AUBURN TIGERS NEWS

Cooper dominant again as Auburn beats Georgia 95-77

Freshman Sharife Cooper had 28 points, five rebounds, 12 assists and two steals and Auburn never trailed in its 95-77 win over Georgia

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers earn first SEC hoops victory led by Cooper's double-double A report on the Auburn at Georgia basketball game is featured.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Everything Bruce Pearl said ahead of Auburn vs. Georgia Opening statement… “Both Georgia and Auburn are looking for their first SEC win. They’ve got six guys that average double digits in scoring,...

JANUARY 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Justin Powell returns to practice for the basketball Tigers Justin Powell returned to basketball practice for the first time since suffering a concussion in Auburn's second game of the SEC season.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Auburn's Powell still not ready for game action Auburn won't be at full strength again on Wednesday as the basketball Tigers play at Georgia.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not available Wednesday Powell (head) won't be available to play Wednesday in Auburn's game at Georgia, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The freshman will be sidelined for a third consecutive game due to the head injury. Fortunately for Auburn, Powell's ongoing absence has been cushioned to some extent by the arrival of another true freshman, Sharife Cooper, who was recently deemed eligible by the NCAA after sitting out the Tigers' first 11 games. Cooper stepped into the starting five for Powell in Saturday's 94-90 loss to Alabama and immediately made a splash in his Auburn debut, posting 26 points, nine assists, four rebounds and three steals in 33 minutes.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounding a key vs. 'athletic' Georgia basketball team, Pearl says Auburn and Georgia resume an old rivalry with a basketball game on Wednesday at Stegeman Coliseum, the home of the Bulldogs.

JANUARY 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Justin Powell cleared to play for the basketball Tigers Justin Powell is expected to see action this week for the Auburn basketball team.

JANUARY 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Fast Break: Freshman guards Sharife Cooper and Justin Powell Coach Bruce Pearl's Auburn basketball team features five freshmen, including a pair of guards who have the potential to put up big numbers.

JANUARY 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gets in limited practice Monday Powell (head) is still considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's game against Georgia, Josh Vitale of the Montgomery Advertiser reports.

Impact Powell was able to practice in a limited capacity on Monday, but will likely be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game. Powell is still working his way back from a head injury suffered back on Jan. 2 against Texas A&M.

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn looks to end streak vs Georgia

Georgia looks to extend Auburn's conference losing streak to five games

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharife Cooper named SEC Freshman of the Week The long awaited debut for Sharife Cooper at Auburn came on Saturday and it was well worth it. In the 94-90 loss to Alabama, Cooper scored 2...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Auburn basketball: Sharife Cooper changes what this Auburn team is capable of Sharife Cooper scored a team-high 26 points on 8-for-19 shooting (1-for-7 from 3, 9-for-10 from the free throw line), dished out nine assist...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Continues to impress Flanigan had 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in Saturday's loss to Alabama.

Impact Coming off arguably his worst performance of the season, Flanigan bounced back mightily in this one and reached the 19-point mark for a third time this year. Flanigan, who's averaging 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 12 starts, has been one of the most improved guards in the conference.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barely misses double-double Thor recored 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, four blocks, three steals and two assists during Saturday's loss against Alabama.

Impact Thor nearly finished with what would have been his first career double-double, as the freshman posted a new career high offensively while also leading the Tigers on the glass. Thor is currently posting 8.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 12 starts this year.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn Basketball: Sharife Cooper’s potential on full display vs. Alabama Sharife Cooper's collegiate debut for Auburn Basketball was as electric as advertised vs. Alabama. Here is a look at the flashes he showed,...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Is the Big Ten going to break its 21-year title drought? Hoop Thoughts Seth Davis on the latest in college basketball, including the future of the NIT, Sharife Cooper, Andrew Jones and his new top 25 ballot.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

#PMARSHONAU: Sunday reflections from Auburn and beyond I watched Charles Barkley make players almost a foot taller than he was look overmatched at the rim. I watched Chuck Person dominate inside...

JANUARY 10, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Freshman Thor steps up for Auburn basketball team JT Thor contributed with his scoring, rebounding and defensive play in his best all-around performance of the 2020-21 Auburn basketball seas...

JANUARY 10, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Impresses in season debut Cooper had a team-high 26 points (8-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT) to go along with nine assists, four rebounds and three steals across 32 minutes in Saturday's 94-90 loss to Auburn.

Impact With eligibility concerns now seemingly out of the way, Cooper started and played a massive role in his Auburn debut. Stats always tend to look good against an up-tempo Alabama team, but Cooper and the Tigers were able to stay competitive against a Crimson Tide squad with a 4-0 record in SEC play. There's no longer any question about who Auburn's starting point guard is, as Cooper should continue to run the offense even after Justin Powell returns from a head injury. The window may have already passed, but buy low on the five-star prospect if you still can.

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finally free, a grateful Sharife Cooper makes 'strong statement' "It’s the first game, and we’ve got a lot to learn," Cooper said. "And I’m ready for this journey."

JANUARY 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tide holds off Tigers despite impressive debut by Sharife Cooper Sharife Cooper scored 26 in his first college basketball game while adding nine assists for the Auburn Tigers.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Alabama prevails despite Cooper’s 26-point debut for Auburn Joshua Primo scored a career-high 22 points, Jordan Bruner added a season-high 20 and first-place Alabama edged last-place Auburn 94-90 despite a strong debut by freshman point gua...

JANUARY 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Alabama prevails despite Cooper's 26-point debut for Auburn

Joshua Primo scored a career-high 22 points, Jordan Bruner added a season-high 20 and first-place Alabama edged last-place Auburn 94-90 despite a strong debut by freshman point gua...

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finally freed by the NCAA, Sharife Cooper dazzles All season long social media has been flooded by the hashtag of #FreeSharife as the NCAA continued to sit former five-star prospect Sharife...

JANUARY 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM