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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

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

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) shoots a free-throw against Yale during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 21 Auburn routs Yale; 5 Tigers score in double figures

Dec. 04, 2021 04:43 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl looks on during an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Smith scores 22 points, No. 19 Auburn beats Syracuse 89-68

By Doug Feinberg Nov. 26, 2021 06:38 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