JANUARY 29, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Saturday's college basketball: No. 1 Auburn downs Oklahoma 86-68 Jabari Smith bounced back with 23 points and 12 rebounds and Walker Kessler scored 21 to lead No. 1 Auburn to an 86-68 victory over Oklahoma...
Auburn's Kessler makes watchlist for defensive player of the year Walker Kessler is arguably the top defensive presence in the SEC. And according to some midyear recognition, he has an opportunity to be the...
JANUARY 27, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
How Bruce Pearl built Auburn into a true title contender
Building a championship-caliber team is an art form, and Bruce Pearl has mastered that art. Andy Katz has the story.JANUARY 25, 2022
Assessing Auburn's strengths, weaknesses, resume ahead of anticipated ranking Auburn took advantage of the national stage Saturday afternoon, and now, in all likelihood, it will have a No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 fo...
JANUARY 24, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Kessler has 19, No. 2 Auburn tops No. 12 Kentucky 80-71 Walker Kessler scored 19 points and K.D. Johnson added 17, helping No. 2 Auburn keep its hot streak alive with an 80-71 victory over No. 12...
JANUARY 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Streaking No. 2 Auburn wins 80-71 over No. 12 Kentucky
Walker Kessler scored 19 points and KJANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kessler's bounce-back from foul trouble essential for Tigers “It was a lot of fun,” Kessler said following the Ole Miss game. “You know those first two games (fouling out) were frustrating, but it was...
JANUARY 18, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Double-double in Saturday's win Kessler contributed 20 points (9-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, seven blocks and four steals over 32 minutes during Saturday's 80-71 victory over Ole Miss.
Impact Kessler dominated the Rebels and nearly finished with another triple-double, as the big-man led the team in points, rebounds and blocks. Kessler's 20 points also marked a season high, and across 17 starts with Auburn this season, the center leads the conference in blocks with 4.1 per game.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
SEC honors Auburn's Kessler and Smith A pair of basketball Tigers have been recognized for their performances in Auburn's SEC opener vs. LSU.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Stat Blast: Auburn's strengths, weaknesses, tournament resume entering 2022 Heading into the New Year, here's a look at the Tigers' statistical strengths and shortcomings this season, as well as early NCAA tournament...
JANUARY 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Triple-double after stat correction Kessler chipped in 16 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and 11 blocks across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 70-55 victory over LSU.
Impact Kessler was originally credited with just nine rebounds in the contest, but a stat correction was applied to give him just the second triple-double in program history. His shot-blocking prowess has been a tremendous asset for fantasy managers this season, as he's now averaging 4.2 rejections per contest, good for third in the nation and tops in SEC. Kessler recorded three blocks before LSU made its first shot Wednesday, and his 55 rejections on the year are more than North Carolina -- his former team -- has combined (43). His effort was a driving force in shutting down the undefeated Tigers, and he's showing no signs of slowing down heading into SEC play.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walker Kessler records 2nd triple-double in Auburn history It was worth the wait for Walker Kessler.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
As SEC nears, Auburn's Kessler emerges as efficient scorer With SEC play just around the corner, the big man appears as comfortable as ever with the ball in his hands.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
As SEC nears, Auburn's Kessler emerges as reliable scorer With SEC play just around the corner, the big man appears as comfortable as ever with the ball in his hands.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
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
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
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
Expected to play Saturday Kessler (knee) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Nebraska, Mark Murphy of 247Sports reports.
Impact Kessler aggravated his knee injury during last Saturday's clash with Yale, limiting him to eight minutes. The full week of recovery time likely paid dividends for Kessler, who will presumably retain his spot in the Tigers' starting lineup for the contest.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aggravates injury Kessler aggravated a knee injury and could spell some time on the sidelines, according to Jordan D. Hill of the Opelika-Auburn News.
Impact Head coach Bruce Pearl says the big man had "a little bit of lower leg pain this week and aggravated it" Saturday, so the outlook is not promising. No official update has been given, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's forced to miss a few games. Auburn's next game is against Nebraska next Saturday.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smith, do-it-all Kessler lead No. 21 Auburn past UCF, 85-68 Walker Kessler had 17 points, a career-high 14 rebounds and six blocks to lead No. 21 Auburn to an 85-68 victory over UCF.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Smith, do-it-all Kessler lead No. 21 Auburn past UCF, 85-68
Walker Kessler had 17 points, a career-high 14 rebounds and six blocks to lead No. 21 Auburn to an 85-68 victory over UCFDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Consecutive double-doubles Kessler recorded 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four blocks and two steals across 25 minutes during Thursday's 62-53 victory over Loyola Chicago.
Impact Kessler has stepped up his play with a rise in competition during the Battle 4 Atlantis, as he's now recorded a double-double in each game of the tournament. On the season, the 7-1 center's block total has arguably been most impressive from a statistical standpoint, as Kessler has recorded at least one rejection in each game, averaging 3.2 per contest on the year -- something he simply never got the minutes to achieve during his time with the Tar Heels last season. Kessler will look to bring this same energy into the fifth-place game against Syracuse on Friday.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Auburn's Kessler on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List Auburn basketball sophomore Walker Kessler heads into the season on a watch list of the top centers in college basketball.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Auburn's Walker Kessler back to 'full speed' in practice after concussion Walker Kessler, a former five-star recruit and sophomore transfer from North Carolina, is back to "full speed" at practice this week, Bruce...
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
