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2018 Schedule
1st in SEC
- 11/10W 102-74
- 11/16W 83-64
- 11/17L 88-74
- 11/19W 89-78
- 11/24W 119-85
- 11/29W 73-60
- 12/3W 79-63
- 12/6W 80-55
- 12/9W 85-80
- 12/16W 76-70
- 12/19W 81-77
- 12/23W 89-64
- 12/30W 98-77
- 1/223W 94-84
- 1/622W 88-77
- 1/9W 85-70
- 1/13W 76-68
- 1/17L 76-71
- 1/20W 79-65
- 1/24W 91-73
- 1/27W 95-70
- 1/30W 79-70
- 2/3W 93-81
- 2/7L 81-80
- 2/10W 78-61
- 2/14W 76-66
- 2/17L 84-75
- 2/21W 90-71
- 2/24L 72-66
- 2/27L 91-82
- 3/3W 79-70
- 3/9L 81-63
- 3/1613W 62-58
- 3/185L 84-53
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Auburn extends Pearl through 2022-23 season
Auburn has given head coach Bruce Pearl a contract extension through the 2022-23 season.
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KU holds at No. 1 while Nova tumbles in updated Way-Too-Early Top 25
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Heron WDs from draft, to transfer from Auburn
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Wiley to withdraw from draft, return to Auburn
Auburn big man Austin Wiley, who was ineligible to play last season as a sophomore, told ESPN he will withdraw from the NBA draft and play for the Tigers next season.
Auburn picks up Memphis transfer Johnson
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NBA draft departures shake up Way-Too-Early Top 25
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Texas transfer James Banks, is heading to Georgia Tech for an official visit today. He is also hearing from Appalachian State, Old Dominion, Butler, Vanderbilt, VCU, Virginia Tech, San Diego State, Clemson, LSU, Depaul, Auburn and many others. The 6'11" Banks. a former top 100 prospect runs the floor well, He possess an inside presence to block shots and finish at the rim.
Auburn guard Mitchell transferring to Baylor
Point guard Davion Mitchell is transferring to Baylor after playing in all 34 games as a freshman at Auburn.
Auburn hires ex-PG Flanigan as assistant
Auburn has hired Wes Flanigan, a former Tigers point guard, as an assistant an assistant to head coach Bruce Pearl.
Auburn's Brown submits name to NBA draft
Guard Bryce Brown has joined a list of Auburn players considering entering the NBA draft.
Auburn's Wiley enters draft, won't hire agent
Austin Wiley, who was ineligible for Auburn this past season because of violations involving recruiting, extra benefits and agents, has declared for the NBA draft.
2017-18 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 13-5 | - | 26-8 |
| Tennessee | 13-5 | - | 26-9 |
| Florida | 11-7 | 2 | 21-13 |
| Kentucky | 10-8 | 3 | 26-11 |
| Arkansas | 10-8 | 3 | 23-12 |
| Missouri | 10-8 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Mississippi St | 9-9 | 4 | 25-12 |
| Texas A&M | 9-9 | 4 | 22-13 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 5 | 20-16 |
| LSU | 8-10 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| South Carolina | 7-11 | 6 | 17-16 |
| Vanderbilt | 6-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Ole Miss | 5-13 | 8 | 12-20 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game81.927th
Rebounds Per Game37.965th
Assists Per Game14.1136th
Points Allowed73.2194th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babatunde Akingbola | PF | Committed | 75 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 12-8 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 8 |