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Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl scratches his head during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 11 Auburn showing penchant for improbable wins

By John Zenor Feb. 11, 2020 05:26 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers were down eight points against LSU with

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) celebrates a 3-point basket against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty, Okoro lead No. 16 Auburn past Iowa State 80-76

By Sumner Martin Jan. 25, 2020 02:50 PM EST
True freshman Isaac Okoro has a quiet confidence about him.

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a foul call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Southern Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty, No. 24 Auburn top Georgia Southern 83-74 in opener

By John Zenor Nov. 05, 2019 11:25 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers debuted their new look, minus the stars

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

Virginia's Ty Jerome, left, and Kyle Guy answer questions during a news conference for the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia will play Texas Tech on Monday for the national championship. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NCAA Latest: Texas Tech preaches calm to fanbase in Lubbock

Apr. 07, 2019 02:12 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the championship game of the NCAA Tournament between

Virginia guard Ty Jerome (11) drives up court ahead of Auburn guard Bryce Brown during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Analysis: Virginia keeps poise in snatching win from Auburn

By John Marshall Apr. 06, 2019 09:05 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia lost its poise in a monumental first-round loss a year

Virginia's Kyle Guy (5) takes a shot as Auburn's Samir Doughty (10) was called foul during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Last foul, dribble no-call make refs focus of Final Four

By Aaron Beard Apr. 06, 2019 08:44 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia looked done. Everything changed with one

Virginia players celebrate in front of Auburn forward Danjel Purifoy (3) after a semifinal round game in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Guy sinks FTs on disputed foul, Virginia shocks Auburn 63-62

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 06, 2019 08:30 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hard to call Virginia basketball boring after the last two games.

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

Texas Tech's Davide Moretti (25) warms up 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)
Things to know for the NCAA Tournament's Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 06, 2019 02:22 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Following an epic Elite Eight and a week of buildup, the Final

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

Auburn's Samir Doughty (10), Myles Parker (20) and Horace Spencer (0) get a ride after a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Been there, done that: Experienced teams fill the Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 04, 2019 04:00 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zion Williamson is not here. Neither is R.J. Barrett or the rest

Auburn's Bryce Brown (2) celebrates during the second half of the Midwest Regional final game against Kentucky in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A guide to the teams, players and coaches at the Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 04, 2019 03:25 AM EDT
The NCAA Tournament needed a little time to warm up. There were a few

Auburn's Jared Harper, left, drives to the basket past Kentucky's Reid Travis 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)
Undersized Jared Harper point man in Auburn's Final Four run

By John Zenor Apr. 03, 2019 02:50 PM EDT
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jared Harper might just epitomize this Auburn basketball team:

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett celebrates after defeating Purdue 80-75 in overtime of the men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional final game, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Final Four field boasts tough defenses, veteran lineups

By Aaron Beard Apr. 01, 2019 03:19 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Final Four features tough defenses, a surging team that hasn

Texas Tech players shower coach Chris Beard with confetti after their win against Gonzaga during the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Final Four features 3 first-time coaches and Izzo in his 8th

By John Marshall Mar. 31, 2019 07:49 PM EDT
Tom Izzo drew up the perfect play at the perfect moment, sending Michigan State past

Kentucky's PJ Washington dunks the ball during the second half of the Midwest Regional final game against Auburn in the NCAA men's College basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn won 77-71 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kentucky's Washington plays through pain in loss to Auburn

By Eric Olson Mar. 31, 2019 07:15 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — PJ Washington got more out of himself and his sore left foot

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

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) dunks over Auburn's Samir Doughty (10) 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)
NCAA Latest: After upsets, Final Four has a different look

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
The Latest on the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):