Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) makes a layup against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Iverson Molinar (1) shoots over the reach of Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) dunks in front of Mississippi State players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Iverson Molinar (1) passes in front of Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (35) attempts to block a shot by Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl urges his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (13) makes a layup against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. Auburn won in overtime 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forwards Garrison Brooks (10) and Tolu Smith (35) attempt to block a layup attempt by Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Andersson Garcia (11) watches his dunk go through the net during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. Auburn won in overtime 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) stretches over Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) as he attempts a shot at the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. Auburn won in overtime 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) attempts to block a layup attempt by Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore dunks during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (35) is fouled by Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) and Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) grapple for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) blocks a shot attempt by Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) is sandwiched by Mississippi State forwards D.J. Jeffries (13) and Tolu Smith (35) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (13) is defended by Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) and guard Allen Flanigan (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) is defended by Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl speaks with guard Zep Jasper (12) during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) shoots while Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland gestures for fan support of his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) jams Mississippi State guard Iverson Molinar (1) as he tries a layup during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Iverson Molinar (1) looks for an open teammate as Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (35) looks for an open teammate to pass to as Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) and guard Allen Flanigan (22) pressure him during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn players thank their fans following the 81-68 overtime win over Mississippi State in an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)