AUBURN TIGERS NEWS

K.D. Johnson - Struggles in return Johnson posted eight points (1-7 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three assists and two steals in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 87-69 exhibition win over Alabama Hunstville.

Impact Johnson has recovered from an eye infection that kept him out of Auburn's media day. The junior guard added four personal fouls and two turnovers in his 20 minutes. Johnson is set to play and be the backup point guard for the season opener Monday against George Mason.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Harper - Doesn't practice Friday Harper missed Friday's practice due to an illness, Justin Ferguson of auburnobserver.com reports.

Impact Allen Flanigan and Jaylin Williams also missed practice due to illness. Their statuses for Monday's season opener versus George Mason is in question. Harper has not played college basketball since the 2019-20 season for FGCU and is expected to be a reserve backcourt player for Auburn this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Williams - Misses practice Friday Williams didn't practice Friday due to illness, Justin Ferguson of auburnobserver.com reports.

Impact Williams missed Friday's practice along with Allen Flanigan and Jalen Harper due to illness. There is no indication that any of them will be unavailable for Monday's season opener versus George Mason. Williams is expected to be a primary backup in the frontcourt for Auburn this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allen Flanigan - Misses practice Friday Flanigan didn't practice Friday due to illness, Justin Ferguson of auburnobserver.com reports.

Impact Flanigan was out ill along with Jaylin Williams and Jalen Harper. The senior forward's status for Monday's opener against George Mason is uncertain. Flanigan is expected to be a primary backup at the forward position this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johni Broome - Questionable to play Monday Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said Broome (ankle) probably won't practice Friday but might play in Monday's season opener versus George Mason, Tom Green of AL.com reports.

Impact Broome has been in a walking boot since Wednesday due to an injured ankle. The 6-foot-10 big man is expected to start at center for Auburn after transferring from Morehead State. If Broome is unable to play Monday, his next opportunity will be next Friday against South Florida.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allen Flanigan 'separated himself' in strong exhibition outing “We saw a little bit of separation,” Pearl said. “Al separated himself a little bit tonight.”

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

VIDEO: New AD John Cohen greets Auburn basketball following win Auburn's new AD John Cohen greets the basketball Tigers following a win over UAH.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Williams leads Auburn to exhibition hoops victory over UAH Coverage of Auburn's final tuneup prior to the basketball opener is featured.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

GAME THREAD: UAH at Auburn basketball We will have updates throughout the evening as Auburn hoops fans follow along and give their opinions as the Tigers play an exhibition conte...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Johni Broome - Dealing with ankle injury Broome (ankle) has not been able to put much weight on his ankle, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Broome has missed practices recently while nursing the ankle injury. The forward was not able to put much weight on the injured ankle on Wednesday and his status for Monday's season-opener is uncertain. It is unclear whether Broome will be able to play in the season-opener, though his inability to practice recently is not a good sign. The Tigers play four games over the next two weeks, giving Broome plenty of opportunity to return if the injury is not long term.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fast Break: quality depth a feature of Pearl's 2022-23 basketball team AUBURN, Alabama–Coming off a 28-6 season that included winning the Southeastern Conference regular season basketball championship, Coach Bru...

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Auburn guards on Coaches Preseason All-SEC Basketball 2nd Team A pair of Auburn basketball players are on the preseason all-league teams chosen by the coaches.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

'I've never loved a place more': One-on-one with Bruce Pearl "I worked too hard to build this program. I've never been happier; I've never loved a place more; I've never loved where I live more; I've n...

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

6 days out: Auburn 2022-23 basketball countdown Our preview series heading into the basketball season as the 15th-ranked Tigers prepare to play their final exhibition game.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chance Westry - Out multiple weeks Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl says Westry (knee) is out "a couple weeks," according to Nathan King of 247Sports.com.

Impact Currently, Pearl's statement indicates Westry is out Monday (vs. George Mason) and Nov. 11 (vs. USF). He will try being healthy against Winthrop on the 15th. Jalen Harper and Tre Donaldson are guards expected to receive more playing time while Westry sits out recovering.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

9 days out: Auburn 2022-23 basketball countdown Kentucky, a team the Tigers handled last season, has restocked its roster and is the top-ranked SEC team this preseason and the favorite to...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

10 days out: Auburn 2022-23 basketball countdown Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl and his staff have plenty of experienced players to work with this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

13 days out: Auburn 2022-23 Basketball Countdown A second-year Tiger, who played a major role last season, is looking to be a leader for Coach Bruce Pearl's basketball team this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chance Westry - Questionable for opener Coach Bruce Pearl said that Westry (knee) is questionable for the season opener on Nov. 7 against George Mason, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Westry underwent surgery on his knee earlier this month and was given a three-to-four week recovery period. His practice time has been limited this fall. The freshman is expected to make an impact this season for the Tigers, particularly on the defensive end. Westry's role should grow as the season goes on as long as he is able to stay healthy.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Basketball analyst on Auburn's 'dudes' and challenges for SEC's new coaches Hoops analyst Seth Greenberg has been checking out SEC teams heading into the 2022-23 season and gives his opinions on the Tigers and the ne...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Players say Tigers have strong replacements for Smith, Kessler With opening night for the 2022-23 Auburn basketball Tigers not far away, two of the team's key players give their take on replacing a pair...

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Pearl: Chance Westry 'was going to be a starter' before injury “.He’s a great young man. He’s humble and hungry, appreciative, respectful, bright, intelligent and wants to be coached. I’m glad he’s here....

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

VIDEO: Wendell Green explains why he likes Auburn's 2022-23 hoops team Wendell Green gives his take on his Tigers while being interviewed at SEC Basketball Media Days.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

VIDEO: Jaylin Williams discusses role for his senior season Jaylin Williams answers questions at SEC Basketball Media Days. The senior forward is expected to be a key performer for Coach Bruce Pearl's...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

VIDEO: Bruce Pearl at 2022-23 SEC media day The Tigers are the conference's defending regular-season champions, after going 15-3 in league play and earning a 2-seed in the NCAA tournam...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM