AUBURN TIGERS NEWS

Allen Flanigan - Making progress but still doubtful Flanigan (Achilles) has advanced to practicing with contact but remains doubtful for Saturday's game against St. Louis, Tom Green of AL.com reports.

Impact Flanigan underwent Achilles surgery in September and was expected to return in mid-December. He appears to be still on approximately that same timeline, though his return may wind up coming in late December assuming he's unable to suit up Saturday.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Williams - Could play Saturday Coach Bruce Pearl said Friday that Williams (toe) could be active for Saturday's contest against Saint Louis, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Williams is battling turf toe and sat out Tuesday's win against North Alabama. Before the injury, the 6-foot-8 junior was averaging 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 19.2 minutes per game. If he is available Saturday, he will likely be used in a limited reserve role off the bench.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor, Arizona, Duke and Kansas sit atop Andy Katz's Tiers

Purdue's fall is Arizona's gain in Andy Katz's latest men's college basketball tiers. See where all the top teams land!

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Cambridge Diet: Lots of stuff for Auburn basketball Auburn's basketball coaches want to see Devan Cambridge dunking, shooting threes and crashing the board for rebounds.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jabari Smith - Second double-double of season Smith contributed 13 points (4-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 70-44 victory over North Alabama.

Impact Smith recorded his second double-double of the season by dropping double figures offensively for a seventh straight matchup while grabbing a team best off the glass. The talented freshman is currently posting 16.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists across 10 stars with the Tigers.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Moore - Tallies two in return Moore finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3PT) and two rebounds over 12 minutes in his return to the floor Tuesday versus North Alabama.

Impact Moore sat out the previous contest against Nebraska for an undisclosed reason but was back in the fold for the Tigers on Tuesday. He should continue to provide frontcourt bench depth but will aim for a better showing offensively moving forwward.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

5 takeaways from Auburn's win over UNA Here are Auburn Undercover’s quick takeaways, as the Tigers move to 9-1 in the late stages of their nonconference slate.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tigers pull away in the second half with strong defensive effort A report is featured on the University of North Alabama at Auburn basketball game.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Instant Impressions: Auburn 70, UNA 44 Here are Auburn Undercover’s quick takeaways, as the Tigers move to 9-1 in the late stages of their nonconference slate.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jaylin Williams - Battling turf toe Williams is dealing with turf toe and had a protective walking boot removed Tuesday, Tom Green of AL.com reports.

Impact Williams sat out Tuesday's win against North Alabama with the injury, which was his first absence of the season. He'll have a few days to recover before Saturday's matchup with Saint Louis, though it's unclear if he'll be able to play since he just shed the walking boot.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Williams - Not dressed out Tuesday Williams is unavailable for Tuesday's game against North Alabama, Caleb Jones of The Auburn Plainsman reports.

Impact Williams will miss Tuesday's action due to an apparent toe injury . He was notably not warming up with the team ahead of the game and as a result will be inactive for the first time this season. The 6-8 junior has averaged 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 19.2 minutes per game. Dylan Cardwell and Chris Moore could be in line for some additional minutes with Williams out.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn basketball's Allen Flanigan signed NIL deal with chicken finger restaurant Anyone hungry?

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tigers will try to avoid upset as UNA visits Auburn Arena Two basketball teams on five-game winning streaks will meet on Tuesday night in Auburn.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chris Moore - Available Tuesday Moore (undisclosed) will be available for Tuesday's game against North Alabama, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Moore missed Saturday's game against Nebraska for undisclosed reasons. He should return to his spot on the bench Tuesday, a role which has seen him average 13.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Auburn meets North Alabama

No. 13 Auburn hosts North Alabama in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Auburn makes big jump in AP, Coaches Top 25 hoops polls AUBURN, Alabama–On a five-game winning streak and 8-1 overall, the Auburn basketball Tigers are ranked ????in this week’s AP?Top 25 basketba...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Auburn makes big jump in AP Top 25 basketball poll AUBURN, Alabama–On a five-game winning streak and 8-1 overall, the Auburn basketball Tigers are ranked ????in this week’s AP?Top 25 basketba...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Walker Kessler - Back in regular role Kessler posted five points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals in 21 minutes during Saturday's 99-68 victory over Nebraska.

Impact Kessler recently aggravated a knee injury that resulted in a scoreless stat line across just eight minutes in a Dec. 4 contest against Yale. He's back in his starting role a week later, however, and has yet to miss a start in nine games this season. His averages across all counting stats are up considerably in his first year with the Tigers, and his 3.1 rejections per contest have certainly been a nice treat for fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minus suspended coach Pearl, No. 18 Auburn routs Nebraska

Playing minus suspended coach Bruce Pearl, No. 18 Auburn made 16 steals and routed Nebraska 99-68

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why was Bruce Pearl suspended by the NCAA? A look into penalties issued to Auburn basketball Sporting News looks at the penalties Bruce Pearl and Auburn basketball received in connection with a federal investigation into illegal acti...

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chris Moore - Slated to sit Moore doesn't appear to be available for Saturday's game versus Nebraska, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Moore typically supplies double-digit minutes off the bench for the Tigers, so his absence will be noticed in the rotation. The sophomore's next chance to rejoin the action surfaces Monday when Auburn hosts North Alabama.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Kessler - In starting lineup Kessler (knee) is among the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Nebraska.

Impact Kessler comes into Saturday's game averaging 7.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game but has seen those averages skyrocket recently in the form of three double-doubles in the past five contest. He appears set for his usual role against a Nebraska team that has been underwhelming so far.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Kessler - Good to go Saturday Kessler (knee) is available to play Saturday against Nebraska, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact As expected, the North Carolina transfer will be able to play after aggravating a knee issue in Auburn's last game on Dec. 4. Kessler has started each game this season for the Tigers and averaged 9.0 points and 7.7 rebounds prior to his knee flare-up.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Five: Husker hoops v. Auburn So you're coming off a 35-point loss at home, hitting just one of every four attempts you take behind the arc, appear to have lost a...

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

NCAA puts Auburn hoops on 4 years probation, suspends Pearl

The NCAA has placed the Auburn men’s basketball program on four years probation for unethical conduct involving former associate head coach Chuck Person and imposed a two-game susp...

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS