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Auburn athletics delegation visits Washington, D.C. to lobby for NIL improvements; Tuberville calls NIL rules 'disastrous'

A group of representatives from Auburn University visited Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to lobby lawmakers to pass legislation to create Name, Image and Likeness uniformity in college sports.

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'How is this Ok?': Auburn's Pearl rips ABC News for censorship of Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl on Monday blasted ABC News for its censorship of Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. over his remarks regarding COVID-19 vaccines.

Bruce Pearl during the game between the Houstan Cougars and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, Mar 18, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn basketball's Pearl 'grateful' for Alabama's support of Israel — 'It means we're all family'

Thursday on the Senate floor, Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl, an outspoken proponent of Israel given his Jewish heritage, praised the Alabama leadership for its support of Israel.

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Auburn basketball signee Chaney Johnson making the jump from DII UAH

Chaney Johnson was the Gulf South Conference Player of the Year after leading UAH to a conference title.

Bruce Pearl during the game between the Houstan Cougars and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, Mar 18, 2023. Alabama News
Labaron Philon decommits; Auburn basketball left with one commit in 2024 class

In one week, Auburn has lost two of its three commitments in the 2024 class.

Denver Jones at FIU. Credit: Jaylynn Nash and FIU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn basketball lands Denver Jones in the transfer portal

With the departures of Wendell Green, Jr. and Zep Jasper, as well as the futures of Jaylin Williams and Allen Flanigan still up in the air, Bruce Pearl and his staff needed to make a splash in the transfer portal.

Assistant Coach Wes Flanigan during the game between the University of Alabama-Huntsville Chargers and the #15 Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Nov 2, 2022. Alabama News
Report: Wes Flanigan leaving Auburn to join Chris Beard's staff at Ole Miss

According to reports from AuburnLive and On3Sports, Wes Flanigan is leaving Bruce Pearl's staff to join Chris Beard at Ole Miss.

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn's Wendell Green Jr. declares for 2023 NBA Draft

The former All-SEC point guard spent two seasons on the Plains after one season at Eastern Kentucky.

Yohan Traore (21) during the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the #16 Auburn Tigers at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC on Saturday, Jan 21, 2023. Steven Leonard/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn basketball's Yohan Traore enters transfer portal; Chance Westry reportedly transferring

Just over one week after Auburn’s season came to an end, two of the three signees from the 2022 Auburn basketball class will be entering the transfer portal.

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Charles Barkley: People respect my opinions 'because I don't have a hidden agenda'

In an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes," Auburn legend Charles Barkley touched on his rise in popularity after his NBA Hall of Fame career.

Bruce Pearl during the game between the Houstan Cougars and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, Mar 18, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn offense stalls in second half, Tigers fall to Houston 81-64

Auburn went ice cold from everywhere in the second half and is once again out of the NCAA Tournament in the second round, falling to the Cougars 81-64.

Tre Donaldson (3) during the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Thursday, Mar 16, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn looks for first win against Houston in over 60 years

For the 11th time in 12 trips to the NCAA Tournament, Auburn basketball will be in the second round. The Tigers have not lost a first-round matchup since their first-ever appearance in the tournament, a one-point loss to Richmond in 1984. Auburn is moving on, and to right the wrongs of last season and make it to the second weekend, the team will have to make it through one of the best teams in the country, No. 1 Houston(32-3, 17-1 AAC). 

Tre Donaldson (3), Johni Broome (4), and Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Thursday, Mar 16, 2023. Steven Leonard/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Broome dominates against Iowa as Auburn advances

“We've played a really tough schedule, and we lost to a lot of teams that were favored and were better than us,” said Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. “ Even though we've lost some games, I was proud of them for competing. I want them to know that they're good enough.”

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the #3 Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Feb 11, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn faces familiar challenges in matchup with Iowa

Auburn will be facing another team that has a size advantage.

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Charles Barkley: Auburn, Alabama fans 'better be cheering' for each other; Picks Bama to win NCAA Tournament

Barkley said the two schools playing in-state was "great for Alabama" and added the two teams "should cheer for the other team."

