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Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Indiana State Sycamores 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives the baseline around Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
WNIT - First Round - Game 15 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 16 (win) 3/18/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 08:00 PM EDT

West Virginia forward Tre Mitchell (3) puts up a shot as Maryland forward Patrick Emilien (15) defends in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Maryland Terrapins 3/16/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 01:18 PM EDT

Iowa State forward Robert Jones (12) shoots under pressure from Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Texas Longhorns 3/9/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 02:54 PM EST

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James drives past Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
James leads No. 2 Tennessee over No. 25 Auburn, 46-43

By Al Lesar Feb. 04, 2023 04:27 PM EST

Auburn guard Chance Westry (10) dribbles against a Memphis defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)
Davis, Memphis knock off unbeaten No. 11 Auburn, 82-73

By George Henry Dec. 10, 2022 07:51 PM EST

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

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 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 - Georgia's Kario Oquendo (3) goes for a dunk next to Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30), but misses during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Athens, Ga. First-year Georgia coach Mike White says he likes the athleticism and competitiveness he has seen in practice. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia's White tries to teach old Dogs new trick of winning

By Charles Odum Oct. 20, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

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

Texas A&M guard Tyrece Radford (23) drives around Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Southeastern - Second Round - Game 3 (win) at Tennessee Volunteers 3/11/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 02:44 PM EST

Georgia coach Tom Crean calls a play against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference men's tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Georgia fires Tom Crean following 26 losses in 4th season

By Charles Odum Mar. 10, 2022 03:00 AM EST

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

Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) blocks a three point shot attempt by Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) with 8.8 seconds left in the the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
SEC Scramble: No. 5 Auburn leads 4-way battle for top seed

By John Zenor Mar. 04, 2022 09:24 AM EST

Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) stretches over Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) as he attempts a shot at the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. Auburn won in overtime 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 5 Auburn holds off Mississippi State 81-68 in overtime

By Paul Jones Mar. 02, 2022 11:40 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