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4AUBURN TIGERS 7-0 · 1ST IN SEC
7-0 · 1ST IN SEC
Walker Kessler named SEC co-Player of the Week Auburn's Walker Kessler had a huge week for the Tigers.
Gonzaga back at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Wyoming enters poll
Gonzaga has reclaimed the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press men’s college basketball pollFEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jason Caldwell's Monday morning quarterback column Thoughts on Auburn football, Auburn basketball, Auburn baseball and Auburn softball are featured.
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K.D. Johnson - Back in double figures Saturday Johnson racked up 11 points (4-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Saturday's 75-58 victory over Texas A&M.
Impact After tying a season low with two points against the Razorbacks a game prior, Johnson bounced backed and recorded double figures offensively for an 11th time in 12 games. In 25 outings with Auburn this season, the sophomore is averaging 13.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.1 steals per matchup.
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Zep Jasper - Lackluster production in return Jasper ended Saturday's 75-58 win over Texas A&M with one point (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes.
Impact Jasper returned to the starting lineup following a two-game absence due to a non-COVID illness, but he struggled to make an impression during the blowout win. The senior point guard is averaging 4.9 points, 2.4 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 23.1 minutes per game and will look to bounce back Wednesday against Vanderbilt.
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Walker Kessler - Posts triple-double with 12 blocks Kessler had 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and 12 blocks in 24 minutes during Saturday's 75-58 win over Texas A&M.
Impact It's the second time this season Kessler has swatted double-digit shots, and he delivered a triple-double in both games. The sophomore big man leads the country with 4.6 blocks per contest, and he also averages 11.6 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals.
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IN PHOTOS: Tigers top Aggies 75-58 Auburn, Ala. --
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Auburn signee Tre Donaldson excited to join Pearl's Tigers Auburn hoops signee Tre Donaldson ready to join the Tigers and play for Bruce Pearl.
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In His Own Words: Pearl on Auburn's win over Texas A&M Bruce Pearl's Auburn team showed today that they know how to bounce back after a loss.
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FAST BREAK: Auburn's defense leads the way in win over Aggies Auburn beat Texas A&M on Saturday.
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No brag, just fact: Kessler makes Pearl look good AUBURN, Alabama–In a pre-game interview as a guest on the College Basketball Game Day Show, Coach Bruce Pearl bragged on sophomore forward/c...
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Fast Break: Defense the difference in comfy win over Texas A&M Auburn got back on the winning track with a big win over Texas A&M on Saturday.
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Allen Flanigan turns in season-best performance against Texas A&M Allen Flanigan led Auburn in scoring against the Aggies.
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Kessler's triple-double and defense lead Tigers past Aggies With Walker Kessler leading the way, Auburn handled Texas A&M with a 75-58 basketball victory on Saturday.
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Kessler blocks 12, gets triple-double, No. 1 Auburn tops A&M
Walker Kessler had a triple-double with 12 blocked shots, 12 points and 11 rebounds and No. 1 Auburn bounced back from a loss with a 75-58 victory over Texas A&MFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GAME THREAD: Texas A&M at Auburn basketball The basketball Tigers will take on the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday morning at Auburn Arena.
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Lior Berman - Returns to floor Saturday Berman (foot) logged zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across two minutes during Saturday's 75-58 win over Texas A&M.
Impact Berman played two minutes off the bench Saturday. The 6-foot-4 guard did not play in eight consecutive games while nursing a foot injury. His return to the floor is a good sign for his progress returning to full strength.
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Zep Jasper - Returns to lineup Jasper (illness) will start Saturday against Texas A&M, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.
Impact Jasper is back from a two-game absence due to an illness and will reclaim his spot in Auburn's starting five. The transfer from College of Charleston 5.0 points and 2.5 assists over 23.1 minutes per game.
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Lior Berman - Likely available for Saturday Berman (foot) is expected to be ready to play if Auburn needs him versus Texas A&M, Justin Hokanson of On3 Sports reports.
Impact Berman has missed the last eight games due to injury and there's no guarantee he will hit the court Saturday even if he's ready to go. It sounds like Berman is likely getting on the court if Auburn needs him but if they run away with the game then Berman may be given more time to rest.
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Zep Jasper - Warming up Saturday Jasper (illness) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.
Impact The senior point guard has missed two straight games with an illness but appears to be trending towards a return Saturday. Jasper has started each game that he's played this season and averaged 5.0 points. As it stands, Jasper could play against the Aggies provided there are no setbacks in warmups.
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Texas A&M visits No. 1 Auburn after Smith's 20-point performance
No. 1 Auburn hosts the Texas A&M Aggies after Jabari Smith scored 20 points in Auburn's 80-76 overtime loss to the Arkansas RazorbacksFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Basketball for brunch: Tigers looking to flip the script With College Basketball Game Day in the house the basketball Tigers will look to return to their winning ways at Auburn Arena vs. Texas A&M...
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Smith leads No. 1 Auburn against Texas A&M after 20-point game
No. 1 Auburn faces the Texas A&M Aggies after Jabari Smith scored 20 points in Auburn's 80-76 overtime loss to the Arkansas RazorbacksFEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duke joins Gonzaga, Purdue atop Andy Katz's Tiers
Gonzaga was the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, and the Zags are back on top of Andy Katz's tiers as March inches closer.FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Auburn Basketball Notes: Power ball on the boards Auburn is improving as a rebounding team as the basketball Tigers look to rebound from their first loss in SEC play.
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