Anfernee McLemore
Auburn guard J'Von McCormick looks to pass over the head of Georgia forward Toumani Camara during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Edwards leads Georgia to surprising win over No. 13 Auburn

By Charles Odum Feb. 19, 2020 09:18 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Wiley, No. 11 Auburn survive in OT again, 95-91 over Alabama

By John Zenor Feb. 12, 2020 09:44 PM EST

Auburn guard Tyrell Jones (0) and forward Isaac Okoro (23) react after the team's 83-82 double-overtime win over Mississippi in an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 17 Auburn rallies for double-overtime win at Mississippi

Jan. 29, 2020 12:44 AM EST

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Lewis, Alabama hand No. 4 Auburn its first loss, 83-64

By John Zenor Jan. 16, 2020 12:40 AM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia, Saturday, Jan. 11 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 5 Auburn stays perfect, rips Georgia 82-60 behind bench

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Vanderbilt forward Dylan Disu (1) blocks a shot by Auburn guard J'Von McCormick (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Okoro, No. 5 Auburn edge Vanderbilt 83-79 to stay perfect

By John Zenor Jan. 08, 2020 11:30 PM EST

Lehigh guard Jordan Cohen (11) and Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) chase down the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Wiley helps No. 12 Auburn power past Lehigh 74-51

By Justin Lee Dec. 21, 2019 08:22 PM EST

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) tries to save a ball before going out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saint Louis Billikens at Auburn Tigers 12/14/2019

Dec. 14, 2019 05:31 PM EST

Furman guard Jordan Lyons (23) passes the ball over Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 14 Auburn rallies to beat Furman 81-78

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2019 11:33 PM EST

Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) shows his muscles after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico in the Legends Classic, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in New York. Doughty was the high scorer for Auburn with 19 points as they defeated New Mexico 84-59. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Doughty helps No. 18 Auburn rout New Mexico 84-59

By Denis Gorman Nov. 26, 2019 12:00 AM EST

South Alabama head coach Richie Riley rips off his tie after a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Okoro’s layup lifts No. 22 Auburn past South Alabama, 70-69

Nov. 12, 2019 11:08 PM EST

Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) puts up a shot over South Alabama forward Josh Ayeni (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn Tigers at South Alabama Jaguars 11/12/2019

Nov. 12, 2019 09:15 PM EST

Auburn forward Isaac Okoro (23) goes up for a shot against Davidson forward Luka Brajkovic (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Veterans Classic Tournament, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 24 Auburn beats Davidson 76-66 in Veterans Classic

By David Ginsburg Nov. 08, 2019 08:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y. Boeheim has five freshmen on the roster as he prepares for his 44th. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Top prospects find options to bypass college in NBA pursuit

By Aaron Beard Nov. 03, 2019 09:43 AM 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

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Wade, Pearl trying to build on success amid NCAA questions

By John Zenor Oct. 16, 2019 06:13 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

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl directs his team as Jared Harper (1) watches during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Auburn's Bruce Pearl has sheen of sweat, slime and success

By Dave Skretta Apr. 06, 2019 02:13 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

Auburn's Bryce Brown (2) goes up for a shot 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)
Virginia and Auburn match contrasting styles in Final Four

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 05, 2019 04:34 PM EDT