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Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) attempts a dunk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)
Auburn Tigers at Memphis Tigers 12/10/2022

Dec. 10, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Saint Louis forward Jake Forrester slam dunks the ball against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saint Louis Billikens at Auburn Tigers 11/27/2022

Nov. 27, 2022 04:00 PM EST

Texas Southern guard PJ Henry (3) is fouled by Auburn center Dylan Cardwell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Texas Southern Tigers at Auburn Tigers 11/18/2022

Nov. 18, 2022 08:20 PM EST

Winthrop forward Michael Moore (23) cuts off Auburn guard Tre Donaldson (3) on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Broome, No. 13 Auburn roll past Winthrop, 89-65

By John Zenor Nov. 15, 2022 09:08 PM EST

South Florida center Russel Tchewa (54) is fouled by Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South Florida Bulls at Auburn Tigers 11/11/2022

Nov. 11, 2022 08:22 PM EST

Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) celebrates a basket against George Mason during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against George Mason, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Green, Johnson lead No. 15 Auburn past George Mason, 70-52

By John Zenor Nov. 07, 2022 10:28 PM EST

Auburn forward Yohan Traore (21) scores two points during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against George Mason, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
George Mason Patriots at Auburn Tigers 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 08:56 PM EST

FILE - Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) drives to the basket as South Carolina guard James Reese V (0) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn's backcourt is mostly returning intact with Wendell Green Jr., Johnson and Zep Jasper. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 15 Auburn reloads after losing Smith, Kessler to NBA

By John Zenor Oct. 20, 2022 08:12 AM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) reacts after a score against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South Carolina Gamecocks at Auburn Tigers 3/5/2022

Mar. 05, 2022 02:02 PM EST

Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) makes a layup against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn Tigers at Mississippi State Bulldogs 3/2/2022

Mar. 02, 2022 09:50 PM EST

Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ole Miss Rebels at Auburn Tigers 2/23/2022

Feb. 23, 2022 08:52 PM EST

Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kessler, Smith lead No. 2 Auburn's deep lineup of big men

By John Zenor Feb. 18, 2022 12:07 PM EST

Arkansas guard Davonte Davis (4) hangs from the rim after dunking the ball as Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) looks after the buzzer during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. Though the basket didn't count, Arkansas defeated No. 1 Auburn 80-76. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Hog wild! Unranked Arkansas upsets No. 1 Auburn 80-76 in OT

By Chip Souza Feb. 08, 2022 10:08 PM EST

Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) shoots a 3-pointer over Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers 2/1/2022

Feb. 01, 2022 09:22 PM EST

Oklahoma guard Marvin Johnson (5) goes up for a shot as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Oklahoma Sooners at Auburn Tigers 1/29/2022

Jan. 29, 2022 03:22 PM EST

Auburn students and fans stand outside Auburn Arena as people camped out for the NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky Wildcats at Auburn Tigers 1/22/2022

Jan. 22, 2022 12:32 PM EST

Georgia guard Aaron Cook brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia Bulldogs at Auburn Tigers 1/19/2022

Jan. 19, 2022 09:26 PM EST

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) works around Alabama forward Juwan Gary (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 4 Auburn holds off rival No. 24 Alabama, 81-77

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 11:46 PM EST

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) celebrates with an Alabama signature 'Crimson Crane' (imitating a signature move from the movie the Karate Kid) in front of Alabama guard JD Davison (3) following a tight Auburn win, 81-77, in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Auburn Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide 1/11/2022

Jan. 11, 2022 11:44 PM EST