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No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers and the No. 21 Auburn Tigers play in Indianapolis, Indiana

The No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers play the No. 21 Auburn Tigers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana

28 MINS AGO • Associated Press

What Matt Painter Told Bruce Pearl After Auburn Pummeled Purdue Last Season Ex-Auburn coach Bruce Pearl explained how Matt Painter took Purdue's loss to the Tigers in Birmingham as a positive and a teachable moment.

16 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Kevin Overton - Good to go for Saturday Overton (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's game at Purdue, Bryan Matthews of On3.com reports.

Impact Overton tweaked his ankle during warmups of Auburn's most recent win over Chattanooga, and he only played the first half of the game as a result. The starting guard now looks to be healthy ahead of the Tigers' big game this weekend, signifying that the injury isn't too serious. The 6-foot-5 junior is averaging 10.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game across 11 contests so far this season.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Texas Chases UConn

Here are the top 10 women's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and faller...

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Texas Chases UConn

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan on Top, Iowa Out

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares the third edition of his college basketball rankings, with Michigan continuing to lead the way.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan on Top, Iowa Out

Kevin Overton - Suffers ankle injury Head coach Steven Pearl revealed that Overton (ankle) tweaked his ankle in warmups, resulting in his absence for the second half of Saturday's game against Chattanooga, per Jerry H...

Impact Overton played 11 minutes in the first half for the Tigers, scoring just two points to go along with one assist before being held out for the second half. The 6-foot-5 junior has been an impact player for the Tigers this season, averaging 10.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game across 11 contests. The details and severity of his injury are thus far unknown, but he can be looked at as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Purdue on Saturday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Auburn center Emeka Opurum to miss the rest of the season with a medical condition

Auburn center Emeka Opurum will miss the rest of the season with a medical condition

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hall scores 22 points, Pettiford adds 20 and No. 21 Auburn holds off Chattanooga 92-78

Keyshawn Hall scored 22 points and No. 21 Auburn took advantage of a respite in its brutal schedule to beat Chattanooga 92-78

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Keyshawn Hall - Lives at the line Hall logged 22 points (5-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 11-14 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block in 36 minutes during Saturday's 92-78 victory over Chattanooga.

Impact Hall attempted at least 12 free throws for the fourth time this season. The 6-8 forward is a master at drawing fouls and has only made at least six trips to the free throw line once. After he gets to the line, he converts (89.1 percent). Hall is averaging 20.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elyjah Freeman - Scores 19 off bench Freeman ended Saturday's 92-78 win over Chattanooga with 19 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact Freeman came off the bench for just the second time this season, but was given a starter's complement of minutes after Kevin Overton went to the locker room with an injury. The 6-8 sophomore had been limited to single-digit scoring in his five previous games. If Overton has to miss games - including next Friday's game at Purdue - Freeman could move back into the starting lineup and get a lot of offensive opportunities.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Bashir - Sits out win over Chattanooga Bashir (back) didn't play in Auburn's 92-78 win over Chattanooga on Saturday.

Impact Bashir missed his sixth straight game; the forward has been dealing with a back injury as well as an illness. His next chance to play will come at Purdue on Dec. 20.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elyjah Freeman - Not starting Saturday Freeman is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Chattanooga, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Freeman will play from the bench for the second time this season as the Tigers take on Chattanooga at home. The sophomore forward has struggled from the scoring front as of late, averaging 4.3 points in his last four games as opposed to 10.5 points in his first six. He should still have a meaningful role as the sixth man, even though he won't start the game on the court.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 Auburn Tigers face the Chattanooga Mocs

The No. 21 Auburn Tigers take on the Chattanooga Mocs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Emeka Opurum - Out for season's remainder Opurum (undisclosed) is out for the remainder of Auburn's 2025-26 season, according to Justin Ferguson of The Auburn Observer.

