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Auburn guard Samir Doughty celebrates a foul call against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn exceeds expectations as one of last unbeaten teams

By John Zenor Jan. 14, 2020 05:40 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers haven't missed a step — or lost a game —

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi (11) gestures after scoring a 3-pointer during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Pepperdine in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. Gonzaga won 75-70. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Undefeated Auburn, San Diego St rise in Top 25; Butler No. 6

By John Marshall Jan. 06, 2020 12:05 PM EST
San Diego State survived a big test by beating a talented Utah State team on

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Clemson forward Elijah Thomas (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky. The return of forwards Jordan Nwora and Steven Enoch could make the Cardinals a top-10 team heading into next season. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Winners and losers of the NBA's draft withdrawal deadline

By John Marshall May. 30, 2019 04:18 PM EDT
Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett all remained in the NBA draft through the

Auburn forward Chuma Okeke declares for NBA draft

Apr. 20, 2019 06:10 PM EDT
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn sophomore forward Chuma Okeke is entering the NBA draft.

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 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:

Auburn's Chuma Okeke yells out in pain after being injured 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)
Auburn's Chuma Okeke out with torn ACL in left knee

By Dave Skretta Mar. 30, 2019 04:51 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl knew the moment sophomore forward