embarrassment of front-court

Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) drives the baseline around Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Smith's 3-point barrage leads No. 2 Auburn over Vandy, 94-80

By John Zenor Feb. 16, 2022 11:26 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn freshman Jabari Smith left a strong impression on

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) reacts after a called foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kessler blocks 12, gets triple-double, No. 1 Auburn tops A&M

By John Zenor Feb. 12, 2022 02:36 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Walker Kessler did it again for No. 1 Auburn.

Missouri's Trevon Brazile, right, shoots past Florida's Myreon Jones, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Florida won 66-65. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 5 Kentucky, Florida ride win streaks into SEC clash

By John Zenor Feb. 11, 2022 09:08 AM EST
A look at the weekend action around the Southeastern Conference: GAME

Oklahoma guard Bijan Cortes (14) puts up a shot as Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) tries to block during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Smith, No. 1 Auburn pull away from Oklahoma 86-68

By John Zenor Jan. 29, 2022 04:30 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jabari Smith and Auburn made much easier work of their second

Kentucky coach John Calipari reacts to a foul called against Kentucky during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Blue bloods showdown: No. 12 Kentucky visits No. 5 Kansas

By John Zenor Jan. 28, 2022 10:33 AM EST
A look at the weekend action around the Southeastern Conference: GAME

Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) and Kentucky guard Kellan Grady (31) battle for a ball as it goes out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Streaking No. 2 Auburn wins 80-71 over No. 12 Kentucky

By John Zenor Jan. 22, 2022 03:37 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Students set up camp outside Auburn Arena for at least 24 hours,

Georgia guard Christian Wright (5) is fouled by Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 2 Auburn routs Georgia 83-60 with 6 in double figures

By John Zenor Jan. 19, 2022 11:21 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Streaking Auburn didn’t let up even with its highest ranking in

Alabama head coach Nate Oats tracks his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Davidson, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama trying to reverse 3-game skid, fall from rankings

By John Zenor Jan. 18, 2022 04:41 PM EST
Alabama, one of college basketball's high-flying teams in early December, is looking

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) shoots a free throw against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Jabari Smith, transfers have No. 4 Auburn riding hot streak

By John Zenor Jan. 14, 2022 01:56 PM EST
Freshman Jabari Smith and four transfers have help turn Auburn into one of the nation

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) works around Alabama forward Juwan Gary (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 4 Auburn holds off rival No. 24 Alabama, 81-77

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 11:46 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — This time the Auburn Tigers got to celebrate at the end

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) reacts after making a three pointer against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kessler, No. 11 Auburn topple unbeaten No. 16 LSU 70-55

By John Zenor Dec. 29, 2021 09:31 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn's Walker Kessler blocked three shots before LSU made a

Davidson guard/forward Desmond Watson (4) leaps into the air to celebrate an upset of Alabama after an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. Also pictured walking off are Alabama guards Keon Ellis (14) and Jaden Shackelford (5). (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Davidson holds off No. 10 Alabama comeback, wins 79-78

By John Zenor Dec. 21, 2021 09:10 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Davidson made the most of an unexpected crack at a Top 10

North Alabama head coach Tony Pujol cheers at the end of the first half against Auburn during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 13 Auburn gets past UNA, goes 2-0 with Pearl suspended

By John Zenor Dec. 14, 2021 11:12 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers produced two lopsided wins minus coach Bruce

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford grabs a rebound against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Late dunk lifts No. 9 Alabama over No. 14 Houston 83-82

By John Zenor Dec. 12, 2021 12:49 AM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama got a huge dunk from JD Davison and then survived a

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl signals in during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Yale, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
NCAA puts Auburn hoops on 4 years probation, suspends Pearl

By John Zenor Dec. 10, 2021 01:05 PM EST
The NCAA has placed the Auburn men's basketball program on four years probation for

Central Florida guard Darius Perry, left, and Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) compete for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Smith, do-it-all Kessler lead No. 21 Auburn past UCF, 85-68

By John Zenor Dec. 01, 2021 10:29 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Walker Kessler and freshman Jabari Smith had big games on

Alabama head coach Nate Oats yells to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Dakota State, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 14 Alabama pulls away 104-88 over South Dakota State

By John Zenor Nov. 12, 2021 10:38 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jahvon Quinerly scored 26 points and Jaden Shackelford