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Auburn's Chuma Okeke grabs his leg after being injured on his way to the basket during the second half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game against North Carolina, Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
TIPPING OFF: Krzyzewski-Izzo matchup highlights Elite Eight

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2019 02:37 AM EDT
A coaching matchup for the ages highlights Sunday's regional finals in the NCAA

Auburn's Bryce Brown answers a question during a news conference at the NCAA tournament college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn is set to play Kentucky in the Midwest regional final on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Red-hot Auburn meets tradition-rich Kentucky for Final Four

By Dave Skretta Mar. 30, 2019 05:56 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nobody stepping onto the floor for Auburn in the Midwest

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game against North Carolina Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Hot-shooting Auburn upsets No. 1 North Carolina 97-80

By Dave Skretta Mar. 29, 2019 10:02 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The euphoria of reaching the Elite Eight for the first time

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) shoots over Houston's Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
NCAA Latest: Kentucky holds off Houston reach regional final

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2019 04:53 PM EDT
The Latest on the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn plays North Carolina in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Plenty of on-court, off-court intrigue in Midwest Region

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 04:14 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The last four teams standing in the Midwest Region are a

Auburn players warm up during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn plays North Carolina in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Auburn Tigers at North Carolina Tar Heels 3/29/2019

Mar. 28, 2019 10:32 AM EDT

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl shouts to Auburn fans following the team's victory over Kansas in a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Pearl catapults Auburn hoops to titles, unfamiliar heights

By John Zenor Mar. 26, 2019 06:16 PM EDT
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn basketball first got a new arena, then finally got a coach

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 Tigers forward Chuma Okeke (5) shoots as New Mexico State forward C.J. Bobbitt (13) defends in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Missed FTs, late pass cost NM State in 78-77 loss to Auburn

By Eddie Pells Mar. 21, 2019 04:16 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A.J. Harris had an easy layup for the tie. He wanted a win for

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) defends against New Mexico State forward Eli Chuha, in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
New Mexico State Aggies at Auburn Tigers 3/21/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 02:41 PM EDT

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 2 (win) at TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/22/2019

Mar. 20, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

Auburn's Malik Dunbar celebrates after defeating Tennessee in the championship game of the NCAA Southeastern Conference basketball tournament Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn won 84-64. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 22 Auburn routs 8th-ranked Tennessee 84-64 for SEC title

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2019 03:18 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers are taking home their first Southeastern

Auburn forward Horace Spencer (0) and guard J'Von McCormick (12) leave the court after beating Florida in an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn won 65-62. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 22 Auburn reaches SEC tourney final, downs Florida 65-62

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 16, 2019 03:14 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers are stringing together some impressive

South Carolina guard Tre Campbell (4) looks to pass around Auburn guard J'Von McCormick (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 22 Auburn beats South Carolina 73-64 in SEC quarterfinal

By Steve Megargee Mar. 15, 2019 05:46 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Auburn's Jared Harper didn't attempt a single free throw in

Auburn guard Samir Doughty drives past South Carolina forward Keyshawn Bryant (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Auburn Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks 3/15/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

Missouri guard Torrence Watson (0) passes the ball away from Auburn guard Bryce Brown, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 22 Auburn shakes off Missouri 81-71 at SEC Tournament

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 14, 2019 05:50 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Auburn guard Bryce Brown had to wait until his senior season

Missouri guard Xavier Pinson loses control of the ball as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Southeastern - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Auburn Tigers 3/14/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 04:52 PM EDT

Players on the Missouri bench celebrate after a score against Georgia in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Missouri won 71-61. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Southeastern - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at LSU Tigers 3/15/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:47 PM EDT

Auburn guard Bryce Brown (2) and Auburn forward Horace Spencer (0) celebrate the Tigers' 84-80 win over Tennessee after an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Tennessee Volunteers at Auburn Tigers 3/9/2019

Mar. 09, 2019 03:11 PM EST

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