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Alabama tops final AP college basketball poll of 2022-2023 season

The day after earning the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and winning the SEC Championship, the University of Alabama basketball team finished the 2022-2023 season as the No. 1 team in the country.

Head Coach Bruce Pearl during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the  Auburn Tigers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville , TN on Thursday, Mar 9, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn selected as No. 9 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play No. 8 Iowa in Birmingham

Just like the days of the Iron Bowl at Legion Field, the center of college athletics in Alabama will once again be in Birmingham this week as the city will host Auburn and Alabama for the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers are a No. 9 seed, and will face Iowa. Birmingham will host portions of the first and second rounds of the South and Midwest Regions.

K.D. Johnson (0) during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the  Auburn Tigers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville , TN on Thursday, Mar 9, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn goes one-and-done in SEC Tournament, awaits Selection Sunday

It was a different story from last year, but the same result for Auburn (20-12, 10-8 SEC), who has gone one-and-done in the SEC Tournament for the second year in a row, dropping a second-round matchup with Arkansas 76-73. The Razorbacks (20-12, 8-10 SEC) will move on and look to strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume, while the Tigers will look to regroup and prepare for the madness of March.

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Wendell Green, Jr. bounces back again as Auburn takes down No. 12 Tennessee

Auburn has faced must-win after must-win in the last month, and it has been more disappointment than excitement for the Tigers. Losers of eight of their last 11, the Tigers needed a win to not only go into the SEC Tournament with momentum, but also send the seniors out on top. Auburn(20-11, 10-8 SEC) did both, earning a crucial Quad 1 win, taking down No. 12 Tennessee(22-8, 11-7 SEC) 79-70. 

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Bruce Pearl rips officiating after overtime loss to Alabama — 'Joke!'

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl voiced his frustration with the officiating following his team's overtime loss to No. 2 Alabama on Wednesday night.

K.D. Johnson (0) during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023. Steven Leonard/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
KD Johnson scores 21 in Auburn loss to Alabama

Auburn surrendered its 17-point lead, lost Johni Broome to foul trouble and Dylan Cardwell to an injury, and still, the Tigers had a chance to win in regulation.

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Alabama holds steady at No. 2 in latest AP top 25 college basketball poll

After going undefeated last week, the University of Alabama men's basketball team remained the second-ranked team in the country.

Febuary 25, 2023; Auburn, AL, USA; K.D. Johnson (0) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Leonard/AU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn dominated on the glass in worst loss since 2016

With three difficult games left on the schedule, and a team that was narrowly avoiding the bubble, Auburn(19-10, 9-7 SEC) needed to build off of the momentum from the Ole Miss win and compete in Rupp Arena. Instead, what was a close game quickly turned into complete domination as the Tigers fell to the Wildcats(20-9, 11-5 SEC) 86-54. 

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the  Auburn Tigers at Nevile Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn sweeps Ole Miss; Wendell Green Jr. shines in 'must-win' game

No win in the SEC comes easily, and while it was not always pretty, Auburn took down Ole Miss 78-74, clinching the season sweep of the Rebels.

Lior Berman (24) during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the  Auburn Tigers at Memorial Gymnasium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Feb 18, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn basketball faces another must-win, and Lior Berman sees an expanded role

Another SEC matchup coming up and it is another must-win for the Tigers. Auburn welcomes Ole Miss(10-17, 2-12 SEC) to Neville Arena this week as only four games remain before the SEC Tournament. 

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Alabama falls one spot to No. 2 in AP poll after suffering first SEC loss

The University of Alabama's time as the top basketball team in the nation lasted only one week.

Johni Broome (4) during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the  Auburn Tigers at Memorial Gymnasium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Feb 18, 2023. Alabama News
Broome and Williams combine for 37, but Auburn unable to secure win in Nashville

In a big day for the SEC, with a huge win for Alabama and a critical victory for Kentucky in Rupp, Auburn’s NCAA Tournament resume took a significant blow with a loss to Vanderbilt in Nashville.

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