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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

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Auburn imposes postseason ban for former assistant's scheme

By John Zenor Nov. 22, 2020 06:43 PM EST
Auburn’s basketball team won’t participate in postseason play this season as a

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl catches Auburn forward Danjel Purifoy (3) before he goes into the game during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Texas A&M holds on, upsets No. 17 Auburn 78-75

By John Zenor Mar. 04, 2020 09:32 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Texas A&M didn't let Auburn pull off another improbable

LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) dunks for two over Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
McCormick's OT basket lifts No. 11 Auburn past No. 18 LSU

By John Zenor Feb. 08, 2020 03:38 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — J’Von McCormick’s floater bounced high off the rim before

Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey (3) snags a rebound from Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty, No. 17 Auburn top No. 13 Kentucky 75-66

By John Zenor Feb. 01, 2020 08:41 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers took advantage of their first chance to

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 guard J'Von McCormick (5) makes a layup past Florida forward Omar Payne (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Payne's career game helps Florida beat No. 4 Auburn 69-47

By Mark Long Jan. 18, 2020 05:03 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Omar Payne was an afterthought in Florida's highly

Vanderbilt forward Dylan Disu (1) blocks a shot by Auburn guard J'Von McCormick (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Okoro, No. 5 Auburn edge Vanderbilt 83-79 to stay perfect

By John Zenor Jan. 08, 2020 11:30 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Isaac Okoro blew by the defender and launched into the air

Auburn center Austin Wiley (50) pulls down a rebound against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
McCormick's 28 keep No. 8 Auburn perfect with 80-68 win

By Paul Jones Jan. 04, 2020 07:47 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — J'Von McCormick scored a career-high 28 points to lead

Auburn forward Isaac Okoro (23) and Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) block a shot by Lipscomb forward Parker Hazen (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 8 Auburn routs Lipscomb 86-59 to remain undefeated

By John Zenor Dec. 29, 2019 06:03 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Bruce Pearl wants more of the same from Danjel Purifoy in

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) tries to save a ball before going out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saint Louis Billikens at Auburn Tigers 12/14/2019

Dec. 14, 2019 05:31 PM EST

Colgate forward Will Rayman, left, looks to shoot while defended by Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty, Wiley lead No. 19 Auburn past Colgate, 91-62

By Sumner Martin Nov. 18, 2019 10:33 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn quickly left undersized and overmatched Colgate with

Auburn center Austin Wiley (50) dunks against Cal State Northridge during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty’s 33 leads No. 22 Auburn’s 116-70 rout of CSUN

By John Zenor Nov. 15, 2019 09:09 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Samir Doughty and No. 22 Auburn started clobbering Cal

Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) puts up a shot over South Alabama forward Josh Ayeni (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn Tigers at South Alabama Jaguars 11/12/2019

Nov. 12, 2019 09:15 PM EST

Auburn forward Isaac Okoro (23) goes up for a shot against Davidson forward Luka Brajkovic (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Veterans Classic Tournament, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 24 Auburn beats Davidson 76-66 in Veterans Classic

By David Ginsburg Nov. 08, 2019 08:27 PM EST
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl had just finished dissecting the

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 head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Wade, Pearl trying to build on success amid NCAA questions

By John Zenor Oct. 16, 2019 06:13 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl and LSU's Will Wade are both hoping

Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Stackhouse headlines 4 new SEC head coaches

Oct. 16, 2019 11:02 AM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on Southeastern Conference men's basketball media

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

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl directs his team as Jared Harper (1) watches during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Auburn's Bruce Pearl has sheen of sweat, slime and success

By Dave Skretta Apr. 06, 2019 02:13 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There is a sheen that always seems to glisten on Auburn coach