Impact Except for Opurum's current problem being a medical condition, its details remain undisclosed. "Our priority is Emeka's health and well-being," Auburn's head coach Steven Pearl recently announced. "We look forward to Emeka making a full recovery and returning next season." During his 2025-26 season, Opurum logged 3.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 Auburn plays Chattanooga

The No. 21 Auburn Tigers take on the Chattanooga Mocs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia

DECEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Arizona Wildcats rise to No. 1 in AP Top 25, face another tough test against No. 18 Alabama

Arizona gets another big test in its first game at No. 1 this season when it faces No. 12 Alabama on Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama, in the C

DECEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Purdue Falls Outside Top 5, New No. 1 in Crowded Field

Arizona has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, but plenty of future contenders loom.

DECEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Purdue Falls Outside Top 5, New No. 1 in Crowded Field

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan Still on Top, Purdue Tumbling

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares the second edition of his college basketball rankings, with Michigan leading the way.

DECEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan Still on Top, Purdue Tumbling

Who's No. 1? Top-ranked Purdue's loss opens the door for a change atop the AP poll

In the waning seconds of a blowout win, fans at Arizona’s McKale Center started a chant of “Number 1!”

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Abdul Bashir - Dealing with back injury Bashir (illness) was held out of Saturday's matchup against North Carolina State due to a back injury as well as an illness, per Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser.

Impact Bashir has missed five contests in a row for the Tigers due to an illness, but he is also now apparently working through a back issue as well. The 6-foot-7 forward has averaged two points in 8.8 minutes per game across six contests for Auburn this season. His next chance to return will come against Chattanooga on Saturday.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Peat scores 18 points, No. 2 Arizona blows out No. 20 Auburn 97-68 for 4th ranked win

Koa Peat scored 18 points, Jaden Bradley added 16 and No. 2 Arizona blew out No. 20 Auburn 97-68

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Tahaad Pettiford - Scores a career-high 30 points Pettiford logged 30 points (10-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 97-68 loss to Arizona.

Impact Pettiford was the only Tiger to show up against Arizona. After being held to six points in the win over North Carolina State on Wednesday, he seemed determined to score against the Wildcats. The sophomore guard has scored at least 24 points in three of his last five games. Despite hitting just 35.8 percent of his field goals, Pettiford is averaging 14.1 points.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

KeShawn Murphy - Snags eight boards Murphy closed with eight points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 97-68 loss to Arizona.

Impact Murphy equaled his season high in rebounds. He had only played a combined 37 minutes in his two previous games. The 6-10 senior snagged four offensive boards against the Wildcats. He is averaging 10.3 points on 64.3 percent from the field and 5.3 rebounds.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Bashir - Out again Saturday Bashir (illness) will remain out for Saturday's game against Arizona, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Bashir will miss a fifth consecutive game due to an illness. His next chance to return will be next Saturday versus Chattanooga.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

NC State faces UNC Asheville following Copeland's 22-point game

NC State takes on the UNC Asheville Bulldogs after Quadir Copeland scored 22 points in NC State's 83-73 loss to the Auburn Tigers

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

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No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers and the No. 21 Auburn Tigers play in Indianapolis, Indiana

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Texas Chases UConn

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan on Top, Iowa Out

Auburn center Emeka Opurum to miss the rest of the season with a medical condition

Hall scores 22 points, Pettiford adds 20 and No. 21 Auburn holds off Chattanooga 92-78

No. 21 Auburn Tigers face the Chattanooga Mocs

No. 21 Auburn plays Chattanooga

Arizona Wildcats rise to No. 1 in AP Top 25, face another tough test against No. 18 Alabama

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Purdue Falls Outside Top 5, New No. 1 in Crowded Field

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan Still on Top, Purdue Tumbling

Who's No. 1? Top-ranked Purdue's loss opens the door for a change atop the AP poll

Peat scores 18 points, No. 2 Arizona blows out No. 20 Auburn 97-68 for 4th ranked win

NC State faces UNC Asheville following Copeland's 22-point game