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FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2020, file photo, Auburn coach Bruce Pearl talks to players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. Pearl has another rebuilding job of sorts at Auburn, but this time he starts out with a better foundation and assemblage of talent. The Tigers must replace virtually all their key players, including possible NBA lottery pick Isaac Okoro, after the best three-year run in program history. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Auburn tries to sustain success with Pearl's youngest team

By John Zenor Nov. 11, 2020 09:52 AM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl scratches his head during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 11 Auburn showing penchant for improbable wins

By John Zenor Feb. 11, 2020 05:26 PM EST

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

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

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

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's Anfernee McLemore speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Pearl, revamped Auburn team trying to sustain success

By John Zenor Oct. 24, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

Kentucky head coach John Calipari speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New SEC faces get opportunity after offseason talent drain

By Steve Megargee Oct. 16, 2019 05:00 AM EDT

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

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. Okeke announced his decision Saturday after a season that ended...

Auburn's Jared Harper (1) takes a shot during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against the Virginia, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Auburn point guard Jared Harper to leave school, enter draft

Apr. 09, 2019 06:17 PM EDT

Virginia players celebrate after the championship game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia won 85-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Way-too-early poll for the 2019-20 college hoops season

By John Marshall Apr. 09, 2019 10:10 AM EDT

Virginia players celebrate in front of Auburn forward Danjel Purifoy (3) after a semifinal round game in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Guy sinks FTs on disputed foul, Virginia shocks Auburn 63-62

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 06, 2019 08:30 PM EDT

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

Texas Tech's Davide Moretti (25) warms up 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)
Things to know for the NCAA Tournament's Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 06, 2019 02:22 AM EDT

The Connecticut band performs during the first half of the team's Final Four semifinal against Notre Dame in the NCAA women’s college basketball Friday, April 5, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Final Four - Game 2 (win) at Final Four - Game 1 (win) 4/7/2019

Apr. 05, 2019 09:56 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett passes the ball during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt York)
NCAA Latest: Tech will be rolling with Mahomes

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

Auburn's Samir Doughty (10), Myles Parker (20) and Horace Spencer (0) get a ride after a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Been there, done that: Experienced teams fill the Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 04, 2019 04:00 PM EDT

Auburn's Bryce Brown (2) celebrates during the second half of the Midwest Regional final game against Kentucky in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A guide to the teams, players and coaches at the Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 04, 2019 03:25 AM EDT

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