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New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Greensboro Regional - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Greensboro Regional - First Round - Game 4 (win) 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM 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 K.D. Johnson (0) reacts after a called foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kessler blocks 12, gets triple-double, No. 1 Auburn tops A&M

By John Zenor Feb. 12, 2022 02:36 PM EST

Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney (5) has his shot blocked by Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) as he drives to the hoop during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Auburn Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/8/2022

Feb. 08, 2022 08:10 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 head coach Bruce Pearl communicates with players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks 1/4/2022

Jan. 04, 2022 07:32 PM EST

LSU guard Justice Williams (11) goes up for a lay up around Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
LSU Tigers at Auburn Tigers 12/29/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 07:26 PM EST

Saint Louis forward Terrence Hargrove Jr. (22) leaps for the opening tip-off against Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Arnold J. Ward)
Auburn Tigers at Saint Louis Billikens 12/18/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 10:26 PM EST

North Alabama guard C.J. Brim (11) attempts to pass the ball around Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
North Alabama Lions at Auburn Tigers 12/14/2021

Dec. 14, 2021 09:32 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, the South Carolina women's team poses with the trophy defeating UConn 73-57 to win the championship game at the Battle 4 Atlantis NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Standing at front left is head coach Dawn Staley. (Donald Knowles/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Offshore tourneys return in college basketball amid COVID-19

By Aaron Beard Nov. 23, 2021 08:06 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

North Carolina's Armando Bacot, center foreground, grabs a rebound during the NCAA college basketball team's season opening event and scrimmage in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Returnees, transfers lead No. 19 UNC in Davis' debut

By Aaron Beard Oct. 20, 2021 10:14 AM EDT

UNC: Bacot returning to Tar Heels for junior season

Jun. 21, 2021 06:15 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina big man Armando Bacot is returning for his junior season after making himself eligible for the NBA draft. ...