Dylan Cardwell
In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl looks on during an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Smith scores 22 points, No. 19 Auburn beats Syracuse 89-68

By Doug Feinberg Nov. 26, 2021 06:38 PM EST

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) gets fouled by South Florida forward Bayron Matos (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Auburn Tigers at South Florida Bulls 11/19/2021

Nov. 19, 2021 07:56 PM EST

FILE - Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl argues a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, file photo. earl has rebuilt Auburn's roster once again, only this time with expectations for immediate success. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No. 22 Auburn banking heavily on Jabari Smith, transfers

By John Zenor Oct. 21, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

Alabama guard Keon Ellis (14) passes the ball as Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
SEC - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Kentucky Wildcats 3/4/2021

Mar. 02, 2021 07:46 PM EST